Just Outside Cotopaxi NP | Wild Camping

February 26th, 2024 by poudredescampette.com

Superb spot 2 minutes from the park entrance. We stayed 2 nights here, it's very quiet. FYI you are visible from the track. The view of the volcano is superb, the sunrise incredible! The canal that passes here has fresh and transparent water (except after a thunderstorm). No Claro signal.

August 28th, 2023 by dkinyua

Much better than camping of inside the park and free. nice view, quiet but no amenities.

August 17th, 2023 by piotr_ja

Calm, quiet, we were in luck and had no clouds over Cotopaxi all night and day. Just please remember to keep it CLEAN. We picked up so many trash after other people who camped here.

August 14th, 2023 by mrandmrstravel.nl

Awesome place in a little canyon, views are amazing and very close to the entrance of the park. Loved it!

July 4th, 2023 by roamingabout.com

Very beautiful wild camping spot. A small river, wild horses, deer, and of course Cotopaxi (when it's clear). Some nice easy walks around the area with streams and small waterfalls. No cell service.

June 12th, 2023 by nomadxplorers

Awesome place !! A little after the ranger station on the left. With clear sky you have an amazing view on the Cotopaxi. And there is a little river right on the spot. Get up early to see it better!

May 16th, 2023 by adiantes

We arrived at 6pm and the park was already closed (the gate closes at 3pm). So we slept in the parking lot in front of the rangers house. The bathrooms cost 0.25 cents, but were open at night. Our friends were with their dog, and were able to access the park with her with the emotional support document.
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Chegamos às 18h e o parque já estava fechado (fecham os portões às 15h). Então dormimos no estacionamento em frente à casa dos Guardaparques. Os banheiros custam 0,25 cents, mas ficaram abertos durante a noite. Nossos amigos estavam com a cachorrinha deles, e puderam acessar o parque com ela com o documento de suporte emocional.

May 12th, 2023 by hihosilver.van

Fantastic site(s) - there are several options within 200m of the gate. The views of Cotopaxi are phenomenal! It was 42F in the morning when we woke up and windy. The weather is in constant flux. We also hiked around the lake in the park and drove up the steep and rough road to the parking area and then hiked the last 350 vertical meters to the Refugio. Park is free. Last entry 3pm

August 30th, 2019 by instagram.com/differentdaydifferentway

we arrived at 5pm and camped at the Checkpoint. Ranger is very nice.
there are two official campsites and a few haciendas inside the park.

September 5th, 2017 by Hiasl

Camped right next to the entrance of the park. Beautiful place with lots of space and a toilet. A few trucks and cars in the morning but all in all a nice wild camping spot with a great view of Cotopaxi when it's not cloudy. Cold at night!

June 24th, 2017 by cruiseroutfitters.com

There are many small primitive camp options just outside of the park boundary to the west. We arrived at then north gate after hours so we were not able to camp inside the park as previously planned. Take note the park gates are open 8am to 3pm, plan accordingly. The bathrooms at the north gate were open 24 hours so we had a bathroom option just a short from camp. We woke to an amazing view of Cotopaxi.

February 19th, 2016 by ridingfullcircle.com

This free site is just outside the park boundary on the north side. Amazing view of summit and surrounding area. In a slight depression to offer a little wind protection. We arrived at park entrance and were informed that camping is not allowed within the park. Not sure what to make of that since others have camped within and have mentioned an established campground.