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Free
Booking
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5 campsites
Season
Open from late-May t...
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No Service
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Very Pet Friendly
Price
Free
Booking
First-Come
Sites
5 campsites
Season
Open from late-May t...
Cell
No Service
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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15571 County Road T5 La Jara, CO 81140
Fall weekenders chasing aspen color and elk activity will get the most out of this place. Bring all your water (none on-site), grab one of the four forested sites for wind cover, and plan for freezing nights. Summit Peak trailhead is about 20 minutes away.
Summer OHV traffic plus canyon road noise ruins the quiet for light sleepers, and the open riverside site has zero wind protection. Fishing the Alamosa sounds promising but isn't, naturally acidic water kills it between here and Terrace Reservoir.
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<p>Stunner campground sits at 9700-foot in elevation beside the Alamosa River, two miles below the top of Stunner Pass. There are 5 campsites with tables, fire pits, a vault-type toilet, and adequate parking.</p><p>There is no water supply, so plan to bring your own. Firewood is limited. Convenient trailer spaces available. The Alamosa River is nearby for fishing. Unfortunately, naturally acidic water severely limits fishing in the Alamosa River between Stunner Campground and Terrace Reservoir. Big game hunting is possible.</p><p>The ghost town of Stunner is just east of the campground. This was a mining town that failed, due to nonproducing mines and transportation problems. Parts of the town are private property, so pack out all your trash and observe posted no-trespassing signs.</p>
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Fall brings the clearest advantages: vivid aspen and willow color in late September and early October, daytime highs around 40–60°F, nighttime lows often below freezing. Elk rut activity peaks during this period, and biting insects largely disappear. Summer delivers warm days but expect bugs and some OHV traffic. Winter is harsh at this elevation. Spring snowfalls can surprise you well into May. The exposed alpine setting means you'll feel every breeze year-round.
Fall highlighted for vivid aspens, clear skies, elk rut and ideal daytime temps (40–60°F).
Stunner Campground sits at 9700-foot elevation near the Alamosa River, offering 5 campsites with tables, fire pits, a vault-type toilet, and adequate parking. There is no potable water available, and firewood is limited. Convenient trailer spaces are available. The ghost town of Stunner is located nearby, providing historical interest, though portions of it are private property.
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