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Boulder Tintype Ranch

97%

· Valmont, Boulder, Colorado

2 acres hosted by Patrick Cavan B.

4 RV/tent sites

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Welcome to our charming 2-acre farm nestled in East Boulder with a view of Long’s Peak. Just minutes from town - near walking trails, a bike park, shopping, and restaurants. A great pitstop on your way to or from the mountains. We have a 4 meter Glamping tent complete with a queen sized bed and rocking chairs, as well as spots in the meadow for RVs and camping tents. We limit the meadow to 5 small groups so there always remains plenty of open space for everyone. Our goal is to offer you a peaceful and affordable place to rest. The most affordable in all of Boulder! We have a community fire ring, big stacks of free burn wood and kitchen tables. We have well water to offer up by the house, but I wouldn’t drink it without purification… makes for a great cold outdoor shower. We have a HoneyBucket (toilet) tucked away in the bushes. It is pumped weekly and cleaned daily. We have fresh eggs! The chickens free range during the day, so please keep an eye on your dogs… leash if necessary. Our gals won’t run away. THE GOOD: *Easy in and out location *Most affordable rates in all of Boulder. *Beautiful view of the Longs Peak. *Lots of sun *Summertime creek on the property. *Fresh eggs!!! *Tintypes! *Community campfire with free firewood THE BAD: *Daytime road noise (pretend ocean waves??). *Limited shade. *Total RV length 40 feet - Truck AND Trailer - due to a steep and winding entrance and exit. *Good Morning Rooster We can handle RVs around 40 feet in TOTAL LENGTH - truck and trailer. It’s a big field, but a narrow, winding and steep ramp to get in and out. If you are a nervous driver, perhaps choose another place to rest your head. If you are a confident driver with towing experience, you can probably even go bigger. No designated spots. Please feel free to park anywhere you’d like while leaving enough room for other campers. It is flattest along the fence by the pond - leveling boards are stacked up in the field to borrow. Please note there is no access to the pond itself. It’s our neighbor’s property. We've got Tintype Portraits! I am a Wet Plate Photographer specializing in 1800’s antique metal portraits made of silver. Half off a one night stay is included in the price of every portrait. Check out: TheTintypeCompany.com if you get the chance. We are indeed the cheapest Hipcamp in Boulder, and our goal is to remain as affordable as we possible can. Alternatively, there is a $22 place up near Loveland, a $36 farm in Longmont, and a van-only spot in Evergreen for $33… The local homeless shelter is also an option if you are car camping. No joke, it is wonderful. More like an hostel than a homeless shelter. And they have facilities!! Folks do it all the time if the shelter has the space that night. Showers, WiFi, even food. Their contact info is: 4869 N Broadway Boulder, CO 80304 bouldershelter.org +1 (303) 442-4646 If you are in a van and just looking for a place to park for a night, 33rd north of Arapahoe is your best bet. It’s right next to the Police station, so fairly safe. The streets aren’t level, but neither is our field! Great for vans, not so great for larger RVs or trailers. All that said, we would love to be your host. Our place is clean, safe, and quiet at night. It’s super convenient to town. Please reach out with any questions you may have. I’ll do my level best to help in any way I can. Safe travels! Sincerely, PatrickIt’s a nice open meadow near with a view of Long’s Peak. Mowed parking surrounded by tall autumn grasses. Cleared areas for tents. Park anywhere you’d like. It’s most level closest to the fence. Please leave room for folks to come and go from the ramp. Back in, pull through, anything but donuts in the field please. :)

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98 ratings · 75 reviews

Matt F.recommends

November 5, 2024

The Meadow

What an amazing place. Pat and Brooke have really made this camp have its own vibe! Also their puppy Buddy is exactly that, everyone's buddy lol. We stayed for 2 weeks it was close to many awesome mountain activities and still very inexpensive. If it's cold I recommend booking the yurt it has a wood burning stove! Might stop back and book a camp to go snowboarding in the area sometime!

Gary N.recommends

November 1, 2024

The Meadow

Great place to camp if you're visiting Boulder! Convenient for town and around.

Joe P.recommends

October 30, 2024

The Meadow

Location is near Boulder which was ideal for my wife and I. It was also quiet and peaceful.

Christine P.recommends

October 28, 2024

The Meadow

Great spot to spend the night while in Boulder. Patrick was very responsive and provided lots of helpful information and clear directions. Fresh eggs were a bonus!

Joel J.recommends

October 27, 2024

The Meadow

Great location, close to downtown Boulder, will definitely stay there again.

Luke S.recommends

October 27, 2024

The Meadow

Patrick’s place is beautiful. We loved waking up to the sunrise and letting our pup run free. Definitely get a dozen eggs, they’re delicious!

Location

Valmont, Boulder, Colorado, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Tséstho’e (Cheyenne), Očhéthi Šakówiŋ, hinono’eino’ biito’owu’ (Arapaho), 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