Camping in Colorado
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- Colorado
Camping in Colorado
Enjoy year-round recreation and a wild diversity of landscapes in this colorful state.
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Hello From the Bellos - Homestead
6 sites · RVs, Tents9 acres · Moffat, COWe live on this beautiful piece of land in the San Luis Valley that is perfectly located for all your Colorado activities! Enjoy fresh eggs and fresh goat milk during your stay! Wake up surrounded by Mountain View’s all around and enjoy the friendly farm animals at the stay. Joyful Journey Hot spring is 10 minutes away, 20 minutes is Sand Dunes Rec and the Great Sand Dunes are less than 1 hour.
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PikesPeakSunriseSetViews, Southeast
6 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents40 acres · Yoder, COHey there, we're Dan and Susi, and we're excited to welcome you to our peaceful slice of Secluded Paradise on the Dancing Phoenix Farm!
Originally from the city, we're now fully immersed in The Farm, located on gently rolling land in the Southeastern Plains of Colorado.
Your campsite is located two minutes off Hwy 94, and we offer early check-in, late check-out.
Our family lives on the property, and we're happy to help answer any questions.
Check in with us by text an hour before your arrival (cell phone reception is not reliable out here). When you arrive, honk at the gate and we'll secure the pups and look forward to meeting you!
ABOUT OUR CAMPGROUND
Pitch your tent, park your RV/camper, bus or other ride on our pasture and enjoy the stunning wide-open view of Pikes Peak, as well as unobstructed sunrise and sunset views. Kids and leashed fur babies camp free.
Your campsite is located approximately 35 minutes from Colorado Springs, and 2 minutes off Highway 94. You do not need 4wd to get to our place.
This site has a picnic table for you to enjoy your meals outdoors. The views are stunning from this secluded spot, and there's a water spigot available nearby on the property.
Your campsite is located in the wild and rustic, sometimes windy, Southeastern Plains of Colorado, and may not be for everyone. We can experience extreme weather in all seasons.
If you're into photography, our thunder and hailstorms occur during Springtime, and you might experience some amazing and intense light and sound shows!
When you stay with us, you will get the experience of camping on the Plains of Colorado - wild, raw, sometimes windy and rugged. It's an amazing experience to be had - with stunning views and a feeling of freedom that's hard to find in more civilized and populated locations.
You may see or hear coyotes, falcons, pronghorn, bull snakes and rattlers, owls, creepy-crawlers and experience annoying mosquitos and flies during the hotter summer season.
Our guests have mentioned they feel like they're on another planet when they're here... of course! We're traveling on the Fifth Dimension out here, so don't be surprised if you hear from the other side.
We believe that stewardship of the land is everyone's responsibility, and we're excited to share it with you to enjoy! Stargazing on the site can't be beat, and you may even catch a UFO or alien... if you're aligned!
This is NOT a party site. It's a quiet, secluded area where we can connect with nature and take a much needed break. We ask that you not remove anything from the property without chatting about it with us first.
Please bring your own blankets and sleeping bags. It can get down to freezing at night, so be prepared for travel and camping in sometimes extreme winter cold. Please check out the local forecast before traveling. We will be happy to refund any weather-related cancellations.
If you would like a complimentary cup of instant coffee or herbal tea brought to your site between 6-8 am, let us know what you'd like the night before and we'll send one over!
We offer a cold brown-bag style breakfast/snack for $5, as well. Your choice of a couple fresh hard-boiled eggs with trail mix or homemade sourdough bread/butter.
ABOUT THE AREA
There are a couple small local mini grocery stores and a gas station about 20 minutes west, on Highway 94. There are also a handful of small country cafes in the area, as well as the city restaurants in the Springs.
Enjoy nearby hiking trails in the area, as well as bicycling, motorcycle and 4-wheel drive trails.
The Paint Mines Interpretive Park is located about 20 minutes away.
