This is the place to stay if you are riding motorcycles/ATVs/4x4s on the Alpine Loop. You can ride right out of the camp onto the loop- no need to trailer to a drop off point. The campground does have rules as previously posted- 5mph max speed in the park. Exceed the 5mph and expect the staff to let you know about it. Interior roads are dirt, 5mph speed limit helps keep the dust down and children safe. There are 2 stocked private lakes on site ($6./person/day to fish with a 4 fish limit, no state license required). We hade 4 folks in the group fish with ~ 50% catch rate on 12 to 14” rainbows and browns. Sites are spaced nicely apart with great shade. We were able to get 34ft rig into our site with slide on both sides and awning out. Picnic table and fire rings at each site. Restrooms were clean. Laundry was clean and all machines working. There is one local (Denver) channel. We were able to get Dish reception through the trees. WiFi available at the lodge. Looked at other campgrounds in the area, this one has the most shade and greatest distance between sites. We will stay here again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
This is a wonderful campground. Excellent owners, unbeatable view, and lake fishing. It is a bit remote, but that is our preference. Jeep trails in the mountains. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Nice park. We would stay again. A little dusty, but with the lack of rain, it was to be expected. Owner came down after hours and helped with lack of water problem. My fault! Sites had plenty of distance between them so you didn't get the "parking lot" feel but close enough to visit with your neighbors. We camped here in a Tent Trailer.
One of the most beautiful settings for an RV campground that I've experienced in 14 years of camping. Extremely quiet and peaceful. Owners are very accomodating and friendly. Trout fishing in private lake is excellent. Many sites are occupied by repeat visitors that spend 1-2 months each summer. Weekly potluck dinner at small pavillion for all campers. Very nice rigs and friendly campers. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 3 / 10 ]
July 2004
$35
Campground located about 10 miles from the heart of Lake City. This is a great campground if you intend to ride four-wheelers on the Alpine Loop. If not, I would not suggest staying here. Campground hosts are just not 'people' oriented. We were screamed at LOTS for pulling into the RV park too quickly (5mph is too fast for them). We have also seen them yell at kids on their bicycles for going too fast (?). This is their home and business but it always feels like you are invading 'their space' when staying there. Just not a homey feeling and I do not recommend. I have stayed there twice. Once in 2001 when it was the only site available for part of our trip and onve with my in-laws in 2004. Both experiences were the same - less than stellar. Be careful with their Jeep rentals. they do not put 'off road' tires on them - street tires do not do the job on the Alpine Loop - too slippery. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Nestled in the mountains above lake San Cristobal on the road to Cinnamon Pass. Quiet privately owned park with beautiful tree shaded sites with full hook-ups at about 9000 ft. elevation. Large lodge with some dining in season, jeep rentals, horse back riding, lots of family activities including trout fishing in their private lake for a fee but no license required. Only drawback is 4 miles of good gravel road to campground. We camped here in a 1998`
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WiFi received well at our site. Owners very helpful in every way. Everything immaculate. Nice laundry. Only regret is that sites not further spaced apart. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Would have been a 10 except the WIFI did not reach into the campground beyond the first couple of trailers. Don and Diane did everything possible to make our stay comfortable. They were the best!! We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
This is a great campground with friendly owners. The restrooms are very clean. You can rent jeeps on site. We enjoyed our stay. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Quiet scenic location. Close to Lake Cristobal for fishing etc.. Hiking is excellent. The owners Don & Diane are the best. Lower sites enjoy the sound of a small waterfall that Don created from the natural spring that flows down the mountainside. Sites are well spaced and the park is elevated so all sites have nice views. Free WiFi and store has a small stock of RV supplies. Definitely will stay here again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Tents ARE allowed in sites 15 and 16; this is where they put tenters, tent trailers, or truck campers. We can attest to the restrooms and showers being spotless, as is the rest of the campground. This is a place we've camped at 5 different years, and are looking forward to returning to in a travel trailer. The store has a great selection of unique gifts, as well as a few camping and RV supplies. A recently built covered pavilion with 6 large tables and two propane grills for campers to use, and there's a weekly potluck that draws almost everyone in the campground. We camped here in a Tent Trailer.
Fabulous RV Park just one mile from Lake San Cristobal and about 4-5 miles from the heart of Lake City. We have camped here 5 times and love it more every time we visit. There are hiking trails that begin in the campground and LOTS to do in the area. Don and Diane Campbell, hosts, are the best campground hosts I have ever, ever met(he is retired air force and has two sons still serving). There is a store on property and they do Jeep rentals with discounts to rv park guests. In my opinion this is by far the best campground in the area! Monday evening pot luck dinners are great - and Friday morning donuts and coffee are pretty awesome too! We definately will return - soon! We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Located on the Alpine Loop South of Lake City. Fairly new camp ground, active owners have different activities that they get guests involved. Has Jeeps for rent, gift shop, pavilion, fire rings and picnic table at each site. Bathrooms and showers outstanding. We camped here in a camper.
Beautiful setting South of Lake City. Friendly staff went out of their way to make sure
everything was perfect. Extremely clean campground. We camped here in a Tent Trailer.