Alamosa / Great Sand Dunes KOA Journey

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About Alamosa / Great Sand Dunes KOA Journey

Nestled between the breathtaking San Juan Mountains and Sangre de Cristo Mountains at 7,550 feet, the San Luis Valley is your gateway to adventure. This KOA is near the golden ridges of the Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve, where you can hike dunes up to 750 feet tall. It's also at the base of Colorado's fourth tallest mountain, 14,345-foot Blanca Peak. The campground is just minutes from the Rio Grande Scenic Railroad and the championship Cattails Golf Course. You'll also find museums, hot-spring pools, family fun at the alligator farm, spectacular trails and wildlife. Or check out the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad in nearby Antonito. Then come back to the campground to enjoy the various amenities and activities offered at this KOA. Pool: Memorial Weekend - Labor Day Weekend. Max pull thru: 100 feet. Your hosts: the Martin family.

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Zapata Falls

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0.5 mi / 150 ft gain

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1.0

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