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Blue Acres

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· Morrison, Jefferson, Colorado
7 acres hosted by Violet B.
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After many years here we are sharing our special place. An ideal Mountain base for your Red Rocks Concert home or just a get away. We strongly encourage you to learn more about this area if planning a visit. A tiny wilderness with a 22 foot Tepee. For one to six guests that is nestled in a pine grove near a small brook, with mountain views, and hiking trails. In a picturesque setting on seven acres, part of the old Granzella estate, that is surrounded by old growth of pine and Aspen forests and meadows at an elevation of 7400 feet. Come enjoy our cozy little oasis. Easy access, only a minute and a half from Colorado Highway 285, with a variety of different types of restaurants just a couple minutes away, and a few shopping areas in Aspen Park Shopping Center and beyond to the west on 285. There are different mountain parks such as Meyer Ranch open space park across the valley, a half mile hike from the camp site, with a 4.5 mile hiking trail to the top of the small mountain across the valley Red Rocks Amphitheater Park in Morrison is a short drive, just at the bottom of the 285 Turkey creek canyon The well known Tiny Town and it's railroad is just down the road a few miles for the kids of all ages. Golden and Denver metro are close by,  (only 30 - 45 minutes to downtown Denver, and I-25, or 25-40 minutes to Evergreen and I-70),  along with all the mountain communities in this area of Highway 285 and I-70 Via Evergreen.  Morrison, Conifer, Decker, Pine Junction, Bailey, Grant, Guanella pass Space for up to three full size air mattress'. Which we have available for you, but please, if more than one bed is needed let us know with an advanced request. Please remember this is outdoor tent camping, It's much cooler up here at 7450ft. No fires! Fire is the areas biggest fear. Check for fire bans. ( currently all summer). No gas grills, outside smoking or outside fire sources during fire bans.  Bring your sleeping needs, blankets, sleeping bags, pillows, an extra cover is good. With a request at booking, we will only provide air mattresses and cover them with clean sheets. If you are flying from out of town, we can provide sleeping bags for an additional cleaning cost of $20 per bag. We suggest a bag for under and over you. Most common cloth sleeping bags are for 40degree nights. You may want two on top, and one under you on a cold spring or fall night! Don't forget your warmer coat for the cooler evenings. Dress in layers for the fast changing Mountain airs. A large table for cards and games and some seating is provided. (Please, NO loud parties, NO extra guests.) Parking is NOT near the campsite, parking is in the driveway of our house with about a 150 foot walk from the parking to the Teepee campsite through a small glen, with natural stone and wood steps for majority of the path. A WiFi repeater is near the campsite. Ask about connecting and a power source for charging if needed. Please no high amperage power use on the provided source.   (No power source for electric heaters or A/C or electric cooking or RV supply). There are cozy outside seating areas, a picnic table and other seating for watching Birds and other critters. This is a wildlife area, Please, no loose dogs! Or Children.  A tiedown spot is provided for your dogs lead, do not use Teepee stakes, cords or loops. Youngsters and pets are welcome, but must be supervised in this area and cleaned up after.  Do not let them damage trees, plants or dig for the moles or harass wildlife. Keep them off the nearby roadway. Wildlife will kill a dog if a cub or calf is near. Do not let them interact! The Camping site is near Highway 285 with it's traffic sounds and other roads. Mostly the traffic sounds blends and fades into white noise, but be aware there is almost a constant whoosh from the highway and Turkey Creek road, close by the site. There is no running water for the site, but we can fill a jug if needed. A hose, for Fire safety only, is coiled near the site. the valves for the fire hose is at the rear of the house if not already on, and on the post the hose is coiled on near the site. There is a private composting toilet at the campsite. Please don't use the nearest trees. Please drive safely in the canyons.A tiny wilderness with a 22 foot Tepee. For one to six guests that is nestled in a pine grove near a small brook, with mountain views, and hiking trails. In a picturesque setting on seven acres, part of the old Granzella estate, that is surrounded by old growth of pine and Aspen forests and meadows at an elevation of 7400 feet. Come enjoy our cozy little oasis. Easy access, only a minute and a half from Colorado Highway 285, with a Variety of different types of restaurants just a couple minutes away, and a few shopping areas in Aspen Park Shopping Center and beyond to the west on 285. On the way to Golden, 25 minutes away, is Dinosaur ridge museum with Fossil layers exposed on the hillside.  