97% (5.9K) • 187 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Aurora
Apollo Ranch
1. Apollo Ranch
100%
(178)
11mi from Aurora · 11 sites · Tents, RVs
Gated-entry 5-acre property featuring a 50-foot asphalt pad with water and 50/30/20-amp electrical hookups. The RV site accommodates rigs up to 38 feet, and additional tent sites welcome smaller RVs, camper vans, fifth wheels, and traditional tent campers.
Enjoy an easy pull-through setup, wide-open country vibes, and beautiful views of Pikes Peak. Despite the privacy, you’re only 35 minutes from downtown Denver, 5 minutes off I-70, 28 minutes from Denver International Airport, and 20 minutes from Aurora Reservoir. Groceries, fuel, and local diners are just 5 minutes away.
With minimal light pollution, this is a great spot for stargazing. Dogs are welcome, and an off-leash area is provided. Dry/split firewood is available for purchase at $10 per tote.
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Counterpath: Urban Oasis
2. Counterpath: Urban Oasis
98%
(69)
11mi from Aurora · 1 site
Enjoy an expansive private area (flat gravel) adjacent to a large garden and numerous fruit trees. This is an urban environment but is also quiet and residential. Walking distance to restaurants and other conveniences, grocery stores nearby, 10 minutes to downtown and all Denver has to offer, 30 minutes to the Rockies.
The site is part of the community and arts venue Counterpath, a converted 1950 gas station and surrounding open space. Occasional events and performances are hosted here (typically free and open to the public) and there is a free bookstore, Friday food bank 5-6pm, and community garden (please Google "Counterpath Denver" for full info). Great launch pad for exploring Denver and Colorado's Front Range!
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Tuff’s Animal Rescue @ Tuff’s Ranch
3. Tuff’s Animal Rescue @ Tuff’s Ranch
100%
(28)
15mi from Aurora · 35 sites
An animal rescue and cattle ranch in beautiful Bennett, Colorado, home of Tuff's Animal Rescue at Tuff's Ranch!! Chickens, alpacas, cattle, lambs, emus, goats, and pigs to see and play with! Walking trail, shooting range, and archery range. Meat and eggs available to purchase, based on availability.
Rancher's market on Thursdays 4-7 and Saturdays 9-2 through mid October.
Conveniently located at I-70 exit 305 Kiowa-Bennett Road (Eastbound) and I-70 exit 306 Kiowa (Westbound).
PLEASE USE THIS PIN DROP
https://maps.app.goo.gl/6ptL8Hn9zAdYcqobA
From Eastbound I-70, go south (right) through the flashing caution light (about 7.7 miles). The first gate on the right is where we are located! You will see a big green barn in front of you.
From Westbound I-70, go forward through the stop sign. Turn south (left) on Kiowa-Bennett Road. This will take you OVER the Interstate. Continue south through the flashing caution light (7.7 miles). The first gate on the right is where we are located! You will see a big green barn in front of you.
5055 S. Kiowa-Bennett Rd
5055 S. County Road 137
Please park parallel to the highway against the fence, facing the BIG GREEN BARN and the Outpost.
(720) 263-2279 call or text
We appreciate all donations!
Vemo.com/Tuffsanimalrescue
Paypal.me/Tuffsanimalrescue
Tuff’s Animal Rescue ℅ Tuff’s Ranch is a Non-Profit Public Charity Organization since 2021
EIN 87-3432359
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Cherry Creek State Park
4. Cherry Creek State Park
100%
(9)
State park 8.4mi from Aurora · 131 sites
Grab your camping gear and head out to this Denver-area park.
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Chatfield State Park
5. Chatfield State Park
93%
(14)
State park 22mi from Aurora · 189 sites
Woodland walks, wildlife watching, and water sports await at Chatfield.
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Historic Homestead Barn Yard
6. Historic Homestead Barn Yard
96%
(25)
21mi from Aurora · 1 site
Learn more about this land:
This site is on an 1889 Homestead property located West of Denver and East of Golden. The camping space is a 1/3 acre field adjacent to a barn and barn-yard with goats and chickens who love to interact with people. It is near (walking distance) the communities of Edgewater, Wheat Ridge, Lakewood and Denver. You can also walk less than 1 minute to a bus stop which will take you to East to downtown Denver, West to Golden, connects with the Light rail, airport and points in between. Just 5 blocks away is a great neighborhood bar and grill, a beer garden and a bakery. Many other dining, pub and brewery options just 10 blocks away. Popular Sloans Lake park is 12 blocks away and quieter Crown Hill Lake/Park is about 20 blocks away. We have free WiFi, basic 15 amp electric service and fresh water on a fill-your-tank basis. We offer a monthly rate with a 40% discount !
