The best desert campgrounds near Gold Hill, Colorado

Welcome to Hipcamp, your go-to website for camping adventures in the United States! If you're craving a desert getaway near Gold Hill, Colorado, we've got you covered with over 1,000 options to choose from. Whether you prefer pitching a tent or parking your RV, you'll find the perfect accommodation to suit your needs. Looking for reviews? Check out top campsites like Ranch Camping Hot Spot in Cheyenne (363 reviews), Historic Ranch at Mt. Princeton (196 reviews), and Twisted Sisters Farm (74 reviews). Plus, you'll find popular amenities like showers, campfires, and pet-friendly sites, as well as activities such as fishing, swimming, and hiking. With average prices starting at $110 per night and options as low as $24, you're sure to find the perfect camping experience for your desert adventure!

98% (17)

Top-rated campgrounds

1. Bar 29 Ranch

97%

(19)

26mi from Gold Hill · 2 sites · RVs · Loveland, CO

This property is nestled in the foothills of Loveland, Colorado and named after our livestock brand, Bar 29. We have chickens, goats, pack burros (training to be beverage burros - Davey and George), and a mustang (Whiskey) on-site along with horses/cows bordering the property. We are 28 miles from the Rocky Mountain National Park Fall River Visitor Center, 7 miles from Carter Lake, 7 miles to downtown Loveland. We have a level area in front of the barn that is ideal for RVs or travel trailers with access to electricity and a yard water hydrant. Hosts use the barn daily.

2. Granby Mountain Horse Ranch

100%

(3)

26mi from Gold Hill · 2 sites · Tents, RVs · Granby, CO

Horse ranch and nature conservation area. We have a pond you can float in and horses and mules who live here, as well as elk and pronghorn, and a bear. Dogs are welcome! We love dogs! Off leash is fine as long as they don’t chase the horses (and keep in mind that the mules do chase dogs). There is a gas firepit and a gas grill, sitting areas, a port a potty. There is a flat graded area for tents with a picnic table. We ask that there are no fires except for gas (we are still traumatized by the East Troublesome Fire that was 200,000 plus acres. We did not burn here and we’d like to keep it that way. We also ask that there is no loud music because this is the wild animals’ home first, and the antelope and elk have new babies. We are very close to Granby for the grocery store, restaurants, and the Granby Flying Heels Rodeo. We are nearby to the west entrance of Rocky Mountain National Park, Grand Lake, Hot Sulfur Springs Resort, Lake Granby and Fraser/Winter Park and all that Grand County Colorado has to offer. Also close by is Granby Ranch for downhill mountain biking and golf. We are about two hours from Denver. If you want to camp but don’t want to be stuck in a crowded campground with noisy neighbors, we’d love to have you! Follow us on Facebook for tons of videos and pictures! https://www.facebook.com/share/1Js2d8MaZz/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Welcome to Hipcamp, your go-to website for camping adventures in the United States! If you're craving a desert getaway near Gold Hill, Colorado, we've got you covered with over 1,000 options to choose from. Whether you prefer pitching a tent or parking your RV, you'll find the perfect accommodation to suit your needs. Looking for reviews? Check out top campsites like Ranch Camping Hot Spot in Cheyenne (363 reviews), Historic Ranch at Mt. Princeton (196 reviews), and Twisted Sisters Farm (74 reviews). Plus, you'll find popular amenities like showers, campfires, and pet-friendly sites, as well as activities such as fishing, swimming, and hiking. With average prices starting at $110 per night and options as low as $24, you're sure to find the perfect camping experience for your desert adventure!

98% (17)

Top-rated campgrounds

1. Bar 29 Ranch

97%

(19)

26mi from Gold Hill · 2 sites · RVs · Loveland, CO

This property is nestled in the foothills of Loveland, Colorado and named after our livestock brand, Bar 29. We have chickens, goats, pack burros (training to be beverage burros - Davey and George), and a mustang (Whiskey) on-site along with horses/cows bordering the property. We are 28 miles from the Rocky Mountain National Park Fall River Visitor Center, 7 miles from Carter Lake, 7 miles to downtown Loveland. We have a level area in front of the barn that is ideal for RVs or travel trailers with access to electricity and a yard water hydrant. Hosts use the barn daily.

