Gold Nugget Tree House

Hosted by Jessica · Gold Hill, Colorado

2 guests max · 2 beds

99%

146 reviews

Best Hipcamps in Colorado

Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2025.

Best treehouses in the US

Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2025.

Amazing views

Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.

Jessica is a Star Host

Star Hosts are highly rated, responsive, and committed to providing incredible experiences.

Come visit our sweet little treehouse in the woods. Our property is just steps away from the bustling historic town of Gold Hill, a destination for tourists and road bikers alike. The treehouse is a glamping experience with just enough amenities to keep you comfortable. Food - Bring your cooler with food supplies or take out in Boulder before you head up the mountain. Or grab a coffee, pizza, snack or a glass of wine at the Gold Hill store. If you'd like a full service dining experience, make a reservation for a 5 course meal at the Gold Hill Inn. What To Do: Walk around the historic town of Gold Hill. We promise you will be entertained. Ask a local about the museum, the cemetery, or the historic two room school house, or any other favorite spots they have around the area. Love the woods and nature, but would like a little action? Attend a local live music concert at the Gold Hill Store or the Gold Hill Inn on a beautiful summers night. Drive to Estes Park or Rocky Mountain National Park to explore for the day. Boulder - 20 minutes Nederland - 35 minutes Estes Park - 45 minutes The Treehouse is furnished with Queen size bed and plenty of blankets to keep you warm, but feel free to bring your sleeping bag if you prefer. A roll out twin size feather bed for the floor is available upon request if you have a few more folks joining. We provide a portable toilet with WagBags. Please always pack out all human solid human waste. Gold Hill Store offers a toilet for a minimal fee and the Gold Hill Inn has a toilet for customers. A camp stove is available for outdoor use. The camp stove and the propane heater both use 1 lb propane canisters, so feel free to bring your own fuel to cook and keep you warm. A can of propane is always available for your use of the stove. * A note to novice campers and regular hotel patrons: Though you are in a shelter, you are still exposed to the elements. The treehouse is not insulated. Wind, bugs, and critters may all be a part of the variable treehouse experience mother nature has planned for you. If you are not comfortable camping, getting dirty, swatting flies, being too hot, being too cold, hearing the noises of animals at night, waking up to the sound of magpies, and who knows what else, this experience may not be for you.A sweet little treehouse in the woods. Just steps away is the bustling historic town of Gold Hill, a destination for tourists and road bikers alike. Grab a coffee, snack or a glass of wine at the Gold Hill store. Make a reservation for a 5 course meal at the Gold Hill Inn. Views of the Continental Divide and Longs Peak from the treehouse deck make for amazing sunsets. Attend a local live music concert at the Gold Hill Store or the Gold Hill Inn on a beautiful summers night. Hiking trails abound, including two that abut the property. The Treehouse is furnished with Queen size bed and plenty of blankets to keep you warm, but feel free to bring your sleeping bag if you prefer. If you would like to use the provided Mr. Buddy heater, please bring your own 1lb propane cannisters for use. The propane in the treehouse is for use of the cooking stove only. * A note to novice campers and regular hotel patrons: Though you are in a shelter, you are still exposed to the elements. The treehouse is not insulated. Wind, bugs, and critters may all be a part of the variable treehouse experience mother nature has planned for you. If you are not comfortable camping, getting dirty, swatting flies, being too hot, being too cold, hearing the noises of animals at night, waking up to the sound of magpies, and who knows what else, this experience may not be for you.

What to expect

Treehouse

You'll have this Hipcamp all to yourself.

2 guests max

Toilet available

Portable toilet. We provide a portable toilet with WagBags. ALWAYS pack out all human solid human waste. Gold Hill Store offers a toilet for a minimal fee and the Gold Hill Inn has a toilet for customers.

No campfires

Due to the nature of the surrounding area and respect for the historic community nearby, we do not allow fires, smoking, fireworks, or anything else that may ignite a fire.

No pets

Potable water available

Bottled water or jugs

Cooking equipment present

Stovetop or hot plate, cookware, cooking utensils, dishware, cutlery, basic seasoning and oils. A camp stove is available for outdoor use. The treehouse also has the basic kitchen needs including plates, cups, mugs, silverware, sauce pot and frying pan, colander and spatulas.

Picnic table present

An outdoor metal table with 2 metal chairs is on site for use.

Wifi available

Wifi is not available at the treehouse, but you can walk a short distance to the Gold Hill Store or Gold Hill Inn to access free wifi access.

No showers

Pack it out

If you forget your trash bags, there are some available in the treehouse, but always PACK OUT ALL TRASH. NEVER leave your trash outside of the treehouse. You are in bear country, and it is against the law and unkind to the bears to leave garbage out that is accessible to them.

Laundry absent

Things to know

Getting there

Check in: After 4:00 PM

Early or late check-in may be available

Check out: Before 10:00 AM

Late check-out may be available

On arrival: Head straight to site

Cancellation policy: Flexible

Minimum nights: 1 night

Accepts bookings: 9 months out

Short walk

No wheelchair access

Max 1 vehicle

4WD recommended

During your trip

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Inclusion policyWe have a zero-tolerance policy against discrimination at Hipcamp. We are committed to helping our Host and Hipcamper communities be inclusive.

ExtrasAvailable at checkout

Dozen eggsgood

$8.00

A variety of blue, green, brown and pink eggs from our happy seasonally, free range chickens.

WagBag - Cleanwaste Disposal Systemgood

$3.00

Don't have your own system for packing out your poop? You can purchase Wag Bags with preloaded Poo Powder for use on our CleanWaste portable toilet. Each unit can be used more than once, but we recommend one use per CleanWaste Wag Bag unit. Simply poo, zip-up, and throw away. Thank you for always hauling out all human and consumer waste from the treehouse.

Half dozen eggsgood

$4.00

A variety of blue, green, brown, pink and white eggs from our seasonally, free range chickens.

1 lb Propane Cannister for Heatergood

$7.00

A Big Buddy, 18,000 BTU heater is available in the treehouse to add a little extra warmth when the weather is extremely cold. It uses 1 or 2 of the 1lb propane cannisters to power it. We prefer you bring your own propane to fuel the heater, but we have 1 lb cannisters for sale if you don't have access to your own. If you purchase our propane, please leave empty 1lb cannisters behind so that we can recycle and make them available for the next guests.

Reviews

99% Recommend180 ratings · 146 reviews

The treehouse offers a magical experience, perfectly blending rustic charm with comfort. Guests rave about the stunning mountain views, cozy interior, and the peacefulness of waking up to the sound of birds. While the lack of modern amenities like electricity and WiFi might be a drawback for some, it provides an ideal setting for those looking to unplug and enjoy nature. Overall, the unique experience, combined with the warm hospitality of the hosts, makes it a memorable getaway.

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· July 2025

This place is magical! The town is amazing! Oldest mining town in Colorado with a lot of the historic buildings remaining in place. If you want to get away, have a digital detox and beautiful Mountain views, this is the place for you! It’s roughing it, but without roughing it, which is a beautiful thing for those of us that love trees, birds, views, peace, and waking up to open air. No electricity, WiFi, cellular service (at least from AT&T or Verizon), or sanitary sewer, all of which were exactly as described in listing, but candles, lanterns, open air, birds chirping, trees, and views. Roughing it, without roughing it. So much love and comfort went into the treehouse. If you love open doors and letting the wind filter in, the sounds of birds in the morning, and being cozy, and visiting unique Colorado towns, this is the place for you. The hosts are really great too!

Moon D.

4 months on Hipcamp

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· July 2025

What a gem? It was just perfect! So cute and cozy with a comfy bed and everything you need to have a great time. We loved every minute of our stay there. The owner gives detailed directions on how to get there but once you go off the main rd you lose reception so please take screen shots.

Joanna S.

4 months on Hipcamp

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· July 2025

Serene!

So peaceful! Looks just like the pictures. Gold hill inn has concerts quite frequently, we could hear the music perfectly from the Treehouse. The perfect little getaway.

Jennifer S.

3 reviews

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· June 2025

Such a sweet and magical space. We loved being surrounded by trees, falling asleep with a view of the stars and waking up with birds chirping.

Shana E.

5 months on Hipcamp

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· June 2025

We love this little spot!

This was our 2nd time spending the night in the treehouse and loved it just as much! It's such a cute and fun spot to have a little getaway! There is everything you'd need in the treehouse and nicely maintained. Lanterns, camping stove, dishware, water. . . really all you need to bring is your clothing and food:) The bed is nice and comfy and there were plenty of warm blankets. If you're lucky enough as us, you'll see a shooting star while laying in bed! We'll definitely be back!

Sarah H.

2 reviews

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· June 2025

I can’t recommend staying in Jessica’s treehouse enough. It’s super cozy and comfortable, had everything I needed, and Gold Hill was an absolutely wonderful place to spend a couple of nights. I loved the peace and quiet.

Elise G.

4 years on Hipcamp

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· June 2025

One-of-a-kind-stay!!!

A truly magical place and such a unique experience! We certainly will be back ❤️

Anastasia E.

6 reviews

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· May 2025

It was perfect! Stayed a second night because it was just too dreamy

Berkley K.

