Purgatoire Campground

85 reviews

Purgatoire Campground Introduce

Purgatoire Campground is a primitive camping destination located near Weston, Colorado. Situated in the Culebra Range of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, this campground offers a rustic and nature-oriented experience for visitors seeking tranquility and outdoor recreation.

Environment:

The campground is nestled near the headwaters of the Purgatoire River, surrounded by the beautiful Culebra Range. The natural environment features a mix of grassy meadows and wooded areas with aspen and spruce trees, providing a peaceful and scenic setting.

Services and Activities:

Camping: Purgatoire Campground offers primitive campsites suitable for tents and equestrian campers. The campsites are equipped with campfire rings, picnic tables, and vault toilets. Some sites can accommodate large horse trailers.
Hiking: The campground provides access to the North Fork Trail #1309 trailhead, which connects to other trails in the area, offering visitors opportunities to explore the scenic landscapes and enjoy panoramic views.
Fishing: The Purgatoire River offers nice fishing opportunities for anglers.
Horseback Riding: The campground is equipped to accommodate equestrian campers, with sites that can fit large horse trailers and access to trails suitable for horseback riding.
Other Activities: Visitors can also enjoy wildlife viewing and simply relaxing in the peaceful surroundings.

Features:

Natural Beauty: Purgatoire Campground is located in a stunning natural setting, with mountains, rivers, and forests, providing a picturesque backdrop for camping and outdoor activities.
Primitive Camping Experience: The campground offers a primitive camping experience, allowing visitors to disconnect from technology and immerse themselves in the tranquility of nature.
Variety of Outdoor Activities: With hiking trails, fishing opportunities, and equestrian facilities, visitors have plenty of options for outdoor recreation and exploration.
Secluded Atmosphere: The campground's location in the Culebra Range provides a secluded and peaceful atmosphere, perfect for those seeking a quiet getaway.

Campground Promotion:

Escape to the natural beauty of the Culebra Range and experience the tranquility of Purgatoire Campground. Whether you're seeking a peaceful retreat or an outdoor adventure, this campground offers a memorable camping experience in the heart of Colorado's stunning landscape. Plan your trip today and discover the wonders of Purgatoire Campground!

Contact Information:

Address: Weston, CO 81091, USA

Phone: (719) 269-8500

Mobile Phone: +1 719-269-8500

Details

Offerings
RV camping

Activities
Hiking

Amenities
Picnic tables
Public restroom
Restroom
Running water
Tent sites

Payments
Camping fee

Children
Good for kids
Kid-friendly hikes

Parking
On-site parking

Pets
Dogs allowed

Location

Colorado Las Animas County

Customer Reviews

4.0

85 reviews

Naomi Bingenheimer

Jul 02, 2024

We absolutely love the solitude of this campground, the road up is a little rough but easily done we took our 25' camper with no issues I only wish they had more trash service. There are two vault toilets in the campground that are clean. The trails are great and you can catch brook trout in the North fork. Monument lake down on 12 is also a great fishing lake and only minutes away.

Adam Stear

Dec 28, 2023

Beautiful and peaceful experience if you can get to it. The first night the moon was so bright it was almost like daylight. It’s so remote the light pollution is minimal. Luckily with the mountains around, the moon ended up tucking away behind them early morning around 2:30am and the stars just popped out in the clear skies. It was beautiful and I will be back! Be careful leaving the campground and on the nearby highway. There are definitely deer and a huge elk ran in front of me on the highway not 5 miles from the turn to the campground!

Belle

Jul 10, 2022

Came here to do a short hike. We didn’t get to finish cause of the weather but the little we did was amazing. The views are really great to take in. Lots of downed trees so wear gloves or use trekking poles. Parking lot is also kind of small so be early. The road to get to the trail head is not smooth at all for low cars so drive with caution.

Jeremy Meeks

May 10, 2018

Absolutely amazing camping. Some of the best views and scenery. You have a creek that runs down the mountain, next to most camping spots. There are two different camping areas as you travel up the mountain. The first spots are more established. They have benches, fire pits, and I believe one vaul toilet in the area. The second area, is a 4x4 recommend trail that runs up to the peak, you'll find camping spots all over the place as you travel up the mountain. These are primitive sites. No benches, a couple of them have fire pits, otherwise they're just made up of rocks and holes. The views from up top are amazing.

Andy Duvall

May 30, 2018

Exceedingly scenic, mostly quiet, and out of the way campground. A key to the solitude able to be found here is the fact that in this area, 4-wheelers or other motorized off-road vehicles are not allowed. Some of the campsites are exposed, and most are on uneven ground, but perfectly fine for tent camping. A few camp sites are along a small Creek, and there are plenty of sweeping views up toward a trio of adjacent 13-ers. Bears are active in this area, so take precautions with food.