The Best Camping in Westcliffe

Start at the Music Pass trail head south of Westcliffe, Colorado off County Road 119. You will need a 4x4 with high clearance to get to the actual trailhead as the last 2.5 miles are rough. Otherwise, park at the Crape Creek TH and walk the 2.5 miles up to Music Pass Trailhead.Once on the trail...

Venable-Comanche Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Westcliffe, Colorado.

Dry Lakes via Dry Creek Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Westcliffe, Colorado.

Lower and Upper Macey Lakes Via Rainbow Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Westcliffe, Colorado.

Crestone Peak Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Crestone, Colorado.

Crestone Needle Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Crestone, Colorado.

Humboldt Peak Trail is an out-and-back trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Nederland, Colorado.

North Crestone Creek Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Crestone, Colorado.

Nestled in the Sangre de Cristo Wilderness, Willow Lake offers a stunning destination to a rigorous hike. The hike is approximately 9 miles out and back with 2800 feet of elevation gain. The trail is well marked and maintained. However, the hike rarely levels off. Be prepared for a steady incline...

There are a couple different trailheads that lead to Kit Carson Peak, but the one from Willow Creek Trailhead will give you the opportunity to peak another fourteener, Challenger Point, and let you pass through and/or camp at Willow Lake, which is a beautiful destination by itself. If approaching...

Hayden Pass OHV Trail is an out-and-back trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Salida, Colorado.

Joyful Journey hot springs offers the full hotel and spa treatment, but in a valley where most people live off the grid, we chose the more rugged experience.The yurts gather together like penguins huddling not far from the springs. The wooden slates offer welcome relief from the frigid valley wea...

Wet Mountains Scenic Drive: Florence to Colorado City is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a lake located near Florence, Colorado.

Little Medano Creek Trail to Medano Lake is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Mosca, Colorado.

Dunes Trail from Pinyon Flats is a loop trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Mosca, Colorado.

Pinion Flats Campground Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Mosca, Colorado.