Cabin camping near Watkins is a great way to escape into nature, yet still have all the comforts of home. Cabin camping is an adventurous and unique way to experience the city. When you're looking for a quiet location in nature, The Dyrt makes it easy to find the perfect cabin rental.
This recreation area is part of Bear Creek Lake
Golden Gate Canyon State Park offers multiple campgrounds, cabins, yurts, RV sites, group sites, and a guest house. From Memorial Day to early October, there are 132 campsites in two campgrounds: Reverend’s Ridge and Aspen Meadow. Reverend’s Ridge offers 38 tent sites and 59 sites with electrical hook-ups. Facilities at Reverend’s Ridge include flush toilets, shower, ice machine, laundry facilities, and a dump station. Aspen Meadow offers 35 tent sites and vault toilets. As of January 1, 2019 both campgrounds will be Reservation Only. Golden Gate also offers 20 backcountry tent sites and four backcountry shelters. Our backcountry sites are available on a first-come, first-serve basis year-round. Please register for backcountry sites at the Visitor Center.
$18 - $90 / night
$50 - $170 / night
Conveniently located 8.5 miles away from Downtown Denver and 15 miles from DIA.
Year Round, Full hook-up sites (Water, Sewer and Electric included). We only accept RV's with working showers/restrooms. WE DO NOT ALLOW TENTS. Back in and pull-thru sites available. All pull thru sites are 20x80
Cable ready through Comcast.
Laundry on site available
We serve 30 and 50 amp RV's. All RVs must be 1995 and up, Insured and current plated.
We provide year-round access for camping and day use. Whether you’re interested in an overnight stay or just plan to visit during the day, we offer a wide variety of activities: from camping to fishing, swimming and canoeing, mountain biking, hiking, and more. In winter, activities also include ice fishing, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing. Wellington Lake, one of our greatest attractions, is a privately-owned natural wilderness area. The 167-acre lake is managed as a trophy fishery with an emphasis on conservation. Just a short drive’s distance from Denver and Colorado Springs, we welcome all visitors looking for a relaxing mountain getaway in the great outdoors.
*Jefferson County is in a Stage 1 FIRE BAN.
**Due to extreme fire danger a Red Flag warning has been issued and NO CAMPFIRES are allowed in the park at this time.
$40 - $120 / night
Escape the hustle and bustle of the city! Located at an elevation of 6476 feet above sea level, on an 80-acre horse ranch in the heart of Elizabeth Colorado, home to the PCRA Rodeo the Elizabeth Stampede (since 1966). This magical getaway was built by hand over 4 years, with love, sweat, and tears... and with help from some special friends. Treehouse Magic was built around PAL, a towering Ponderosa Pine Tree, that is allowed the room to grow and sway gently in the breeze. This wonderful space is magical in every way! .300 sq. feet with an 1100 sq. foot deck...
When you first arrive at Treehouse Magic you will pull underneath the deck which also serves as a carport! Enjoy the game room with a ping pong table, darts and Giant Jenga, before you make your way up to the treehouse!
Remember to "Mind Your Noodle" when walking up the stairs!.. Welcome to the outdoor deck spaces. On the East side, enjoy a propane fire pit with 4-rocking chairs, and an outdoor kitchen with a pellet grill and smoker. On the West side a table with 3 point umbrella, a hanging hammock and the Cabana Room!! The Cabana room is an outdoor/indoor space with lounge chairs, a couch, CordaRoy bean bag (that opens into a bed topper for the couch), rolling table, pop-up tent, cots, a movie screen and a smart Roku projector to stream movies! Upon entering the treehouse you will be transported to another world! Stand at the door for a moment...look at the green green grass and look up and see the treehouse within the treehouse! Magical Gnomes jump in and out of (handpainted worlds) and watch over the treehouse and its guests, spreading their magical love wherever they go!! The main section of the treehouse has the gathering room (with a smart Roku TV and PS4 game station. The couch can pull out to create another sleeping space. The kitchen has a 2-burner propane stove and small refrigerator and everything you may need for cooking a meal. Complimentary coffee is provided by Dancing Jaguar Coffee. 4-generation coffee farmers in Honduras, who package and label it right here in Elizabeth! It is truly amazing!! The bathroom is truly a place of wonder... the whole off-grid system has many scratching their head with a big smile on their face... "ah-ha", shower in the horse trough with a rain faucet and take some time to "ponder" while using the composting toilet and squatty potty! Up the steep staircase, you will land at the drawing-room, where you can write a letter or color in the many activity and drawing books. Take notice of the "mouse house" at your feet and the many worker ants that were vital to our success! Through the barn door, into the private sleeping quarters. A 14" gel foam, full mattress will ensure a wonderful rest. There is also a couch that opens to another full bed. Across the drive to the East enjoy the outdoor horseshoes and corn hole area and tire swing, as well as another eating and relaxing space. If you are bringing your 4-legged best friend/family member, there is a 3/4 acre fenced-in yard. You can allow them to run off-leash in your company. Also, 2 more hammocks and a table and chairs. If you prefer to cook with good ole charcoal, there is a grill and charcoal available. Enjoy a hot tea, coffee or hot chocolate at the Relax Shack at the top of the South 40 acres, with views of the mountains and the roaming Horses, Llamas, and Alpacas...A MUST EXPERIENCE! **Running water unavailable Dec-April. H20 provided for drinking and hygiene, there IS A COMPOST TOILET**
Wifi available
Bluetooth speakers
USB Lanterns
Jackery (portable generators)
yoga mats
Absolutely NO SMOKING OF ANY KIND at or around the treehouse!
