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    Purgatoire Campground - Site 4

    Purgatoire Campground

    5.0(1 review)
    82.4 mi

    This weekend we decided to venture in to the Culebra Range of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains of the…read moreSan Isabel National Forest to enjoy the wildflowers and try our hand at fishing. The headwaters of the rainbow trout-stocked Purgatoire River run through Purgatoire Campground and we were lucky enough to pitch our tents just a few paces from it this weekend; the crashing and tumbling water providing a surprisingly perfect "white noise" each night for slumber. The area surrounding the river is absolutely stunning with wildflowers and dense aspen and conifer growth everywhere. And, as is usually the case, it isn't until after we experience a place such as this that I become curious about its history. This weekend was no exception. Just 30 minutes of research this morning revealed an intriguing irony: the attraction and abundant life that characterizes the Purgatoire River is shrouded in historical mystery, hardship, and death: "It was once thought that Spanish explorers, namely a party led by Francisco Leyva de Bonilla in 1593, were the first to visit the Purgatoire River in the sixteenth century. An attack by Native Americans killed all but one of the Bonilla party at some point after it left New Mexico and reached the Great Plains. The attack was initially thought to have occurred on the Purgatoire; the river was so named because of the unblessed Catholic souls that were allegedly sent to el purgatorio--purgatory--along its banks. The name stuck (its current version is French), but the river may be named for the souls of men who never reached it--the location of the Bonilla expedition's demise remains uncertain." (Ref: https://coloradoencyclopedia.org/article/las-animas-county) At any rate, it is well worth the 2-1/2 hour drive from Colorado Springs to visit this alluring area and imagine what it was like before paved roads, iPhones, and grocery stores. To get there: Purgatoire Campground GPS coordinates are: (Latitude, Longitude): 37.2525, -105.10917 37°15'9"N, 105°6'33"W From La Veta, Colorado, take State Route 12 south for 25.3 miles to Purgatoire campground sign. Turn right onto gravel Route 34. Go 0.2 miles to "T" intersection. Turn right and drive 4 miles on rough gravel road to campground. The campground is very clean and monitored by camp hosts, Helga and Larry. I recommend Site 4, in particular, because it sits on the river and is sandwiched in between just one other campsite to the right and open space and the 5-mile North Fork Trail trailhead to the left.

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    Pendaries RV Resort - Pull through site.

    Pendaries RV Resort

    4.8(12 reviews)
    29.9 mi

    We visited the Pendaries RV Resort in early August 2020 with three RV's in our group. In August,…read morethe weather was cool in the shade trees. The park is quiet and very well kept. There are some permanent areas of the park for people who leave there RV full time in the park. Spaces are spacious and easy to back into. There is both 30 amp and 50 amp spaces available. There is a small store onsite. There is alow a clubhouse (closed due to COVID) , park, and dog pottie areas. They also collect trash from a few areas in the park each morning by 9A to keep it from the bears. We did see one small bear running through part of the campground while we were there. Overall this is a great park and I would visit again!

    Campground is in the forest with shade. Clean. Garbage pickup was at different places through out…read morethe park. But only for a half hour between 8:30-9:00. Because of bear sightings. A little rough for me as I normally am still drinking my coffee at that time. I thought they had laundry, but it's a public laundry mat outside their gate. To far for this 70 year old to walk. I stayed 2 nights thinking I was going to get the passport America discount for both, but only got it for one night. In their description they say that they do not take credit cards, but they do. That's a positive. Great snowbird destination. Kinda a long drive just for a few nights.

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