3 months on Hipcamp

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· May 2025

beautifully curated space

Jessica has a beautifully curated space. She was kind and flexible when we had some travel issues. She gave clear directions on how to get to the tree house safely. She gave great recommendations for local places to enjoy. It was a wonderful stay!

Molly G.

4 months on Hipcamp

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· May 2025

This was our second time at The Treehouse! It was even better than our first. The Treehouse is the perfect getaway to unplug and enjoy a few days away. We absolutely love waking up to the wind in the trees and the birds singing. A very special place next to a wonderful little town. We love see live music at the Gold Hill Inn and General Store. Can't recommend this spot enough, hope to be back in the future!

Josh P.

4 reviews

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· May 2025

there wasn’t any propane so it was chilly but very fun!

Tessa O.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· October 2024

Such a pretty spot and the treehouse was cozy and cute! You are very close to the town of gold hill which is quaint and has fun live music on weekends. We loved it and would love to come back!

Elisa H.

9 months on Hipcamp

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· October 2024

We had a great stay at the treehouse! It was everything that was described. I would highly recommend for anyone looking for a unique getaway around Denver/Boulder!

Brian T.

3 reviews

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· October 2024

We loved our time at the treehouse. It was such a comfortable space, with amazing views. Jessica was extremely helpful and responsive.

Jackson B.

2 years on Hipcamp

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· October 2024

The treehouse was magical! A beautiful escape to nature, with the convenience of a quick walk to an amazing store and pub! Loved it

Angie T.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· October 2024

Spending the night in the tree house was awesome and the view from the bed was beautiful to wake up to.

Sam H.

10 months on Hipcamp

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· September 2024

Beautiful Elopement Destination

We eloped here! It was the absolute perfect place. Well accommodated for what it was, the views and vibe of the place are absolutely beautiful.

Cayden C.

10 months on Hipcamp

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· September 2024

A Magical Place

The treehouse was a really magical place. We saw two foxes that night- one orange, one black, playing together. The interior of the treehouse was well provisioned and extremely comfortable. After hiking in the nearby mountains I fell asleep immediately. The directions to the treehouse are important because some of the local roads can be rough.

Laura G.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· September 2024

My boyfriend and I love the treehouse. This was our second year back and we cannot wait for another. It’s a cute tradition we have now :)

Brooke R.

2 reviews

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· August 2024

We love treehouse living and really enjoyed our stay at the Gold Nugget Treehouse! Wonderful views of Long’s and surrounding mountains. Easy to hang out in town, take walks, and enjoy the quiet. Thank you!

Cathy H.

2 years on Hipcamp

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· August 2024

Absolutely wonderful weekend at the treehouse. We camped out in August and had a little bit of a drizzle but great weather overall. Cooked a delicious meal on the provided camp stove and just overall felt very welcomed when we arrived.

Amanda W.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· August 2024

Amazing treehouse!

The Treehouse in Gold Hill is absolutely amazing! I had been wanting to go there for years, and was finally able to make it work! It is clean, great communication with the owner, amazing location, so cozy, comfortable and has everything that one might want or need for a little mountain getaway. I cannot wait to go back!

Rebecca S.

2 reviews

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· July 2024

Treehouse Bliss

We loved camping in the awesome treehouse. My daughter and I stayed there and had a wonderful time playing cards and watching the sunset. The bed was comfortable and the sheets were so cute. I can't wait to come back.

Danielle P.

4 reviews

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· July 2024

Gorgeous view, well appointed little rustic Cabin, Hikes and great food and music in town, very friendly folks, steeped in history. We love Gold Hill!

Jill P.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· July 2024

I loved Jessica’s treehouse. It had everything I needed and the sunsets were amazing! Panoramic view of the mountains from the deck.

Mary B.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· July 2024

We had a magical stay at the treehouse! The treehouse vibe is so cute and it was very peaceful. The little town it’s in is also fun to hang out in, we were there on a Saturday and there was live music at the store. I would highly recommend visiting here for a peaceful little escape.

Maggie B.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· July 2024

It was such an amazing experience. So beautiful and the treehouse was perfect.

Priyanka R.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· July 2024

Gorgeous View for Sleeping

The view from the treehouse is incredibly beautiful! The space is lovely and the bed is very comfortable!

Brigit P.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· June 2024

We loved the treehouse! The view was amazing and the house it self was very cozy. There was a concert going on an gold hill inn during our stay which was an extra plus!

Hannah B.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· June 2024

This place is incredible. The town is charming, quiet, and relaxing. The Treehouse is simple and perfect. It overlooks the mountains and we were able to see an incredible sunset. I’m already trying to book a return stay. Truly my favorite place I have ever stayed on Hipcamp or otherwise.

Josh P.

4 reviews