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Purgatory Riverbottoms

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· Trinidad, Las Animas, Colorado

5 acres hosted by Dusty M.

8 tent sites

Best in Colorado: Finalist

Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2023.

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If camsites are full, contact me. There is tons of space. Upon arrival, come straight down Cottonwood Avenue past the private signs where the asphalt ends and straight to the Teepee. We are on a Peninsula with the river on one side and an irrigation creek down the other. We own 1/4 stretch along the river across from the riverwalk and downtown. The "Trinidad" lights shine down from atop Simpsons Rest which is a public area. It has an incredible view of Trinidad ans hidden caves and areas to explore as well. The area we own is Picketwire Valley. It was renamed Picketwire because the French couldn't pronounce Purgatory. The French retreated to Simpsons Rest are were surrounded by Indians and were starved etc. The large caves they hid in, have since covered over.

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415 ratings · 177 reviews

Gilbert P.recommends

June 24, 2024

Site 1 - Purgatoire Riverbottom

Great last minute camp spot in town near the river. Easy to get to, and we were the only campers on the lot. Had the hole place to ourselves.

Ruben L.doesn't recommend

June 13, 2024

Site 4 - Purgatoire Riverbottom

Host unresponsive/unmarked campsite

I was passing through and decided to stop there for the night. Dusty was fairly responsive at first. I arrive to the campground to find that site 4, 5, and 6 are not marked. If they are, then they aren't marked in a noticeable way. I reached out to Dusty multiple times for help, and he was completely unresponsive. I guess it doesn't matter, since he only issues refunds 3 or more days prior to your reservation. I was excited to stop somewhere along a river for my dogs to play in. I then reached out to customer service to learn it's an automated chat system. I ended up camping on BLM land north of Trinidad, which I should've done from the beginning. Dusty cares about only one thing: money. He does not care who he rips off to obtain that goal. As I write this review 14 hours later, I still haven't received a reply. If this wasn't a shady cash grab, then I would've AT LEAST received an apology. I'll be fighting with customer service for a refund.

Robin M.recommends

May 26, 2024

Site 4 - Purgatoire Riverbottom

We stayed at site 4 and it was so private. It was also nice staying next to the river!

Randy M.recommends

April 17, 2024

Site 5 - Purgatoire Riverbottom

We loved tent camping on Dusty's land! They keep it very clear and clean, and the water was beautiful. Thanks for showing us around!

Daisy R.recommends

October 22, 2023

Site 4 - Purgatoire Riverbottom

Dusty is a really cool dude and his teepee was a unique experience. The property is gorgeous and the location is directly next to downtown. Dusty did provide a heater but i would still suggest packing warm if you plan on staying in the winter, also check your propane tank if you are relying on the heater as your primary source of warmth for the evening. Overall loved Dusty’s place and would recommend this stay to anyone looking to get the teepee camping experience close to the convenience of the city. Make sure to call Dusty to let him know when you’re arriving so he can show you around.

Lowell T.recommends

October 2, 2023

Site 4 - Purgatoire Riverbottom

We actually stayed at site 6. Great access to downtown. Camping in urban surroundings.

Location

Trinidad, Las Animas, Colorado, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Nʉmʉnʉʉ Sookobitʉ (Comanche), hinono’eino’ biito’owu’ (Arapaho), Núu-agha-tʉvʉ-pʉ̱ (Ute), Ndé Kónitsąąíí Gokíyaa (Lipan Apache), and Jicarilla Apache First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Hosted by Dusty M.Joined in May 2018

Response rate: 60%Response time: Within 13 hours

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