No events or parties will be allowed. Only the guests that are registered, please.
$30 - $65 / night
Guide
I spent the night at Base Camp because the campgrounds North and South of Ned were full and it was dark and getting late. You have to be lucky with those ones to get one of the few good spots that are there. I have been to the convenience store at BC before and it was closer to Idaho Springs (I was going there the next day to meet a friend). $39 per night for a tent site is INSANE. I could have stealth camped and there was another spot I could’ve gone too but BC was close and I was tired. I guess that’s how they make their business. Begrudgingly it worked for what I needed.
Guide
Not a lot of options on I 70 east of Denver for overnight parking so opted for a KOA last minute. Easy last minute check in process. Served great for a quick in and out.
Guide
Overall Nice site. Stayed one night. Too pricey for a stopover. Propane fire pit looks nice but could not use. Must have a 20 pound tank. Store was closed as we arrived at 5 pm.
Train and traffic noise as expected for location.
Lot of stuff for kids. Nice facilities. Clean park.
Scout
just now New Don't give this owner any business. Former homeowners of the mobile home park offered 20.5 million in 2019. The greedy owner Sean L. rejected the offer because he was dealing with the former mayor and counsel to have the area rezoned so he could make more. Hundred or residents were displaced! Karma is a bitch for this greedy owner and the politicians who went along with him. SHAME. Their was a documentary documentary made about the subject of mobile home parks being bought up and raising rents at will. The film is called A Decent Home.
ScoutWe called in the early evening, booked over the phone, & had a map with directions to our site waiting for us. The site was easily accessible & the restrooms were clean & well stocked. It’s close to the interstate, but just fine for one night.
Guide
This was my first backpacking experience and I couldn't recommend it more for first timers. There is a designated pad for your tent, a bear locker and even an outhouse all nearby. My wife and I stayed at site K and it was beautiful.
ScoutThis place used to be awesome. The new owners are greedy and can't "run" the campground. It's dirty, stuff is broke, keys for cabins are always missing, and prices are going through the roof for what it is.
Ranger
This is a very nice, quiet and quaint camping spot! We loved the wooded areas. The flat parking pads and hook ups! There’s nothing extra special here to make it a 5 star. I’d absolutely visit again!!…. But it’s not a bucket list spot!
The coolest thing is we did see a moose!
Scout
Amazing views, friendly staff & nice set up. Wish we could have stayed a little longer. But definitely helpful when passing through.
RangerWe were going to give this a 3 star review based on our first night here in D loop. No water, sites close together and a long walk to the vault toilets, plus the site was not level. Our second night was in E loop. Sites are over 100 feet apart, level, flush heads, near free showers, and water available plus dish washing area, but no tent pads. Loops are either RV or tent. Tent loops also have sites too close for our taste, about 37 feet apart. Though if you choose carefully, a few sites are more remote. Some of the tent loops let you park adjacent to your site (loops H and I). Others you park in a common area and walk to your site. Volunteer staff very friendly. In season camp programs. Much jet noise from airliners leaving Denver. Some road noise also, but very quiet at night. Your experience will vary with your chosen loop and site. Overall nice, much more so in E loop and B loop looks similar. For tenting, I’d suggest H or I loop. Good T-Mobile.
GuideI came up for a night of camping with one of my dogs. I reserved the area with electric hookup since I brought the van. The area was very organized and tidy. Campsite was large with a picnic table, fire pit, and central spot for trash and recycling. Area was quiet, but close to a road. No cell service for phone if you’re wondering.
LegendWe’re a one night in each location maybe 2 as we tour the US in 4-6week chunks. So places like this we can pull up to after a 6-10 hour drive day and the kids can do a water park, we can grab dinner and drinks, arcade, activities etc. it’s awesome. Super friendly neighbors. Great sites. Clean, big nicely landscaped. Love the propane fire pits. We had excellent proximity to both pools, store and arcade. We leave EARLY so good to be by the exit.
