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Top-rated campgrounds near Upper Bear Creek
95% (7.9K)
Top-rated campgrounds near Upper Bear Creek
Public campgrounds near Upper Bear Creek
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August
October 2025
16 ft pop-up camper
Super sweet, down to earth guy! great spot, we had the best time! will 100% be coming back!
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Zeke
October 2025
Tent
Went here with my friend to watch a meteor shower. Beautiful view of the stars and a very friendly host. Would definitely come back
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Terry
October 2025
32 ft travel trailer
Friendly host, convenient location, easy on an off to freeway.
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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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Kimberly
October 2025
With kids
This Magical Treehouse and land were everything my family needed and more!! We could not have asked for a more pleasant and peaceful retreat! Marni gave us a rundown of the facilities, and we couldn't have imagined a better stay. From the whimsical hand-crafted beauty of the actual treehouse around "Pal", to the amenities (including games/fun, cooking utilities/supplies, Wi-Fi/TV accommodations and plenty of warmth and cozy blankets and pillows, even full working bathroom facilities), down to the quiet starlit nights including a fire pit on the patio to keep warm while star-gazing! My son especially loved visiting and interacting with the extremely affectionate and friendly free roaming animals we got to interact with and became especially fond of, even giving our own little names to each, as they greeted us kindly several times each day. Only complaint was that we couldn't afford a longer stay!.. as each of us were sad to leave and say goodbye to the relaxing and intimate natured feel of the place, and our very welcoming and accommodating hosts. We felt secure even in the peaceful darkness around us knowing the host's dogs were looking out for us into the night. We will definitely be returning next season for a longer stay if welcomed, as Marni/Frank were on call for any questions or needs, we had throughout the stay, and were exceptionally kind to us as well. Thank you for such a pleasant experience to get us "away from it all" and the delight of bringing nature closer! XOX
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Aubrey
October 2025
21 ft Class B
Very easy to get to and perfect for what we needed. Andy was incredibly nice, helping us get to our site and even assisting with hooking up our RV! The land was so beautiful in the morning and our dog loved running around in the doggy play area. You won’t regret booking here!
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Josh
October 2025
16 ft pop-up camper
Super friendly host and excellent campground. Extremely clean porta potty and lovely land to walk around.
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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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Kayla
October 2025
25 ft Class C
Andy is a great host. Friendly, hospitable, and flexible. The property is beautiful and peaceful. Just 20 minutes from the airport. We enjoyed our stay there! 100% would recommend
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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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Ben
October 2025
30 ft pop-up camper
With pets
I've stayed at Apollo ranch before and its always a great stay, very peaceful. Andy is a great host and always makes sure you have everything you need. Whenever I'm around eastern Denver again, ill be staying at Apollo Ranch.
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Nat
September 2025
26 ft travel trailer
With pets
Great host and some pretty killer views! Andy has worked hard at providing a lot for his guests. Outdoor furniture and shade canopies for tent campers and RVers too. We were headed west and wanted a one night stay near Denver. Worked out perfectly for us. Will stay here again if ever passing through.
FYI, there is a great grocery store in Bennett, King Soopers, where we could restock everything for our trip.
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Steve
September 2025
21 ft travel trailer
Apollo ranch was a nice place to try our camper out and Andy was a great host.
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Marcia
September 2025
14 ft campervan
With pets
What a beautiful space for resting and relaxing! My doggo and I had a great time walking, star gazing by the campfire and listening to birds, owls and baby coyotes. Andy is a tremendous host, so welcoming and accommodating for people and pups! We will be back!
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Lauren
September 2025
Tent
This was a great spot for the tail end of our trip as it was close/convenient for a quick morning drive to the airport! Andy was super kind and very responsive and helpful in getting us to the correct spot. He reached out in advance about our ETA and was willing to accommodate a late check in, which we didn’t end up needing, but the flexibility is appreciated! The campsite and portapotty was in pristine condition. The site included a patio table/chairs and little lights that stayed on through the night. The stars were so bright — wish we had more time to hangout here! Thanks for having us, Andy! :)
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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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Carolyn
September 2025
Group trip
Great location, cute asses, comfy yurt, possible Sasquatch sighting.
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Mira
September 2025
Tent
With pets
Andy is so nice and so very accommodating! I wish we could have stayed longer. The area is quiet and every thing we needed was provided, even some lights, as we arrived after dark. Thank you so much Apollo Ranch, we'll see you again!
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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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sara
September 2025
16 ft car
Great stay for solo female travelers! Andy was so sweet and met me by the road to help me find the place. The spot felt secluded and private but also close enough to his home for comfort. The porta potty was clean, the property was beautiful and was able to drop trash and refill water ok my way out. Would definitely stay again!
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