Base Camp Family Campground

We visited Great Sand Dunes National Park during the off-season (December) and searched everywhere for open RV campgrounds. Options were very limited given the time of year, but Base Camp was open—and we’re so glad it was. We called ahead and spoke with Josh, who was fantastic. He answered all of our questions, asked about our site preferences, and set us up perfectly. The RV sites were extremely... We visited Great Sand Dunes National Park during the off-season (December) and searched everywhere for open RV campgrounds. Options were very limited given the time of year, but Base Camp was open—and we’re so glad it was. We called ahead and spoke with Josh, who was fantastic. He answered all of our questions, asked about our site preferences, and set us up perfectly. The RV sites were extremely large pull-throughs, making arrival and departure easy, and we had plenty of space for our RV, an extra vehicle, and still room to move around comfortably. Since the national park doesn’t rent sand sleds, Base Camp offers sand sled and board rentals. They have both kid and adult sizes and will deliver them directly to your RV site and pick them up at the end of the day. The sand sleds were excellent—wooden with slick bottoms. While at the park, we saw several people using plastic sleds that didn’t get nearly the speed or distance we were able to get with ours. Base Camp also has large, private bathrooms and showers, a small coin-operated laundry, and a vending machine—which was especially nice since energy drinks may be necessary and there isn’t much else nearby. Both the camp host and Josh were very responsive to any questions we had. For being off-season, when many places cut back, Base Camp didn’t miss a beat. Highly recommend.

Our experience was similar to other positive reviews. Perfect base camp for the area. No frills, but the friendly staff does an excellent maintenance job. Sites are perfectly level, largest sites we've ever seen (RVing sine 2011 across the country). Very nice and clean bathrooms and shower. Some road noise during the day, but mostly quiet at night. Good communication from host regarding check in d... Our experience was similar to other positive reviews. Perfect base camp for the area. No frills, but the friendly staff does an excellent maintenance job. Sites are perfectly level, largest sites we've ever seen (RVing sine 2011 across the country). Very nice and clean bathrooms and shower. Some road noise during the day, but mostly quiet at night. Good communication from host regarding check in details, maintenance, and a brief power outage during our stay. Definitely recommend!