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Arapaho Valley Ranch
68 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents100 acres · Granby, CO
Arapaho Valley Ranch is a gorgeous, family-owned guest ranch in Colorado’s beautiful Grand County. Our ranch is surrounded by the Arapaho National Forest and is nestled in one of the most beautiful wilderness areas in the Indian Peaks Wilderness. This area features hiking trails, waterfalls, and historic steam engines from the old town of Monarch. We have a private hiking trail that leads to our “kissing swing” overlooking the headwaters of the Colorado River Valley.
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Camp Wilder
5 sites · Lodging, Tents7 acres · Nederland, CO
Welcome to Camp Wilder! We are an off-the-beaten-path camp offering peace and solitude.
The main cabin is very special to my family and me. It was passed down as a mining claim from my grandmother who founded it in the '60s. The vision for the land was simply perfect.
A small 10 x 10 cabin with the whole mountain to explore and whoever they wished to bring with them.
The town of Nederland is 10 minutes down the road where you can fish at Baker Reservoir. Lots of fun little stores in town to keep the family busy.
Wildlife is everywhere up by the cabin/campsite with lots of great things to look for around the magical town of Nederland!
The cabin sleeps up to 8 with the futon downstairs being very comfortable and cots upstairs in the loft for more sleeping area. Bring your sleeping bags to stay cozy at night. There are lanterns inside to light up your night with a wood stove to keep you warm at night. The ground around it is sloped so you may have a hard time setting up any tents around the cabin.
The grocery store is in Nederland where you can buy food, Coleman green propane bottles and wood. Don't forget to take some water with you. There is a 3 burner Coleman stove to cook on with limited pots & pans as well as silverware
Road disclaimer, the road to the cabin is one lane dirt road. The drive up to the cabin is pretty good but the turn onto the single dirt road to the cabin has a slight dip, if you have a low-clearance car it may bottom out when you are turning so be careful.
No Trailers. They will not be able to turn around once there.
Recommend vehicles with AWD.
We are @ 10,000 feet and it is a slight hike to the cabin.
When leaving please make sure both door locks are locked, put the key in the lock box and mix the code for the next camper.
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Fisherman's Cabin
1 site · Lodging4 acres · Bailey, CO
Cozy, small, one room cabin and an outhouse with a sink, solar bag shower, and composting toilet. Propane heat and single burner for heating up some coffee or a snack. Large beautiful deck with fire-pit and grill and peaceful river sounds.
forest views sits on 4 acres. Park right next to the cabin with a 4x4/AWD or 50ft away with any vehicle.
The Fisherman’s Cabin, hosted by Huts and Hills, has a wild and unique history. Originally it was built by two professors from Berkeley College as an annual mountain campsite. They used to make the pilgrimage every year from California to Colorado to come relax in the wonderful forest of the Lost Acres National Park. At the turn of the century, the Denver Wheel Club used to have their headquarters right next to the river just down Insmont Dr. and hosted a big bike race every year. This was before there was even a road to the mountains, and the only real public access to these lands were via the train from Denver!
Today the Fisherman's Cabin is just a hop, skip and a jump outside downtown Bailey, Colorado and close to many mountain passes like Guanella and Kenosha. There are local hiking, fishing, hunting, biking, and animal watching activities waiting to be experienced.
Sleeps 2 plus invite up to 6 friends for camping and goodtimes!
Please see the Fisherman's cabin site description for more information!
* PROPANE FIRE PIT ONLY, NO FIRES ALLOWED
* THERE IS NO RUNNING WATER but there is a provided water bag for the sink / shower and at this time of year you must bring your own water!
* THERE IS NO ELECTRICITY
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The Snow Shack at Columbine Creek
1 site · Lodging5 acres · Alma, CO
The Snow Shack is the ideal Ski cabin base camp as you can explore the acreage, snowshoes, sit by the stream, in the hot tub or watch the meteors from the deck.
Easy drive to Breck, Keystone, ABasin, Copper, and even Monarch.
Ski or snowshoe up 14ers behind cabin for backcountry adventures
Large deck with hot tub, privacy, Solo stove, horseshoes, cornhole, ski chair swing, hammock, fireplace and views
2 Full Bedrooms and 2 Full Baths with Loft area that has Queen Bed and Twin Bed for extra comfort.
Walk to Alma with highest saloon and gym in North America! Drive 20 min to Breck or jump on the free shuttle in Alma and take the Summit Stage to Breck or Keystone.
Perfect base camp to climb Bross, Democrat, Lincoln, Cameron, Sherman or Quandary. Hiking, snowshoeing, ice climbing at Lincoln Falls, fat tire biking and gold medal fishing a 5 min walk to the South Platte River!
