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Campe Diem!

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· Costilla, Colorado
72 acres hosted by Cody W.
15 RV/tent sites · 4 tent sites
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Amazing views
Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.
Off-leash friendly
Pets can be off-leash at this Hipcamp.
Near Great Sand Dunes National Park
Within a 60-minute drive from the Entrance Station.
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Do you want a large, private, uniquely situated, pet friendly CampSpot™ to yourselves or family with a BATHHOUSE where it can be so quiet and some days there are stars for as deep as you can see? We have about 300 of those days and nights. Usually can stay longer on Sundays! We are 72 acres of piñon trees, some small animal life and crickets tucked against a mesa just a few minutes from town. Bring your shoe prints! We have sandboards! $15 per day! We are approximately a 35 minute beautiful drive from the National Sand Dunes around Mt. Blanca. (14'r). 5 minutes from the Mountain Home State Wildlife Park and reservoir where you can fish swim chill cookout etc. You can bike, hike, Swim, jet ski or fish at the newly stocked reservoir. Firewood must be purchased at the campsite. Pet friendly!
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260 ratings · 186 reviews
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Hannah T.recommends
June 11, 2024
Campe Diem! Dispersed Tenting!
Great place to camp near the dunes
There were many different areas to choose from so having options was nice. The area surrounding it was beautiful and we were able to see a bunch of the constellations clearly at night! Overall a great experience other than the wind from the storm and the mosquitos. Make sure to bring some type of bug repellent.
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Diana O.recommends
June 9, 2024
Campe Diem! Dispersed Tenting!
Great place to camp! Clean and easy to find and quiet! Had an amazing time with great views !
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Lydia K.recommends
June 6, 2024
Campe Diem! Dispersed Tenting!
Awesome MDW at Campe Diem
We camped at Campe Diem MDW, a perfect location for May camping close to Sand Dunes NP. The weather was great and the drive to the Sand Dunes is a quick 35 minutes. The "Rook" site we stayed at was awesome. Up a small hill from the parked cars and other campsites makes for a beautiful, secluded site. This site had two campfire rings and plenty of space for two tents, a campfire and chairs, coolers, and a table with grill. Firewood on site and a large jug of non-potable water right near our campsite for washing hands. We had a great time and would definitely stay again! Would recommend arriving in the daylight as the loops and sites are only marked with small signs.
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Rob C.recommends
June 4, 2024
Campe Diem! Dispersed Tenting!
This multi-site camp ground had a nice view of the valley floor on one side and was in the shadow of a nearby mountain in the evening. Great views in every direction. The camping areas came in many sizes. We picked out one that would fit our large tent. We used this camp site as a spring board to go to the Great Sand Dunes National Park. The camp ground added to the variety of terrain we experienced on our trip. I would recommend this camp ground and would use it again in the future.
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Shawna A.recommends
June 3, 2024
Campe Diem! Dispersed Tenting!
Night skies and good times
Cody’s land was secluded and quiet with great views of the night sky! It was also close enough to town and the sand dunes to make visiting not a hassle. This site is definitely an upgrade from dry camping, but watch out for major cactus on the way to the bathroom!
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David T.recommends
May 29, 2024
Campe Diem! Dispersed Tenting!
Memorial Day @ the Sand Dunes
Our camping experience at Campe Diem was OUTSTANDING!! I strongly disagree with any review that claims the site is hard to find. We made sure to message Cody on the app ahead of time (as explained in the instructions) to let him know what time we’d be arriving and he made sure to be waiting for us upon arrival. We followed him as he guided us to our designated spot and he even accommodated us with a quick site change when we explained that there wouldn’t be enough flat space for our 3 large tents. (We were a large group of 8 and 4 dogs) We ended up at the Aileron site in camping zone A and we absolutely loved it. The views were gorgeous, the area was very clean, the bath house was a very short walk from any of the sites in camp zone A, the firewood we purchased was already available for us to grab when we arrived, and the reservoir was absolutely beautiful! There were also pre-built fire pits at each site which was very convenient. The shower and toilet in the bathhouse were such nice amenities! They had toilet paper available that was sealed to keep it clean and the shower water was nice and hot. The drive to and from the Sand Dunes was shorter than described by most reviewers (about 35-40 mins) Overall 10 out of 10, would HIGHLY recommend!
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Costilla, Colorado, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Diné Bikéyah, Nʉmʉnʉʉ Sookobitʉ (Comanche), Núu-agha-tʉvʉ-pʉ̱ (Ute), and Jicarilla Apache First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Cody W.Joined in June 2019
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