Best Equestrian Camping near Ault, CO

Recent Equestrian Reviews in Ault

164 Reviews of 10 Ault Campgrounds

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  Jacob D.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 7, 2024

  Hermit Open Space County Park Hermits Hollow

  Spacious campground

  Lots of room to spread out but some weird regulations. Like only 3.2% alcohol?

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  john F.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 7, 2024

  Curt Gowdy State Park Campground

  Weekday stay summer

  Semi-dispersed. My site GP153 is not level. Need level blocks! Entrance right to the lake for water sports. Easy hiking trial to loop the lake at your campsite. Fire ring was allowed even with high fire warning and fire bans south in CO.

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  MickandKarla W.

  Legend

  

  Aug. 2, 2024

  Curt Gowdy State Park Campground

  Lots of Space Between Sites

  As you enter Cheyenne there are plenty of signs directing you to Curt Gowdy State Park. Our GPS agreed with the park instructions to take us out of Cheyenne on I-25 then onto Happy Jack Rd, which leads you up the mountain to the State Park. The signage was less plentiful as we turned left and passed under the big Curt Gowdy State Park sign over the road. We followed the road up to the visitors’ center and registered then proceeded as told down to Tumbleweed pull-through site 24, which was water and electric. As we got into the Tumbleweed area, we realized our door would be facing the road and the utilities by pulling in that direction. So we decided to pull in the opposite direction, which we had to go back up and make a tighter right turn to get us back on the road to put us into the pull-through with utilities on the driver’s side. We were then able to pull into site T24 with no issues. This gravel site is at a bit of a downhill angle, but we were able to auto-level. The pad was plenty long enough for our 40’ 5th wheel and F450. The water and electric(50 and 30 AMP) were more toward the back of this pad, but we had no problem reaching to hookups. The water pressure was around 40 psi. We got 1 bar on Verizon, but there was a clear shot either north or south for satellite. In our case, north for Starlink. We had a cement pad with a concrete picnic table plus a nice-sized fire pit off to the side. We were not too far from the reservoir with a nice lake view from the right/door side of the site. We were here in the middle of the week and the park and campground were about 3/4 full, but by Thursday the CG was filling up and the reservoir much busier with boats and jet skis. We enjoyed our stay here to include some pretty good shore fishing for trout.

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  hannah P.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 4, 2024

  Hermit Open Space County Park Hermits Hollow

  Excellent camp spots!

  Really easy to get to and the services were spot on. The views are also stunning and there is plenty of hiking to do.

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  Kim N.

  Guide

  

  Jun. 21, 2024

  East Portal Campground at Estes Park

  Clean, quiet and beautiful.

  Family friendly campground at the end of a quiet road near RMNP. Quiet, no generators heard as big rigs won’t fit! Tents, vans, car camping and camper trailers fit well. Clean bathrooms, hot showers, friendly hosts, ice and fire wood for sale. Big playground and not crazy expensive.

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  Steve G.

  Legend

  

  Apr. 25, 2024

  East Portal Campground at Estes Park

  Nice campground nestled in the pines

  Online reservation was easy as was the check in.  The staff were helpful and friendly.  Some reviews balked at the price and the tight spaces.  Expected in this sort of prime location.  Live with it!  That being said, we were there at the tail end of the season, with the other campgrounds around us literally closing.  The result for us was that we had few neighbors.  This made navigating the narrow roads and tight campsite much easier.  All in all a very pleasant couple of days.

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  Steve S.

  Guide

  

  Dec. 6, 2023

  Curt Gowdy State Park Campground

  Beautiful campground

  Absolutely awesome campground. Beautiful stars at night. Be careful of your ways or GPS sending you in a different direction

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  chellynn

  Guide

  

  Oct. 22, 2023

  Curt Gowdy State Park Campground

  Peaceful camping by the lake

  Unfortunately we only got to stay one night here and I only got a few pictures. We got lucky and we’re able to book one of the last spot available for weeks. This place is always booked and I see why!Very quiet. A beautiful lake view. Ice and fire wood available nearby. Would definitely stay again

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  Carla B.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 31, 2023

  Curt Gowdy State Park Campground

  Beautiful campground

  We only got to stay one night but we enjoyed our stay! We were right next to the lake and watched the super blue moon come up over the lake. The showers are in the downstairs of the visitor center and you have to pay with quarters, there is a change machine $1.25 for the first 7.5 minutes and then you can add more as needed.

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  Chris M.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 20, 2023

  Fort Collins North-Wellington KOA

  Very disappointing

  RV site not level at all. Picnic table covered in bird poop, tree branches hanging low our TT barely fit under them. Cow smell was terrible and lots of flies. Would not stay there again.