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Perfect Driveway To Park In Denver
7. Perfect Driveway To Park In Denver
97%
(37)
23mi from Aurora · 3 sites
I live in a safe, quiet area between the city and the mountains (15min either way) with a nice big driveway to park your rig w/electric & WiFi. I loved the nomad life on the road for 2 years before settling here so I know how hard it is to find accessible, affordable, remote work friendly spots in Denver. The backyard is fenced in so if you have dogs that are fine with other dogs, they are welcome to play out there with my pups. Happy to give you recs on the city, hikes, let me know what you need ❤️
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Bizzy Bee Farm
8. Bizzy Bee Farm
100%
(32)
26mi from Aurora · 2 sites
NEW IN 2025....WE'VE ADDED POWER!
🐝We have spent the last 11 years cultivating Bizzy Bee Farm into what you see today! Our goal this year is to bring our passion of land & animals to life by sharing our safe, responsible hobby farm with our neighbors, community and those passing by.
On the property, we have two irrigation ponds, dwarf dairy goats, chickens and a growing variety of pollinating plants for our bees. Walk to the nearby open space, enjoy a camp fire near the creek, collect eggs daily.
You're invited to spend time in the garden (seasonal May-Oct), cut fresh flowers (seasonal May-Oct).
Welcome to our suburban hobby farm, minutes from great dining, shopping and entertainment. Nestled in an agriculture community established in the 60's. Many of the homes in the neighborhood still farm and have hay, cows, pigs while others prefer gardening and enjoying the sights and sounds. A perfect blend of past and present. Traveling with pets? Please book using the following for off leash play time
https://www.sniffspot.com/to/q5j15
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$67
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Red Rocks Glamping & RV Sites
9. Red Rocks Glamping & RV Sites
93%
(121)
27mi from Aurora · 5 sites · RVs, Lodging
A 10x12ft luxurious canvas tent on 3 acres with a view to the Hogback Ridge is within 1 mi of the world-renowned Red Rocks Amphitheater. The tent offers a queen size bed, a covered deck with outdoor seating and a BBQ. Discover the perfect blend of comfort and nature by booking your visit with us today!
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Pike National Forest
10. Pike National Forest
84%
(66)
National forest 56mi from Aurora · 904 sites
A surprisingly diverse landscape sprawled throughout a huge national forest.
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St. Vrain State Park
11. St. Vrain State Park
100%
(1)
State park 37mi from Aurora · 78 sites
Get outdoors without driving far at this state park between Denver and Fort Collins.
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Golden Gate Canyon State Park
12. Golden Gate Canyon State Park
95%
(22)
State park 40mi from Aurora · 135 sites
A lovely outdoor getaway with miles of trails and several camping options just outside Denver.
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Arapaho National Forest
13. Arapaho National Forest
94%
(42)
National forest 72mi from Aurora · 619 sites
1.5 million acres of woodlands, wilderness areas, and backcountry camping.
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Sunrise Campsites
14. Sunrise Campsites
99%
(82)
28mi from Aurora · 9 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Sunrise Campsites are nestled on 15 acres in the beautiful foothills of Sedalia Colorado. During your stay you will experience amazing sunrises, view all kinds of wildlife including Resident Elk, Deer, Turkey and much more. The views are spectacular! A breathtaking unique and peaceful experience. Also close to restaurants and shopping.
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$87
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CampCHERIshed-Camp for a Cause!
15. CampCHERIshed-Camp for a Cause!
97%
(386)
29mi from Aurora · 6 sites · Tents, RVs
⭐️
*Tons of privacy!*
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Camp for a Cause!
🌲100% of every dollar in our camping fee is a donation for ShesCHERIshed.
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Help us with this mission by camping with us!
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You can expect tons of trees, privacy, peaceful, quiet land to relax, with beautiful views of the Rocky Mountains, miles of pine trees, boulders, open hiking, fire pits, *Chatfield Reservoir views (in certain areas) and more!
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Enjoy private camping, yet still close to Rampart Range, the town of Sedalia or Castle Rock for convenience.
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Or head to Deckers, and the South Platte River for Fishing!
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Only 10 minutes to the town of Sedalia, w/ a gas station, the famous cheeseburger at Bud's Bar, B'Mans BBQ & Wide Open Saloon, a cafe & more. Options available if you don't feel like cooking while camping.
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This is a smoke, drug, and drunk free campsite.
🚫Thank you!
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Blessings! (ShesCHERIshed is a 501(c)(3) non-profit ministry.)
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Falkor Ranch
16. Falkor Ranch
100%
(256)
28mi from Aurora · 8 sites · Tents, RVs
Falkor Ranch is located on rolling hills on the Palmer Divide about an hour southeast of Denver, Colorado. Located at 7,000 feet with a beautiful view of Pike's Peak and the Rocky Mountains. Your camping fee includes a farm orientation, indoor plumbing that includes a shower.
You will meet our beautiful alpacas and Nubian goats that we have for milk, weed control and just because they make us happy, as well as a flock of laying chickens for fresh eggs. We have a variety of gardens and a year-round geodesic dome greenhouse that provides us with fresh produce. This is a quiet country setting. There are many popular and diverse activity sites less than an hour away. Come escape the hustle and bustle of home, and enjoy the beauty of nature and our loving animals.
We offer both tent and RV listings to suit however you like to travel. We have a hot shower, bathroom, picnic tables, potable water, and trash and recycle bins. Our RV listing has both 20 and 30 amp electrical hookup but no water or sewer hookups.
Our guests love us too! "We had an amazing time here! Diane is so sweet and showed us all of their beautiful friendly animals and plants when we arrived and even offered fresh goat milk and a plant starter! The land was gorgeous and we got to watch adorable goats from our tent. One of my favorite camping experiences ever!"
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$49
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Rockridge Ranch
17. Rockridge Ranch
95%
(50)
30mi from Aurora · 3 sites · Tents, RVs
At Rockridge Ranch you will enjoy grand views of Colorado's majestic Pike's Peak rising above miles of prairie. The front range is equally beautiful and provides endless hours of ever changing sites from sunrise to sunset.
Campsites are located amongst rock formations surrounded by Ponderosa pines and native vegetation. Visitors could possibly include deer, antelope elk or coyote, as well as owls, hawks, falcons or an occasional eagle.
Be sure to pack everything you will need as we are twenty minutes or more from shopping or gas stations. That being said, we are still near enough to Castle Rock, Parker or Colorado Springs so that you can enjoy what 'city' has to offer although we are placing bets that our views will be enough!
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Boulder CO restful RV site
18. Boulder CO restful RV site
98%
(31)
33mi from Aurora · 3 sites · Tents, RVs
We are RVers and would far rather stay on private land than an impacted RV park; we thought others might as well so we decided to share our property.
Learn more about this land:
Private, semi rural property of 1 plus acre to house your RV while traveling or availing local activities; there is a home on the property. Close to Boulder CO and other towns, easy access and quiet place to stay that is not an RV park. RV must be self contained with a toilet. We do NOT provide one.
Generators may not be used, however we can supply 30 amp for a small fee during hot summer months. We ask that the AC is off when the RV is unoccupied. Water as needed but there is NO sewer for dumping. This is, ideally, a short term space for seeing the area and visiting people that you know. The camp spot is on 1 acre behind the house. You can enter and exit going forward. Tow car allowed but one vehicle per unit.
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Montgomery Homestead
19. Montgomery Homestead
100%
(66)
33mi from Aurora · 4 sites · Tents, RVs
Use this FALL DISCOUNT CODE
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to receive $10 OFF your stay WITH US through the end of the 2025 SEASON.
A 6th generation 160 acre working farm, with a beautiful view of the Colorado front range. Minutes away from multiple municipalities.
Our camping sites are located in a quite area near a water storage 1 acre pond. Great for an evening stroll or sit back and enjoy the sounds and sights of Colorado birds and wildlife.
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Resort Valley Ranch East
20. Resort Valley Ranch East
98%
(956)
35mi from Aurora · 8 sites · Tents, RVs
Historic Ranch
Resort Valley Ranch was homesteaded mainly by the Corbin family starting.in 1884
They had moved their cattle here from nearby Pleasent Park during a particularly hard winter, as a "last resort", leading to the creeks being named Last Resort and West Resort.
Hard times in the 1930's and drought conditions, convinced the Corbin's to sell out and move to lusher climes.
Tom’s father, Dr. O.J. Butterfield was another doctor that invested his spare money in cattle ranching.
Purchased mainly before. 1945, Tom's older brother Rupert tried to make a living raising trout on the Resort Creek property in the late '40's.
Otherwise, the place was occupied by various old-timers who caretook the place until 1955, when Barbara and Tom moved here to oversee the cattle business.
The second slope of the driveway frequently had to be dug out by hand for access.
The years of drought had left the place overgrazed and barren.
Times were hard, and the horses needed to work the cattle ate plenty.
The opportunity arose to lease them out in nearby Foxton--Foxton Stables was born.
An old livery and other outbuildings provided the facilities needed.
Mutual benefit was derived from the business as customers to the general store also would take advantage of the riding horses just across the bridge.
Workers and helpers came from off-duty air force boys, as well as volunteer children from the local summer cabins.
Guided rides were offered, as well as moonlight rides when appropriate and by appointment.
There were also "Chuck Wagon" cookouts which included a horse-drawn hay ride to and from.
Tom and Barbara also put on a Trail Horse Trials which was an annual competition over obstacles, judged, set up to simulate obstacles a horse might encounter while out riding.
This became more widely attended the second year, coming to the notice of horse breeders like Mary Woolverton, who competed in it for the first time in 1963.
(That's when Nan first fell in love with Prince of Pride, a golden palomino Morgan stallion who always looked like the perfect horse showing how to do it perfectly.)
1963 is the last year this event, and the stable business, was held in Foxton.
From then on, the stable was run from the barn at the ranch, and the Trail Horse Trials was not put on again until 1966, when it was sponsored by the 4-H Trail Dusters and put on in conjunction with the first annual Top of the World Competitive Trail ride which was head-quartered on the west end of the property.
As the stable became busier, more horses were purchased or leased to meet the need.
Many of these horse were grade individuals from known breeds.
The better mares did double duty by raising foals each year, that would be sold or auctioned off.
Some of the mares were bred to our Shetland pony stallion, Tarzan, he was called a chocolate-dapple.
Several years we had Appaloosa offspring from a friend's stallion.
For a short time, a Moroccan Paint stallion was used, but he tended to throw the lethal white gene, as well as breaking Tom Butterfield's knee with his bad behavior.
He soon found his way back to auction!
A couple of the leased mares were Morgans.
They proved to be easy to work with as well as hardy individuals that kept well, and the foals proved easier to halter break than the other horses.
They made a good enough impression that a young gelding was purchased, and one nice mare was bred to the Morgan stallion Julio--descended from Juzan.
The resulting colt, Julian, was kept as stallion until age eight, before being gelded and living out his years as a family favorite.
Julian did a lovely running walk.
Unfortunately, none of his offspring were kept, including the two from the half Shetland mares kept for the family.
It may seem that the cattle operation got dropped by the wayside.
In actuality, that's not far from the truth.
The fact that the registered Herefords purchased by Tom and Barbara, turned out to carry dwarf genes, which soon became apparent each calving season.
This rather limited the value and productivity of the herd.
Financial concerns brought on by Dr. Butterfield's death in 1967, subsequently led to the dispersal of the cattle herd.
It was fortunate that the Stable had become established enough to become one of the mainstays of the family fortunes.
Diversification was always a necessity.
Horses were leased to the Forest Service when they needed them.
The entire string would be utilized for company picnics, with the horses being brought to the site.
Churches were sent flyers promoting group rides and hayrides.
Boy Scout troops were welcomed to camp, ride and work on both Horsemanship and Conservation Merit Badges--which benefited in valuable erosion control work.
Many times, ranch hands were obtained from these sources, both for fencing and Christmas tree cutting.
There were many winters that the place carried over a hundred head of horses, as several camps in the area would winter their horses here.
Dad would haul them back and forth, pull their shoes, etc.
Our pinto line originated with Barbara's mare Calico, a pinto mare of unknown breeding, though Tennessee Walker was suspected due to her gaits.
Having been diagnosed with Navicular disease, she was bred to the Shetland, Tarzan, a chocolate-dapple--producing the mare Feather (Nan's pony).
This line has been bred only to Morgans since '66, when Feather was bred to General James, producing the mare Calico Doll, granddam to our stallion RV Eagle Feather.
Doll was only 14.2, but she had heart, stamina and intelligence.
Having learned much at the knee of the Shetland, Feather, Nan began training Doll in 1970.
This mare was just four years old when she took the High Point Champion in the '71 Trail Horse Trials, over some tough competition, including Mary Woolverton's Prince of Pride.
She could side-pass, two track, drag a log, pull a cart without blinders, open gates, work livestock and run all day.
She also would gait occasionally, a trait that skipped a generation.
Calico Doll was bred to Prince of Pride five different times, prior to his death in 1973(?).
She would get in foal but never carried to term.
Nan did some riding for Mary in exchange for these breedings, working Victory Vagabond.
Finally the arrangement was settled by getting Calico Doll in foal to her stallion, Great Hills Richmond.
Calico Doll's brown colt from this cross was sold on to the Tumbling River Ranch for cattle work.
In the 1970's, a local breeder came to our attention with her stallion, Topside Midnight, when she competed him in the Top of the World Competitive Trail Ride.
The crossing of Calico Doll with Midnight produced the black 3/4 Morgan stallion, Jaspar, in 1974.
He was used for breeding four or five years, overlapping the transition to pureblooded Morgans in 1977. I always thought it unfortunate that he wasn't pure-blooded as he had wonderful manners, was very solid and typey and a generous sire.
We sold his offspring until 1985 and still have a great-granddaughter.
He was gelded in '81, and sold in '82.
A few of the solid colored part-bloods come down from this line of the family.
One of his daughters has competed as a grade horse in Competitive Trail riding for the past ten years.
Three major land sales were required for operating expenses during the late '60's and early '70's.
The Indian Park Ranch was decreased to 280 acres, Resort Valley Ranch decreased from 5,000 acres to its present 4,000.
The Camp Fire Girls purchased the property adjacent to the driveway, leading to their utilizing horses from our string for their horse program.
As the Camp increased its horse program, the public stables was gradually phased out.
This freed up the Butterfield's lifestyle enough for them to focus on starting raising the pure-blooded Morgans, beginning with their purchase of SH Crescent in 1976.
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97% (5.9K) • 187 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Aurora
Apollo Ranch
1. Apollo Ranch
100%
(178)
11mi from Aurora · 11 sites · Tents, RVs
Gated-entry 5-acre property featuring a 50-foot asphalt pad with water and 50/30/20-amp electrical hookups. The RV site accommodates rigs up to 38 feet, and additional tent sites welcome smaller RVs, camper vans, fifth wheels, and traditional tent campers.
