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    4.2 (30 reviews)

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    The vortex garden
    Rick P.

    Ok let the quirkiness begin. Place is a must stop on the tour of Colorado. Has a horse skeleton of a first horse mutilation. The alien and vortex garden It is something see. You got to stop.

    Sarah A.

    This was not my favorite stop. The longer I was there the worse I felt. I don't know what has happened on that site but there is some bad energy happening. Once we left it took about 30 minutes driving away from it to reset and feel better. The person in the welcome center was nice and gave us history of the site and the horse remains in the museum. This was just my experience. If you are a UFO enthusiast, this would be a good place for you to visit.

    Scott M.

    Stumbled across this on the way to a nearby national park, and to be honest I'm not sure wtf is going on at this place, but there are a few things that I learned while there. There's camping. It's a dark sky area for all you stargazers out there. It's got a super-oddball collection of random articles that have been left by travelers before you and that form a somewhat kooky art installation. Feel free to leave something of your own. It's 2 bucks per person, or 5 bucks per car, it appears to be on the honor system, and you put cash into a box connected to the only building. Some real crazy shit ya'll. Stop and check it out.

    Steve M.

    This was a fun stop! We chatted with Judy and learned the history of the place. Toured the grounds and geeked out on all the UFO/alien/whatever "stuff". We managed to load up on a few items from the gift shop. Great fun, we'd highly recommend if you're chill. Uptight need not apply!

    Joshua D.

    Look, this is not to be confused with a big company looking for your money. Clearly, the $2 visit is just to maintain the property... and boy is it worth it! Just like the other reviews, this is a place to see if you're passing through. Spend 5 minutes or an hour and you'll leave with a smile on your face:) Don't forget to leave something for good luck!

    Rachel C.

    So I heard about this place years ago from a vice report, and it's been on my bucket list ever since. We camped here for a night, in order to check out the sand dunes (just 20 minutes away) and the gator farm (just less than 10 minutes away). It was like $15 to camp here for the night, and the watch tower was a great place to be at sunset. It's definitely a fun and unique place to check out, and there was plenty of space between our camping spot and the three other groups that were also staying there.

    Luke M.

    Amazing dark sky place surrounded by mountains in Colorado. Very dark skies. There's a gator farm nearby that's interesting, and the little city of Alamosa about 30 minutes away. This place is worth an overnight.

    Alien offerings
    Ken R.

    Spent the night camping there, it was a great night to see the stars but that was all. The camp sites have a place for a fire also they pipe in propane for a small grill set up they have. Being in the middle of a field there were cows, horses and a lot of mosquitos. Gift shop was interesting And after a walk through the garden I think "they" will be happy with all the offerings. A great fun place to visit and take pics with "them"

    Jody I.

    Fun, kooky, eclectic, worth getting out of the car to stretch your legs on the way to the way to the Sand Dunes. Cost $5.00 for 4 of us, fun to see everything people have left for the Aliens. This isn't a Disney exhibit, but fun for 30 minutes to get out of the car. Views are amazing

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    Very fun and unique roadside attraction! Worth the stop if in the area. Owners are super sweet!

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    Love this place, very fun looking for UFOs and camped there overnight!!!

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    Alamosa KOA

    Alamosa KOA

    3.9(37 reviews)
    22.2 mi

    This was a great spot for us to have our base of operations for our Southern Colorado adventure. We…read morewere lucky to have the bunk-house for the weekend and it was more than enough room. Les and Deb made sure we had everything we needed for the stay as we flew in and were not traveling by our own car from home. The rest of the staff were friendly and made sure we were comfortable. The facilities were great and there was a lot of fun things to do for the kids. Our son and his friend liked the playground, the giant Connect Four, playing corn-hole, and riding on the four wheeler bikes. For our accommodations, we had great hot/cold running water and the WiFi was running at a speed where we could run Netflix and Disney+ streaming. The kitchen was stocked with the basics that we were able to prepare breakfast every morning and we could have prepared bigger meals if we needed to. The bathrooms were clean and stocked with basics (towels and toiletries). The rooms were big and could fit 2 to 3 families in the entire bunk-house comfortably. The KAO is located near Great Sand Dunes National Park and close to the town of Alamosa. The sunrise over the mountains was beautiful in the mornings.

    This place is perfect for your glamping needs. We enjoyed our stay. It's not too far from the city…read moreand not far from the Great Sand Dunes either. We did not utilize all the amenities but the gift shop is great and the service from the hosts is excellent. Highly recommend.

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    Woods & River Campground - By the river at a picnic table

    Woods & River Campground

    4.1(25 reviews)
    26.7 mi

    Thank you for a wonderful stay at your RV park! The access to the river was absolutely stellar and…read morebeautiful. We caught some great fish every day we were there, which made the trip even more enjoyable. The park was quiet, very well kept, and the sites were nicely spaced out. The bathrooms and even the porta-potty were super clean, which we really appreciated. The laundry room was also very helpful during our stay. The staff was fantastic -- everyone was so friendly and welcoming. The other campers were friendly as well, which created a great atmosphere. We also loved that it was close to town if we wanted to grab dinner or a quick bite to eat. The only negative we noticed were some small ticks that showed up on our last day there. We found a few on the picnic table, though we hadn't seen any before that. Other than that, we had a wonderful time and really enjoyed our stay.

    Amazing! Felt like a hidden gem. Manager- Jeff? So kind,…read morefriendly and helpful. Riverfront Rv sites are stunning with big trees. Water, electric dump only at dump stations. Beautiful and clean everything. The bathrooms were the cleanest I have ever seen at a campground. Free firewood. Free borrow a bike and return it to ride around the campground- mostly kid bikes. Playground had a small zip line/treehouse. Walkable to town and brewery. So quiet and peaceful.

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    Woods & River Campground - Campsite overlooking Rio Grande

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    Purgatoire Campground - Site 4

    Purgatoire Campground

    5.0(1 review)
    72.6 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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