San Luis Lakes Campground
Dept. Fish & Wildlife
Write a Review 16399 Lane 6 N Hooper, CO 81136 719-587-6900 Official WebsiteGPS: 37.6772, -105.7331
Overview of San Luis Lakes Campground
A valid Colorado Parks & Wildlife (CPW) hunting or fishing license is required for everyone 18 or older accessing any State Wildlife Area effective July 1, 2020. An annual hunting or fishing license can be purchased through a CPW authorized sales agent, by phone 800-244-5613, or online at cpwshop.com. For more information check out What You Need to Know Before Camping on Trust Land in Colorado.
Last Price Paid: $10
Reported by camper-896580 on 4/25/2024
Longest RV Reported: 45 feet (Fifth Wheel)
Reported by Haznavy on 10/2/2021
Number of Sites 51
Pad Type asphalt
Elevation 7,513 ft / 2,289 m
Max Stay 14
Tent Camping Yes
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Q&A - Ask the Community about San Luis Lakes Campground
To ask questions of the owner or manager please contact the campground directly. 719-587-6900
DaveKiwi asked on 6/12/2021
I'm considering going to this campground on Mon night for 1 night so we can be close to the Sanddunes. Wondering if I...
Hollie asked on 6/10/2021
Do you have to have a permit to camp at San Luis State Wildlife Area - if so how do you get one?
camper-769027 asked on 3/19/2023
Is the needed fishing license per person or per RV/vehicle?
jknox asked on 9/15/2022
Can we safely unhook and leave our 5th wheel at the CG to visit Great Sand Dune NP? Thank you
Haznavy asked on 9/28/2021
Is the dump station open? We drove through and it looked open but, with no water service, thought I'd better ask. TIA
John asked on 7/4/2021
Does anyone know where I can fill up my water tanks near San Luis State Wildlife Area Campground? Thank you!
Reviews of San Luis Lakes Campground 91 people have reviewed this location.
“No Power?”
Reviewed 5/12/2024
Just stayed here for a few nights around Mothers Day. Lots of open spots but the ones with good views without seeing other rigs were taken. I thought we would have power but it didn’t work. Wasn’t a huge deal for us though. Neighbor said that the entire valley was out. Not so sure about that since the towns around us had power. If yo... more
Just stayed here for a few nights around Mothers Day. Lots of open spots but the ones with good views without seeing other rigs were taken. I thought we would have power but it didn’t work. Wasn’t a huge deal for us though. Neighbor said that the entire valley was out. Not so sure about that since the towns around us had power. If you want to try it, bring a generator or have solar and hope for sun. We got 2-3” of heavy wet snow one night. Gotta love Colorado in the Spring
28’ Airstream
Has a dump station but not level. Had to raise the passenger side 4” to dump. 6” would have been better.
No water at all
CO fishing license (or equivalent) required for everyone over 16 or 18. Sorry, can’t remember. They run around $40
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“Great campground”
Reviewed 4/25/2024
Nightly rate: | $10 |
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Days stayed: | 3 |
Site Number: | 34 |
This was a great campground about 9 miles from the NP entrance. There are a ton of spots and very few taken. We tried dispersed camping off 160 to 150 and it was so sandy our 37ft rv was sinking. This was $10 per night per person and much safer. It was windy, but each site has a picnic table with a wind guard. I will never try to dispe... more
This was a great campground about 9 miles from the NP entrance. There are a ton of spots and very few taken. We tried dispersed camping off 160 to 150 and it was so sandy our 37ft rv was sinking. This was $10 per night per person and much safer. It was windy, but each site has a picnic table with a wind guard. I will never try to disperse camp in an area with a lot of sand again. It was so scary. This was well worth it and very close to the park.
camper-896580 would stay here again
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“We’ve Been Traveling For A Month And This Place Was Our Favorite Stop ”
Reviewed 3/18/2024
Nightly rate: | $32 |
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Days stayed: | 1 |
*** you have to buy an annual hunting and fishing park pass** luckily we did this upon entry, each person over 18 has to buy a pass. it’s $32 for the year. We have been traveling for a month and this was by and large our absolute favorite site. Free electric and free dump station. NO WATER! But incredible views.
camper-910786 would stay here again
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“What A Great Find”
Reviewed 9/29/2023
Nightly rate: | $10 |
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Days stayed: | 1 |
Arrived before noon in hopes of getting a site as first come first serve. Being late September and the middle of the week was no problem. Had a great pull through spot with a view of Great Sand Dunes National Park. Site was mostly level. The picnic table had a shade cover. Every site had electric. We were surprised that it was 50 amp. ... more
Arrived before noon in hopes of getting a site as first come first serve. Being late September and the middle of the week was no problem. Had a great pull through spot with a view of Great Sand Dunes National Park. Site was mostly level. The picnic table had a shade cover. Every site had electric. We were surprised that it was 50 amp. Sites were far apart. Could have stayed much longer! Have to buy a SWA permit to stay at the campground, $10 a night or $10.95 for the year for non-residents. What a bargain! No water in the park but does have garbage and a dumb station.
Dwkidnurse would stay here again
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“Great Inexpensive Place to Camp near Great Sand Dunes”
Reviewed 9/26/2023
Site Number: | 15 |
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Great Campground With Fantastic Views of The Mountains Sand Dunes. Super cheap. Need A Fishing License Or SWA Pass Which Is $10 A Day. Electric, Trash And Dump Station. No Water Though Picnic Tables Have Roofs Over Them. No shade Otherwise. Jim, The Camp Host Was Great!
camper-771771 would stay here again
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“Love this place, the BEST views!”
