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Paint Mine Paradise

Hosted by Jamie · Calhan, Colorado
2 sites · RV, Tent · 80 acres
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31 reviews
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We’re so excited to welcome you to our 80-acre piece of country paradise right near Calhan, Colorado-in the heart of a working wind farm! Tucked among mature trees for privacy and shelter from the Colorado breeze, our campsites offer quiet relaxation with beautiful views of rolling hillsides, abundant wildlife, and the impressive wind turbines that dot the landscape. Many guests love being so close to the towers — their gentle, rhythmic whooshing sound is often described as mesmerizing, creating a unique and peaceful backdrop to your stay. . All sites are nestled in the trees, giving you a true sense of seclusion while remaining close to adventure. We’re conveniently located just 2.5 miles from the stunning Paint Mines Interpretive Park and Trails (with its colorful geological formations and hiking paths) and 4 miles from the El Paso County Fairgrounds, which hosts exciting events all summer long. The charming town of Calhan is only 4 miles north, where you’ll find a grocery store, restaurants, gas stations, and a dollar store for all your essentials. Bring your bikes and explore the Paint Mines or wander our own trails (dirtbike track) right on the property. We have some of the best-tasting well water around — feel free to fill up your jugs at the hydrant near the southeast corner of the garden. Come experience our dream as it unfolds and soak in the serenity. We can’t wait to share this peaceful slice of Colorado with you! A few important notes: Dogs are welcome, but they must be well-trained, friendly, and respectful of other animals. They’re free to roam, but chasing calves or causing trouble with livestock will not be tolerated. We have our own dogs and will do our best to keep them secured with advance notice of your estimated arrival time. No bathroom facilities are available. Campfires are not permitted unless explicitly approved by us. Upon arrival, we’ll happily check you in and show you to your campsite. We’ll be available if you need anything, but we won’t disturb your peace otherwise. We hope to see you soon! Feel free to follow the progress of our property (and all the fun chaos of this big transition) on Facebook at @jamiejohnson and Instagram @jamiejohnson080808 Jamie & Jeremiah J.

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Thunder Valley

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 5 · Vehicles under 35 ft
Nice large flat area with trees and sheltered from the wind and elements! There is There is plenty of options to pick your perfect camp site. Campsite areas are located in the areas that are mowed. The hosts will be on site almost full time, so if there is anything you need, please come find us or reach out!
No campfires
No toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup
No water hookup

Spring Creek

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 5 · Vehicles under 35 ft
Tucked along the north side of our trees just down the way from our other site(s). Currently no fire pit at this site.
No campfires
No toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup
No water hookup