So many sports adventures in this private and serene cabin with fireplace, mountain stream and hot tub on 5 acres of Aspen and pine, hiking, snowshoeing and exploring.
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Buckeye's Cozy Romantic Cabins
4 sites · Lodging60 acres · Leadville, CO
Buckeye's Cabin is located 4 miles outside the Town of Leadville on the upper most reaches of the Arkansas river headwaters on highway 91 as you head towards Freemont Pass. Itis just at the bottom of the pass at the point where Mt. Elbert, Colorado's highest peak and Mt Massive come into view. It is part of an old ranch that sits on a gold mining claim and is an authentic old, comfy, cozy cabin.
Huge picture windows look out onto Mt. Elbert, Colorado's highest peak, and the Beaver Ponds of the very upper headwaters of the mighty Arkansas River. Sit by the woodstove with glass door and be mesmerized by the crackling flame. Turn on the satellite TV with surround sound and lose yourself in time.
The reading room is a quiet place to escape on the feinting bench with a good book.
Romantic bedroom with comfy queen bed. A perfect place to end the day.
Sit back in the comfy antique recliner and watch the flame in the woodstove through the glass door, as the aspen leaf's flicker in the wind outside the picture windows that look out onto Mt. Elbert, Colorado's highest peak. The Beaver ponds across the street, teeming with trout, await your exploration. The sunset colors on the surrounding mountain peaks will amaze you as you sit on the sundrenched deck.
Mining tours, museums, hiking, skiing, 4 wheel drive roads, dog sledding, snowmobiling, train rides, biking, fishing, & ice climbing are some of your options. Of course reading a good book by the fire rates high also.
Leadville, Colorado is an old western Town full of charm, mountains, scenic lakes, rivers, and wildlife. Great restaurants, bars, and café’s await your culinary delight. An old historical mining Town from the late1800’s’ in the midst of Colorado’s highest mountain peaks.
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Little Buffalo Cabin
1 site · Lodging1 acre · Hartsel, CO
Experience the charm of our historic 1800s cabin, the Little Buffalo Cabin, in Hartsel, Colorado. Explore Colorado's attractions from this central location, including fishing in nearby Gold Medal waters. The property boasts endless mountain views and the site of the town’s original post office. Nearby local amenities include a quick mart, cafe, saloon, and pizza place. Enjoy the spacious living areas, a cozy queen bedroom, and the versatile office/bedroom space with a futon and desk. The perfect home base for exploring the central Colorado mountains! We're Super Hosts, excited to be able to offer this unique experience to the HipCamp community!
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Weston Pass Hut
1 site · LodgingLeadville, CO
Weston Pass Hut is located on the first road that was built to bring people into Lake County and originally the road was a toll road. The property was a mining claim and there are still some remnants of mining activity that occurred over a century ago. A group of about six people and many volunteers spent six years building the hut. It is completely off of the grid. The beams used to construct the hut are from locally harvested trees and we milled them ourselves. Many other materials are recycled or obtained with a priority placed on sustainability.
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Base Camp at Golden Gate Canyon
3 sites · Lodging3 acres · Black Hawk, CO
Superb glamping experience at the entrance of Golden Gate Canyon State Park. Best place for fall colors, base camp for all mountain adventures like hiking, climbing, mountain biking, and fishing. We have all the amentities you could ever ask for: including comfy beds, towels, clean showers, beers, smore's and outdoor games. Come see us!
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Tundra Hut
1 site · Lodging5 acres · Silver Plume, CO
Backcountry huts are the most relaxing and energizing places on Earth. Should you curl up with your coffee next to the woodstove with expansive mountain views or should you motivate and explore the valley basin and mountain tops until the sun sets? The Tundra Hut is exactly this kind of extraordinary place on Earth. Perched at 11,594 ft it was built with a vision of a remote backcountry refuge to both enjoy peaceful days and endless adventure of the Colorado Rocky Mountains.
The hut is on 5 acres of land and surrounded by protected forest. There are many activities to do including winter/spring and summer/fall activities including skiing, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, hiking, mtn biking, off-roading and more.
It is operated like many of the other Colorado huts where the guests are responsible for cleaning after their stay. This means packing out your trash, and following the cleaning checklist for checkout. You melt snow in the winter for water, in the summer, you bring water or filter water from the rain barrels.