Reviewed 8/10/2023
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 4 |
Site Number: | 48 |
The good: Great views, close to the Sand Dunes, basically free electricity, good phone and internet, dump and trash station. Free if you have a fishing, hunting or SWA pass. Otherwise it's $10 for the pass which you can get at the little store about 10-15 minutes away. Not so good: No water in the park. I came with plenty so I di... more
The good: Great views, close to the Sand Dunes, basically free electricity, good phone and internet, dump and trash station. Free if you have a fishing, hunting or SWA pass. Otherwise it's $10 for the pass which you can get at the little store about 10-15 minutes away.
Not so good: No water in the park. I came with plenty so I didn't care, but for some it could be important.
Just a note, the description says there's showers and laundry, but they're permanently closed due to no water.
I use a T-Mobile home internet router to work and had a solid 4 bars all the time. I don't really stream much so can't say much there, but my tv antenna picked up about 6 or 6 channels and that was plenty.
Tip: The sun is STRONG mid day so take a site where most of your windows are facing morning sun which doesn't last as long as the afternoon sun. It'll also give you the best views of the mountains.
Wallene would stay here again
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“How can this only be $10???”
Reviewed 6/24/2023
Nightly rate: | $10 |
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Days stayed: | 1 |
Site Number: | A loop |
This campground is cool! Easily accessible by maintained gravel road. Once you are in the campground, the little roads are paved. Don’t forget to stop at the Mosca Pit Stop gas station in town to get your $10 pass to camp here. It is called an SWA pass, and it is $10 for each person in your party. We forgot to do this and showed up... more
This campground is cool! Easily accessible by maintained gravel road. Once you are in the campground, the little roads are paved.
Don’t forget to stop at the Mosca Pit Stop gas station in town to get your $10 pass to camp here. It is called an SWA pass, and it is $10 for each person in your party. We forgot to do this and showed up to the campground without a pass, and the camp host graciously let us unhook our camper, but unfortunately we had to drive 8 miles back into town to get our permits.
There is no water hookups for our travel trailer, but they have electrical hook ups. The campsites are well maintained with a shaded picnic table, rustic benches and a fire pit.
The views of the sand dunes and the mountains are great! Absolutely unimpeded views, except for one chain link fence off in the distance.
We are about 13-14 minute drive from Great Sand Dunes National park and another few minutes to the Zapata Waterfall. Both were incredible!!! For $10, we really couldn’t beat this place.
camper-832491 would stay here again
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“A basic place”
Reviewed 6/21/2023
Nightly rate: | $10 |
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Days stayed: | 1 |
Site Number: | 50 |
Nothing fancy, but for the $10 a night needed, it's better than nothing. Sweeping vista views of the Sangre De Christos from your site, and canopys over tables built to prevent prevailing winds from messing with your stay.
ElDuderino1129 would stay here again
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“Clean Bathrooms, Great Stay”
Reviewed 5/31/2023
Nightly rate: | $9 |
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Days stayed: | 1 |
This is close to the sand dunes. Plenty of sites. Easy access both RV and van. Free electricity. No water. Dump station and garbage dumpster. We really enjoyed the stay. You do need to purchase a pass online or in Mosca. 14 day limit.
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“Simple but just fine”
Reviewed 5/23/2023
Nightly rate: | $9 |
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Days stayed: | 4 |
Site Number: | Loop A #3 |
RV Length: | 39' (Bus) |
Close to Great Sand Dunes National Park. This campground can accommodate larger rigs which is why we stayed here. Plenty of space - during our stay, there was maybe 10 other campers. No frills - there is power of all flavors, 20/30/50A but no water, so come with full tanks. Dump station is available. Restrooms are locked. We purchased ... more
Close to Great Sand Dunes National Park. This campground can accommodate larger rigs which is why we stayed here. Plenty of space - during our stay, there was maybe 10 other campers. No frills - there is power of all flavors, 20/30/50A but no water, so come with full tanks. Dump station is available. Restrooms are locked. We purchased a State Wildlife Area pass at the Walmart in Alamosa on the way in - the host will come by to check for it. Lake dried up with lots of bones laying around. Was able to hold video and phone calls.
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“NOT ACTUALLY FREE”
Reviewed 8/3/2019
Nightly rate: | $36 |
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Days stayed: | 0 |
Listed as a free Campendium site. However, any adults 18-64 require a $36 annual CWP pass in order to camp. Don’t get into town after hours or you’re not getting this, as they’re only available at local agent’s offices, and you’re not staying here without it, as Camp host is checking passes and does not sell them on site. Should have... more
Listed as a free Campendium site. However, any adults 18-64 require a $36 annual CWP pass in order to camp. Don’t get into town after hours or you’re not getting this, as they’re only available at local agent’s offices, and you’re not staying here without it, as Camp host is checking passes and does not sell them on site. Should have read more than the first reviews, otherwise we would have figured this out before we got here
Karen would stay here again
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Amenities
Hookups
- 50 Amp
- 30 Amp
- 20 Amp
- Partial Hookups
Recreation
- picnic area
- recreation trail
Site Amenities
- big rig
- fire ring
- picnic table
- pull thru
Facilities
- dump station
- laundry
- restrooms: flush
- showers
- trash
Pets
- pets
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