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Purgatoire Campground

Pike and San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands

🏕️ CampgroundGreat Sand DunesColorado⭐ 4.5 (72)
Purgatoire Campground
🟢 6 open windows right now — soonest Mon Aug 31–Thu Sep 3
Availability checked 9h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
📈 CampSage caught 5 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
Book / check availability →🧭 Directions
💡 In short

Purgatoire Campground in Colorado has 6 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Mon Aug 31–Thu Sep 3. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates
Mon Aug 31 – Thu Sep 33 nightsbook these dates →👥 3 in a row, PURGATOIRE #20–PURGATOIRE #22 next to each othersites #02, #04, #06, #07, #09, #11, #14, #15, #18, #20, #21, #22
Fri Sep 4 – Mon Sep 73 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →opened 22h agosites #22
Fri Sep 11 – Mon Sep 143 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 PURGATOIRE #06 & PURGATOIRE #07 next to each othersites #02, #04, #06, #07, #11, #14, #15, #20, #21
Fri Sep 11 – Sun Sep 132 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites #18
Thu Sep 17 – Sun Sep 203 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites #08
Fri Sep 18 – Sun Sep 202 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 PURGATOIRE #08 & PURGATOIRE #09 next to each othersites #08, #09

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about February 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 14 openings at Purgatoire Campground over the last 30 days, on 14 separate days, most of them for stays 4–11 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

💵 $25/nightEquestrian NonelectricRv NonelectricStandard Nonelectric🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 horseback riding

Ratings

4.6★★★★★67 ratings
5★45
4★16
3★5
2★0
1★1
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

Verizon0.7/4
AT&T0.1/4
T-Mobile0.1/4
Sprint retired0.0/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Purgatoire Campground FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Purgatoire Campground?

Purgatoire Campground in Colorado takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Purgatoire Campground?

Campsite fees at Purgatoire Campground run about $25/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Purgatoire Campground when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Purgatoire Campground often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Purgatoire Campground?

CampSage's scans caught 14 openings at Purgatoire Campground over the last 30 days, on 14 separate days, most of them for stays 4–11 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Purgatoire Campground a good campground?

Purgatoire Campground holds an average rating of 4.5/5 from 72 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Purgatoire Campground?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Purgatoire Campground, Verizon rates highest at 0.7 out of 5 from 23 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Purgatoire Campground located?

Purgatoire Campground is located in Great Sand Dunes, Colorado. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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