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  Elizabeth R.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 13, 2023

  East Portal Campground at Estes Park

  Great place to camp!

  We loved this campground and it’s proximity to RMNP and Estes Park. The campground was clean, had a great playground and quiet hours were respected. The little store was nice and the camp hosts were friendly and helpful. We saw elk and mule deer in the campground on multiple occasions. Would definitely stay again!

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  Blake M.

  Guide

  

  May. 18, 2023

  Curt Gowdy State Park Campground

  Great time, even better scenery.

  Second time staying here. Tent camping and a rooftop tent. We stayed on the north causeway. We had the peninsula spot which was the best spot in that area. Beautiful lake and wildlife. Wish I had fishing gear with me. The staff keep this park clean. Thank you to them! Will be back.

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  Barbara F.

  Guide

  

  May. 3, 2023

  Terry Bison Ranch

  Buffalo Train

  The train to view and feed the Buffalo was really cool. Restaurant was also excellent. Friendly staff!

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  Daisee Mae S.

  Legend

  

  Nov. 30, 2022

  Hermit Open Space County Park Hermits Hollow

  Beautiful and serene

  We stayed in the month of November of 2021. The road is okay to drive on, we took our car and tent camped. We didn’t take our camper as the switchbacks are very tight and the road is very steep.

  We stayed a couple of nights and decided to move on because the park ranger gave us a visit about 3-4 times a day. We wanted to be left alone not make friends.

  There is a little store at the bottom of the mountain and you can also fill up there. I wasn’t paying attention to see if there was a dump station.

  There is a fee upon entry. You have to pay for the nights you plan to stay and you have to pay for your vehicle to have a permit to be there. I think we spent around $30 for 3 or 4 days. We left early so i’m sure that money went back to the park.

  The park provides every spot with a table, fire ring and bear box. The bear box is for more than just food. If you have anything that smells good, the animals (not just bears) WILL try to get into your vehicle to steal it. Sprays, lotions, deodorants… etc.

  We followed some animal trails and went on a few hikes. Seen a lot of animals, but seen no sign of fresh running water anywhere.

  We were the only campers at this time of year in all 3 campgrounds. So it was very peaceful. The spaces are spread out. At the entrance to each campground there is a dumpster. So it’s not a long walk to dispose of your trash!

  We will return to this area in the future. It’s a nice quaint spot with much to do.

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  Mike T.

  Guide

  

  Nov. 29, 2022

  Hermit Park Open Space

  Great Site Easy Access

  This is a great park. I camped in late July. With the exception of a few rain showers, the weather was great. This campground has all the privacy you would expect yet provides easy access to Estes Park and the Rocky Mountian National Forest. The Laramie County Staff that were on site were kind and helpful. I even had the chance to see some elk walk through while picking up firewood at the office. There are miles of trails within the park if you choose not to venture out to the National Forest. I will 100% be staying at this park again!  Group sites and equestrian sites are available too.

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  Collier S.

  Traveler

  

  Sep. 17, 2022

  Curt Gowdy State Park Campground

  Curt Gowdy Overall, and Jerre's Haven JH-09

  OK, to be fair I've aged into travel trailer camping. My expectations may be skewed by my prior camping experiences. First and foremost, Curt Gowdy is amazing! Drove by Happy Jack road at least 100 times without realizing the gem of Curt Gowdy. Being new to the travel trailer community but an experienced pack camper, I book stays with our trailer that gives a hint of the views you can acquire when pack camping. I choose my site poorly. Nothing wrong with JH-09. In fact, after exploring Gowdy, few sites offer level parking, so be prepared to level up! This being said, look for sites in the North or South causeway loops or sites at Crystal Reservoir, as long as you don't mind dry camping. The lake and the hikes appear to be incredible. I did the Hidden Falls hike via Crow at 7:30 am on a Tuesday in September and was unaccompanied the entire hike, with the exception being a ranger maintaining a pristine trail near the end of the hike. This is rated as moderate, but if you hike at all, it is easy. Four miles total from the site, moderate grades, and incredible scenery. Gowdy is a gem, and it is up to you to make it fit your adventure because the opportunities are boundless.

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  Steve G.

  Scout

  

  Sep. 5, 2022

  Fort Collins North-Wellington KOA

  Full hookups

  We were extremely happy to find a site on Labor Day wkend with full hookups. The workers are very helpful. The laundry was excellent & provided an ironing bd & iron on request. Nice campstore for basics. But NO fault of KOA campground but there is a very large feedlot just down the road & if wind is in the wrong direction you will have odor & flies. We are retired dairyfarmers so we were accustomed to it.

