10 acres hosted by Pat F.
2 RV/tent sites
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Site 1 - Colorado River Animal Sanctuary
98% (20)
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Site 2 - Colorado River Animal Sanctuary
92% (13)
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96% Recommend57 ratings · 29 reviews
The site was small and intimate, nestled next to a river, offering a perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The peaceful surroundings made for a truly relaxing getaway. I particularly enjoyed the lovely fountain in the nearby small lake, which added a touch of tranquility to the atmosphere. If you're looking for a quiet spot to unwind in nature, with friendly animals that stop by to say Hi, this campground is a hidden gem worth visiting!
Scott L.
2 reviews
Recommends
· October 2024
17 ft travel trailer · With kids ·
Site 1 - Colorado River Animal Sanctuary
A beautiful location right on the river. The animals were a huge attraction for our kids. We would have stayed longer if we could.
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Gill H.
8 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2024
Great camping experience.
Tent · With kids ·
Site 1 - Colorado River Animal Sanctuary
We recently spent a few days camping at the Colorado River Animal Sanctuary, and it was an incredible experience. The facilities were clean and well-maintained, and the natural surroundings provided the perfect backdrop for a peaceful getaway.
One of the highlights of our trip was the variety of friendly animals at the sanctuary. My son became so attached to the pets that he was almost in tears when it was time to leave. The staff were exceptionally welcoming and knowledgeable, making our stay even more enjoyable.
If you're looking for a family-friendly camping spot with the added joy of interacting with animals, I highly recommend the Colorado River Animal Sanctuary. We can't wait to return!
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Ivan Y.
11 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2024
17 ft campervan · With kids ·
Site 1 - Colorado River Animal Sanctuary
Lovely little sanctuary right on the river. We had such a pleasant stay with food options and grocery stores nearby. Great communication and response from the hosts, and our kiddo particularly enjoyed feeding the pet animals.
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Lauryn M.
2 years on Hipcamp
Killer spot. Right on the river. Great breezes and listen to the river flow. The animals are a perk and so friendly! So cool
Jeannine And John S.
5 reviews
Not recommend
· July 2024
While the location had charm, our experience was lackluster. We were not given any instructions for checking in. When we got to the campsite, the chairs were strewn about and the kitchen area had the remnants of the guests before us. Ants were everywhere.
The campsite itself was a bit rocky, but we were able to get comfortable with backpacking pads.
We were not given the location of the bathroom until the morning after the next day - well after we decided to move onwards in our journey!
The host was nice when we saw him the next day and the animals were beautiful!
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Peter G.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2024
13 ft campervan ·
Site 1 - Colorado River Animal Sanctuary
This was a great place to stay. Pat is creating a beautiful place for HipCampers!
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Angela R.
3 reviews
What an awesome place with a beautiful view, and the owner is nice and very welcoming.
Paul A.
6 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2023
We loved watching the sunset and waking up right next to the river.
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Jason M.
3 reviews
Overall, we had a nice experience. I will say that the pictures seemed a little misleading regarding the sanctuary aspect of it as its a much drier and rocky campsite than we thought it would be with a lot of building debris throughout. It was a great place right above the river and the other property next to the campground is lush and green. We were able to sleep in our tent with really thick sleeping pads, but keep in mind that all of the space is Rocky and so best suited for campers. Our kids enjoyed feeding the animals, however, they were not roaming the property as expected. Incredibly close proximity to town to do fun palisade things like the brewery, bike, riding on the country roads and visiting the farmers market on Sunday.
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Dorielle B.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2023
Tent · With kids ·
Colorado River Animal Sanctuary
Awesome sight next to the river. Pat was a great host. My children really enjoyed the animals and the sweet dogs who came to visit us at night.
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Jennifer S.
2 reviews
Recommends
· April 2023
Quiet, peaceful, friendly dogs. What’s not to love. Had a very nice stay.
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Julie M.
4 reviews
Pat and his friend Walter were amazing hosts and were more than accommodating. All the animals were friendly, cute, and full of personalities. We will definitely return, not just for the animals, but for the hospitable experience.
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Dave B.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· November 2022
19 ft campervan ·
Colorado River Animal Sanctuary
Very peaceful location with direct access to the river. Being able to go directly up to the animals was a nice addition. The house is tucked away along a long extended driveway so keep that in mind when locating it.
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Richie B.
3 reviews
Recommends
· October 2022
Camping quiet working farm on river
10 ft travel trailer ·
Colorado River Animal Sanctuary
I love staying at Pats!! His farm is incredible with amazing views of the river and mountains. His animals are so fun and friendly. I’ve literally spent more than two weeks here off and on because I love it so much!
Vicki W.
18 reviews
Recommends
· October 2022
25 ft Class C ·
Colorado River Animal Sanctuary
Nice quiet spot by the river with friendly animals and a fishing hole. Electric and water hook ups. Say hi to Tiny
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Jack F.
2 reviews
I loved everything about Pats place!! The views are incredible and you have everything you need! His animals like pigs, peacocks, alpacas and his amazing dogs make the adventures even better! Can’t wait to come back!
Vicki W.
18 reviews
Recommends
· September 2022
Camping on the Colorado River
16 ft travel trailer · Group trip ·
Colorado River Animal Sanctuary
Both of the camping sites at this property are stellar, but the upper site has better views and breezes. The animals that live on the property as part of the animal sanctuary are very friendly: pigs, llamas, miniature horses, peacocks, dogs, and even an emu, and they love treats, fruits, and veggies. At night when the trains go by in Grand Junction and their horns blare, the coyotes across the river yipped and howled. We saw a bald eagle cruise the river one afternoon; overall a very unique experience.
Heather S.
3 reviews
Recommends
· September 2022
20 ft campervan ·
Colorado River Animal Sanctuary
Pat has a wonderful location on the Colorado River! It was beautiful and peaceful waking up along the riverbank. There were water and power hookups for 2 spots, and he had an airstream/trailer to rent as well. There was also a contained firepit and outdoor sink and countertop for cooking space. We loved being around all the animals! The dogs were free-roaming and very friendly. If you're in the area I would highly recommend.
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Sara B.
6 reviews
Recommends
· September 2022
Beautiful river front property.
20 ft travel trailer · Group trip ·
Colorado River Animal Sanctuary
Beautiful spot, right on the river that we were able to back in to. Pretty easy check in process and great over all property. Spot 1 was right in the river, and spot two sits right above spot 1 on a hill. Lots of cool animals on the property to check out. Beware, the Emu may stalk you. Wifi doesn’t really work at site 1 so plan accordingly. Lots of ants as well. We’ve already booked again for next year so definitely worth checking out. 4.5 miles from town. Definitely could Ebike it. We took Ubers without a problem.
Jacob W.
3 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2022
Beautiful site on the water.
20 ft travel trailer ·
Colorado River Animal Sanctuary
Beautiful location right on the water. If you get site 2 be prepared for a tricky time backing your trailer in. It is a longer narrow drive down that curves as it goes with a hill on one side and the colorado river on the other when you get close to the site. It is worth it though. Park down there and open your windows and you can listen to the river flow by all night.
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Charles H.
2 years on Hipcamp
Beautiful tent camping site right on the river with a fire pit. The stars are gorgeous at night and it is awesome to wake up to the sounds of the water. The site has a nice set up with cabinets, a sink, hose, and electrical outlets. There is also a small metal covering that can be tarped and used as a bathroom.
For tent campers, I recommend bringing a pop up screen for food preparation. There are dogs and animals that roam freely, and this will help keep them away while you are cooking. This is an amazing place and the animals and views are awesome!
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Jessica W.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2022
16 ft travel trailer ·
Colorado River Animal Sanctuary
Excellent views, courteous host, convenient electric and water hookups, cool animals, quiet but close to town, this place has it all.
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Jeremy Q.
3 reviews
Great location, views are incredible and very peaceful. We took our camper and had one of the best spots we've been to in awhile.
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Jacob S.
3 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2022
On Colorado river with farm animals
19 ft travel trailer ·
Colorado River Animal Sanctuary
We absolutely loved trailer camping on Pat’s one of a kind amazing property. Rescued animals all so content, friendly, and living their best life. My wife could not contain herself with the lovable baby mini horse giving her kisses. Host were so patient and flexible with our late/delayed arrival and helped us get parked and hooked up. Literally right on a beautiful bend of the Colorado river. We will definitely be back and we also want to check out some of the other short term rental units on the property. Truly a special place not to be missed!
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Brice J.
3 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2022
19 ft Class B ·
Colorado River Animal Sanctuary
Great spot- very kind host. Would stay here again!
Phil M.
4 reviews
This place is a dreamy! Camped right next the river, complete with water and bar area. Amazing group of animals and dogs that are all super friendly and the kids really enjoyed. This place is paradise with amazing views and landscape and we will be back for sure. Thanks for sharing this place!
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Lance J.
5 reviews
Recommends
· May 2022
River Camping with alpacas!
21 ft campervan · Group trip ·
Colorado River Animal Sanctuary
I loved arriving and being able to park right on the river, plug into the 30amp power, and have a water spigot available too! The views all around are beautiful, and the animals roaming around are a plus, so friendly and cute! I loved being able to use paddleboards on the little lake and walk down along the river whenever I wanted. Pat was so friendly and accomodating, we had a great stay here!
Tyler & Annabelle S.
13 reviews
What a gem! Arrived early for my stay and Corey was very accommodating. He set me up with full hookups right next to the river. Enjoyed the sunset and quiet watching the river roll by. I would absolutely stay here again!
Phil M.
4 reviews
Location
Mesa, Colorado, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Pat F.
Joined in May 2022Response rate: 90%Response time: Within 9 hours
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