Enjoy an easy pull-through setup, wide-open country vibes, and beautiful views of Pikes Peak. Despite the privacy, you’re only 35 minutes from downtown Denver, 5 minutes off I-70, 28 minutes from Denver International Airport, and 20 minutes from Aurora Reservoir. Groceries, fuel, and local diners are just 5 minutes away.
With minimal light pollution, this is a great spot for stargazing. Dogs are welcome, and an off-leash area is provided. Dry/split firewood is available for purchase at $10 per tote.
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$38
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Counterpath: Urban Oasis
2. Counterpath: Urban Oasis
98%
(69)
11mi from Aurora · 1 site
Enjoy an expansive private area (flat gravel) adjacent to a large garden and numerous fruit trees. This is an urban environment but is also quiet and residential. Walking distance to restaurants and other conveniences, grocery stores nearby, 10 minutes to downtown and all Denver has to offer, 30 minutes to the Rockies.
The site is part of the community and arts venue Counterpath, a converted 1950 gas station and surrounding open space. Occasional events and performances are hosted here (typically free and open to the public) and there is a free bookstore, Friday food bank 5-6pm, and community garden (please Google "Counterpath Denver" for full info). Great launch pad for exploring Denver and Colorado's Front Range!
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Tuff’s Animal Rescue @ Tuff’s Ranch
3. Tuff’s Animal Rescue @ Tuff’s Ranch
100%
(28)
15mi from Aurora · 35 sites
An animal rescue and cattle ranch in beautiful Bennett, Colorado, home of Tuff's Animal Rescue at Tuff's Ranch!! Chickens, alpacas, cattle, lambs, emus, goats, and pigs to see and play with! Walking trail, shooting range, and archery range. Meat and eggs available to purchase, based on availability.
Rancher's market on Thursdays 4-7 and Saturdays 9-2 through mid October.
Conveniently located at I-70 exit 305 Kiowa-Bennett Road (Eastbound) and I-70 exit 306 Kiowa (Westbound).
PLEASE USE THIS PIN DROP
https://maps.app.goo.gl/6ptL8Hn9zAdYcqobA
From Eastbound I-70, go south (right) through the flashing caution light (about 7.7 miles). The first gate on the right is where we are located! You will see a big green barn in front of you.
From Westbound I-70, go forward through the stop sign. Turn south (left) on Kiowa-Bennett Road. This will take you OVER the Interstate. Continue south through the flashing caution light (7.7 miles). The first gate on the right is where we are located! You will see a big green barn in front of you.
5055 S. Kiowa-Bennett Rd
5055 S. County Road 137
Please park parallel to the highway against the fence, facing the BIG GREEN BARN and the Outpost.
(720) 263-2279 call or text
We appreciate all donations!
Vemo.com/Tuffsanimalrescue
Paypal.me/Tuffsanimalrescue
Tuff’s Animal Rescue ℅ Tuff’s Ranch is a Non-Profit Public Charity Organization since 2021
EIN 87-3432359
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Cherry Creek State Park
4. Cherry Creek State Park
100%
(9)
State park 8.4mi from Aurora · 131 sites
Grab your camping gear and head out to this Denver-area park.
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Chatfield State Park
5. Chatfield State Park
93%
(14)
State park 22mi from Aurora · 189 sites
Woodland walks, wildlife watching, and water sports await at Chatfield.
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Historic Homestead Barn Yard
6. Historic Homestead Barn Yard
96%
(25)
21mi from Aurora · 1 site
Learn more about this land:
This site is on an 1889 Homestead property located West of Denver and East of Golden. The camping space is a 1/3 acre field adjacent to a barn and barn-yard with goats and chickens who love to interact with people. It is near (walking distance) the communities of Edgewater, Wheat Ridge, Lakewood and Denver. You can also walk less than 1 minute to a bus stop which will take you to East to downtown Denver, West to Golden, connects with the Light rail, airport and points in between. Just 5 blocks away is a great neighborhood bar and grill, a beer garden and a bakery. Many other dining, pub and brewery options just 10 blocks away. Popular Sloans Lake park is 12 blocks away and quieter Crown Hill Lake/Park is about 20 blocks away. We have free WiFi, basic 15 amp electric service and fresh water on a fill-your-tank basis. We offer a monthly rate with a 40% discount !
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Perfect Driveway To Park In Denver
7. Perfect Driveway To Park In Denver
97%
(37)
23mi from Aurora · 3 sites
I live in a safe, quiet area between the city and the mountains (15min either way) with a nice big driveway to park your rig w/electric & WiFi. I loved the nomad life on the road for 2 years before settling here so I know how hard it is to find accessible, affordable, remote work friendly spots in Denver. The backyard is fenced in so if you have dogs that are fine with other dogs, they are welcome to play out there with my pups. Happy to give you recs on the city, hikes, let me know what you need ❤️
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Bizzy Bee Farm
8. Bizzy Bee Farm
100%
(32)
26mi from Aurora · 2 sites
NEW IN 2025....WE'VE ADDED POWER!
