San Luis State Park – Mosca, Colorado

This has been the most spectacular campground we have stayed in so far.  Nestled in 530 acres of open space, there are 51 campsites.  Each campsite has a covered picnic area and electricity.  You need to fill up your tanks with water before entering the park.  The solitude of the area provided us with a feeling of being out in the wilderness all by our lonesome.  At times, we were the only occupants in the surrounding area.  Beautiful vistas of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and its sand dunes added to the ambiance. Being only 15 miles from the Great Sand Dunes was an added plus.

Each afternoon the winds start to kick in and the clouds begin to form and occasionally the rain falls. In the morning, temperatures are in the high 50’s to low 60’s, a welcomed change from the heat of Texas.  The afternoon temperatures are in the 80’s with a slight breeze.  We couldn’t have asked for a better environment.  If I could request one thing to make it perfect it would be for the clouds and the glowing moon to be removed from the night sky just once.  With the absence of lights, I imagine the stars would be abundant and shining brightly. This is a rare sight for those of us who live in congested areas.  We are considering going back to the dunes one evening to see if the night sky is better over there.

The Great Sand Dunes will be our next entry as it deserves commentary of its own.