The following is the Paint Mines info:
"𝐻𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑠: 𝐷𝑎𝑤𝑛 𝑇𝑜 𝐷𝑎𝑟𝑘. 𝑁𝑂 𝑃𝐸𝑇𝑆 𝐴𝑑𝑚𝑖𝑠𝑠𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑖𝑠 𝐹𝑟𝑒𝑒! 𝐿𝑜𝑐𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝑖𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑛𝑜𝑟𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑎𝑠𝑡 𝑠𝑒𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑜𝑓 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝐶𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑡𝑦 𝑛𝑒𝑎𝑟 𝐶𝑎𝑙ℎ𝑎𝑛, 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑎𝑝𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑥𝑖𝑚𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑙𝑦 750 𝑎𝑐𝑟𝑒𝑠. 𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝑝𝑎𝑖𝑛𝑡 𝑚𝑖𝑛𝑒𝑠 ℎ𝑎𝑣𝑒 𝑒𝑣𝑖𝑑𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑒 𝑜𝑓 ℎ𝑢𝑚𝑎𝑛 𝑙𝑖𝑓𝑒 𝑎𝑠 𝑓𝑎𝑟 𝑏𝑎𝑐𝑘 𝑎𝑠 9,000 𝑦𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑠 𝑎𝑔𝑜. 𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝑐𝑜𝑙𝑜𝑟𝑓𝑢𝑙 𝑐𝑙𝑎𝑦𝑠 𝑤𝑒𝑟𝑒 𝑢𝑠𝑒𝑑 𝑏𝑦 𝑁𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑣𝑒 𝐴𝑚𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑐𝑎𝑛𝑠. 𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝑝𝑎𝑟𝑘 𝑓𝑒𝑎𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑒𝑠 𝑓𝑎𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑠𝑡𝑖𝑐 𝑔𝑒𝑜𝑙𝑜𝑔𝑖𝑐𝑎𝑙 𝑓𝑜𝑟𝑚𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑠 𝑖𝑛𝑐𝑙𝑢𝑑𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑠𝑝𝑖𝑟𝑒𝑠 𝑎𝑛𝑑 ℎ𝑜𝑜𝑑𝑜𝑜𝑠 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑤𝑒𝑟𝑒 𝑓𝑜𝑟𝑚𝑒𝑑 𝑡ℎ𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑔ℎ 𝑒𝑟𝑜𝑠𝑖𝑣𝑒 𝑎𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑐𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝑖𝑛𝑐𝑖𝑠𝑒𝑑 𝑔𝑢𝑙𝑙𝑖𝑒𝑠 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑒𝑥𝑝𝑜𝑠𝑒𝑑 𝑙𝑎𝑦𝑒𝑟𝑠 𝑜𝑓 𝑠𝑒𝑙𝑒𝑛𝑖𝑡𝑒 𝑐𝑙𝑎𝑦 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑗𝑎𝑠𝑝𝑒𝑟. 𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝑝𝑎𝑟𝑘 𝑖𝑛𝑐𝑙𝑢𝑑𝑒𝑠 𝑎 𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑜𝑜𝑚 𝑓𝑎𝑐𝑖𝑙𝑖𝑡𝑦, 𝑓𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑚𝑖𝑙𝑒𝑠 𝑜𝑓 𝑡𝑟𝑎𝑖𝑙𝑠, 𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑝𝑟𝑒𝑡𝑖𝑣𝑒 𝑠𝑖𝑔𝑛𝑎𝑔𝑒, 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑚𝑎𝑛𝑦 𝑛𝑎𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑎𝑙 𝑤𝑜𝑛𝑑𝑒𝑟𝑠."
Having spent most of our adult life in law enforcement/crime scene investigation, we invite law enforcement families (as well as military and fire) to share this beautiful land with us, at a discounted rate.
If you have Permaculture, farming, gardening or Back to Eden experience and would be interested in helping, living on our farm - short or long term, let's talk.
Holding Crypto? We accept cryptocurrency as payment (Btc, Eth, Tron, BUSD) for items in our lil country store, located on the property.
Chat with us if you'd like to visit with our chickens, rabbits, ducks, goats, guineas, turkeys or pigs - or if you'd like to sample a complimentary bottle of our homemade booch (kombucha).
Hipcamp messages, email, and texts are the best way to reach us. We have little or no cell phone reception. Please help keep the cost down for us by removing your trash and cleaning the campsite prior to your departure.
Firewood is available for 3$ a bundle, only when there are no local fire restrictions.
Be sure to read all the rules upon booking, and ARRIVE NO LATER THAN 4PM to keep your reservation.
PLEASE TAKE A SCREENSHOT of the written instructions, as you WILL LOSE PHONE SERVICE ON YOUR WAY.
We look forward to connecting!
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Big B's Delicious Orchard
63 sites · RVs, Tents30 acres · Hotchkiss, COCOME CAMP AT BIG B'S ORCHARD - 30 ACRES TO PLAY & EXPLORE
Big B's Delicious Orchards is a working farm and organic orchard located 1 mile west of Paonia in the North Fork Valley of Colorado - The home to the largest number of Organic Farms & Orchards in Colorado.
We are happy to provide our own style of camping as you visit our home and orchard. With campsites spread throughout the orchard, you will enjoy the huge night sky and relaxing days on the orchard. Many of our sites have fire rings for a nice campfire - feel free to bring your own wood or pick up some from our farm store.
Our cafe and store are open 7 days a week during the growing season. We offer lunch and dinner, a beautiful courtyard with WiFi, fun tree swings, seasonal u-pick fruits and vegetables, live music, Big B's juices and hard cider, local wines, snacks, gifts, and more!
The campsites are located in different parts of our orchard and are fairly rustic. We have sites for tent camping, small campervans, popup trailers, or larger RVs. There are no utility hookups, but we do have fresh water to refill your water tanks. Our orchard roads are dirt or gravel roads, and while they are perfectly good for any type of vehicle, ADA accessibility is somewhat limited.
We are happy to extend the invitation to spend time at Delicious Orchards and to experience what we love about living and working in this beautiful place! We hope to see you soon!
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Trail and Hitch Tiny Home Hotel
54 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents20 acres · Meeker, COTrail and Hitch Tiny Home Hotel and RV Park is on 20 acres with the 8 tiny homes on the back of the property. The land is across the White River, 2 miles from downtown Meeker, a bike ride away from mountain biking trails and ON 250 miles of OHV trails. The 8 tiny homes are spread out in a circle surrounding 2 large firepits and a covered deck with a long farmhouse table. The tiny homes can be booked individually or as a group of 4 or 8.
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Arapaho Valley Ranch
40 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents100 acres · Granby, COArapaho 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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Alpine Trails RV Park!
35 sites · Lodging, RVs7 acres · South Fork, COWelcome to Alpine Trails RV Park!
AMENITIES
•Cozy Cabins in the Park
-Wildhorse
Enjoy all the comforts of home while in the mountains! Our 2 bedroom, 1 bath cabin sleeps 4-5 people comfortably and features on-demand hot water, a fully equipped kitchen and a beautiful rock-faced wood-burning fireplace.
-Paradise Pines
Enjoy all the comforts of home while in the mountains! Our 1 bedroom, 1 bath cabin sleeps 4 people comfortably and features on-demand hot water and a fully equipped kitchen.
•RV Info & Rates
Looking to get away and need a great place to stay? Look no further than Alpine Trails RV Park! We offer 42 full hook-up sites that can accommodate RV’s, Trailers or tent camping, plus great amenities!
2022 RV RATES AND POLICIES
Welcome to Alpine Trails RV Park in beautiful South Fork, Colorado. We are hoping you will make us your home away from home. We have 31 full hookup RV sites available, 11 of which are pull-through. And if you don’t have and RV or need some additional space, we can also accommodate tents.
In the center of our park we have a Rec Hall with a large area that is great for potluck dinners, playing cards or simply getting together for a jam session. And on those cool mountain nights, sitting around the fire pit is the place to be. We also have laundry facilities and showers on site.
Our park is located right behind the South Fork Community Center. That means we are the closest park to the Logger Days Festival which is the third weekend of July and provides plenty of fun for the entire family!
Alpine Trails RV Park includes amenities such as WiFi, water, sewer, showers, and electricity. This RV park is located at 111 Wharton Road in South Fork, CO. Golf, hiking, off-roading/atv, and horseback riding are some of the activities you can enjoy during your stay here.
In addition to 42 full hookup RV campsites, the park has a two-bedroom cabin with a full kitchen and a stone fireplace. Nearby activities include hiking, fishing, whitewater rafting, pickleball, and four-wheeling. You can visit attractions such as The Rio Grande Scenic Railroad, the Malt Shoppe, and the Wolf Creek Ski Area. Whether its for a night or two, we hope to see you soon!
ADVENTURES AWAIT
South Fork and the surrounding area offer something for everyone. Embark on a mountain adventure…wet your line on the water…or enjoy a day of shopping, theatre and art, the possibilities are endless!
THINGS TO DO
South Fork, Colorado is a quiet mountain village, nestled in the scenic San Juan Mountains, where the views are spectacular and the wildlife is abundant. Get away from the hustle and bustle of city life and escape to the quiet serenity of the mountains. South Fork offers world-class golf at the Rio Grande Club, skiing at Wolf Creek Ski Area, just 17 miles away, and Gold Medal fishing on the legendary Rio Grande River. If hiking, camping, four-wheeling, cross-country skiing, horseback riding, and other endless outdoor activities are what you long for, South Fork is completely surrounded by the 2 million-acre Rio Grande National Forest.
SOME OF OUR FAVORITE PLACES
•Pickleball
•Rocky Mountain Ski & Raft
•The Cabin Wilderness Home Accents
•Malt Shoppe
•New Hope Church
•South Fork Chamber of Commerce
•Wolf Creek Ski Area
•Outdoor Depot
•Rainbow Grocery
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Rainbow Lodge RV Park
33 sites · RVs5 acres · South Fork, COWelcome to Rainbow Lodge RV Park!
Providing Excellent Hospitality for 69 Years!
Located in the heart of South Fork, CO, Rainbow Lodge is centrally located to a wide variety of family fun and outdoor activities like skiing at Wolf Creek Ski Area in winter and golfing at the Rio Grande Club in Summer. Rio Grande River Fly fishing is a stone's throw away from us. Thousands of miles of Rio Grande National Forest to play, ATV, or go hunting in and the Great Sand Dunes National Park are all accessible from here at Rainbow Lodge South Fork, Colorado. Our lodge rooms are cozy, comfortable, and the perfect place to relax before setting out on your next adventure.
Enjoy a touch of Colorado rustic living in our cabins. Stay for a few nights, a week, or a month! No matter how long your stay, you can build memories that last a lifetime. Our cabins are perfect for family fun getaways, outdoor adventurers, hunting & fishing enthusiasts, and more! Centrally located to South Fork, CO, Rio Grande River, Rio Grande National Forest, and an abundance of family and outdoor activities you won’t run out of things to do on your stay!
There isn’t a better way to enjoy the beauty of Colorful Colorado than traveling in an RV. Rainbow’s RV Park has all of the amenities to make your stay the perfect getaway. All Sites include WiFi, Electric, Water, Sewer, and Cable TV Hookups. Rainbow Grocery and Rainbow Express gas station are conveniently located nearby for all of your refueling and food needs. Rainbow RV Park is located in the heart of all of the activities your family will enjoy and remember for a lifetime!
FISHING THE RIO GRANDE - Fly fishing on the Rio Grande River is an angler’s dream. With miles of Gold Medal waters, the catch of the day is at your fingertips. Come stay and play at Rainbow Lodge!
EXPERIENCE WOLF CREEK - You’ve never experienced powder like this before! We have located just a short drive from Wolf Creek Ski Area, which receives the most snowfall in Colorado every year!
TRAVEL CONDITIONS - Take a drive to beautiful South Fork, Colorado! We promise the scenery won’t disappoint. Check local road conditions to South Fork and Wolf Creek Pass before you head out.
RECREATIONS - Atv / 4-wheeling, Hiking & Biking, Fishing, Creede – Historic Mining Town, Wolf Creek Ski Area, Snowmobiling, Nordic Skiing, Ice Fishing, Sledding
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Rustic Creek Ranch
35 sites · RVs, Tents160 acres · Bailey, COThe 160 acre ranch was homesteaded by my grandfather about 100 years ago. He was an engineer.
The plan was to use this property as summer grazing for his cattle. The cows 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 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, gas, laundry, art gallery, a dollar store, hardware store, camping and sports equipment, brew pub, winery, a few restaurants, potable water station and more.
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Chinook Cabins & RV Park
29 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents6 acres · South Fork, COOur RV Park in South Fork CO has space for 18 R.V.’s. Each site has full hookups with the majority being 50amp service and are oversized so that they can handle any big rig! There is a shower house and laundry facility available for our guests (seasonal). There is more than ample parking and each site is easy to access.
Our sites are back off the highway for a more relaxing atmosphere and the view is amazing. We have a community fire pit of which we can roast hot dogs, marshmallows for s’mores and tell all the stories you would like. “What goes on at the Fire Pit stays at the Fire Pit.”
Come and join us! We have a lot of fun!
South Fork Colorado has all the family fun and challenging terrain you could ever look for. 1000’s of miles of trails to hike and bike. Snowmobile/ATV/UTV and Motorcycle riding multi-use Rio Grande National Forest Service trails and roads. We welcome you with plenty of parking area on site for your trailers to park.
The Rio Grande River offers world class fly fishing. There are plenty of lakes and creeks to enjoy also.
Wolf Creek Ski Area is just up the road from South Fork, Colorado for all your winter fun downhill skiing and snowboarding. Cross Country Skiing and Snowshoeing are fun low cost family activities with plenty of terrain to enjoy.
Great Sand Dunes National Park is open all year long and is a day trip from South Fork. Enjoy the Sand Dunes National Park, learn how they were formed, hike a dune and try sand boarding. Zapata Falls is a short hike near the Sand Dunes.
South Fork Colorado has several other waterfalls nearby to visit, Treasure Falls and South & North Clear Creek falls.
You will want to come back year after year to explore all we have to offer.
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Bright Star Campground
32 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents40 acres · Cortez, CONOTE: there are several photos here (at the end) that are outdated and taken prior to improvements. We cannot remove photos uploaded years ago by our hipcampers.
We have Wifi, Drinking Water, Hot Showers, Bathrooms, Shade, and an equipped Camper's Kitchen for our guests to enjoy from April 15 - Oct 15!
There are TIPIS, CAMPING CABINS, TENT & BOONDOCK SITES. WE ALSO HAVE A NAVAJO HOGAN (wood yurt) OPEN-YEAR ROUND. All of our sites are not listed here. We can also accommodate groups and small events but not public events. We have a private covered group site as well.
Bright Star Campground: Once used as a church camp, it is now a Campground for all to enjoy!
We are a perfectly located vacation campground on 40 acres with amenities and wide-open spaces. Amenities include hot showers, an equipped community kitchen, a pavilion with hammocks, tables, ping pong, etc. Enjoy complimentary coffee, eggs, filtered drinking water and more.
Bright Star Campground is located in the Great Sage Plain in the shadow of Mesa Verde National Park with panoramic mountain/mesa views of the Four Corners region, all only 5 miles southeast of Cortez.
We are in an arid desert climate. Water is scarce, stored in cisterns for use in camp. Because of this we ask that you be conservative with water use in camp.
We are a cannabis-friendly destination but ask that Cannabis use stay at your campsite, cabin or tipi.
We're happy to give you the local's only hook-up to find hikes, ruins, swimming holes, lakes/rivers, hot springs, tacos, coffee, cannabis, a spot to rent kayaks, bikes- you name it! Just ask.
There are many things to do/see nearby: Mesa Verde National Park, Canyons of the Ancients, Hovenweep National Monument and Phil's World Mountain Biking. Raft down the Dolores river, maybe rent a SUP or kayak and chill on a quiet reservoir. There are museums and cultural centers in the area as well.
Durango is 45 min, Telluride is 1.5 hrs away, and Moab is about 2.5 hours away-including Arches and Canyonlands National parks.
The best/nearest airport is in Durango. Cortez has Boutique Air and Denver Air with connections to Denver and Phoenix. The nearest large international airport is in Salt Lake City or Albuquerque.
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Sage View Ranch
30 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents25 acres · Paonia, COAfter traveling the US in our motorhome for almost 5 years my husband Scott and I know the value of a smiling face and a helping hand after a day (or week) of travel. Exploring and experiencing this amazing country, its diversity and incredible people enhanced our lives in so many ways.
In mid 2017 we found out our first grandchild was on the way. Long story short we parked the RV and parked ourselves here in Paonia, CO. In December of that year, we moved onto this amazing property full time and started the long list of fix ups (the list is still long). lol
We are blessed to have our two adult sons and (aforementioned) grandson living on this property with us. Our philosophy is to live in the moment as the present is the gift. Whether enjoying a sunrise or a sunset or anytime in between you’ll likely find us outside most days.
In that, we love all that nature has to offer including fresh fruits and veggies, animals, beauty and fragrances.
Sage View Ranch is being created with the desire to have people experience the natural rustic beauty and magic of Paonia.
Scott and I look forward to meeting you :)
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Ramble at Great Sand Dunes NP
11 sites · RVs, Tents320 acres · Alamosa East, CORamble welcomes you to our brand new campground -- Ramble at Great Sand Dunes National Park! Our team members are all long-time Hipcamp users, so we're excited about this partnership and have made a select group of our amazing sites available to book exclusively on Hipcamp.
Our campground location is strikingly beautiful and vast: 320 acres of rolling sand dunes nestled up against the Sangre de Cristo Mountains at 7,550 feet. This campground is just a 30 minute drive to the entrance of the Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve, where you can hike dunes up to 750 feet tall. It's also at the base of Colorado's fourth tallest mountain, 14,345-foot Blanca Peak.
Ramble is a dog friendly campground so bring your furry friends. There is a pet leash hook for you to link up your dog at each site.
The Welcome Center will be the first place you'll stop, which includes an interactive photo opportunity, our park map, and informative and interesting information about the local community and surrounding region.
Just a short distance from every campsite is our bathhouse -- thoughtfully designed with private bathrooms, showers, and a pet rinse area. It also includes a QR-code-accessible mini store for easy purchases of firewood, toiletries and Ramble merchandise. Inside the bathrooms you’ll find flushing toilets, toilet paper, seat protectors, fold down changing tables, sinks, hand soap, hooks, mirrors, soft lighting, and locking doors. On the side of the bathhouse are our open air concept shower stalls complete with hot water, benches, towel hooks and complimentary body wash and shampoo.
The dump station is located just past the bathhouse and can accommodate disposal of sewage, waste water and includes a spigot for easy clean up. This station is complementary to Ramble guests.
All of our campsites are purposefully spread apart to give every group maximum privacy and spaciousness. Please refer to the campground map when making multi-site reservations and expect 100 to 250 feet walking distance between adjacent sites.
As far as activities go, there’s plenty to do. Rent a bike or bring your own -- we’ve got our very own three mile gravel path for you to shred that provides direct access points to local bike and Bureau of Land Management trails. There is also a 40 acre, 9-hole disc golf course perfect for all levels onsite. Horseshoe pits, corn hole tables, board games, and other activities are also available. And if that’s not enough, attractions in San Luis Valley, Great Sand Dunes National Park, Medano Creek, Zapata Falls, and Hooper Pool are all just a short drive away.
Ramble at Great Sand Dunes falls within the IDA International Dark Sky Park region, so be prepared to enjoy some ridiculously starry nights. If it gets too dark, our entire campground utilizes thoughtfully designed lighting that won’t detract from nature’s light show.
So bring the dog, kids, family and friends -- or enjoy the awesomeness solo. Welcome to camping the way you've always wanted it to be.
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With 42 state parks and four national parks, Colorado has long been a shining star among lovers of the great outdoors. This western state offers a wide variety of landscapes, with ancient mountains, massive canyons, ski resort towns that range from quaint to ultraluxe, many within easy access of the capital city of Denver. Camping areas abound throughout the state, ranging from simple backcountry tent sites to developed campgrounds with full hookups and dump stations, many managed by Colorado State Parks. Best of all, pretty much every outdoor activity under the sun is available, from biking and horseback riding to birding and stargazing.
Where to Go
Western Colorado
Western Colorado shares quite a bit in common with neighboring Utah to the west, with massive sandstone rock formations—including the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park—plus fantastic opportunities for winter and summer recreation alike. Towns worth checking out include Steamboat Springs and Aspen—both popular ski resorts—as well as cute towns such as Montrose and Durango that make excellent bases for exploring the wilds of the San Juan Mountains. If you’re interested in history or archaeology, don’t miss the chance to visit the Puebloan cliff dwellings at Mesa Verde National Park.
Denver and North-Central Colorado
Stretching from Fort Collins near the Wyoming border all the way down just past Denver, this region is largely urban but still offers plenty for campers. You can take in fantastic views of the region from the Estes Park Aerial Tramway or by driving the Trail Ridge Road scenic byway through Rocky Mountain National Park. Or, pack up your tent and head out on a backcountry camping trip in the Arapaho and Roosevelt national forests.
South and South-Central Colorado
This part of the state offers a mix of wide-open plains and towering massifs, including Pikes Peak near Colorado Springs, a scenic mountaintop that served as the inspiration for the patriotic tune America the Beautiful. Popular area activities include fishing and whitewater rafting on the Rio Grande and sledding down the sands at Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve. If you want to soothe tired muscles after a weekend of adventure, head to the hot springs towns of Buena Vista and Salida—both just outside the Pike and San Isabel national forests.
Eastern Colorado
Quiet Eastern Colorado features a mix of grasslands and canyons, with massive expanses of grazing lands and farms that give way to charming small towns. You can learn about life in the 19th century at the Old Fort National Historic Site and the Boggsville Historic Site, or head down to the John Martin Reservoir, a great place for birdwatching and boating.
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