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259 reviews
Penitente Canyon Campground is praised for its stunning rock formations, beautiful sunsets, and quiet, secluded atmosphere, making it a perfect spot for stargazing and hiking. The campground features clean facilities, well-stocked bathrooms, and ample hiking and biking trails nearby. However, some visitors reported issues with aggressive dogs from the camp hosts and challenges in finding certain campsites, which may detract from the overall experience.
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July 8, 2022 Stayed at: 2, Loop: Main Loop
Very clean site. Bathroom clean and well stocked. Great signage on the trails. Only 4 hours from Denver. Drove by many times but finally visited and glad we did. Met Michael who maintains site and very informative, friendly and helpful.
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July 6, 2022 Stayed at: 13, Loop: Main Loop
Very pretty area
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July 6, 2022 Stayed at: 13, Loop: Main Loop
Very pretty area
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July 5, 2022 Stayed at: 6, Loop: Main Loop
The campground is remote enough to enjoy getting away. The night sky’s are beautiful. Hiking the canyon trails was an excellent daily adventure. The sites were very clean as well as the toilets. We spent four nights in site six in our truck camper. I don’t recommend site 6 for an RV. Site 11 and 13 were beautiful and large. Others were more suited for RVs. Not 6. No water at sites or in campground. There is a well house and spigot as you enter the recreation are where you can fill up. Good water. I would for sure visit again.
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July 5, 2022 Stayed at: 6, Loop: Main Loop
The campground is remote enough to enjoy getting away. The night sky’s are beautiful. Hiking the canyon trails was an excellent daily adventure. The sites were very clean as well as the toilets. We spent four nights in site six in our truck camper. I don’t recommend site 6 for an RV. Site 11 and 13 were beautiful and large. Others were more suited for RVs. Not 6. No water at sites or in campground. There is a well house and spigot as you enter the recreation are where you can fill up. Good water. I would for sure visit again.
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June 20, 2022 Stayed at: 12, Loop: Main Loop
Really great spot. Pretty rocks and comfortable. Campsites are large. Need to walk/drive to fill up water but not a big problem
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June 20, 2022 Stayed at: 12, Loop: Main Loop
Really great spot. Pretty rocks and comfortable. Campsites are large. Need to walk/drive to fill up water but not a big problem
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June 15, 2022 Stayed at: 11, Loop: Main Loop
The spot we picked was perfect! Beautiful views, clean bathrooms, clean campsite. It was great!
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June 15, 2022 Stayed at: 11, Loop: Main Loop
The spot we picked was perfect! Beautiful views, clean bathrooms, clean campsite. It was great!
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June 11, 2022 Stayed at: 4, Loop: Main Loop
Nice campground, but our reserved site was not marked as reserved and there was no campground host to be found. We were hoping we might ask the host about fire regulations and buy some firewood.
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Blm San Luis Valley Field Office, Monte Vista, CO 81144 United States
Elevation: 2,413 ft
From U.S. 285, turn west onto Saguache County Road G. After 6 mi you will pass the La Garita Trading Post. Go another 0.5 mi to a Y intersection; take the left fork (County Road 38A). The entrance to the recreation area is another 0.5 mi, on your ...
From U.S. 285, turn west onto Saguache County Road G. After 6 mi you will pass the La Garita Trading Post. Go another 0.5 mi to a Y intersection; take the left fork (County Road 38A). The entrance to the recreation area is another 0.5 mi, on your right. Elevation = 7.9 ft.
The campground is accessible via U.S. Highway 285, which is approximately 6.5 miles away.
The closest entrance is: Great Sand Dunes Entrance Station
Approximate drive: 51.6 mi · over 1 hr (89 min)
Last updated: October 24, 2026
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Population: 4,141
Nearby city: Pueblo, CO
Approx. 95 mi away (straight-line distance)
Elevation: 7,664 ft
Monte Vista, CO
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