TX18ft
For Raton Pass Camp and Cafe: We stayed one night on our way to Colorado. Sites are close but being perched atop the hill is great. Little noise from hwy but the surrounding scenery and sunset is worth it. Level sites, good hookups, clean bathrooms and the camp host was helpful.
Generally quite and friendly people around. I prefer the top sites but if your last minute minute you may not get the best spot. Filled up the Friday evening we arrived
Posted Aug 18, 2017 by TX18ft from Texas. This is the subjective opinion of a traveler and not of AllStays LLC.
maryo_tx
For Raton Pass Camp and Cafe: Date of Stay: July, 2017 - $38.00
Overall Rating: 5 stars
RV: 25' Motorhome with toad (42' overall). Didn't have to unhook the tow vehicle in space #2
3 week trip and this was one of our favorites. It's not a big, ol' resort...mostly over-nighters and short stays it seemed. I give this 5 stars in context with other spots in the region and for the obvious attention to detail and wonderful food. The owner was fantastic - she clearly puts forth a lot of effort and pride into her campground. It has that "personal touch". The rock gravel was firm and in perfect condition and it appeared she's made numerous improvements since taking over ownership in the recent past as the park seemed freshly spiffed up.
We intended to stay elsewhere and had put a deposit on another campground in the area, but after driving through it...we high-tailed it out of there. We cancelled that reservation and went online and found Raton Pass RV Park (formerly Cedar Rail). Luckily for us, we got the last pull-thru site! We arrived a bit past their hours, but the owner and her staff stayed to get us settled in. We were starving and tired and asked if the restaurant was open. It had just closed, but she offered to make us dinner and bring it to our site! She started reeling off her menu...lots of slow smoked meats, etc (definitely not for Vegans). The offerings were numerous, and it was hard to decide what to order. We had fantastic homemade lasagna, marinated chicken, white beans to die for, cole slaw, potato salad, rolls, tea, etc. I enjoy cooking and she is quite a cook. Nothing like a home cooked meal cooked and served by someone else! What service! They escorted us to our pull through site (#2), which was not next to anyone, but rather alongside the wide driveway area. Worked just great.
The campground is up on a hill with beautiful views and the sunset was stunning. The air crisp and clean. There is wifi, but we were strongly warned not to stream Netflix or download a bunch of stuff because she would know and cut us off. Fair enough. That was her only "thing". The campground is clearly a labor of her love...incredibly clean, spotless and level. The hookups were in great shape and well positioned. We intended to eat our meal outside and enjoy the sunset, but it was a bit chilly and windy, so we didn't take advantage of the picnic table. The bathrooms were spotless! I took advantage of the facilities, something I rarely do, and enjoyed a nice, long shower. The other campers were quiet and friendly. We walked around and enjoyed the views and cool air after driving through excessive heat the previous 3 days. This was "just an overnight", but it was such an oasis, we would have loved to stay longer. We would definitely stay at Raton Pass Camp again...for the ambiance, views, services, cleanliness, friendly owner/staff and amazing, homemade food. We spent $60 for our site and dinner for 2.
Posted Jul 27, 2017 by maryo_tx from Dallas. This is the subjective opinion of a traveler and not of AllStays LLC.
Yukonjax
For Raton Pass Camp and Cafe: Great for a overnighter, very clean bathrooms, level sites, all gravel. There are a few full timers living here.
Posted May 17, 2017 by Yukonjax from Rosemary Beach, FL. This is the subjective opinion of a traveler and not of AllStays LLC.
C & D's Landmark
For Raton Pass Camp and Cafe: Great location for a stop over on the way north. We planned to stay 2 nights but extended for a 3rd. Back-in sites have an amazing view but are close together. We had a little trouble backing in our 41' fifth wheel, but the view from site 9 was worth it. There are some pull through sites available if you're not up to backing in.
Cafe is not open this season due to lack of staff. Walmart is 11 miles north in Trinidad, CO. Laundry facilities on site (we didn't use it).
Easy access from the highway going north, but a little tricky coming south because of the weigh station. Follow blue signs with RV icon to get you back across the highway.
Friendly staff and owners are onsite. Would definitely stay here again if we were passing through.
Posted Jun 26, 2016 by C & D's Landmark from Fulltiming. This is the subjective opinion of a traveler and not of AllStays LLC.
Extending our Weeken
For Raton Pass Camp and Cafe: Awesome mountain views. Friendly staff, very clean park, great place for overnight or longer. We stayed a week in our MH. Will always stop here when going this way.
Posted Jun 12, 2016 by Extending our Weekend from Texas. This is the subjective opinion of a traveler and not of AllStays LLC.
Marie
For Raton Pass Camp and Cafe: Awesome owners! Always there to help. Easy entry and exit off interstate. Incredible views!
Posted Apr 30, 2014 by Marie from Tennessee. This is the subjective opinion of a traveler and not of AllStays LLC.