There are different mountain parks such as Meyers Ranch open space park across the valley, (A short ¼ mile hike from the camp site, with a 4.5 mile hiking trail to the top of the small mountain across the valley). Red Rocks Amphitheater Park in Morrison is a short drive, (Just at the bottom of the 285 canyon, 14 miles or 24 minutes away. Give 45 minutes to your seat for a Concert night). The well known Tiny Town and it's railroad is just down the road a few miles for the kids of all ages. Black canyon ( of the Gunnison) Rail is to the south in Canon city, and the Georgetown loop railroad is west on I-70. Golden and Denver metro are close by,  (only 30 - 45 minutes to downtown Denver, and I-25, or 25-40 minutes to Evergreen and I-70),  along with all the mountain communities in this area of Highway 285 and I-70 Via Evergreen.  Morrison, Conifer, Decker, Pine Junction, Bailey, Grant, Guanella pass, and Evergreen. Space for up to three full size air mattress'. Which we have available for you, but please, if more than one bed is needed let us know with an advanced request. The catch is, we have no bedding for you. Bring your sleeping needs (Blankets, bags, pillows, an extra cover is good. It's much cooler up here at 7450ft, don't forget your warmer coat). Large table for cards and games and some seating provided. (Please, NO loud parties, NO extra guests.) Parking is not near the campsite with a 250 foot walk from the parking to the Teepee campsite through a small glen, with natural stone and wood steps for majority of the path. WiFi repeater at campsite, ask about connecting and a power source for charging if needed. Please no high amperage power use on the source.  (No power for electric heaters or A/C or electric cooking or RV supply).  There is a cozy outside seating area with a fire pit if fire bans and weather permits. Be sure to ask first about fires and never collect wood from trees or elsewhere.  If there is no fire ban then please ask if fire wood is available and we would be happy to provide some. (A Water jug must be present before a fire is lit). Youngsters and leashed pets are welcome, but must be supervised in this area and cleaned up after.  Do not let them damage trees, plants or dig for moles or harass wildlife. This is a wildlife area, Please, no loose dogs!  Camping site is near Highway 285 with traffic sounds. Mostly blends and fades into white noise, but there is an almost constant whoosh from the highway, about a 1/4 mile away.  There is no running water, but we can fill a jug if needed. There is a composting toilet available. Private camp style. Please don't use the nearest trees. Please Drive safely in the Canyons.
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Piper D.recommends
July 4, 2023
Mountain Teepee @ Blue Acres
Book it!!
Violet is the sweetest, kindest person. I immediately felt safe after being greeted upon arrival. The property is one out of the movies; I went from afraid of camping to suddenly understanding why everyone loves it very quickly. This is somewhere I’d recommend anyone who can handle cool temps at night— your camp fears will be removed once you come here. It’s stunning, peaceful, and safe. And SO CLOSE TO RED ROCKS!
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Megan H.recommends
July 24, 2022
Mountain Teepee @ Blue Acres
We had a great time! The Tee Pee itself is well made, comfortable and very private and the area is so pretty! They have an outhouse nearby which was very convenient and we loved meeting the kitty, Sammy :) It was a little close to the road so we heard cars all night but we didn’t mind and still had a great time!
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Bridget A.recommends
July 8, 2022
Mountain Teepee @ Blue Acres
Great place. The teepee was very spacious for our group of 4. Violet was very accommodating and had great communication. I would recommend.
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Chris B.recommends
June 17, 2022
Mountain Teepee @ Blue Acres
Beautiful location
Great location for attending a show at Red Rocks. We purchased a fan for the afternoon and it was super helpful as they had a cord available. We would love to do this all again. Great hosts!
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Zach Z.recommends
September 20, 2021
Mountain Teepee @ Blue Acres
A Very nice place to stay, a beautiful slice of the country
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Lindsay G.recommends
September 19, 2021
Mountain Teepee @ Blue Acres
Violet and her husband have such a lovely little home and property! It’s a beautiful, tranquil spot close enough to town for easy access and remote enough to be very peaceful. We were serenaded by owls and crickets as we stargazed in the evening. They two of them are welcoming and so friendly, and attended to every detail to ensure we had a comfortable stay.
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Morrison, Jefferson, Colorado, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Tséstho’e (Cheyenne) and 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 Violet B.Joined in March 2021
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