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  Katie M.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 1, 2022

  East Portal Campground at Estes Park

  Overpriced for what you get

  Nothing special. WAY over priced for the type of sites at this grounds. Hope you like neighbors because they are literally 5 feet from you. Car fees on top of camp fees. Greedy. I’m surprised they don’t charge additional fees for parking, water and bathroom use.

  Oh and I saw camp staff chase off wild life, just a deer roaming. Real great place.

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  Morgan G.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 25, 2022

  Curt Gowdy State Park Campground

  Nice place

  Roads are gravel & dirt. A little bumpy. We paid $45/night with electric. Overall, it was really nice (and quiet). A lot of sites around us.

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  Artie

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 22, 2022

  East Portal Campground at Estes Park

  Block party!!!

  Super sweet hosts that checked in on me. I felt wholly welcomed. Pretty energetic campground; it was like being at a block party.

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  Thom P.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 10, 2022

  Terry Bison Ranch

  Kitschy dude ranch

  We pulled in during “Frontier Days”. The Dead Heads were playing a concert so it was WILD. The rv spots are pretty close together, but the day after the concert (Tuesday) it cleaned up FAST. There was basically no one here after.

  You can pet bison, which is worth it. The rest of the prices are geared towards kids. Sorta run down for the prices you pay.

  Definitely a ONE night stay sort of place.

  More KOA than Dude Ranch.

  Spot 66 was a straight mud pit.

  Would recommend a “deluxe” spot.

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  Living All In !.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 19, 2022

  East Portal Campground at Estes Park

  Nice facilities, all around good

  Night 1 of 2, already like this campground. Bathhouses are good/great. Site 37 is close to 2, one is newer than the other. The old one is decent, new one is very nice with private baths/showers. Clean.

  Site is clean and fairly level (slight grade). Water/electric 30 amp. Somewhat close to next site but no big deal. Decent amount of privacy except for the wildlife! Elk we’re casually walking through!

  Camp hosts David and his wife (Jackie?) were great when checking in, with tips on RMNP.

  Bit expensive with fees. Almost $70/night inclusive.

  Good signal with AT&T

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  James R.

  Ranger

  

  Jul. 14, 2022

  Terry Bison Ranch

  Lots to do here

  RV park has level gravel lots with full hookups. Right off interstate on Exit 2, as you enter WY. Camp store has good supply of drinks, clothes and souvenirs. Cafe was closed but did look good. Ate at Senators Steakhouse and had buffet, including beef prime rib, bison ribs and bison burgers. Wednesday night they had open lic with live music. Bar had good selections of alcohol including some expensive wines. Great service.

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  Opus 15 !.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 12, 2022

  Curt Gowdy State Park Campground

  Nice State Park Camping Area

  We had an enjoyable one night stay at Curt Gowdy State Park. Sites are fairly spread out and are nice with electrical and water. The website said prices from $27.00 but at checkout it actually cost $50.00 for a one night stay. There is no dump station at the park which is kind of a pain. There are a few pay dump station within 10-15 miles. Overall nice place if you don’t mind the $50.00 a night fee.

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  Megan E.

  Ranger

  

  Jun. 15, 2022

  Fort Collins North-Wellington KOA

  Impressive

  Clean, well-kept campground with full outdoor kitchen, pool and play areas. The staff were extremely kind. One of the best KOA’s we have stayed at. As a couple reviewers have mentioned, there may be a livestock smell depending on the wind direction, but we only noticed it once and it was bothersome.

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  Charlie L.

  Guide

  

  Jun. 12, 2022

  Hermit Open Space County Park Hermits Hollow

  Beautiful location and good spacing

  The camp sites were well spaced and the ample trees gave you plenty of privacy. Please note, the campground doesn’t allow trailers longer than 20’. We definitely saw longer trailers but the roads are tight with lots of tree branches so it will be hard to navigate with a big trailer.

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  Jason F.

  Legend

  

  Jun. 11, 2022

  Curt Gowdy State Park Campground

  A tranquil spot to enjoy beautiful Wyoming

  Curt Gowdy State Park is a peaceful spot situated between Cheyenne and Laramie. The park features a number of amenities for those looking to enjoy hiking, biking, fishing, and water sports. Trails are abundant as is the wildlife that surrounds much of the park.

  Sites are mostly dirt / gravel with a few concrete pads depending on which loop you choose for you stay. We camped on Silver Crown which has no hookups, but was a great spot for capturing plenty of sunlight on our solar panels.

  To put it plainly, this is a great spot to boondock. We will be back.