2. Granby Mountain Horse Ranch

100%

(3)

26mi from Gold Hill · 2 sites · Tents, RVs · Granby, CO

Horse ranch and nature conservation area. We have a pond you can float in and horses and mules who live here, as well as elk and pronghorn, and a bear. Dogs are welcome! We love dogs! Off leash is fine as long as they don’t chase the horses (and keep in mind that the mules do chase dogs). There is a gas firepit and a gas grill, sitting areas, a port a potty. There is a flat graded area for tents with a picnic table. We ask that there are no fires except for gas (we are still traumatized by the East Troublesome Fire that was 200,000 plus acres. We did not burn here and we’d like to keep it that way. We also ask that there is no loud music because this is the wild animals’ home first, and the antelope and elk have new babies. We are very close to Granby for the grocery store, restaurants, and the Granby Flying Heels Rodeo. We are nearby to the west entrance of Rocky Mountain National Park, Grand Lake, Hot Sulfur Springs Resort, Lake Granby and Fraser/Winter Park and all that Grand County Colorado has to offer. Also close by is Granby Ranch for downhill mountain biking and golf. We are about two hours from Denver. If you want to camp but don’t want to be stuck in a crowded campground with noisy neighbors, we’d love to have you! Follow us on Facebook for tons of videos and pictures! https://www.facebook.com/share/1Js2d8MaZz/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Stories from the community

Makennah

September 2025

20 ft campervan

Weekend Trip to Bar 29 Ranch

Was a good spot to park for the night. The host was very accommodating for a last minute stay. A good spot if you're passing through the area

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Emily

September 2025

22 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Bar 29 Ranch

Perfect spot exactly as advertised. Great distance from Loveland. The host was very accommodating and the donkeys were very entertaining!

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Pilar

August 2025

16 ft car

Weekend Trip to Bar 29 Ranch

We were unable to stay at the ranch due to the weather and us not wanting our tent to be wet. We were able to pick up our farm fresh eggs and Martin was great communicating with us. We were disappointed the weather changed our plans.

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Angela

August 2025

Tent

1 night at Granby Mountain Horse Ranch

We loved our visit!! Spent time hanging out with Popcorn the mule. He was so sweet! Totally peaceful and private. The doggies loved running, playing, and swimming.

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Cornelis

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Granby Mountain Horse Ranch

How cool is it to be greeted by horses when you arrive or wake up in the morning. We were looking for something away from touristic camps and this met our needs just fine. Basic but quiet.

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Brett

July 2025

37 ft fifth wheel

With kids

6 nights at Bar 29 Ranch

Great spot and Martin and his family were very welcoming and hospitable. Our 3 year old loved visiting with the horse and donkeys and helping feed the chickens and goats everyday. ATT cell signal isn’t good in this general area and wifi from barn was tough to stay connected to while in the camper but it was also nice to disconnect for a bit.

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Steve

May 2025

32 ft Class C

With pets

Weekend Trip to Bar 29 Ranch

Lovely spot nestled in the foothills leading to Rocky Mountain national Park. 50 amp and 30 amp power and water readily available.. HOST family very welcoming and helpful. Would definitely recommend if you need a place to stay near the park and can’t get anything up in the air national park. Loveland is about 10 minutes away with great restaurants and brew pups everywhere.

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Mitch

April 2025

24 ft travel trailer

With kids

Weekend Trip to Bar 29 Ranch

Prime time location! Martin came by when we arrived and made us feel at home. Nice quiet spot with easy access from the road. There are lots of RV parks around the area, but this spot beats them all.

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Steven

March 2025

30 ft travel trailer

With pets

3 nights at Bar 29 Ranch

Gracious host. Wide open spaces. Friendly dogs. Livestock with personality. What more can you ask for. Host Martin was friendly, offered up plenty of help and accommodations. Close enough to Loveland’s amenities and far enough away to feel the “Getaway” feeling. Thanks to our host for everything.