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Riverfront Mountain Ranch
10 sites · Lodging5 acres · Buena Vista, CO
Welcome to our geographic phenomenon! Here at the continental divide; we are lucky to have it all for the Outdoor Enthusiast. Our 5 acre Campground sits right along the Arkansas River. There are (2) 1 Min trails that lead you straight to River Access. Not wanting to get that close? No worries; watch the paddlers and rafters float by all summer long. If the Arkansas River is not enough of a playground for you, you will be happy to know that you have an uninterrupted view of Mount Princeton and the Rocky Mountain Collegiate Peaks. We are also located 1/2 mile from some of the most famous mountain biking trails the USA offers. Mount Princeton Hot Springs are a beautiful 10.5 mile (15 min) drive away.
Our campground offers a dreamy Bathhouse with 5 glamoured showers and 5 bathrooms. We have (14) Yurt glamping sites and (2) Riverfront studio cabins. All sites have electricity (heaters included), parking, fire pits (unless we are facing a fire ban), and picnic table. In addition, we have a large community bonfire location and there is access to outdoor grilling. We are excited to have you!
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Lake George Gulch
2 sites · Lodging40 acres · Florissant, CO
Come have free range on wide open 40 Acres! TWO CABINS AVAILABLE! ASK! Loft sleeping areas, gas cooktops, and sinks. These cabins are OFF-GRID and run entirely on solar energy. Waterless toilets.Walking distance to Spinney Mountain Reservoir and a short drive to trophy fishing at Antero, and Eleven mile, as well as the "Dream Stream". We have many available primitive tent sites and RV sites that are private or go ahead and make your own site if you find the perfect spot. Feel free to bring your machines as we have direct access to National Forests and BLM land.
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Sweet Retreat
4 sites · Lodging1 acre · Twin Lakes, CO
This cabin is up to par with meeting the safe at home corona virus standards for cleaning. This great little turn of the century bungalow has it all. This home has recently been renovated to have all the upgraded amenities while still preserving that classic historical feel. Large amounts of trails out your back door. One will have easy access to the home with a keypad code to come and go as they please. If you bring a dog there's a $25 pet fee per dog per day! Lake county license# 2022-21
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Cabins near Blue River guide
Overview
Just south of Breckenridge in the Ten Mile Range, Blue River is often considered an extension of the famous ski town, which draws adventurers year-round for outdoor recreation in the Rockies. Named for the river on whose banks the town is situated, there’s excellent trout fishing to be had. Several nearby alpine lakes also offer good fishing and scenic views, while hikers can tackle the 14er Quandary Peak or other area trails. Camping options can be found just outside Blue River.
Where to go
Summit County
Enjoy year-round outdoor recreation here, where you can camp in an RV park near Breckenridge or pitch a tent near Lower Crystal Lake. In winter, campers can choose from heated cabins and yurts. Further north, find the towns of Frisco, Dillon, and Silverthorne around Dillon Reservoir, along with lakeside campgrounds for tents and RVs. Follow the river downstream to choose from several campgrounds around the Green Mountain Reservoir or backcountry options in the Eagle’s Nest Wilderness.
Vail and Eagle County
Head west over Vail Pass and camp with your tent or RV outside the resort town of Vail. Further south, find the quaint towns of Minturn and Red Cliff, plus several developed campground options within White River National Forest. Explore history in Leadville, then camp lakeside at Turquoise Lake or opt for camping and glamping options in Sylvan Lake State Park.
South Park
Head south to explore the South Park Basin. Near Alma, pitch your tent at Kite Lake. Near Como, find dispersed camping options near Boreas Pass and campgrounds in the Pike and San Isabel national forests. To the east, Jefferson offers easy access to the Colorado Trail, the Lost Creek Wilderness, and both developed and dispersed campsites. Further south, find the high basin hub of Fairplay, with both RV parks and US Forest Service campgrounds.
Georgetown and Guanella Pass
Head northeast to the historic mining town of Georgetown and drive the Guanella Pass Scenic Byway, where Forest Service campgrounds and dispersed sites offer overnight options for campers. Drive up to the summit of Mount Evans, then park at the base to camp with your tent or RV at the popular Echo Lake Campground in Arapaho National Forest. Or head north to St. Mary’s Glacier for trails, boulders, and wildflowers.
When to go
Given Blue River’s elevation above 10,000 feet, summer is the best time to go camping and hiking. Many high-elevation Forest Service campgrounds are only open seasonally, while rafting is popular on the Blue River in late spring and early summer. Parts of the Blue River remain fishable in winter, a nice time to visit Breckenridge and other area ski resorts.
Know before you go
- Fishing licenses are required for anyone over age 16. Different fishing regulations apply to different parts of the Blue River.
- Permits are required for state and national wilderness areas. Motorized and mechanized vehicles are prohibited in designated wilderness areas.
- National forest campsites are often first-come, first-served, while campsites in Colorado state parks typically require advanced reservations.
- Be bear aware, especially when camping. Store food and other attractants in a bear-proof container away from your tent.
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