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Hay Zee Mountain Ranch

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· Silverthorne, Park, Colorado
100 acres hosted by Jon H.
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One new note: I have two Hipcamp properties, one in Summit County and one in Park County. So this is the story of Park County. Perhaps you have seen the TV show, South Park. We are in the center of South Park, Colorado. Many people I met out here could have been characters in the show. Perhaps that is why it was the inspiration for the comedy. Like one neighbor once told me, "There's two types of people out here. Neighbors and Strangers. If they wave when they drive by, they are neighbors. If they don't, they are strangers."  This is ranch land in the middle of mining country. On a clear day you can see the San de Christo Mountains 70 miles away. The last lynching near here was in 1968. There was a cowboy who had treaty with the Utes to hunt buffalo here in South Park and at the same time fought Apaches further south. He died in 1964.  We bought this land in 1985 and dug many aspens years ago. It has regenerated many more, but it is just a place for us to camp when we want to get away. The trees and views are the greatest assets. The seclusion is a bonus. The Bristlecone Pine Trees are estimated to be over 800 years old. Look at the meadow where it narrows down from the wide prairie to the north. You could imaging it being a favorite place for Native Americans to drive the buffalo into the funnel for others awaiting in the trees.  One site to check out is on the dirt road in. You can see some dugout structures on the side of the hill. They were underground homes of the homesteaders who tried to survive growing potatoes. My guess is that they came when the grass is green thinking it was like Kansas. They just weren't aware they were at 9,500 ft. I would suggest you bring your own food and supplies as the closest general store is in Hartsel 12 miles away. 
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Joe B.
September 13, 2022
South Park Forest and Plains
We stayed at site 1 and loved the location, sucluded site and seeing the stars at night. All of us had a good time with one exception. The neighbors (live there year round) are not happy with the situation. The came up on our site (mind you it was private property) and just said "HipCamp?" And just shook their heads while the guy had a sidearm on. I told them that I'm here with my boys and they need to take it up with the property owner and leave me out of it. I really think they just wanted to make sure we were not you and going to party every night but they need to know who to take their issues up with and not bother Jon's guests. They even asked that I give him a horrible review but I can't do that because the land was just what I was looking for. Would recommend but buyer beware of angry neighbors.
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Brittney H.doesn't recommend
September 5, 2022
Clearing in the Aspen
Angry neighbor situation ruined it
Incredibly beautiful site however the neighbors are very unhappy that the land is being “illegally used” for camping. The neighbors brought a holstered gun to the campsite and told us we were not allowed to be there. Once we explained that we had paid and driven 2 hours with 3 toddlers they backed off, but then proceeded to shoot guns and blast music until 5am in spite of us. It’s a shame because the site is gorgeous and perfect.
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Jeremy G.
July 13, 2022
South Park Forest and Plains
Beautiful Site - bad neighbors
The site itself is really beautiful but had a bad experience with the neighbors. They will watch you / go on patrol around the land on ATVs early in the morning/late at night and shoot guns for fun. The Neighbors really do not want you to be here, so beware ahead of time that you will not be welcome. Does not feel private despite initially looking like it is. Do not recommend personally which is a bummer because of how beautiful the property is.
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Kelley B.recommends
July 5, 2022
Clearing in the Aspen
Secluded spot
Great, quiet and relaxing stay. Felt like dispersed camping but didn’t have to fight the holiday crowds. Beautiful spot.
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Laura T.recommends
September 19, 2021
Clearing in the Aspen
Clearing in the Aspen was great!
Beautiful spot! We look forward to returning in the future.
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Alyssa T.recommends
September 6, 2021
South Park Forest and Plains
Such a beautiful scenery! Definitely a nice getaway. We ended up just staying one night because it was absolutely freezing which made it hard to sleep but we enjoyed the rest of the day and headed home before it got too dark. For the most part it was really quiet, other than hearing a gun shots in the distance and coyotes but nothing crazy! No bathrooms so be prepared! Also, it was super nice to have the gas grills, we just couldn’t figure out how to use the bigger one so we used the smaller one instead. It was my husband’s and I first time camping so this place was a great, secluded and romantic spot to just getaway with our two dogs.
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Silverthorne, Park, Colorado, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Núu-agha-tʉvʉ-pʉ̱ (Ute) First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Jon H.Joined in May 2018
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