🐝We have spent the last 11 years cultivating Bizzy Bee Farm into what you see today! Our goal this year is to bring our passion of land & animals to life by sharing our safe, responsible hobby farm with our neighbors, community and those passing by.
On the property, we have two irrigation ponds, dwarf dairy goats, chickens and a growing variety of pollinating plants for our bees. Walk to the nearby open space, enjoy a camp fire near the creek, collect eggs daily.
You're invited to spend time in the garden (seasonal May-Oct), cut fresh flowers (seasonal May-Oct).
Welcome to our suburban hobby farm, minutes from great dining, shopping and entertainment. Nestled in an agriculture community established in the 60's. Many of the homes in the neighborhood still farm and have hay, cows, pigs while others prefer gardening and enjoying the sights and sounds. A perfect blend of past and present. Traveling with pets? Please book using the following for off leash play time
https://www.sniffspot.com/to/q5j15
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$67
/ night
Red Rocks Glamping & RV Sites
9. Red Rocks Glamping & RV Sites
93%
(121)
27mi from Aurora · 5 sites · RVs, Lodging
A 10x12ft luxurious canvas tent on 3 acres with a view to the Hogback Ridge is within 1 mi of the world-renowned Red Rocks Amphitheater. The tent offers a queen size bed, a covered deck with outdoor seating and a BBQ. Discover the perfect blend of comfort and nature by booking your visit with us today!
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$98
/ night
Pike National Forest
10. Pike National Forest
84%
(66)
National forest 56mi from Aurora · 904 sites
A surprisingly diverse landscape sprawled throughout a huge national forest.
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St. Vrain State Park
11. St. Vrain State Park
100%
(1)
State park 37mi from Aurora · 78 sites
Get outdoors without driving far at this state park between Denver and Fort Collins.
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Golden Gate Canyon State Park
12. Golden Gate Canyon State Park
95%
(22)
State park 40mi from Aurora · 135 sites
A lovely outdoor getaway with miles of trails and several camping options just outside Denver.
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Arapaho National Forest
13. Arapaho National Forest
94%
(42)
National forest 72mi from Aurora · 619 sites
1.5 million acres of woodlands, wilderness areas, and backcountry camping.
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Sunrise Campsites
14. Sunrise Campsites
99%
(82)
28mi from Aurora · 9 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Sunrise Campsites are nestled on 15 acres in the beautiful foothills of Sedalia Colorado. During your stay you will experience amazing sunrises, view all kinds of wildlife including Resident Elk, Deer, Turkey and much more. The views are spectacular! A breathtaking unique and peaceful experience. Also close to restaurants and shopping.
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CampCHERIshed-Camp for a Cause!
15. CampCHERIshed-Camp for a Cause!
97%
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29mi from Aurora · 6 sites · Tents, RVs
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*Tons of privacy!*
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Camp for a Cause!
🌲100% of every dollar in our camping fee is a donation for ShesCHERIshed.
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Help us with this mission by camping with us!
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You can expect tons of trees, privacy, peaceful, quiet land to relax, with beautiful views of the Rocky Mountains, miles of pine trees, boulders, open hiking, fire pits, *Chatfield Reservoir views (in certain areas) and more!
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Enjoy private camping, yet still close to Rampart Range, the town of Sedalia or Castle Rock for convenience.
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Or head to Deckers, and the South Platte River for Fishing!
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Only 10 minutes to the town of Sedalia, w/ a gas station, the famous cheeseburger at Bud's Bar, B'Mans BBQ & Wide Open Saloon, a cafe & more. Options available if you don't feel like cooking while camping.
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This is a smoke, drug, and drunk free campsite.
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Blessings! (ShesCHERIshed is a 501(c)(3) non-profit ministry.)
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$85
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Falkor Ranch
16. Falkor Ranch
100%
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28mi from Aurora · 8 sites · Tents, RVs
Falkor Ranch is located on rolling hills on the Palmer Divide about an hour southeast of Denver, Colorado. Located at 7,000 feet with a beautiful view of Pike's Peak and the Rocky Mountains. Your camping fee includes a farm orientation, indoor plumbing that includes a shower.
You will meet our beautiful alpacas and Nubian goats that we have for milk, weed control and just because they make us happy, as well as a flock of laying chickens for fresh eggs. We have a variety of gardens and a year-round geodesic dome greenhouse that provides us with fresh produce. This is a quiet country setting. There are many popular and diverse activity sites less than an hour away. Come escape the hustle and bustle of home, and enjoy the beauty of nature and our loving animals.
We offer both tent and RV listings to suit however you like to travel. We have a hot shower, bathroom, picnic tables, potable water, and trash and recycle bins. Our RV listing has both 20 and 30 amp electrical hookup but no water or sewer hookups.
Our guests love us too! "We had an amazing time here! Diane is so sweet and showed us all of their beautiful friendly animals and plants when we arrived and even offered fresh goat milk and a plant starter! The land was gorgeous and we got to watch adorable goats from our tent. One of my favorite camping experiences ever!"