Reviews

100% Recommend35 ratings · 31 reviews
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· April 2026
Tent · With pets ·
Thunder Valley
Very welcoming and lots of space to spread out. The wind was an issue for us, but if it’s not windy, it would be a fantastic little campsite. If you wanna go visit the painted mines.
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Steven A.
2 months on Hipcamp
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· April 2026
20 ft campervan ·
Thunder Valley
Very secluded and quiet. Great star viewing from this site.
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Lisa W.
2 months on Hipcamp
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· March 2026
Great location for the paint mines
30 ft travel trailer ·
Thunder Valley
Jaimie is a great host! She communicated quickly and clearly, was flexible when a storm blew in, and was great to talk to about the area. For us, the location was great. Easy to find, plenty of room with level sites, a wind break, two pine trees perfect for a hammock, quiet with great bird songs, and 'very' easy to get to the paint mines. As a photographer I went in the morning and evening catching great colors. We were not bothered by the wind turbines. On the contrary it was quite amazing to see the red lights blinking out to the eastern horizon. There was some sound, but it blended into the background. It was nice talking with Jaimie who worked on the turbines along with her husband. Learned about transporting those long propellors by truck! This was a perfect getaway for us. Three days, although we could have stayed longer. However, we will definitely return. Not only for the paint mines, but also for a taste of life on the prairie. This was five stars all around!
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Michael L.
2 reviews
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· January 2026
First timers!
16 ft car ·
Thunder Valley
The land was gorgeous waking up to windmills surrounding you is definitely an incredible experience. The hosts were just incredible too! I won’t lie this was our first time car camping so we were ROOKIES! We got stuck in the snow, and when we gave up trying to shovel ourselves out, we texted our hosts and he they immediately came and got us out. They are incredible people not only did they help us but the entire time they were so gracious and kind!
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Bella L.
4 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· November 2025
20 ft travel trailer · With pets ·
Thunder Valley
Nice, peaceful location. Felt very safe. I would book again if in the area
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Nancy N.
5 reviews
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· November 2025
Solitude Awaits.
18 ft campervan · With pets ·
Thunder Valley
Jamie is very gracious, knowledgeable and kind. This location is right next to the Paint Mines and a great place to say after your hike. The location is very quiet and great for star and moon gazing. This site also sits adjacent to a wind(mill) farm which is a great unique landscape. Very nice, safe place to stay!
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Mark S.
1 year on Hipcamp
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· October 2025
24 ft campervan ·
Thunder Valley
Secluded! Cool view on the distant horizon that was about a five minute walk away, and at night looking East over the blinking lights of hundreds (thousands?) of windmills. Not many places you will see this! Dark sky was also good as the Milky Way was directly overhead. Antelope also were around.
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James D.
7 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· October 2025
16 ft car ·
Thunder Valley
It was absolutely beautiful and extremely peaceful! Jamie went above and beyond in communication And making sure she was available to show us to the site! Jamie and her young son showed us the way, he did bike wheelies and double checked to make sure we we’re good while they showed us to our campsite. Couldnt ask for a better or sweeter welcome :) We slept wonderfully and it was extremely peaceful! 15/10!!!
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Whitney W.
9 reviews
Recommends
· October 2025
A peaceful night’s sleep
Tent ·
Thunder Valley
Jamie’s property is off the beaten path just enough that it’s convenient and easy to find, and provides a safe, quiet spot to relax and sleep. And being close to Paint Mines is a great bonus! I would recommend Jamie’s property to anyone passing through the area.
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Kristin M.
8 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2025
16 ft car ·
Thunder Valley
very cute, private land :) i would definitely stay again
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Avalon L.
8 months on Hipcamp
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· September 2025
Tent ·
Spring Creek
It’s a nice site with good proximity to paint mines. Bring your own toilet.
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Evan M.
6 reviews
Recommends
· August 2025
Beautiful, Private Campsite!
12 ft campervan ·
Thunder Valley
Jamie was very helpful and responsive. Lovely plot of land, very secluded campsite with excellent sunrise/sunset views.
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Garrett Z.
9 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2025
Very Peaceful and Highly Recommend
19 ft campervan · With pets ·
Thunder Valley
This is a great location and Jamie is very helpful and accommodating. Site is very peaceful and beautiful view of the front range and eastern Colorado rolling plains. Paint Mines are just down the road and highly recommend walking around and checking them out. Highly recommended Hipcamp site!
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Jason G.
3 reviews
Recommends
· August 2025
20 ft campervan ·
Thunder Valley
Easy to find, very friendly host and minutes away from the painted mines.
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Joshua W.
10 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2025
Tent ·
Thunder Valley
