Rustic Creek Ranch

98%

814 reviews

· Bailey, Jefferson, Colorado

160 acres hosted by Debbie M.

22 RV/tent sites · 3 tent sites

Best in Colorado: 1st place

Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2024.

Great for groups

Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for larger groups.

Amazing views

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Family-friendly

Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.

The 160 acre ranch was homesteaded by my grandfather over 100 years ago. He was an engineer. The plan was to use this property as summer grazing for his cattle. The cattle were wintered at the other ranch about 10 miles away, which was homesteaded by my great grandfather. Because my grandfather could survey, he made sure the property lines zigzaged up the valley so the small creek was in the middle to provide water for the animals. He chose well. It is a beautiful, quiet place with elk, deer and wild turkeys. There are tons of wild flowers in the summer. Columbines, the Colorado state flower, wild roses, paintbrushes and lots of wild chokecherries. With nice views of nearby mountains, open pastures, evergreen forests and aspen groves, it looks like it did 100 years ago. Plus, there are a couple of ponds for your dogs to cool off in. Since the first cattle, the ranch has also been home to goats, chickens, horses, and now more goats, alpacas and llamas. And of course the Great Pyrenees ranch dogs. I had a house built a few years ago and live on the property full time. The ranch is surrounded by Pike National Forest with the Colorado Trail connecting the property in a number of places. Some of the highest ranked mountain bike trails are nearby. There are lots of places on and off the property to hike, mountain bike and ride your horse. On a clear night you can see thousands of stars and hear coyotes howl. For a drone video of the ranch check out: YouTube's Midsummer 2020 Flyover. Elevation 8,000 feet, Average Summer Temperatures: Days 60-80 f, Nights 45-60 f, Sunshine Average 73-80%, Colorado Trail Segment 3, USGS Maps: Windy Peak; Green Mountain quadrangles. This is the official info. Basically, the weather is usually similar to the Denver area - just 10 degrees cooler. About 8 miles away is the small town of Bailey. It has just about everything you might need: small grocery store, coffee shops, gas, laundry, a dollar store, hardware store, camping and sports equipment, brew pub, winery, a few restaurants, potable water station and more.

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98% Recommend1113 ratings · 814 reviews

Rustic Creek Ranch offers a warm and welcoming camping experience, where Debbie, the host, goes above and beyond to make guests feel at home. The property is beautifully maintained and features clean facilities, with the added charm of alpacas, llamas, goats, and ponies roaming freely. Visitors appreciate the seclusion, spaciousness, and scenic surroundings, making it an ideal getaway not far from Denver. While some guests mentioned rough roads and occasional barking from guardian dogs, these aspects are generally overshadowed by the tranquility and unique atmosphere of the campsite.

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Alison S.

3 reviews

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· May 2025

Tent · With kids ·

#1 Choke Cherry - group site

Another incredible stay with Debbie on her property. Communication was great, Debbie checked in with us just the right amount, and included our large group of young families in animal feeding, riding in the back of her truck, and even made sure to find us again when a mini pony happened to be born while we were staying with her. An unforgettable experience for all of us- what a special place!!

Amanda D.

8 months on Hipcamp

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· October 2024

Tent · With kids ·

#6 Pie Rock

This site and experience were great. The sites were well spaced and the bathrooms we close by and clean. Slight sloping, but didn't cause issues.

Andrew W.

8 months on Hipcamp

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· October 2024

First time camping with young kids

Tent · With kids ·

#8 Blue Spruce

This place is awesome! Scenic, safe, secluded and clean. Debbie and her husband were great hosts. We will be back without question. The picnic tables and mini tables for the tots were really appreciated amenities for the little ones activities. Oh and it’s only about an hour from Denver - hard to believe this experience exists so close. No cell phone service is just what the doctor ordered!

Ainsley G.

2 reviews

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· October 2024

Tent ·

#9 Wild Rose

The most amazing camping trip! The animals make this place so special. They were all so sweet and our group enjoying feeding the alpacas and petting the goats. Having the ranch dogs around give you peace of mind at night. Debbie was super accommodating and made sure we had everything we needed. Thank you, we’re looking forward to coming back!

Lauren S.

8 months on Hipcamp

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· October 2024

Tent ·

#17 In the Hollow

We loved the spot. Tucked away, beautiful aspens, very peaceful. Could hear the people in the field near us, but wasn’t too loud. Debbie was kind and welcoming. Cleanest bathrooms. Lovely trails nearby. We can’t wait to return

Cara S.

8 months on Hipcamp

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· October 2024

dancing leaves was 10 out of 10

Tent · With pets ·

#14 Dancing Leaves

we loved our campsite on Debbie’s property! she was a wonderful grounds keeper. the space was so well kept, the port o potty was the cleanest one I’ve ever used, and the campground itself was beautiful. she’s great with communication and making sure you are taken care of. I definitely plan on going back!

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Bailey, Jefferson, Colorado, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking