Camping In The Rockies - A Unique Experience

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A small wooden cabin with a metal door, surrounded by pine trees.
A wooden swing set with a black bag hanging from the top.
A squirrel on a rock with a blurred green background.
A wooden structure with a corrugated roof, surrounded by pine trees.
A dirt trail surrounded by dense forest and hills.

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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Games
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1 bedroom0+ bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Internet access
  • Fireplace
  • Non-smoking

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Canon City, CO

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed

1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Outdoor shower
Office
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Camping In The Rockies - A Unique Experience

Serene, majestic, and private location in southern Rocky Mountains on 340 secluded acres at 9,000 feet elevation.

This setting is for those who love nature, peace, quiet, and outdoor beauty along with a chance to truly connect with those you bring with you to share this experience.

Location has fire pit, shower, camp toilet, fully equipped outdoor kitchen, picnic table. Just bring food, beverages, your personal items, family and friends.

This site is unique because of the amazing views, access to 340 pristine acres, dark skies to watch the stars, and variety of animals in their natural habitat. See photos.

Mountain biking trails have been professionally developed and are included in the base cost which open up the property and allow you to experience a national park setting without crowds.

There are no traffic noises, just wind through the pines.

NOTICE through end of June:
1. We are expanding what we offer our guests and are constructing an authentic Hobbit Hole :-) which we expect to be available late summer or early fall.

2. We have 340 acres of land - a whole mountain - and during the completion of this Hobbit Hole addition you have your choice of several sites to camp. We will show you when you arrive and try to send out pictures and a map of the available locations - one portrayed in the description and photos and others that are more remote on the property. Remote locations will have fire-pit, camp chairs, and picnic table only.
THE SETTING:
Breathtaking views in a private location on 340 secluded acres. Here you can truly get away from it all. A lot of creature comforts, but no electricity, internet, TV, etc. Potable water available at no charge. Firewood available for a $5 fee (about 1/2 price compared to in-town purchase).

Owners/hosts live nearby and are a short walk away if you need anything. You'll hear the wind in the trees, birds in the summer, and elk bugling in the fall - but no traffic, sirens, or other 'city' noises. The wonderful smell of pine, cedar, and spruce will refresh you as you relax around the fire and fall asleep at night.

FIREPIT and EVENING SKIES:
Log seating surrounds the firepit. Firepit use subject to state and county restrictions. The skies are black, and there are so many stars that it's difficult to find familiar constellations. You'll see the Milky Way arching across the sky at night.

The Perseid meteor shower occurs in mid-August, reaching peak activity around August 15. What a show! Be patient, and you'll see the International Space Station and other satellites passing overhead on clear nights.

KITCHEN and DINING:
Redwood picnic table and benches, dish washing pan (and detergent), authentic enamelware plates, bowls, cups, and spoons. Flatware, glasses, cooking utensils, pots, pans, dish towels, salt, pepper, sugar, french press coffee pot. Locked container is for food and trash.

For the convenience of our guests we offer the following on a daily basis for a nominal charge or you can, of course, bring your own.
- Firewood $5/bundle
- ice $2/ 10-lb bag
- snacks:
- - popcorn for use w/ campfire popcorn popper $1
- - Smores supplies $2/person
Hosts remove trash daily and bring convenience supplies which have been pre-arranged with hosts. Notify us through VRBO after booking and we will send a charge request through VRBO.

Bring your food, beverages, toilet paper, and trash bags, tent or self-contained RV 25 ft or shorter. You may bring your own firewood or purchase from hosts.

SHOWER and TOILET:
Shower outdoors in a private enclosure that is open to sky, trees, and mountains. Individual solar shower containers provided for each guest. Body wash, shampoo, and conditioner are provided as well. Bring towels.

Toilet is in unique multi-wood outdoor enclosure. Air freshener, hand-sanitizer, hand towels and reading material appropriate to the setting are provided. :-)

Hike and bike the professionally designed and constructed trails and enjoy the nature and wildlife. Horseshoe pit and horseshoes on site.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Suitable for children 5 or older
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 791546vb
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Canon City

Located in Canon City, this campsite is in a rural area and in the mountains. High Mesa Grassland Instant Study Area and McIntyre Hills Wilderness Study Area reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Journey Quest and Fremont Center for the Arts. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the sledging and snowmobiling.
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Canon City, CO

Getting around

  • Pueblo, CO (PUB-Pueblo Memorial) - 118 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Camping In The Rockies - A Unique Experience pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Camping In The Rockies - A Unique Experience?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Camping In The Rockies - A Unique Experience?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Camping In The Rockies - A Unique Experience?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Camping In The Rockies - A Unique Experience located?

Situated in the mountains, this campsite is within 32 miles (52 km) of Cotopaxi City Park, Royal Gorge Bridge and Journey Quest.

About the host

Hosted by Joyce and Michael Omohundro

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Joyce: grew up in rural Kentucky on a dairy farm. Went to college at University of Louisville and ended up traveling the world as a computer consultant. :-) Speaks fluent English and Spanish and some French. Loves to play keyboard, garden, hike, read, learn.

Michael: grew up in Virginia and is a graduate of USNA (Annapolis) and Univ. of Oregon. Speaks English and Spanish. World history buff, outdoor enthusiast.

Why they chose this property

I love the peace, quiet, animals, and majestic beauty of the mountains and location. I wouldn't want to be anywhere else!

What makes this property unique

This setting is on a 6,500 acre ranch occupied by 13 families, so you will not likely see other people, hear vehicular traffic, or your neighbor's choice of music. This vacation rental is for the 340 acres only. All other properties and roads on the ranch are private, but you will have thousand-acre views! Look for sightings of elk, deer, pronghorn antelope, Rocky Mountain big horn sheep, eagles (bald and golden), chipmunks, ground squirrels, tree squirrels (gray and Abert), and whistle-pigs (marmots). The shy ones are bears, cougar, lynx, bobcat, and badger. Most likely you will not see any of the last group, but they are out here and you might! Have your cameras ready. :-) The setting is very much like a national park except there are no other visitors, developed trails, no ranger stations, etc. This is a unique experience.

Languages:

English, Spanish

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