LegendThis was our first time staying at Bear Creek Lake. The park is not part of the Colorado Wilds or CPW State Park system, but daily vehicle fees are included with your camping reservation. Our towed vehicle was included when we checked in at the ranger station.
The campground is at the back of the park, roughly 2 miles from the entrance. There is a lot of bike traffic and windy roads. Sites are mostly level, electric only, and relatively close together. We stayed in Site 41 which was walking distance to the pit toilets and water spigot. We had no trouble fitting our 29' Class C, tow dolly, and towed vehicle.
We filled our 7 gallon water jugs at the spigot to top off our fresh water tank. The spigot is the terrible skinny faucet that is not threaded as to dissuade RVers from connecting a fill hose to it. If you want to fill water jugs like we did, bring a short (<6') hose and a water bandit so that you don't waste water.
Pit toilets and flush bathrooms were clean and well maintained. The bath house at the center of the campground features coin operated hot showers, $2 for 10 minutes. The water temperature was very hot, but manageable. A great convenience since there are no sewer hookups at the sites.
This is a great place to camp if you want to explore Morrison, Golden, or catch a show at Red Rocks. The main park entrance closes at 9:30 and a back gate accessible from I-470 opens that allows access to the campground. We had no trouble getting an Uber to pick us up to go to Red Rocks, but had several driver cancellations trying to get back after a concert.
TravelerPros:
- great location for exploring Denver
- beautiful sunset
Cons:
- SO MANY FOXTAILS which can be deadly to dogs, and my site was covered in them. They're also everywhere throughout the campground. So if you have dogs I would not use this more than a stopover to recharge.
- Highway noise was very loud if outside rig
Cell: you're in the middle of a city, both AT&T and Verizon worked just fine
Scout
This has become one of our favorite places to camp. Very quiet. Evenings are cool. Plan on making a fire. There are lots of trees if you like shade. Stay away from the A loop – it is small and tricky to back in. Panorama point is a must see.
LegendStunning campground nestled right outside Golden and Boulder Colorado. We couldn’t believe it…so close but you feel incredibly removed once you get there. Campsites are close together but there is plenty of shade and coverage between sites. Great amenities: hot showers, laundry, firewood for sale, well marked trails. Our loop did NOT have water be aware and look at your maps before booking. Some loops have water and some do not. We did have electric though. Overall had a blast.
GuideBig campsites. Can be hard to get a spot in the summer but great biking, hiking right from the camp site. Close to highway but can hardly hear and traffic noise. Reservoir in the park for swimming and fishing.
GuideReally enjoyed this spot and the convenient location to red rocks.
TravelerThe owner on-site most days. Always work being done to improve facility. Mostly gravel sites that are level.
Scout
$28 for day use! Ridiculous! Just my son & I & 1 vehicle. We just wanted to visit the lake & hike. The hiking trail was lame for the price although the waterfall was lovely. Nice for fishing and camping, just not worth it for hiking for a few hours & nowhere on the website is the price for day use. Also, the 2 men in the office complained that they were shorthanded & didn’t provide a map, we found one outside on the wall. Never coming back. :(
ScoutAwkward placement but overall decent
ScoutClean facilities and lots to do and less than an hour to Denver or the Air Force Academy
Legend
Ashley here with The Dyrt. I'm SO excited to have this property on our platform. I'm in love with the beautiful decor and the amazing architecture. Complimentary coffee, gel foam full mattress, a fenced yard for your fur friends, and so much more. Do yourself a favor and book your stay so you can experience this gem in real life. Come back here to share your experience!
Legend
Ashley here with The Dyrt. Need a break from your travels and want a safe place to stay? This is it! With cozy beds and a prime location, this spot is a great place to rest your head. Give them a try and leave your experience here.
TravelerMy Gf, 3dogs and I have lived here for 2 months +. Haven't had any problems, it was quite, and peaceful. Lots of good food nearby.
GuideWe stayed here for a quick overnight so did not have time to enjoy the park. Very well kept with nice clean bathrooms. Showers take quarters so come prepared if you plan to shower. Sites all looked level with nice fire rings and picnic tables.
GuideWe only stayed overnight, but easy enough to navigate into park and find our site #31. Site close to loop and short walk to bath house. We left before sunrise and went to Red Rocks Amphitheater maybe 10 minutes. Great park to exercise, view sunrise. We returned to campsite, showered (coin operated) and drove around Bear Creek . This would be a great place to relax for a few days, camping sites are not private, but lots of recreation facilities.
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