When it comes to camping in Colorado, the options are almost limitless. From the valleys of the state’s highest peaks to Garden of the Gods and beyond, you’ll find alpine lakes, red rock formations, craggy peaks, dense pine forest, and wildflower-dotted meadows all right outside the tent door. 


While Colorado claims many iconic destinations, Garden of the Gods ranks near the top of many visitors’ lists. The red rock formations backed by towering mountain ridgelines offers a jaw-dropping location for both hiking and camping in Colorado. Head to the Garden of the Gods RV Resort and pitch your tent for easy access to adventure, or opt for a cottage to enjoy a little luxury at the edges of one of Colorado’s most scenic locations. Enjoy easy day hikes through the namesake park, or explore the trails that trace through Red Rock Canyon Open Space.


If wilderness and solitude are more of what you’re looking for, ditch the big city and head for Twin Lakes, the basecamp for Colorado’s highest peak, Mount Elbert. Situated at a lofty 9,900 feet on the edges of Turquoise Lake, May Queen Campground offers both tranquility and million-dollar views. Sleep beneath a starry sky amidst lodgepole pines and spend your days exploring the Turquoise Lake Nature Trail. Ambitious hikers can post up at the Elbert Creek campground and head for the Mount Elbert trailhead to tackle the challenging trek to the 14,433-foot summit. And, don’t forget the fishing rod for this destination: angling on any of the nearby lakes is a great way to enjoy sunny summer days camping in Colorado’s mountains.


Those looking to stay closer to the Mile High City can find tent camping at Echo Lake campground on the outskirts of Idaho Springs, or at Aspen Meadows campground in Golden Gate Canyon State Park. Whether it’s a weekend getaway not far from the city or a challenging and inspiring adventure deep in the mountains, the medley of camping in Colorado has something for everyone. 

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Located 40 minutes from Rocky Mountain National Park in Longmont, CO. The Longs Peak Lantern glamping site is built with natural timber, is off-grid, and is designed to merge a minimalist interior with the outdoors. Intended as an overnight digital detox spot for city dwellers, this glamping site was built by Alexandra and Craig on their 10-acre sheep farm overlooking Long's Peak, rolling prairie land, and their neighbors' horses.



Longs Peak Lantern

3 sites offer a country setting with city convenience, hospital, grocery/gas short distance. Every site has its own picnic table, fire pit (yes, you can have campfires), Free Wi-Fi, RV 30 amp plug and level ground. Front range access within 20 minutes, 40 minutes from Estes Park, Rocky Mountain National Park. Seasonal access to ski resorts, trails and much more. Property has full view of front range to the west. Minutes away from Union Reservoir to the east. Reservoir amenities include swim beach, paddle boarding, kayaking, pontoon rentals and playground. We offer inflatable SUP and belly boat rentals to enjoy on Union or surrounding waters. Ute Creek Golf Course is less than 5 minutes away.

In the Fall, we will be harvesting and selling our Colorado wildflower & plum blossom honey, chicken eggs, duck eggs, & U pick from our orchard, Stanley plums. We are currently creating a large produce garden for our members to be able to access fresh vegetables from during their visit as well. Come say Hi to our chickens & turkey.

Wondering what else Longmont has to offer? Please visit: https://www.visitlongmont.org/

We are looking forward to your stay!

Read our reviews here: https://www.hipcamp.com/colorado/county-line-hobby-farm/a-little-country-in-the-city



A Little Country in the City - County Line Hobby Farm

Boulder’s best hostel. Who’s got dibs on the top bunk?!



This shared room sleeps up to twelve people - four beds in each of three connecting rooms. There is also a common area with a communal kitchen and lounge space. The bunks are sturdy and comfortable double stacks made from rustic pine wood. No pets are allowed in the hostel since its a shared space. The hostel is mixed gender.



**Adventurer Discount**: Climbers, mountain bikers and skiers get a 15% discount when booking direct! Show us your gear at check-in and we'll apply the discount to your reservation!



***A-LODGE POLICIES***

**HUMAN DECENCY REQUIRED: **All guests are expected to act in a manner which upholds the law, and is respectful and kind to all guests and staff of the lodge at all times.



**RIGHT TO REFUSE SERVICE:** A-Lodge Boulder is privately owned and operated. We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone for any reason(s) that does not violate Federal or State laws. The Hostel has a zero tolerance policy in which we will refuse to admit or refuse service or accommodation in our hostel or may remove a person, without refund, who refuses to abide by the reasonable standards and policies established by the State of Colorado, City of Boulder, and the owners for the operation and management of the lodge.

A-Lodge Boulder will refuse service or evict a guest for: refusal or failure to pay for accommodations; being under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or any other intoxicating substance and acts in a disorderly fashion as to disturb the peace of other guests or is not in compliance with state liquor laws; acts in a disorderly fashion as to disturb the peace of other guests; is unable to properly supervise their children at all times, seeks to use the hostel for an unlawful purpose; seeks to bring into the hostel: an unlawfully possessed firearm; or something, including an explosive or hazardous or toxic substance, that is unlawful to possess and that may be dangerous to other persons; destroys, damages, defaces, or threatens harm to hostel property or guests; causes or permits persons to exceed the maximum allowable occupancy of room, refuses to abide by the reasonable standards or policies established by A-Lodge Boulder for the operation and management of our lodge.

**Discrimination of any kind is not permitted on our property, and we will evict any guest, without refund, for discrimination against staff or another guest due to race, gender, sexual orientation, dietary preferences or religion.**



**CANCELLATIONS: **Cancellations must be made 7-days prior to arrival for a refund and amendments to guest reservations must be made 48-hours prior to the date of arrival. Guest arrival date begins at 3:00 p.m. the date of arrival. By accepting and approving this cancellation policy, guests authorize that their card on file may be charged a cancellation fee, equal to the first night stay, if the reservation is not cancelled more than 7-days prior to check in date.

​Cancellations due to changed travel plans, weather conditions, or cancelled flights do **NOT** waive cancellation fees.



**NO SHOWS: **In the event of a no-show, guests will be charged the first night's stay and any required government tax. No-shows will be charged at 2:00 a.m. on the morning following the guest's intended arrival.



**PAYMENT:** A-Lodge Boulder accepts payment in cash or via debit or credit card. We do not accept checks, money orders, or virtual payment options like Apple Pay. Guests must pay with a card in their name.



**CHECK IN & CHECK OUT: **Check in begins at 4:00 PM and check out ends at 11:00 AM. Early check in is based on availability and never guaranteed. Late checkout incurs a twenty-five ($25.00 USD) fee.

Guests must show a credit/debit card in their name with funds at check in. Persons not staying at the Hostel cannot pay for a guest's room, and payment can never be taken over the phone. Guests must be 18 years or older to check in and register for a room. No one under the age of 18 allowed in the hostel.

Proof of continued travel, including but not limited to a bus ticket, train ticket, plane ticket, future hostel or hotel reservation, is required upon arrival for checking into the hostel. Colorado residents may be asked to show proof of activity including but not limited to concert tickets, sporting game tickets, or other event tickets to stay in dormitories. Boulder residents are not permitted to stay in the hostel.

The Hostel will hold guest baggage for up to 24-hours prior to and following arrival and departure. Baggage recognized by major U.S. Airlines ONLY will be accepted. Garbage bags or forms of packaging not accepted by a major U.S. Airline will not be accepted. ​

​Baggage stored longer than 24 hours may incur charges of up to $10.00 per item per day prior to or after the date and time that luggage is stored. Stored items unclaimed after 5 days may be disposed of without notice and without liability or claim towards the ownership and/or management of 11th Avenue Hostel.



**HOSTEL STAYS: **The hostel is a space for travelers and not long term residency. Guests staying in the hostel must show proof of travel when checking in, and may only stay a total of **14-days in a calendar year**. Boulder, CO, locals may not stay in dormitories and must reserve a private room.



**SMOKING:** A-Lodge Boulder is a smoke-friendly **property**. Smoking or vaping of any kind is NOT permitted in any building or within 25 feet of any building entrance. Guests smoking or vaping in or within 25 feet of any building will be removed without a refund and charged up to $500 in damage fees and an immediate eviction without a refund. There is a designated smoking area on the property. Inquire at the front desk for boundaries.



**PETS & SERVICE ANIMALS:** The Hostel does not allow pets, ever. Emotional support animals, comfort animals, or therapy dogs are considered pets and not permitted in our building.

The Hostel allows only service animals identified by ADA Title II on site. Service animals must be in the company of their handler at all times, and may never be left in a guest room alone or off leash on property. Service animals may require a cleaning deposit to be held on file. Service animals behaving inappropriately will be required to leave.



**HOUSEKEEPING:** Rooms must be available for access by housekeeping and maintenance at all times. Housekeeping and maintenance staff will always knock prior to entering. There is no daily housekeeping, and housekeeping of private rooms is provided upon request. Long-term stays do not receive housekeeping and are responsible for cleaning rooms and report damage to management immediately. Long-term stays are required to provide immediate access for routine room inspections upon A-Lodge Boulder management request.



**FIREARMS OR OPEN FLAME:** Open fires, flames or personal cooking grills, either charcoal or gas, and fireworks are not allowed anywhere on A-Lodge Boulder property. A-Lodge Boulder has designated fire pits and grills and reserves the right to refuse use at any time. Guests may not bring firearms onto the property. Candles, incense, essential oils (diffusing, vaporizing, etc.) are prohibited. These items and activities will be treated as smoking, a fine assessed, and the guest may be evicted without a refund.



**NO PARTIES:** A-Lodge Boulder does not allow in-room parties. No parties, loud disturbances or noise nuisances are permitted on property. If a party is taking place, A-Lodge Boulder will issue a warning to guests. If the warning is not heeded, guests will be required to leave without a refund.



Any events or large gatherings must be contracted ahead of time with A-Lodge Boulder management via events@a-lodge.com or dylan@a-lodge.com.



**SUBJECT TO CHANGE: **These rules are subject to change or be added to at any time at A-Lodge Boulder's discretion.



A-Lodge Boulder - Hostel

\*Camper vans and self contained vehicles under 18ft - NO TOW-BEHINDS OR RV'S - NO EXCEPTIONS\*

A-Lodge Boulder is a 29 room lodge just 2 miles above downtown Boulder, Colorado.

We are located in a wilderness area of Boulder Canyon, right at the junction with Fourmile Canyon.

We have two #vanlife sites and four tent sites with access to 24/7 bathrooms and shower.

We have a hot tub, charcoal grills, seasonal pool, meeting space, beergarden, and a slack line park!

Campers can utilize these daily rentals: cruiser bikes, crash pads and snowshoes!

There's a wonderful trail to Betasso Preserve right from our property.

The Fourmile Creek runs through our property along our large lawn area.

Great views and you might see bear, deer, elk, moose, foxes, or even a mountain lion!



A-Lodge Boulder - Car Camping

A-Lodge Boulder is a 30 room lodge just 2 miles above downtown Boulder, Colorado. We are located in a wilderness area of Boulder Canyon, right at the junction with Fourmile Canyon.

We have a hot tub, grills, seasonal pool, meeting space, outdoor beer garden, bathrooms and showers for campers and a wonderful trail to Betasso Preserve right from our property. The Fourmile Creek runs through our property along our large lawn area. Great views and you might see bear, deer, elk, moose, foxes, or even a mountain lion!

Tent sites are just a short walk, about 100 feet, up to our platforms. We provide the platform for your tent as well as access to all of our lodge's amenities; front desk, lobby, bar & beer garden, fire pits, grills, bathrooms, shower, outdoor common areas, free wifi, etc.

Our guests love us too! "First time camper and A-Lodge visitor here, I’d definitely recommend checking this place out if you’re traveling to the Boulder area. The tent platforms were easy to get to and spaced far enough apart for privacy and generally a nice break from setting up a tent on a gravel pad. WiFi was stable throughout my visit and I was able to get some work done before heading home."



A-Lodge Boulder - Tent Sites

Arapaho Valley Ranch is a gorgeous family-owned guest ranch in Colorado’s beautiful Grand County. We are located at the base of the Indian Peaks Wilderness, within a 2-hour drive from Denver.

AVR has a rich Colorado history and has been helping people enjoy the outdoors since the early 1900s! There is a long-standing history of families and friends that have spent their summers at AVR, creating lifetimes of memories. You can feel this vibe as soon as you enter our gates!

Our ranch is surrounded by the Arapaho National Forest and is nestled in one of the most beautiful wilderness areas in the Indian Peaks Wilderness. This area features hiking trails, waterfalls, and historic steam engines from the old town of Monarch. We have our own private hiking trail that leads to our “kissing swing” overlooking the headwaters of the Colorado River Valley.

Arapaho Valley Ranch offers cabins and upgraded outdoor camping accommodations, glamping, and tipis, along with regular campsites.

Our lodge has a game room, a comfortable place to relax with friends, a piano and the Red Dog Saloon, the smallest bar in Colorado.



Arapaho Valley Ranch

Clear creek getaway is located just off I70 short drive from Denver Idaho Springs is just a few minutes away.

hiking hot springs fishing

cute cozy off grid A-frames with a deck and grill to just sit and relax



Clear creek getaway 

This beautiful, 45-acre equestrian center offers beautiful mountain views along with space for your horses. The site is only 10 minutes east of idyllic college town, Boulder. There are 2 sites, each accommodating up to 6 guests. Site 1: NW of a big barn. Electric and water are 75 feet away. Site 2: No electricity, but water is available. Site marked with post and white mailbox. Near horse pastures.



M & M Equestrian Center

This is a lovely, shaded pull through drive in front of our home, which sits on a quiet street where most parcels are 2 acres or so. There is comfortable patio seating around a propane fire pit table for your use. We have a 30amp hookup, and water is available from a long hose from the house (hose is not rated for potable water but will be fine for washing up). There is a large fenced area where your dog can run free (as long as s/he gets along with our dogs, of course!) We are conveniently located between Evergreen and Conifer, only 11 miles to Red Rocks Amphitheater, and an easy commute to Denver!



RV Site Near Red Rocks in Morrison

## Overview

Cold Springs Campground is located on the Arapaho Roosevelt National Forest, north of Blackhawk on the Peak to Peak Scenic Byway/Highway 119, in north central Colorado. Visitors enjoy the area for its scenic and off-road driving, and nearby hiking and fishing opportunities.

## Recreation

The surrounding area has many great hiking trails. There is an easy hiking trail out of the campground for families with small children. In addition, the short, but steep Vista Trail climbs just a quarter-mile but rewards hikers with spectacular views of the vast Mount Evans Wilderness Area and valley below. 

Scenic driving is available along Highways 119 and 72, known as the Peak to Peak Scenic Byway. Numerous creeks, rivers and lakes in the area provide fishing opportunities. Off-road enthusiasts will find many jeep roads in the vicinity.

## Facilities

There are 38 sites in the campground. Sites 1 through 5 are pull-over's with wooden retaining walls. You climb several steps to reach the picnic tables, fire rings and tent pads. These sites are not suitable for RVs with slide-outs. Sites 9 & 11 are pull-over's which also will not accommodate large RVs or slide-outs.   
  
Each site has a picnic table and fire ring or grate. The maximum vehicle length that can be accommodated is 40 feet. Most sites are shaded and the interior roads are gravel. Water hydrants, tent pads, vault toilets and trash service are provided. There is a playground for small children.

## Natural Features

The campground is located in a mountainside aspen and lodgepole pine forest, at an elevation of 9,200 feet. 

## Nearby Attractions

The historic mining town of Central City is nearby. Popular events held in the town include Lou Bunch Day and the Central City Opera and Jazz festivals.   
  
Golden Gate Canyon State Park is just seven miles away. The scenic park offers over 35 miles of hiking trails. Mountain biking and horseback riding are allowed on some trails. Every stream and pond in the park is open to fishing.

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While all Colorado towns are outdoor-friendly, Colorado Springs is up there with the best of them. If you’re looking to visit Colorado, but Boulder and Denver just aren’t for you, the Springs is where you want to be.

With a wealth of US Forest Service and BLM land, the best camping near Colorado Springs is all free. If you’re looking for the best hiking around, you have solid options between Garden of the Gods and Red Rock Canyon Open Space. Unfortunately, there are no campsites for tents or RVs in either of those places. Point yourself towards Florissant, CO, and see the Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument if you want to keep driving. There are no campgrounds available at the national monument either, though you, again, have a host of free camping opportunities nearby.

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Rocky Mountain National Park embodies the Colorado spirit perfectly. If you want to get out into nature with other avid outdoors types, few parks are more suited for you. Though the altitude can be tricky, the views are worth the effort.

Currently, there are three campgrounds available during the summer season, with two on TBD status. Rocky Mountain campsites open at the end of May and close around late September. The three available campsites are all on a reservation system. Longs Peak, which is still TBD, is the only first-come, first-served camping option. You can RV camp in Rocky Mountain, though there are no RV-specific sites. If you can’t get a spot in the park during peak season, the best camping near Rocky Mountain National Park is in Estes Park, CO, or any US Forest Service land to the east.

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