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Hummingbird Ranch

Hosted by Jamie · Rye, Colorado
16 sites · RV, Tent
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Hummingbird Ranch is a sprawling 350+ acre ranch property in Colorado's Spanish Peaks Country, offering 360-degree panoramic views of the Wet Mountains, the open plains, and the iconic Spanish Peaks. Just 12 minutes from I-25 and 2.5 hours south of Denver, the ranch sits at roughly 6,800 feet in elevation — high enough for spectacular dark skies and cool mountain breezes, but easy to reach on 2WD-friendly roads. Choose your own campsite across wide-open and varied terrain: ridge-lines with panoramic views, sheltered spots nestled in the scrub oak, and plenty of open ground for vehicles as large as full-sized RVs. Spread out, find your own private corner of the ranch and settle in. Wildlife is part of the experience — elk, deer, fox, wild turkey, and excellent bird-watching — including of course the hummingbirds that gave the ranch its name. Enjoy privacy, quiet, and some of the darkest night skies you'll find this close to I-25. Nearby, you'll find Bishop's Castle (a one-of-a-kind hand-built stone fortress just a short drive away), Lake Isabel for fishing and hiking, the San Isabel National Forest, the Frontier Pathways Scenic Byway, and Great Sand Dunes National Park for a day trip. The Highway of Legends Scenic Byway is also within reach for an unforgettable drive through historic mountain passes.This is open-range camping — explore the ranch and set up wherever feels right. Sites are undesignated, so you choose your own spot on arrival. You'll find sweeping ridge-lines, open meadows, and shaded areas tucked into the scrub oak. Follow the white arrow signs pointing to the portable toilet in the wood 'fort' looking area and scrub oak groves. This is a self-contained camping experience: bring your own water, food, and any supplies you'll need. The wide-open space means real privacy between groups — even with other campers on the ranch, you'll feel like you have the place to yourself.

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 16 · Vehicles under 45 ft
This is open-range camping — explore the ranch and set up wherever feels right. Sites are undesignated, so you choose your own spot on arrival. You'll find sweeping ridge-lines, open meadows, and shaded areas tucked into the scrub oak. Follow the white arrow signs pointing to the portable toilet in the wood 'fort' looking area and scrub oak groves. This is a self-contained camping experience: bring your own water, food, and any supplies you'll need. The wide-open space means real privacy between groups — even with other campers on the ranch, you'll feel like you have the place to yourself.
No campfires
Toilet
No potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup
No water hookup

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93% Recommend193 ratings · 151 reviews

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Rye, Huerfano, Colorado, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Jamie J.

Joined in September 2020

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