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Rockridge Ranch
17. Rockridge Ranch
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30mi from Aurora · 3 sites · Tents, RVs
At Rockridge Ranch you will enjoy grand views of Colorado's majestic Pike's Peak rising above miles of prairie. The front range is equally beautiful and provides endless hours of ever changing sites from sunrise to sunset.
Campsites are located amongst rock formations surrounded by Ponderosa pines and native vegetation. Visitors could possibly include deer, antelope elk or coyote, as well as owls, hawks, falcons or an occasional eagle.
Be sure to pack everything you will need as we are twenty minutes or more from shopping or gas stations. That being said, we are still near enough to Castle Rock, Parker or Colorado Springs so that you can enjoy what 'city' has to offer although we are placing bets that our views will be enough!
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Boulder CO restful RV site
18. Boulder CO restful RV site
98%
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33mi from Aurora · 3 sites · Tents, RVs
We are RVers and would far rather stay on private land than an impacted RV park; we thought others might as well so we decided to share our property.
Learn more about this land:
Private, semi rural property of 1 plus acre to house your RV while traveling or availing local activities; there is a home on the property. Close to Boulder CO and other towns, easy access and quiet place to stay that is not an RV park. RV must be self contained with a toilet. We do NOT provide one.
Generators may not be used, however we can supply 30 amp for a small fee during hot summer months. We ask that the AC is off when the RV is unoccupied. Water as needed but there is NO sewer for dumping. This is, ideally, a short term space for seeing the area and visiting people that you know. The camp spot is on 1 acre behind the house. You can enter and exit going forward. Tow car allowed but one vehicle per unit.
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$40
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Montgomery Homestead
19. Montgomery Homestead
100%
(66)
33mi from Aurora · 4 sites · Tents, RVs
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A 6th generation 160 acre working farm, with a beautiful view of the Colorado front range. Minutes away from multiple municipalities.
Our camping sites are located in a quite area near a water storage 1 acre pond. Great for an evening stroll or sit back and enjoy the sounds and sights of Colorado birds and wildlife.
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$35
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Resort Valley Ranch East
20. Resort Valley Ranch East
98%
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35mi from Aurora · 8 sites · Tents, RVs
Historic Ranch
Resort Valley Ranch was homesteaded mainly by the Corbin family starting.in 1884
They had moved their cattle here from nearby Pleasent Park during a particularly hard winter, as a "last resort", leading to the creeks being named Last Resort and West Resort.
Hard times in the 1930's and drought conditions, convinced the Corbin's to sell out and move to lusher climes.
Tom’s father, Dr. O.J. Butterfield was another doctor that invested his spare money in cattle ranching.
Purchased mainly before. 1945, Tom's older brother Rupert tried to make a living raising trout on the Resort Creek property in the late '40's.
Otherwise, the place was occupied by various old-timers who caretook the place until 1955, when Barbara and Tom moved here to oversee the cattle business.
The second slope of the driveway frequently had to be dug out by hand for access.
The years of drought had left the place overgrazed and barren.
Times were hard, and the horses needed to work the cattle ate plenty.
The opportunity arose to lease them out in nearby Foxton--Foxton Stables was born.
An old livery and other outbuildings provided the facilities needed.
Mutual benefit was derived from the business as customers to the general store also would take advantage of the riding horses just across the bridge.
Workers and helpers came from off-duty air force boys, as well as volunteer children from the local summer cabins.
Guided rides were offered, as well as moonlight rides when appropriate and by appointment.
There were also "Chuck Wagon" cookouts which included a horse-drawn hay ride to and from.
Tom and Barbara also put on a Trail Horse Trials which was an annual competition over obstacles, judged, set up to simulate obstacles a horse might encounter while out riding.
This became more widely attended the second year, coming to the notice of horse breeders like Mary Woolverton, who competed in it for the first time in 1963.
(That's when Nan first fell in love with Prince of Pride, a golden palomino Morgan stallion who always looked like the perfect horse showing how to do it perfectly.)
1963 is the last year this event, and the stable business, was held in Foxton.
From then on, the stable was run from the barn at the ranch, and the Trail Horse Trials was not put on again until 1966, when it was sponsored by the 4-H Trail Dusters and put on in conjunction with the first annual Top of the World Competitive Trail ride which was head-quartered on the west end of the property.
As the stable became busier, more horses were purchased or leased to meet the need.
Many of these horse were grade individuals from known breeds.
The better mares did double duty by raising foals each year, that would be sold or auctioned off.
Some of the mares were bred to our Shetland pony stallion, Tarzan, he was called a chocolate-dapple.
Several years we had Appaloosa offspring from a friend's stallion.
For a short time, a Moroccan Paint stallion was used, but he tended to throw the lethal white gene, as well as breaking Tom Butterfield's knee with his bad behavior.
He soon found his way back to auction!
A couple of the leased mares were Morgans.
They proved to be easy to work with as well as hardy individuals that kept well, and the foals proved easier to halter break than the other horses.
They made a good enough impression that a young gelding was purchased, and one nice mare was bred to the Morgan stallion Julio--descended from Juzan.
The resulting colt, Julian, was kept as stallion until age eight, before being gelded and living out his years as a family favorite.
Julian did a lovely running walk.
Unfortunately, none of his offspring were kept, including the two from the half Shetland mares kept for the family.
It may seem that the cattle operation got dropped by the wayside.
In actuality, that's not far from the truth.
The fact that the registered Herefords purchased by Tom and Barbara, turned out to carry dwarf genes, which soon became apparent each calving season.
This rather limited the value and productivity of the herd.
Financial concerns brought on by Dr. Butterfield's death in 1967, subsequently led to the dispersal of the cattle herd.
It was fortunate that the Stable had become established enough to become one of the mainstays of the family fortunes.
Diversification was always a necessity.
Horses were leased to the Forest Service when they needed them.
The entire string would be utilized for company picnics, with the horses being brought to the site.
Churches were sent flyers promoting group rides and hayrides.
Boy Scout troops were welcomed to camp, ride and work on both Horsemanship and Conservation Merit Badges--which benefited in valuable erosion control work.
Many times, ranch hands were obtained from these sources, both for fencing and Christmas tree cutting.
There were many winters that the place carried over a hundred head of horses, as several camps in the area would winter their horses here.
Dad would haul them back and forth, pull their shoes, etc.
Our pinto line originated with Barbara's mare Calico, a pinto mare of unknown breeding, though Tennessee Walker was suspected due to her gaits.
Having been diagnosed with Navicular disease, she was bred to the Shetland, Tarzan, a chocolate-dapple--producing the mare Feather (Nan's pony).
This line has been bred only to Morgans since '66, when Feather was bred to General James, producing the mare Calico Doll, granddam to our stallion RV Eagle Feather.
Doll was only 14.2, but she had heart, stamina and intelligence.
Having learned much at the knee of the Shetland, Feather, Nan began training Doll in 1970.
This mare was just four years old when she took the High Point Champion in the '71 Trail Horse Trials, over some tough competition, including Mary Woolverton's Prince of Pride.
She could side-pass, two track, drag a log, pull a cart without blinders, open gates, work livestock and run all day.
She also would gait occasionally, a trait that skipped a generation.
Calico Doll was bred to Prince of Pride five different times, prior to his death in 1973(?).
She would get in foal but never carried to term.
Nan did some riding for Mary in exchange for these breedings, working Victory Vagabond.
Finally the arrangement was settled by getting Calico Doll in foal to her stallion, Great Hills Richmond.
Calico Doll's brown colt from this cross was sold on to the Tumbling River Ranch for cattle work.
In the 1970's, a local breeder came to our attention with her stallion, Topside Midnight, when she competed him in the Top of the World Competitive Trail Ride.
The crossing of Calico Doll with Midnight produced the black 3/4 Morgan stallion, Jaspar, in 1974.
He was used for breeding four or five years, overlapping the transition to pureblooded Morgans in 1977. I always thought it unfortunate that he wasn't pure-blooded as he had wonderful manners, was very solid and typey and a generous sire.
We sold his offspring until 1985 and still have a great-granddaughter.
He was gelded in '81, and sold in '82.
A few of the solid colored part-bloods come down from this line of the family.
One of his daughters has competed as a grade horse in Competitive Trail riding for the past ten years.
Three major land sales were required for operating expenses during the late '60's and early '70's.
The Indian Park Ranch was decreased to 280 acres, Resort Valley Ranch decreased from 5,000 acres to its present 4,000.
The Camp Fire Girls purchased the property adjacent to the driveway, leading to their utilizing horses from our string for their horse program.
As the Camp increased its horse program, the public stables was gradually phased out.
This freed up the Butterfield's lifestyle enough for them to focus on starting raising the pure-blooded Morgans, beginning with their purchase of SH Crescent in 1976.
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allison
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We were able to check in last minute and early to this wonderful place. Patrick was an excellent communicator and everything was great. Loved to hear the chickens in the morning. We will definitely be back next time we need to stay in the Boulder Area.
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We took advantage of late season warm weather and spent 2 nights at Rockridge. It did turn windy and cool but we enjoyed the solitude. Gorgeous view of Pikes Peak. I was able to walk my dog all over Carol’s horse pasture.
Note that the 3 campsites are fairly close together. Google maps took us right to Carols land - campsites are marked by short pink flags on the left side of her driveway once you have entered the property.
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D Mark
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Great place to camp, friendly host, clean, well kept, and there were horses for us to pet.
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John
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August
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Super sweet, down to earth guy! great spot, we had the best time! will 100% be coming back!
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Misha
October 2025
Tent
Had a wonderful time and will be back! Simple directions and incredibly kind host. The campsite was very private and beautiful!
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Howie
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Our second annual father/son camping trip was a huge success. We had the whole property to ourselves. Each year our favorite part is exploring the boulders at the top of the property. The dozen or so turkeys that wandered through the property was the icing on the cake!
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Zeke
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