We had a nice time camping for two nights on Jamie's property. The campsite is well maintained with a unique view of the wind turbines. We liked hearing the roosters throughout our trip, and we had a visit during the day from their sweet doggos. We brought our own firewood and had a campfire and some incredible star gazing. We explored the paint mines, which were just a 5 minute drive away. Jamie and her family are super nice and communicative if needed. An A+ experience, thanks again, Jamie!
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Danielle N.
5 reviews
Recommends
· July 2025
Tent · Group trip ·
Spring Creek
Jaime is an absolutely fantastic host, with a nice piece of land that's super close to the paint mines!
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Haley W.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2025
Great spot
Tent ·
Thunder Valley
Jamie was a very friendly and helpful host. The location was perfect for visiting the paint mine near Calhan, and there also happened to be a county fair at the time of my visit which was a lot of fun. I would recommend this location for anyone who’s interested in exploring the area.
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Berndt S.
3 reviews
Recommends
· July 2025
Tent ·
Thunder Valley
Very private-feeling spot. There are natural barriers around the area so we felt comfortable letting our dog explore. The only downside is very very little shade, so bring your own. Jamie is extremely friendly and kind. We’ll likely be back!
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Samantha O.
2 reviews
Recommends
· June 2025
Tent ·
Thunder Valley
The host was absolutely amazing! Would stay here 100% again. Easy to find. Secluded. Very private. Highly recommend!
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Ashley W.
6 reviews
Recommends
· May 2025
Cool location near COS!
Tent ·
Thunder Valley
Cool place to camp, and not too far from COS! It's far enough out to still feel like an escape. The wind turbines create a unique atmosphere and make a cool whooshing sound. Loved that we were able to have a campfire! Jamie is a great host and made sure we were all set. We unfortunately had to cut our stay short due to severe thunderstorms, but we still enjoyed the time we spent and will be back for sure!
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Emily G.
4 reviews
Recommends
· May 2025
Tent ·
Thunder Valley
Awesome location, very quiet and peaceful. Hosts are very responsive and remarkably friendly. Highly recommend!
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Logan O.
9 reviews
Recommends
· March 2025
Painted Mines Wind Farm
Tent · With pets ·
Thunder Valley
I loved camping on Jamie’s land near the Painted Mines! They have a great property with a nice camp spot to park your vehicle and set up a tent. We had a Gazelle Overland Tent that fit perfectly along with our camp toilet with privacy pop up tent. I had my 4 year old border collie/cattle dog mix with me so it was an absolute JOY to camp here with their family dogs. My dog loved playing chase with them and the small patches of snow he could army crawl in. The land is nice and flat so no need to worry about leveling off anything. Cold and fresh water available by the chickens. I was able to fill up my 5 gallon Jerrycan for the stay which was super convenient! The hosts are very hospitable and a joy to coordinate and communicate with. Definitely recommend this Hipcamp to fellow travelers!
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Terri S.
2 reviews
Recommends
· January 2025
Tent · With kids ·
Thunder Valley
Beautiful place and very friendly hosts! Would gladly stay again
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John Q.
2 reviews
Recommends
· October 2024
Denise says:
Tent ·
Thunder Valley
Easy to find and so close to the Painted Mines. It is a lovely serene prairie location. The stars were amazing. Host was genuinely friendly. Would stay there again.
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Denise B.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2024
Tent ·
Thunder Valley
Great piece of land for camping! Even with high winds the tree line offers good coverage. Would definitely stay again and its only 5 minutes from the paint mines. Also the host is friendly and quick to respond to any questions.
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Josiah S.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2024
Peaceful, Private Getaway
Tent ·
Thunder Valley
Host was very communicative, and provided helpful instructions and signage so I could easily find my site where I was arriving so late. The spot was beautiful, private, and peaceful. Super close to The Paint Mines. I had a great stay and would highly recommend! Thanks Jamie
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Megan P.
3 reviews
Recommends
· August 2024
Adventure on the Colorado Plains
Tent ·
Thunder Valley
Jaime's place has character and is very close to the absolutely stunning paint mines. A highlight for me were the nearby windmills—at night I could hear the blades gently whooshing, and while gazing up at the starry skies it created a hypnotic effect. It's relatively open land so in the quiet of night you can hear far away faint sounds which added to the surreal experience. Her beautiful rooster helped me seize the day which I appreciated.
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Daniel F.
2 reviews
Recommends
· July 2024
Tent ·
Thunder Valley
Worked out well for us, waited up for us to get there even though it was late!
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Jolene G.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2024
Tent · With kids ·
Thunder Valley
Jaime's land was quiet, private, and spacious. We really enjoyed our campfire under the very starry night sky. And Jaime was prompt and easy to communicate with. We had a great stay!
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Molly L.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2024
Lovely
Tent ·
Thunder Valley
Lovely stay. Quiet, calm, lovely. The host even helped me out when I realized I forgot something to make my dinner. All around lovely vibes.
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Jordan L.
2 years on Hipcamp

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Calhan, El Paso, 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 July 2023
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