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Camp Penguin at WPR

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· Cañon City, Fremont, Colorado

35 acres hosted by Tim & Lori F.

3 RV/tent sites · 1 tent site

Family-friendly

Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.

Tim & Lori is a Star Host

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Amazing views

Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.

Off-leash friendly

Pets can be off-leash at this Hipcamp.

Learn more about this land: Note: NO FIREWORKS or GUNS are allowed to be used on the property. #WanderingPenguinRanch #CampPenguin #LifeOnTheMountain #2024 Don't forget we're at over 9,000 feet elevation and temperatures and weather conditions can vary greatly. Be prepared for all seasons!!! Camp fire usage depends on current weather conditions at the time of visits in addition to any state/county restrictions that may be in place (host approval required)!!! IF there are no restrictions and fires are allowed, we have firewood bundles and/or starter packs for purchase at $10/bundle/pack. We also have two propane fire pits available for rent (see "extras"), or you are welcome to bring your own. If you have purchased wood and there are restrictions/bans, we will gladly apply your wood purchase the rental of a propane pit. Propane fire pit usage may also be restricted by current conditions or state/county restrictions! We got a few more chickens last Fall and all seem to be doing great. We are hoping they will start laying sometime in March. They should lay several dozen eggs a week. Fresh eggs are available for purchase (when the girls are cooperating) by the dozen, or half dozen (see "extras"). You and/or your children are welcome to accompany us to gather the eggs in the evening, or we can just have them bundled and ready for you when you arrive. *UPON ARRIVAL at the property, please WAIT INSIDE our main gate (unless otherwise directed via prior communication with host). The host(s) will meet you there shortly after passing through the gate and direct you to your site. ----------------------- Camp Penguin at Wandering Penguin Ranch (facebook.com/CampPenguin) in southern Colorado is about a 3 hour drive from the Denver metro area, 90 minutes west from Colorado Springs and just under an hour north west from Canon City. We provide a variety of site options to choose from including tent sites, car/van/truck sites, and rustic trailer site options - all with NO amenities (NO electric/septic/water, etc). Additional vehicle parking on the property can be accommodated for groups with more than one vehicle. Please provide type of camper/tent and number of vehicles at booking so hosts can help direct you to the best site option available. Upon arrival campers will be greeted by Hosts and together can choose the site that works best for them from the currently available sites. Several sites are available next to our quaint little pond, or on the ridge overlooking the pond. Campers can also choose to camp in one of the nearby aspen groves, or even in the towering pines on the upper side of the property (the pine sites require HIKING to access). Each site provides its own unique beauty, mostly with an amazing view of the west side of Pikes Peak in the distance. Guests can relax around our small pond or roam freely around our 35-acre property. There is both hiking and fishing at Badger Creek only a short drive away. Waugh Mountain State Trust Land is another hiking option and is also just a short drive up the road (*NOTE: the State of Colorado now requires a valid hunting/fishing license to access state trust lands)! Additionally, we are about 45-90 minutes away from a variety of alternative adventures! Some of these include Salida, Cripple Creek, Eleven Mile Reservoir, Paradise Cove Swimming Hole, Florissant Fossil Beds, Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center, Manitou Incline, Manitou Cliff Dwellings, Cave of the Winds, Seven Falls, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, Pikes Peak, Garden of the Gods, Royal Gorge Bridge and Park, Royal Gorge Dinosaur Experience, several rafting/zipline and Jeep tour companies, Westcliffe, Bishop Castle and Canon City including Skyline Drive, Tunnel Drive, Royal Gorge Train, Museum of Colorado Prisons and The Winery at Holy Cross Abbey. Any of these can be done as a day trip or visited while on your way here, or home. (*NOTE: some of these attractions are free, some require a fee and some are seasonal. To avoid disappointment, PLEASE do your own research prior to arrival)! Guests need to be self-sustaining to camp here as there are no facilities nearby (gas stations, grocery stores, restaurants, etc.)! But, if you are looking for a peaceful, quiet getaway to commune with nature, a chance to see wildlife and simply relax.... We're your place - book your visit now!!!

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Kristina C.recommends

July 7, 2024

(Site 4) Quaking Aspens in Meadow

Beautiful sunrise views

We were welcomed with homemade cookies and such clear instructions in person about where the flattest part of the campsite would be to set up our tent. The hosts are so sweet and were thorough in giving the rundown about the space. Views were also amazing and the stars were awesome at night. It was quite peaceful when we were there. I would recommend this site to anyone!

Michael C.recommends

July 3, 2024

(Site 3) Aspen Grove by Pond

Serene stay by the Pond

Staying and Lori and Tim’s land was amazing! We stayed at the Aspen Grove adjacent to the pond and it has great views. The spot was quiet and well maintained with a clean outhouse. Both Tim and Lori were very accommodating, giving us a nice welcome gift and run down of the spot; Tim even brought us some extra water right before a big storm hit. Don’t pass this place up!

Jessica W.recommends

July 1, 2024

(Site 4) Quaking Aspens in Meadow

Had a great time. Everything was perfect! Beautiful spot and great hosts!

Robert S.recommends

June 30, 2024

(Site 5) Whispering Pines up the Mt

Beautiful spot, wonderful hosts.

Tim & Lori’s place is beautiful. They are warm and welcoming hosts. They had an activity bag for our daughter which she loved! This is a great place for families, new and experienced campers. We will be back.

Renna B.recommends

June 30, 2024

(Site 2) Babbling Brook by Pond

Highly recommend!

Tim and Lori’s spot is so lovely and they were so welcoming. They met us on their driveway and led us to our site and presented us with gifts for the kid’s (ages 6&8) and a yummy snack. It was their first camping trip. They have such a lovely property and the camping spot is so serene by the pond, we enjoyed fishing for the stocked trout (catch and release) even though we didnt catch any. We saw prarie dogs and deer, tons of birds which live around the pond… there are bears in the area but we didnt see any … but we had our bear spray handy in case. Tim showed us the baby chicks they had with their chickens. I was worried if there was a fire ban the kids wouldnt be able to cook/make smores over a campfire and they were kind enough to hold a propane fire pit for rent for us in case their was a fire ban, which put my mind at ease. We spent an enjoyable couple of nights sleeping peacefully by the pond. Highly recommend!

Margarita M.recommends

June 23, 2024

(Site 3) Aspen Grove by Pond

Beautiful and quiet place

We had a great time here! Tim met us, showed us the property and even had some treats for us and our pup, which was very nice! The property is very beautiful and quiet, we loved waking up to birds singing and the views were absolutely breathtaking! Can’t wait to come back here!

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Cañon City, Fremont, 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

Hosted by Tim & Lori F.Joined in August 2020

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