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The Gold Links Ranch

Hosted by Amy · Ohio City, Colorado
4 sites · RV, Tent · 220 acres
79%
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10 reviews
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Nomadic camping
Best for self-contained campers. There are no toilets, showers, or potable water at this Hipcamp.
Our 220 acre historical ranch has been in the family for over 100 years. The property was once a gold mine stop for the Denver South Park and Pacific Railroad and we are still able to enjoy the train depot and telegraph house from the early 1900’s when the train was running through the Quartz Creek Valley. We are also blessed with some of the oldest, largest Pine Trees in the Valley thanks to them being on protected railroad property when logging was prevalent. Come enjoy over 2 miles of private prime fly fishing on the Gunnison headwaters of Gold and Quartz Creek as well as 3 different well stocked lakes. Take a stroll, run or bike along the private 2 mile walking loop along Quartz Creek. Keep an eye out for the resident Geese, Blue Heron, ducks and other birds who reside here on the islands. If hiking is your thing-enjoy the Willow Creek Hike that cuts through the property, among other scenic trails in the area. Choose from 4 different lake & creek-side campsites and come relax on our private slice of heaven!

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John’s Lake

83%
(6)
Tent site · Sleeps 10
John’s Lake sits at the East side of the ranch and it is also the largest Lake. It boasts the most bird wildlife as they tend to prefer the secluded Island you can only get to by Canoe. Nestled back in the pines of Blue Bird Gulch, you get a nice shady forest setting for camp with a beautiful view of the quartz Creek Valley and Fossil Ridge. Enjoy the walking path that surrounds John’s Lake for some private fishing or try you hand at fly fishing on Quartz Creek.
Short walk to site
4WD recommended
No campfires
No toilet
No potable water
Pets allowed

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Anne’s Lake

80%
(5)
RV/tent site · Sleeps 10 · Vehicles under 25 ft
Anne’s Lake Site is located at the western end of the ranch next to Anne’s Lake with a stunning view of Fossil Ridge and large volcanic rocks from the extinct Volcano, Tomichi Dome, just a few miles away. Nestled right between Quartz Creek and Willow Creek so you can enjoy easy access to fishing and the serene sounds. Walk over the bridge to the island to get access to all parts of the lake and even pitch your tent on the island if you are feeling brave! Arguably the best views on the property. The sunset can really put on a show so don’t miss it!
4WD required
No campfires
No toilet
No potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup
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Quartz Creek Forest

Booked 2 times
RV/tent site · Sleeps 6 · Vehicles under 35 ft
The Quartz Creek Forest is located right along Quartz Creek inside the largest Aspen Grove on the ranch. It is a nice and cool, shady spot nestled in between an old growth mix of Douglas Firs and Blue Spruce Trees. It also sits right by the 2 mile walking path/atv road that goes along both sides of Quartz Creek and around the whole ranch. It is conveniently located in between each fishing lake-a half mile walk to both John’s Lake and Anne’s Lake, one way. There is also Sheryl’s Lake across the river only 1/4 mile away. This site is perfect for people with larger rigs who can’t quite make it through the twists and turns of the smaller atv road to the lakes. There is an approximately 40 ft turnaround on the location. Also fishermen and women who prefer to fly the creek would really enjoy this spot. You have a whole private mile of creek to fly fish. It is one of the easier spots to get in and out of as it’s only a short .25 mile drive over a few sage brush hills to get there on our small atv road. Perks of the Quartz Creek Forest include a small fishing pond called ‘Joe’s Pond’ which was hand-dug by Joe in the early 1900’s and was the first source of electricity in the Quartz Creek Valley via hydropower. The old dilapidated hydro mill is still there with the wheel inside. Very interesting location for anyone who is into the history of the area.
4WD recommended
No campfires
No toilet
No potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup
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Willow Creek Volcanic Rock

Booked 2 times
RV/tent site · Sleeps 8 · Vehicles under 40 ft
The Willow Creek Volcanic Rock spot is a very special place to park for the night. It is a geologist’s dream! Nestled next to a very large Volcanic Rock Wall formed by the extinct Volcano, Tomichi Dome, thousands of years ago; is a small meadow and shaded Aspen grove to park your rig. If you look closely, you can see a really neat quartz vein that runs through the rock. Please do not climb and venture up the rocks as our boundary line is about halfway up. You can also park and camp along Willow Creek (Approximately 1/4 mile up the creek is all our private property) if you chose to be further away from county road 76. Feel free to take advantage of the Willow Creek Road with your ATV’s and use the back roads that connect to many other trail systems. It is also a very nice easy access spot for hunting on national forest land. If you look closely you can see the top of Fossil Ridge, and if you dare, you can hike all the way up there too via the Willow Creek Trail system. If you have an extra large rig; we recommend pulling into the meadow next to the rocks to be able to use the meadow to pull around when you are done.
4WD recommended
No campfires
No toilet
No potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup

Reviews

79% Recommend12 ratings · 10 reviews
Mixed feelings
· July 2026
Tent · With pets ·
Quartz Creek Forest
Overall, we loved how beautiful and secluded we were, thought the site was beautiful & appreciated the close access to the creek. Our pups also loved romping through the meadows. As tent campers, we/our dogs were really affected by the mosquitos. Even choosing a site further away from the pond (standing water) was tough and really detracted from the experience as it was difficult to spend much time outside. We wondered if perhaps clearing a few sites with shorter grass could help to mitigate the mosquito situation?
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Sara R.
1 month on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2026
Tent ·
John’s Lake
Had the most wonderful weekend camping here. Having access to the lakes & creek within walking distance of our tent was a dream. Want babbling brook white noise to fall asleep to? This is your place! Amy was so kind and helpful. We love this little piece of paradise ◡̈ thank you so much for having us!!!
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Amanda D.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2026
Hidden gem — stunning lake & ranch
Tent · With kids ·
John’s Lake
John's Lake at the Gold Links Ranch is genuinely one of the most beautiful camping spots I've ever stayed at. We came out with our two kids for a weekend and the setting completely blew us away — the lake is this perfectly still, mirror-like body of water surrounded by pines and mountain views that honestly looked photoshopped. The walk in from the gate is straightforward and the path through the bridges over Gold Creek and Quartz Creek made arrival feel like a little adventure in itself. Amy was warm and welcoming on arrival — exactly the kind of host that makes you feel like a guest, not just a booking number. The directions were detailed and accurate, which matters a lot out here since the area is remote. We had the whole 220+ acres essentially to ourselves, which is a rare and wonderful thing. Come prepared: bring your own water, there's no toilet on site, and fires were banned during our stay due to dry conditions (totally understandable and clearly communicated ahead of time). None of that detracted from the experience at all — if anything it kept the wild, untouched feel of the place intact. The dumpster at the entrance for trash is a thoughtful touch that keeps the land pristine. The south side of the lake in the forest shade was the perfect spot to set up camp. Woke up to total stillness and mountain air both mornings. This is the real deal — go.
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Ben P.
3 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2025
Tent · With pets ·
Anne’s Lake
There is only one way to describe the land and that is special . From the drive through the quartz creek valley to the forest you go through to put up tent to the healthy ecosystem and abundance of plant life and wildlife you experience, you feel grateful to be there. It is a place to respect and to enjoy . Amy and doug , thank you for welcoming us into your sacred place
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Cory M.
3 reviews
Not recommend
· August 2025
Tent ·
John’s Lake
Overall the spot was very pretty but it was a bit unkempt, had to go through a lot of tall grass to get to a spot and couldn't find the perfect flat area with a view. The lake entrance was also very tall grass and the bridges were a bit sketchy but we made it. You definitely want to have a high clearance vehicle. Overall we found a decent spot with a view but I think it was a bit overpriced for the spot.
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Breanna A.
5 reviews
Recommends
· August 2025
Tent ·
John’s Lake
Great campsite overall, great fishing lakes/stream, could be difficult to get to the site with larger trucks. Overall would recommend camping here.
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Ethan H.
2 years on Hipcamp
Mixed feelings
· August 2025
Beautiful Ranch, Lacking Amenities
Tent · Group trip ·
Anne’s Lake
While the ranch with its aspen forests, clear creek, and pond with bridge created a beautiful setting, all the little things were lacking: - The path from gate to site wasn't bush-hogged or mowed, and we pushed our rented small SUV to its limits driving through high grass and scrub to get to the site. - No tent sites were prepared for us, so we just had to squeeze into whatever flat spots we chose and to stamp down the grass/scrub to create space for our tents. - The ground available on the little island in the pond didn't seem suitable for camping because of the high grass. I think this HipCamp could be a great stay if one (or more) of the following were true: - The price was significantly lower - The driveway was better prepared for driving by on-highway vehicles - A gathering spot for sitting in camp chairs, cooking area, etc. - 2-5 tent sites were prepared by mowing a few flat areas. - A path was cut/mowed to walk onto the pond island.
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William S.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2025
Lakeside retreat
20 ft campervan ·
Anne’s Lake
We had an amazing time on the land! Our spot was right on the pond, with amazing solitude. The fishing was great, both in the pond and the creek behind. Amazing sunset views. Amy was an attentive host. We will definitely be back again!
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Krista T.
3 reviews
Recommends
· August 2025
Campers dream
Tent ·
John’s Lake
I loved this spot. Beautiful sunset, and extremely peaceful. Doug was very friendly and very knowledgeable about the local area. Im definitely coming back. Very private.
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Keith C.
2 reviews
Recommends
· July 2025
Tent · With pets ·
John’s Lake
What a beautiful property to explore. We had access to private fishing and stand up paddleboarding while we camped on the property. There were several lakes and streams, trails and cool little ghost town right outside the property. We felt very comfortable, welcome and safe the entire time. We had 4 adults, 3 children a dog.
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Alexandra T.
1 year on Hipcamp

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Ohio City, Gunnison County, 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 Amy C.

Joined in June 2025

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