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Camp Always Choose Adventures

95%

· Central City, Gilpin, Colorado

5 acres hosted by Chantelle S.

11 tent sites

Chantelle is a Star Host

Star Hosts are highly rated, responsive, and committed to providing incredible experiences.

Welcome to Camp Always Choose Adventures, the nation's first off-grid outdoor educational campground. Situated at an elevation of 9,300 feet in Central City, Colorado, we're just a 15-minute drive from Idaho Springs. Our unique campground offers a Tipi and dispersed camping sites amidst the breathtaking Rocky Mountains, where you can often spot elk, moose, deer, and bears in their natural habitat. Our driveway is the gateway to Yankee Hill, the largest Off-Road Highway Vehicle area in the Front Range of Colorado, with numerous hiking trails nearby. For your convenience, we offer rental options for outdoor gear, including tents, sleeping bags, and almost anything else you might need. You can arrive empty-handed and still enjoy a full camping experience in the Rockies. We offer a one-stop-shop for all of your Colorado bucket-lists! Camping in The Rocky Mountains WITH premier outdoor gear provided, 4x4 adventures, and everything in-between! At Camp Always Choose Adventures, we are excited to partner with Native Jeeps and Colorado Adventure Guides to enhance your Rocky Mountain experience. Native Jeeps will meet you at our campground and hand you the keys to your unforgettable 4x4 adventure. As the only permitted You-Drive Jeep tour company operating in Clear Creek and Eagle County, Native Jeeps offers unique expedition tours on breathtaking trails that no one else can show you. Colorado Adventure Guides is our trusted backcountry outfitter and avalanche education provider, offering activities for all ages and experience levels throughout all four seasons. In the summer, enjoy adventures like white water rafting, kayaking, rock climbing, mountain biking, hiking, and mountaineering. In the winter, they offer backcountry education, backcountry skiing, ice climbing, snowshoe tours, winter peak ascents, and hut trips. Join us for an adventure of a lifetime with our expert partners! To book an adventure with Native Jeeps or Colorado Adventure Guides and receive a discount become an ACA paid member today: alwayschooseadventures.org/join Already a paid member? Contact us to book your discounted adventure now! 720-331-2499. Leave No Trace: As a proud partner of the Leave No Trace. We promote the practice of Leave No Trace and emphasize responsible outdoor ethics, encouraging all our visitors to minimize their impact on the environment. By fostering a deep respect for nature, we aim to protect and preserve our beautiful surroundings for future generations while promoting outdoor accessibility for youth and individuals with disabilities. Accessibility: At Camp Always Choose Adventures, we are thrilled to offer Extreme Motus wheelchairs to our guests, ensuring that everyone can enjoy the great outdoors to the fullest. These all-terrain wheelchairs are designed to navigate the rugged terrain of the Rocky Mountains, providing unparalleled mobility and freedom. Whether you're exploring our scenic trails, joining an off-road adventure, or simply enjoying the natural beauty of our campground, the Extreme Motus wheelchairs empower individuals with disabilities to participate fully in all our outdoor activities. We are committed to making outdoor adventures accessible to all, breaking barriers, and fostering an inclusive environment for everyone. Wildlife: We typically have moose, elk, deer and sometimes even bears in our valley. If you wake up between 5:30AM - 6:30AM, you'll most likely see animals in the valley, or willow grove. Be aware there are four friendly resident camp dogs ready to greet you upon arrival. This campground is very dog-friendly, but if you have any concerns about dogs, please let us know, and we can ensure they are kept away from the campground during your stay. We will make every effort to accommodate you. Outdoor Amenities: Guests have access to outdoor amenities such as a communal fire pit for evening gatherings, picnic tables, and clean, port a pot restroom facilities. Educational Opportunities: As part of your stay, you can participate in outdoor educational clinics offered by Camp ACA, learning about Leave No Trace principles, various outdoor recreational gear, local wildlife, the history of Idaho Springs and Central City and the importance of environmental stewardship. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, our mission is to break barriers in the outdoors for youth and individuals with disabilities. Funds raised from our campground directly benefit underserved youth and those with disabilities, supporting our goal to make the great outdoors accessible to all. We thank you for your donation. For more information about us please visit: AlwaysChooseAdventures.org

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95%

19 ratings · 15 reviews

Joan M.recommends

September 3, 2024

Tent Site 2

Amazing<3

Chantelle was super kind and helpful!! The road leading up to camp gets progressively bumpier, but we were A-okay with a typical 4 wheel drive. The tent site was super nice with woodchips on the ground for softness, and dogs are able to roam freely! The site views were stunning and I loved the communal aspect with games and a communal fire, everyone was so kind and welcoming.

Martin H.recommends

September 3, 2024

Hammock / Backpacking Site

Great place. Clean tent provided. Friendly and informative host.

Ashley V.recommends

September 3, 2024

Hammock / Backpacking Site

Recommend

Camp host was nice and knowledgeable about the immediate area. Common area with portalets, shared stove/grill, fire pit, and games was great and filled with sweet off-leash pups, which I loved. Unless you want to be very close to other campers and have a tiny tent, recommend skipping past tent site #6 for the dispersed area, which is a 3 acre parcel that doesnt require much walking to vehicle or bathrooms. Zero issues with bugs, which was nice. Offroad vehicles pass alongside the camp bringing dust and loud noise, so if you have sensory issues like I do I'd recommend having ear plugs on hand for the daytime on a weekend. Overall, great place for social dogs, young or solo campers, and anyone who prefers to not be around campers drinking alcohol.

Laurie C.recommends

September 3, 2024

Hammock / Backpacking Site

Great campsite

I loved this camping spot! I reserved a dispersed tent site and it had beautiful views. The camp host was amazing and the common area was full of Nice amenities.

Caroline F.recommends

August 31, 2024

Rocky Mountain Tipi Retreat

Friendly host, beautiful space

Chantelle was so warm and welcoming, going out of her way to help us get the fire set up (and located a power bank to charge my phone). The property is beautiful and remote, but they are building out cute communal areas for folks at different camp sites to meet each other. My only dislike was the sound of ATV traffic on the nearby road (especially at night). Otherwise 10/10 stars and would definitely stay again.

Kiersten L.recommends

August 13, 2024

Tent Site 4

Beautiful place to camp! Cozy camp site and beautiful communal camp fire setup

Location

Central City, Gilpin, Colorado, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Tséstho’e (Cheyenne) and Núu-agha-tʉvʉ-pʉ̱ (Ute) First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking