1 site · Lodging7 acres · Morrison, COAfter many years here we are sharing our special place.
An ideal Mountain base for your Red Rocks Concert home or just a get away.
We strongly encourage you to learn more about this area if planning a visit.
A tiny wilderness with a 22 foot Tepee. For one to six guests that is nestled in a pine grove near a small brook, with mountain views, and hiking trails. In a picturesque setting on seven acres, part of the old Granzella estate, that is surrounded by old growth of pine and Aspen forests and meadows at an elevation of 7400 feet. Come enjoy our cozy little oasis.
Easy access, only a minute and a half from Colorado Highway 285, with a variety of different types of restaurants just a couple minutes away, and a few shopping areas in Aspen Park Shopping Center and beyond to the west on 285.
There are different mountain parks such as Meyer Ranch open space park across the valley, a half mile hike from the camp site, with a 4.5 mile hiking trail to the top of the small mountain across the valley
Red Rocks Amphitheater Park in Morrison is a short drive, just at the bottom of the 285 Turkey creek canyon
The well known Tiny Town and it's railroad is just down the road a few miles for the kids of all ages.
Golden and Denver metro are close by, (only 30 - 45 minutes to downtown Denver, and I-25, or 25-40 minutes to Evergreen and I-70), along with all the mountain communities in this area of Highway 285 and I-70 Via Evergreen. Morrison, Conifer, Decker, Pine Junction, Bailey, Grant, Guanella pass
Space for up to three full size air mattress'. Which we have available for you, but please, if more than one bed is needed let us know with an advanced request.
Please remember this is outdoor tent camping,
It's much cooler up here at 7450ft.
No fires! Fire is the areas biggest fear.
Check for fire bans. ( currently all summer).
No gas grills, outside smoking or outside fire sources during fire bans.
Bring your sleeping needs, blankets, sleeping bags, pillows, an extra cover is good.
With a request at booking, we will only provide air mattresses and cover them with clean sheets.
If you are flying from out of town, we can provide sleeping bags for an additional cleaning cost of $20 per bag.
We suggest a bag for under and over you. Most common cloth sleeping bags are for 40degree nights. You may want two on top, and one under you on a cold spring or fall night!
Don't forget your warmer coat for the cooler evenings. Dress in layers for the fast changing Mountain airs.
A large table for cards and games and some seating is provided. (Please, NO loud parties, NO extra guests.)
Parking is NOT near the campsite, parking is in the driveway of our house with about a 150 foot walk from the parking to the Teepee campsite through a small glen, with natural stone and wood steps for majority of the path.
A WiFi repeater is near the campsite. Ask about connecting and a power source for charging if needed. Please no high amperage power use on the provided source.
(No power source for electric heaters or A/C or electric cooking or RV supply).
There are cozy outside seating areas, a picnic table and other seating for watching Birds and other critters.
This is a wildlife area, Please, no loose dogs! Or Children.
A tiedown spot is provided for your dogs lead, do not use Teepee stakes, cords or loops.
Youngsters and pets are welcome, but must be supervised in this area and cleaned up after. Do not let them damage trees, plants or dig for the moles or harass wildlife. Keep them off the nearby roadway.
Wildlife will kill a dog if a cub or calf is near. Do not let them interact!
The Camping site is near Highway 285 with it's traffic sounds and other roads. Mostly the traffic sounds blends and fades into white noise, but be aware there is almost a constant whoosh from the highway and Turkey Creek road, close by the site.
There is no running water for the site, but we can fill a jug if needed.
A hose, for Fire safety only, is coiled near the site. the valves for the fire hose is at the rear of the house if not already on, and on the post the hose is coiled on near the site.
There is a private composting toilet at the campsite. Please don't use the nearest trees.
Please drive safely in the canyons.
