RV & Camping With Friends

Enjoy camping, hot springs, and Sand Dunes National Park on this one marvelous camping trip.

Camp Sand Dunes Swimming Pool near Sand Dunes National Park
May 14 - May 18
Stay for the entire event or just a night or two. Bring as many guests as you would like.

We recommend that you make your reservations soon as the camping reservations do sell out.
This event requires that you make external reservations:
Sand Dunes Pool
https://www.sanddunespool.com/
719-378-2807

Come and join us for a weekend of camping, sand boarding, hot springs, and hiking. Please note that this is spring time camping which means evening tempartures can become extremely cold and you may experience high winds.

We will be in RV space #8

RV spaces:
Electric & Water $40 per night
Dry RV Camping $30 per night

Tent spaces:
Gravel $25 per night
Remote $30 per night

Cabins:
$150 per night
Sleeeps 2, foot pump sink, heater, electric, sittinig area, small deck, firepit. NO BATHROOM INSIDE ROOM

The pool is closed on Thursdays for cleaning.
The campground is remote, but they do offer many amenities to make your camping experience comfortable and fabulous. Onsite they have 10 + hot springs pools ranging in temperatures between 98 to 111 degrees and range in size from 8X8 to Olympic size pools. There are 2 food stands, one offers burgers and fries while the other has delicious chef inspired small plates.
The Green House (21 and Older) is one of a kind tropical escape with 10,000 square feet of beautiful plants, hot spring pools, indoor and outdoor patio space, dry sauna, and bar.
In addition to their pools, they offer rentals of relaxing tubes, sandboards, sand sled rentals (for the sand dunes), and many other pool related items.
They allow pets and are kid friendly.

EVENTS:

Join us for the entire trip or just a night, you choose.

Thursday
6:00 – Arrive and set up camp
7:00 – Campfire

Friday
11:00 – Relax in hot springs
12:00 – Eat lunch at hot springs pool and continue to enjoy pool
7:00 – Campfire. Please bring your own beverages. RV Site # 9
Pool is open until 10:00 PM if you would rather soak in the springs

Saturday
10:00 – Travel to Sand Dunes (Recommend that you pack a lunch)
10:30 – Meet at the Sand Dunes (divide into groups based on interests (hiking, sand boarding, relaxing).
2:00 – Gather and drive to Zapata Falls
2:30 – Meet at trailhead and hike the falls (1 hour round trip). The hike is moderate but short (less than 1 mile) to the mouth of the falls. The hike does require wading through Zapata creek to gain the best views of the falls. I recommend that your wear shoes that can get wet and walk on slippery rocks in freezing water temperatures.
6:00 – Meet at hot springs. Eat dinner at the hot springs and have drinks.

Sunday
Possibly visit Colorado Gators if anyone has interest.
The Colorado Gator Farm is one of Alamosa’s most unique attractions, and highly underrated. When visiting Alamosa and the Great Sand Dunes National Park, be sure to save some time for this oasis in the desert.

Utilizing the geothermal waters of the valley, the owners decided to start a Tilapia farm in 1977. They found themselves with fishy problem: a surplus of dead fish. Instead of throwing away the dead fish, in 1987 they bought 100 baby alligators to take care of the fish remains naturally. These baby alligators grew fast in the warm, geothermal waters and locals started asking if they could see them. The Gator Farm opened to the public in 1990, showcasing their tilapia ponds and enormous alligators.
As time progressed, the farm took on another role as an Exotic Animal Refuge. They have received dozens of unwanted, illegal, and abused reptiles from all over the world. ; Now the refuge holds not only alligators, but tortoises, iguanas, poisonous snakes, and giant snapping turtles. Through fundraising and educational awareness, they have been able to add to their sanctuary by including various bird species and a tropical biodome.

If you have any questions you can message me on this event.

Joli

Grand Lake Camping Trip - June 5 – 8

This meet-up requires that you make external reservations

We will be staying at:

Winding River Resort
1447 County Road 491, Grand Lake, CO 80447
Phone: (970) 627-3215
https://www.windingriverresort.com/

Friday, June 8th - Meet and Greet @ 6:30 (Site Number to be announced)
We can make plans for the stay. If there is something you would like to do (rent a boat or kayak...) let me know in advance and I can post it to this trip or you can post in the comments section.

Rocky Mountain National Park does require reservations!!!

Tent Sites $45.66 per night
RV Sites range $76 - $112 per night
Cabins range $168 - $220 per night

Join us for a relaxed, family-friendly camping meetup June 5–8 at beautiful Winding River Resort near Grand Lake, Colorado! Whether you’re rolling in with an RV or pitching a tent under the pines, this weekend is all about good company, mountain air, and easygoing adventure. The resort offers plenty to do right on-site—challenge your friends to a game of horseshoes or disc golf, try out the brand-new pickleball court, unwind by the fire, or wander the peaceful trails around camp. Winding River also hosts special activities, including an old-fashioned square dance and an authentic chuckwagon western breakfast featuring giant all-you-can-eat flapjacks.

Beyond the campground, Grand Lake is packed with outdoor opportunities without being extreme or intense. Hikers of all experience levels will find trails right out of camp that lead directly into the Arapaho National Forest and the west side of Rocky Mountain National Park, a quieter and less crowded entrance compared to Estes Park. Wildlife viewing, scenic strolls, or just soaking in the views of Shadow Mountain Lake—there’s something for everyone.

Whether you’re exploring the Colorado River headwaters, fishing, taking a gentle horseback ride into the national park, or just hanging around camp enjoying good conversation, this meetup promises a fun, refreshing getaway in one of Colorado’s most beautiful mountain areas. Pack your gear, bring your sense of adventure, and get ready to enjoy a memorable weekend at Grand Lake!