10 acres hosted by Anthony S.
5 RV/tent sites
Amazing views
Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.
Off-leash friendly
Pets can be off-leash at this Hipcamp.
Activities
Biking
Hiking
Horseback riding
Off-roading (OHV)
Natural features
Mountainous
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95% Recommend125 ratings · 55 reviews
Recommends
· June 2025
Absolutely beautiful but exposed
3 m pop-up camper · With pets ·
Site 2 - Cumberland High Alpine Campsites!
Absolutely beautiful spot and good level ground for camping. We have a small tear drop trailer, which made a little slow going up the pass from Tincup, but very doable with capable vehicle and trailer. Only knock would be these sites are at the very top of the pass, which leaves a lot of exposure to wind.
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Ryan L.
2 reviews
Recommends
· November 2024
Beautiful views, incredible host!
This was our first experience with Hipcamp and it couldn’t have been better. unfortunately, we got bad weather conditions on our way up to Colorado and Anthony was the sweetest and most helpful host that we could’ve asked for he waited for us to arrive to the bottom of the mountain in his car and as soon as we got there at about 7:30 PM, he guided us to a safe place where we could spend the night and gave really detailed directions. We woke up to the mountains covered in snow and had a beautiful morning. I can’t wait to go back into to know Tony more.
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Isabel D.
9 months on Hipcamp
Camping on top of the pass was an unforgettable experience. When Anthony told us it had the "best view in Colorado," I was a bit skeptical, thinking he might be overselling it. But after spending a night there, I can confidently say he wasn’t. My husband and I traveled through Rocky Mountain National Park, Aspen, and Gunnison, and while all of those places were stunning, camping at the pass was the highlight of our trip.
The sunset & sunrise from the top were breathtaking. At night, the stars were the most brilliant I’ve ever experienced, and the stillness up there made it feel like we were the only people on the planet. The views from the top were our favorite of the entire trip, and I can't imagine a better spot to camp. Highly recommend!🌄
Randi T.
2 reviews
Recommends
· September 2024
Beautiful spot!!
5 m travel trailer ·
Site 2 - Cumberland High Alpine Campsites!
What a beautiful campsite ! We had most of the whole site to ourselves. Beautiful views and lots of space. Takes some time to get to the top of the pass but it was worth it. Would love to go again
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Marci S.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2024
Tent · With kids ·
Site 3 - Cumberland High Alpine Campsites!
Epic place! Thankful for this place after our other plans fell through. Amazing star gazing and incredible views.
We were scheduled for spot three however after only finding 1,2,4, and 5 we settled in at 1 with nobody else around.
Only thing better would have been to stay longer.
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Will G.
10 months on Hipcamp
Not recommend
· September 2024
We couldn't make it because of the road to get there and also it started snowing on the way up. We camped for free on the base somewhere closer to tincup. Our truck wasn't made for that intense off roading apparently . However the location is great for side by side and jeeps!
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Sapana T.
11 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2024
The view left us absolutely speechless. All of the sites were well maintained and spread out enough to allow for privacy. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience and would recommend Anthony’s property to others without hesitation.
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Jennifer W.
3 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2024
Camping here is truly an experience. Getting up Cumberland Pass needs to be taken with a lot of patience. Can you get up there with a normal car? Probably. Should you? Depends how confident you are in off roading. I got up fine in an all stock 2020 Kia Sportage AWD with all season tires. But it took a while to make sure I didn’t blow my tires or bottom out.
Now for the site: If you want views, especially a starry night sky, I’m not sure you can do better than this. It was truly an amazing experience being able to see the Milky Way with my naked eye.
For the mixed feelings, the listing is incorrect in listing a toilet. I messaged Anthony before booking asking about it so I was prepared. But keep that in mind. All the sites are also incredibly rocky and some not so level. If you’re car camping you’ll be fine with the rocks. Tent camping might be hard to find a smooth spot, or make one yourself. Site 2 was incredibly hard to get our cars level. I was able to make do okay being slanted but also keep that in mind.
I love this location and plan to be back sometime this summer. The cost to stay is pretty expensive for a primitive camp site. Being able to camp with these views is an experience. I would do it again and would recommend anyone to camp here at least once, but some might be put off by the high cost for a location with 0 amenities.
Julian M.
3 reviews
Mixed feelings
· July 2024
Really awesome spot, especially for the views but it is very windy, at least before dark. I would recommend site 3 or 2 to hide from the wind. Easy to get to, the road is just a little rough but you could make it in a camry.
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Nathan S.
3 reviews
Recommends
· September 2023
Amazing views, solitude, awesome spot. This was my second stay here and loved it. Great spot to check out the stars. The road is a little bumpy/rocky, but went slow without issues.
Brandon F.
9 reviews
Recommends
· September 2023
5 m travel trailer ·
Site 1 - Cumberland High Alpine Campsites!
Beautiful views and complete solitude. Absolutely wonderful!!
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Shelli T.
6 reviews
Recommends
· September 2023
Tent · With pets ·
Site 5 - Cumberland High Alpine Campsites!
Definitely a bit of a trip to get up here, but once you do, you really feel like you're out of the way. Stars were gorgeous and I cowboy camped just for that!
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Timothy H.
2 reviews
Not recommend
· September 2023
Beautiful area but never made it to the campsite! Road was too rough! I have a 4 wheel drive SUV but got a rock in my tire or something worse and I had to camp in a turnout with a fire pit. Then slowly drive down to tin cup the next day.
April F.
2 reviews
Mixed feelings
· August 2023
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4 m travel trailer · With pets ·
Site 5 - Cumberland High Alpine Campsites!
In so many ways, this could be an absolute 5 star spot! Here are the great attributes:
Tony, the Camp host, is SO great! He stopped by to make sure we made it and was helpful in the phone. The location is gorgeous. It's a quiet spot on top of a 12k' mountain and the stars are incredible. There's some hiking nearby and we saw a moose and the views are really epic!
Areas for improvement: do not attempt to take an RV here. I towed my small teardrop camper with my Subaru Outback up through Pitkin, which is supposedly the easier route, but it was awful. The only other vehicles I saw were razors, jeeps or high clearance trucks. The road is not maintained and has big rocks and ruts. This should be a tent site only, unless you have an offroad camper with beefy tires.
Second, for the price, it's very primitive. We struggled to find a spot for our friend with her tent because it's all rocks. It would be nice if there were some areas with sand or maybe a platform. There's no toilet as listed in the ad. I think the price could be lower.
PSA for other campers, please go at least 100 yards from a campsite and dig a hole to go to the bathroom, and bury your waste and TP. We found human waste right next to the site.
Overall, we are glad we got to experience staying here, but if we did it over again, we would have brought tents instead. Tony was a great host!
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Kelli D.
1 year on Hipcamp
Absolutely wonderful host, he was very accommodating and friendly to talk to when I experienced a tire blow out and couldn’t not make my reservation, he refunded me in full. That is called integrity and I respect this host for that. Also if you ever need a Christmas tree of ANY size- this host is your man! Thanks Anthony.
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Jason S.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2023
Tent · With pets ·
Cumberland High Alpine Campsites!
We weren’t able to make it to the top of the mountain due to ice/sleet but we did still stay on the mountain further down and everything was beautiful! Anthony was an amazing host and even refunded us when we couldn’t make it to the top. The city of Pitkin is one a kind though and an amazing experience!
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Kortney G.
2 reviews
Mixed feelings
· July 2023
Tent · With pets ·
Cumberland High Alpine Campsites!
GORGEOUS scenery. Pretty, historical area. (My site was an alternative - right at the old cabins on the switchback on the way to Cumberland pass - further down the road to what's listed, as where I'd reserved was not accessible due to extreme amounts of winter snow still in the area). Lots of wildlife in the area - saw deer, evidence of beavers, many small mammals. Wildflowers speckled the green landscape. Lots of ATVs/OHVs/Motocross bikes on the road next to the site from mid-morning through just after sunset; noise / dust were more prevalent than I expected thus I stayed for only one of the two nights I'd reserved. This would be a great area for people wanting to off-road/ride ATVs near where they are camping and who want to access Cumberland Pass and Tin Cup on the other side. The road up towards the pass is accessible to a 2WD sedan when the road is dry; ensure good tires and go very slow (5 mph or less for much of the drive). Use lowest gear possible on the descent, avoid riding your brakes as it's 7+ miles of descent. I didn't try to go to the top of Cumberland pass due to number of ATVs/OHVs on the road. I think the car could have made the drive though. Locally, there is a small general store at Pitkin before beginning the drive up the dirt FS road. Minimal to no cell service on the mountain (not a bad thing! FYI for planning purposes :)
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Lauren K.
2 reviews
Awesome spot to acclimate before a 14teener . Will be back
Brandon D.
2 years on Hipcamp
Wow! We had an incredible time camping on Anthony’s land at Cumberland Pass! The views are even better than imagined, the air was crisp and everything was so peaceful throughout our entire night. We’re already planning our next trip out there, can’t wait to come back!
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Hannah L.
2 years on Hipcamp
I really enjoyed my short stay at Cumberland high alpine tent site! Road was in good condition and site was easy to find. Camp was quiet, secluded and amazing views all around! Did some hiking the next morning before packing up, definitely a great experience above 12,000 ft!
Brandon F.
9 reviews
The site was amazing! The views were EPIC and we had the whole mountain to ourselves even though there were five spots. We made dinner and watched the sunset roll over the mountains. The location was insanely beautiful and we're already talking about going back!
Megan H.
4 reviews
It was spectacularly beautiful up on Cumberland Pass on Anthony’s land! 360 degree views and very private. We got lost on our way there & didn’t have cell service. Highly recommend capturing turn by turn directions before you leave home. As everyone has mentioned, Google directions aren’t right. We had a lovely weekend once we got there and will definitely go again!
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Cathy C.
3 years on Hipcamp
Camping at Cumberland High Alpine was truly a magical adventure! We drove up from Pitkin and stopped along the way to take pictures of the wildflowers and mountain stream. Saw a moose along the way! Reached the top and directions were easy to follow to our campsite.
As we setup for the night we took in all the views that are absolutely breathtaking! Gorgeous sunset and stargazing like we've never experienced!
We hated to leave, but drove down the Tin Cup way which didn't disappoint - it's the cutest little ghost town with people we've ever seen. Stopped at the Tin Cup store and Frenchy's for a shake on the patio listening to live music and watching the trout in the pond below.
I'm already planning and scheming to find a time to visit again!
Christine K.
4 reviews
Recommends
· July 2022
Tent · With pets ·
Cumberland High Alpine Campsites!
The views at Anthony’s spot are amazing! We were treated to beautiful sunsets and even spotted a moose walking along the next ridge over. Great spot & definitely a hidden gem.
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Marissa C.
3 years on Hipcamp
Anthony's spot in the mountains really capped off our last night in Colorado. We spent half our time hip camping and the other half camping in national parks. I chose Anthony's spot because i wanted to see the stars. And at over 12,000 feet above sea level thats exactly what i got. The ride was very rough bc we made the mistake to go from Tin Cup which is very questionable if you have a regular highway vehicle. We have a 2022 Tuscan and made it up fine but took us a lot longer than i expected but the views from the top were well worth it. We took the Pitkin way down and it was a lot smoother, I would recommend every day drivers to take the Pitkin way up and down especially if you have a car.
Xavier N.
3 reviews
Recommends
· July 2022
3 m travel trailer ·
Cumberland High Alpine Campsites!
Beautiful views on top of Cumberland Pass. You cannot beat the sunrise and sunsets. Easy access to Pitkin or Tincup with significant privacy. Definitely a hidden gem. Tony was kind enough to stop by and introduce himself which was a wonderful surprise.
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Shelby H.
4 reviews
Recommends
· July 2022
4 m campervan ·
Cumberland High Alpine Campsites!
Tony was very hospitable and really wanted this to be a great experience to enjoy. He loves his state and wants others to enjoy just as much! Thanks for a fantastic morning view!!
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Kristi S.
4 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2022
Tent · With pets ·
Cumberland High Alpine Campsites!
The views were amazing and we were totally isolated from everyone else. It was so relaxing! Be prepared for cold nights as the site it literally at the top of the pass, but the sunsets are breathtaking!
Danielle H.
3 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2021
Beautiful view from the campsite! Very windy at times. We were confused when we first got to the top of a Cumberland Pass but if you look towards the left of the sign, the two entry points of the loop make sense. We went from Tincup using the main road 765 and while it was rocky at spots, it seemed to be the smoothest route even though it took longer. Awesome camping.
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Diana S.
3 reviews
Wow!! Best camping site we’ve experienced in the 6 years we’ve lived in Colorado. Easy access (do not follow Google Maps!!), gorgeous views, good tree shelter, and holy silence. Will be back again!
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My L.
2 reviews
Location
Pitkin, Gunnison, Colorado, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Anthony S.
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