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Stephanie
October 2025
Weekend Trip to Cone's Riverside Canyon Cabins
A lovely little getaway next to the river with cozy vibes
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Nate
October 2025
4 nights at Laughing Valley Retreat
We had an awesome time at the Laughing Valley Ranch! Bill showed us around and we loved looking at the animals, he’s a very knowledgeable and kind man. The campsite was an a gorgeous outlook that made for fantastic views. We are birders, so loved all of the cool birds around. Joe also made our stay super easy and comfortable! He gave us rides to the site, made sure we had wood and water, and showed us some cool spots around the land. Big shoutout to Joe! Overall we really enjoyed our time here, great place to get away and take in the mountain view’s for a couple of days, while not being super far from Denver and the cute town of Idaho Springs. Recommend this spot for any hiking, camping, or overall nature lovers.
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Sarah
October 2025
With kids
We had a fantastic stay at Laughing Valley a few weeks ago. The tent, campsite and amenities were impressive, making our experience comfortable and enjoyable. What truly stood out was our engagement with Joe, who took us on a tour and showed us all the cool ranch animals — his enthusiasm and kindness made the visit memorable. When a storm was approaching, Joe went above and beyond to ensure our tent was securely latched and that we felt safe and comfortable. Overall, we felt genuinely taken care of and already look forward to returning for another trip. Highly recommend!
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Brittany
October 2025
With pets
It was fantastic and the view from the house to the creek was fantastic. I would stay there again.
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Anna
October 2025
With kids
William was great with my son showing him all the animals! Thank you!! The tent was well stocked and cozy. We had a great evening under the stars at this little slice of Heaven.
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Carissa
September 2025
With kids
The views from the spot were fantastic, and I was really impressed with how attentive and proactive the host was - from texting and driving us up to being there again when we left. It’s rare to have a host physically present both on arrival and departure, and it made the stay feel extra cared for. The tent is in good repair and tall enough to stand in comfortably and we appreciated many of the extras like woodstove and drinking water. My daughter especially loved seeing the animals and getting to take a donkey ride, which was a highlight of the trip.
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Whitney
September 2025
Weekend Trip to Cone's Riverside Canyon Cabins
What a perfect spot!! Stayed here with a friend while we were on a national parks road trip - the cabin was perfect for two people, with a comfortable bed and the kitchen necessities. The hot tub on the porch was a perfect way to end a long day of hiking. Would definitely stay here again!
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Lauren
September 2025
16 ft car
RV site was clean and bathroom well maintained. Sabin came out and introduced herself when we arrived; she was very kind! Grateful for the place so stay so close to red rocks
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Carolyn
September 2025
Group trip
Great location, cute asses, comfy yurt, possible Sasquatch sighting.
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Jerrod
September 2025
With kids
We loved our stay in Idaho Springs!! The mountain views were just breathtaking! And Bill was super welcoming, friendly, and very accommodating. (Worth the trip just to get to know this very cool human being.) He was so kind with our boys, and we got a great tour of all his animals and of course, burro rides! Also Joe helped us quickly pack up and get up to our safari tent before a big rain storm came through. He worked very hard to make sure we didn’t get soaked, which was greatly appreciated! All in all, it was a very unique and gorgeous place to stay and we felt very well taken care of. Our boys loved it and had a ton of fun building forts, exploring little caves, and hiking the land. (Speaking of forts, if you see a big hole with tons of sticks over it, that was our boys’ handy work. We’ll see how long it lasts! 🙃)
Things to note: It’s a little bit of an intimidating dirt road up the mountain to get to the property, but even without four wheel drive, we were able to make it just fine. Also it’s quite a hike up the mountain to the actual safari tent, but we were able to load our stuff and ourselves onto the ATV, and Bill came and picked us up whenever we needed a ride down, which again was super accommodating.
All in all, we loved it and would go again! It’s exactly the kind of place we are looking for when HipCamping - unique and welcoming!
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Matthew
September 2025
19 ft campervan
Such a great spot!
Super close to the red rocks venue.
Clean and unique space with excellent views.
Highly recommended, top notch!
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Joseph
September 2025
17 ft campervan
The campsite was great, super close to Red Rocks. Very friendly hosts. Clean bathroom set up.
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Darren
September 2025
16 ft car
Great site! Convenient to Red Rocks Amphitheater and so much more. 2nd visit and expected to have many more in the future!
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Carla
September 2025
24 ft Class C
With pets
Special, special place with the best hosts you could ever dream of. Only about 1-2 miles to Red Rocks. Quiet, quaint and charming. Bathhouse with shampoo and soap and fresh towels. Electric hook up’s were a blessing—it can warm up in the CO sun. Can’t wait to come back
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Carla
September 2025
24 ft Class C
Sitting here tonight looking at stars and breathing clear CO air and felling sad that tomorrow we leave Red Rocks Glamping and Roger and Sabine. What a wonderful and charming place. Electricity for Rv’s and a great shower where they hand you a towel. This place is special indeed. See you again
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Katie
September 2025
With kids
My kiddo (8yo) and I loved our stay and will definitely return. The campsite feels remote but safe with the BEST 360 views. We could have just sat on the porch all weekend staring at the mountains and had a swell time.
When we arrived, Bill gave us a quick tour of his ranch and had so many interesting things to share about his life and animals. What a neat guy. Joe picked us up on our way out and was very nice to talk to. Good folks and a great space all around.
The tent and cots were cozy and we made good use of the wood burning stove on cold evenings (we got set up with plenty of firewood thankfully). The camp area has solar-powered lights that illuminate the area, so spending time outside in the evening was so pretty.
Definitely check out the hike to the abandoned mine and be sure to thoroughly wander the campsite for interesting features. The only thing we would do differently is to bring disinfecting wipes to wipe down the kitchen and remember our aluminum foil to cook on the grate over the fire pit.
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Shirley
September 2025
16 ft travel trailer
Excellent location for attending Redrocks, beautiful view of the mountain, saw deer every day. It’s a funky, hippie vibe, which was fine with us. Shower was clean and lovely.
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Nina
September 2025
With kids
What a hidden gem! We stayed here with our three kids (9, 5, and 2) and had an unforgettable experience. The burro rides were a huge hit, and although we only met him briefly, Bill was incredibly welcoming and kind. Joe drove us up to the site and we had some wonderful conversations along the way.
The campsite itself was perfect—secluded enough that even just off I-70, we felt a world away from Denver. The views were stunning, and the clear night skies made for incredible stargazing. Our kids had a blast running around, and the tent was far more stocked than we expected, which made our stay so easy and comfortable.
We would absolutely love to come back. My only regret is booking just one night—it went by way too fast, and we wish we’d stayed longer!
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Melissa
August 2025
15 ft travel trailer
Very convenient to Red Rocks and accommodating hosts. Lovely view of the mountain.
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Eowyn
August 2025
18 ft campervan
With pets
We had a great time at Sabin & Randy’s RV Spot. We were van camping with our dogs on a flyball tournament trip and their setup was perfect! Gorgeous, well-equipped setting that feels like you’re in the wilderness just 8 minutes drive from the city. We will stay here again for sure💕
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