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138 reviews
Purgatoire Campground offers a serene and remote camping experience, surrounded by beautiful pine and aspen trees, and features well-maintained sites with bear-proof lockers and picnic tables. Mark, the camp host, is friendly and ensures cleanliness throughout the campground. While the vault toilets are a bit far and some sites may not accommodate larger RVs, the peaceful atmosphere, excellent hiking trails, and proximity to fishing and boating make it a highly enjoyable destination for nature lovers.
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4.5
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November 7, 2022 Stayed at: 02, Loop: PURGATOIRE
Great campsite. Remote enough to be away from it all, but not too far from civilization. Site #02 couldn't have been more perfect, with steady sounds of the river, great relative privacy, and nice views. We had our 19 ft travel trailer and it fit with aplomb. I will hit this campsite again, you can be sure.
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September 13, 2022 Stayed at: 22, Loop: PURGATOIRE
Great tent camping, listened to the creek at night and enjoyed all the trees and shade around us. There is hiking right from the grounds and most sites are well spaced apart from each other.
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September 13, 2022 Stayed at: 22, Loop: PURGATOIRE
Great tent camping, listened to the creek at night and enjoyed all the trees and shade around us. There is hiking right from the grounds and most sites are well spaced apart from each other.
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August 30, 2022 Stayed at: 02, Loop: PURGATOIRE
Our host was very accommodating. The campsites and bathroom were clean. I have camped here before and will definitely be back.
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August 30, 2022 Stayed at: 02, Loop: PURGATOIRE
Our host was very accommodating. The campsites and bathroom were clean. I have camped here before and will definitely be back.
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August 27, 2022 Stayed at: 22, Loop: PURGATOIRE
Beautiful for those of us that like rustic/natural campsites. Unfortunately I picked the monsoon season to be there, although very green also very muddy.
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August 27, 2022 Stayed at: 04, Loop: PURGATOIRE
This is a pretty remote and very quiet campground. Had a spot right on the river side. The valley trail is a beautiful hike through woods along the river and up to the headwaters. Even the blowdown areas from the recent storm are extremely interesting and the regrowth is something you don’t usually get to experience up close. (Handy to pick up a perfect walking stick everywhere as well). Clean toilets.
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August 27, 2022 Stayed at: 22, Loop: PURGATOIRE
Beautiful for those of us that like rustic/natural campsites. Unfortunately I picked the monsoon season to be there, although very green also very muddy.
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August 27, 2022 Stayed at: 04, Loop: PURGATOIRE
This is a pretty remote and very quiet campground. Had a spot right on the river side. The valley trail is a beautiful hike through woods along the river and up to the headwaters. Even the blowdown areas from the recent storm are extremely interesting and the regrowth is something you don’t usually get to experience up close. (Handy to pick up a perfect walking stick everywhere as well). Clean toilets.
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August 24, 2022
Beautiful spot. Uncrowned.
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San Carlos Ranger District, 3028 East Main Street, Canon City, CO 81212 United States
Elevation: 2,959 ft
From La Veta, Colorado, take State Route 12 south for 25.3 mi to Purgatoire campground sign. Turn right onto gravel Route 34. Go 0.2 mi to "T" intersection. Turn right and drive 4 mi on rough gravel road to campground.
The closest entrance is: Great Sand Dunes Entrance Station
Approximate drive: 48.4 mi · over 1 hr (83 min)
Last updated: October 23, 2026
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Population: 17,122
Nearby city: Pueblo, CO
Approx. 75 mi away (straight-line distance)
Elevation: 5,335 ft
Canon City, CO
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