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Frenchman's Creek Ranch

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· Buena Vista, Chaffee, Colorado
100 acres hosted by Belinda And Todd T.
2 lodging sites · 1 RV/tent site · 2 RV sites
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Best in Colorado: Finalist
Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2024.
Belinda and Todd is a Star Host
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Full RV hookups
Electrical, water, and sewage hookups are available at select sites.
We have a 100+ acre working ranch with access to the Arkansas river for fishing, kayaking or just dipping your feet in. We have great views of the Collegiate Peaks 14ers and the Harvard trail is just up the hill. Frenchman's creek runs through the ranch which has hay fields, aspens, cottonwoods, pinons, cows, chickens, sheep and pigs. Deer, elk, coyotes and bobcats also wander through. We are 15 minutes from BV, 10 minutes from Clear Creek Reservoir, 20 minutes from Twin Lakes and 30 minutes from Leadville.
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Biking
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Whitewater paddling
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169 ratings · 129 reviews
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James M.recommends
July 19, 2024
No Frills in the Cottonwoods
We had such an amazing trip. Perfect spot for kids, very secluded, and close to many of the areas trails, lakes and rivers!
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Candace K.recommends
July 14, 2024
Site 2 - Cottonwood Shaded RV Spot
Great camper spot between two towns
This was a nice camper spot with a beautiful view of the mountains beyond a meadow. You can hear running water, which is peaceful, despite some road noise. The propane fire pits and chairs are a nice touch for an easy fire in the evenings and the bathrooms and showers were clean. There are animals on the property which was really fun for our kiddo. The spot is really close to Buena Vista and tons of hikes as well as to Twin Lakes!
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Kimberly C.recommends
July 10, 2024
Canvas Tent in the Aspen Grove
VERY Pretty Spot
VERY Pretty Spot, very private. The mattresses they provided were comfy. We ran low on propane for the fire, and they replaced it right away. Would recommend.
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Suzanna J.recommends
July 8, 2024
Site 1 - Cottonwood Shaded RV Spot
Camping along the Arkansas River!
We had a fabulous time camping and loved the access to the Arkansas River, wandering through the farm and the gas fire pit. It was a perfect spot to camp with our pop-up camper, two young kids and dog. Belinda and Todd were very friendly hosts and the site was really comfortable with a bathroom and shower. The plug-in sites are fairly close to the road, and with holiday weekend traffic it was a bit loud, but it didn't keep us up.
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James M.recommends
July 7, 2024
Site 2 - Cottonwood Shaded RV Spot
Amazing ranch and a great secluded spot. Belinda was so accommodating and the kids loved all the animals! Would highly recommend and will definitely be returning.
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Karen P.recommends
July 7, 2024
No Frills in the Cottonwoods
Best campsite ever
My teenage daughter says, “This is my favorite campsite we’ve ever been to!” This was an amazing find and I’m so glad we stayed. I hope we’ll be able to go back again sometime. Private, beautiful area, clean bathroom and shower, wonderful hosts, and the animals were so fun to see. Close to so many great hikes, and Buena Vista is the cutest little town with great coffee and dining only 10 minutes away for a break from campsite cooking.
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Buena Vista, Chaffee, Colorado, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of 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
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Hosted by Belinda And Todd T.

Joined in June 2022
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