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Boulder Tintype Ranch

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· Valmont, Boulder, Colorado

2 acres hosted by Patrick Cavan B.

4 RV/tent sites

Staff verified

Accuracy verified by Hipcamp's on-the-ground team.

Nomadic camping

Best for self-contained campers. There are no toilets, showers, or potable water at this Hipcamp.

Off-leash friendly

Pets can be off-leash at this Hipcamp.

Patrick Cavan is a Star Host

Star Hosts are highly rated, responsive, and committed to providing incredible experiences.

Welcome to our charming 2-acre farm nestled in East Boulder, just minutes from town - near walking trails, a bike park, shopping, restaurants. A great pitstop on your way to or from the mountains to pause and restock. We have chickens! They free range during the day, so please keep an eye on your dogs… leash if necessary. Our chickens won’t run away and are therefor easy to kill. Fresh eggs available every morning. First come first serve at the coop. We limit the field to 4 small groups. Our goals are to be affordable and to offer you a peaceful place to rest. We dont have any amenities - keep that in mind, tent campers - but we do have a community fire ring and a big pile of scrap wood. THE GOOD: *Easy in and out location *Most affordable rates in all of Boulder. *Beautiful view of the mountains. *Lots of sun *Summertime creek on the property. *Fresh eggs!!! *Tintypes! *Community campfire with free firewood THE BAD: *Daytime road noise (pretend ocean waves??). *Limited shade. *Maximum stay of 4 nights. *Total RV length 40 feet - Truck AND Trailer - due to a steep and winding entrance and exit. *No amenities / facilities. We can handle RVs up to 40 feet in TOTAL LENGTH. It’s a big field, but a narrow, winding and steep ramp to get in and out. If you are a nervous driver, perhaps choose another place to rest your head. If you are a confident driver with towing experience, you can probably even go bigger. No designated spots. Please feel free to park anywhere you’d like while leaving enough room for other campers. It is flattest along the fence by the pond - leveling boards are stacked up in the field to borrow. Please note there is no access to the pond itself. It’s our neighbor’s property. We've got Tintype Portraits! I am a Wet Plate Photographer specializing in 1800’s antique metal portraits made of silver. A free night stay is included in the price of every portrait. Check out: TheTintypeCompany.com if you get the chance. We are indeed the cheapest Hipcamp in the area, and our goal is to remain as affordable as we possible can for Boulder. Alternatively, there is a $22 place up near Loveland, a $36 farm in Longmont, and a van-only spot in Evergreen for $33… The local homeless shelter is also an option if you are car camping. No joke, it is wonderful. More like an hostel than a homeless shelter. And they have facilities!! Folks do it all the time if the shelter has the space that night. Showers, WiFi, even food. Their contact info is: 4869 N Broadway Boulder, CO 80304 bouldershelter.org +1 (303) 442-4646 If you are in a van and just looking for a place to park for a night, 33rd north of Arapahoe is your best bet. It’s right next to the Police station, so fairly safe. The streets aren’t level, but neither is our field! Great for vans, not so great for larger RVs or trailers. All that said, we would love to be your host. Our place is clean, safe, and quiet at night. It’s super convenient to town. Please reach out with any questions you may have. I’ll do my level best to help in any way I can. Safe travels! Sincerely, PatrickIt’s a nice open field next to the neighbor’s pond. Park anywhere you’d like. It’s most level closest to the pond. Please leave room for folks to come and go from the ramp. Back in, pull through, anything but donuts in the field please. :)

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42 ratings · 32 reviews

Müller V.recommends

July 6, 2024

Pond View - Open Field

Good times by the pond.

Loved it. If you have kids bring a frisbee or a ball. You have a huge open field for activities. Patrick was a great host! Cheers!

Desmond S.recommends

July 5, 2024

Pond View - Open Field

Amazing

The land we had the pleasure of staying at was simply beautiful with a view of the nearest lake. Would definitely stay again!

Blake L.recommends

July 4, 2024

Pond View - Open Field

Boulder Tintype Ranch was a lovely place to camp and couldn't be more conveniently located! It was within 40 minutes of everything we came to Boulder for and still managed to feel like a little slice of nature. The field is large and it's relatively easy to set up your own site apart from others, even if 3 or 4 campers are there. Patrick and Brooke are very welcoming and have arranged things so that people can come and go as works best for them with out much in the way of check-in or out hassles. I would 10/10 recommend this site to anyone looking for a place to rest near Boulder!

Clayton R.recommends

July 3, 2024

Pond View - Open Field

Great spot!

Patrick and Brooke’s property was the perfect place for a night passing through the Denver area. Patrick was extremely communicative, nice and helpful with any questions we had. The driveway is a little intimidating pulling in but once you drive down it you’re greeted with a big open field next to a pond/lake and a communal firepit. There was another family about 40 feet from us who were very nice and kept to themselves. Free range chickens and fresh eggs in the morning to pick from as well. Beware though! The mosquitoes will eat you alive! Overall we would definitely stay here again with Patrick and Brooke’s hospitality :)

Sahil P.recommends

July 1, 2024

Pond View - Open Field

Great spot if you need access to the Boulder area! Patrick was super nice and welcoming! The space was lovely with a pond and some nice shade provided by the trees

Sam W.recommends

July 1, 2024

Pond View - Open Field

In town for Boulder Reservoir Triathlon, very convenient location and plenty of space to setup your campsite.

Location

Valmont, Boulder, Colorado, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Tséstho’e (Cheyenne), Očhéthi Šakówiŋ, hinono’eino’ biito’owu’ (Arapaho), and Núu-agha-tʉvʉ-pʉ̱ (Ute) First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking