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Pets can be off-leash at this Hipcamp.
Address: 7710 State Hwy 165, Rye CO 81004. Thirty-five private natural acres high above Scenic Byway 165. A secluded mountain top with total privacy, NO OTHER CAMPERS! You will be overlooking the beautiful Greenhorn Valley, with wide open views of Greenhorn Mountain and the Spanish Peaks. The stars at night are breathtaking. It feels like you are on a peaceful, remote island in the sky. A great place to fly a kite! It’s conveniently close to lakes, hiking, outdoor activities and supplies, restaurants and gas stations. Several roundabouts exist for turning around large vehicles. RV sites are pull through. For digital Nomads, Cell phone and satellite service is good here. ATV's are welcome on designated roads and trails. The back road of the hill is more of a hiking and ATV trail than a road to drive.
You'll take an immediate right into the driveway off of 165When you reach the top the hill turn right and you will have your choice of 2 campsites on the east end of the hill.
Fires are allowed. Please check https://www.pueblo.us/2602/Fire-Restrictions. Fires must be in campfire circles ONLY! PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU DROWN YOUR CAMPFIRE BEFORE YOU LEAVE. Dead wood on the property is OK to burn. Or Firewood is available to purchase nearby in Colorado City at Ace Hardware. Do not burn trash please. All trash needs to be packed out.
Camp ground #1 has a gravel area for an RV/camper/tent/car and a mulch/grass area for tent camping. As well as a fire ring, picnic table and accessible potable water on the west end of the hill. Camp ground #2 has cleared ground and has a fire ring and picnic table. Plenty of room for RV/camper/tent/cars. Feel free to pick your campground! Bring your own toilet for now. There is minimal shade available, so you may want to plan accordingly.
Use of firearms is strictly prohibited. No fireworks are allowed.
Quiet time is after 10:00 p.m. Please be respectful of neighboring properties. And remember you are on a hilltop so sound can travel :-)
THINGS TO DO:
*Bishop’s Castle: Built by Jim Biship who recently passed. lt took him 44 years to build this CO land mark. Located 25 minutes up Highway 165, Bishop’s Castle is a stone and iron fortress nestled in the trees of the San Isabel National Forest. Wind your way through the castle’s wrought-iron stairwells through three-stories of towers and bridges. Visitors are always welcome free of charge, and the castle itself is always open. Photos in property pictures.
* Lake Beckwith - Lake Beckwith is the perfect place for walking, fishing, and boating. A Colorado Fishing License is required and all dogs must be on a leash. Personal paddleboards, kayaks, and non-motorized boats are welcome.
* Lake Isabel / San Isabel Just a fifteen-minute drive up Highway 165, San Isabel is a picturesque little community nestled in the mountains alongside Lake Isabel. Lake Isabel is the perfect place to spend the afternoon fishing, kayaking, or hiking. The Lodge at San Isabel, a restaurant and general store is open Mid-May through October. A Colorado Fishing License can be purchased at the gift shop and is required to fish at the lake. Personal paddleboards, kayaks, and small non-motorized boats are welcome.
* Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve: One of the two tallest sand dunes in North America is located two hours west of Colorado City. A perfect place to take a day trip. Pack a lunch and spend the day hiking the dunes, sand sledding, and playing in the creek.
* Capulin Volcano National Monument. Located an hour and forty minutes southeast. This is a national monument.
* Colorado City Swimming Pool. The pool is open Monday-Saturday from June to early August and is available for open-swim in the afternoon.
* Hollydot Golf Course Hollydot is Colorado City’s 18-hole public golf course. Tee times can be booked online, by phone, or in person.
* Pueblo City-County Library – Greenhorn Valley Branch - The library offers plenty of kid-friendly activities, as well as classes and events for adults and teens.
RESTAURANTS:
* Three Sisters Tavern
* Bolt Burgers and Shakes
* High Octane BBQ
* Round Table Sports Grill at Hollydot Golf Course
* Rye Cafe
* Table Mountain Coffee Sho
* The Lodge at San Isabel (Open Mid-May–October)
* Subway
HIKING:
* Over two miles of hiking on the property
* Greenhorn Trail
* Bartlett Trail
* St. Charles Trail
* Wachob Trail
* Coal Creek Trail
* San Carlos Trail
OTHER:
* Propane tanks and refills available at Ace Hardware on CO165
* Dump services available at the KOA Campground on I25 and CO165
* Towing and auto repair available at The Service Center in Colorado City
* Hack Shack Liquor Store
* Fastbreak Food and Liquor
* Valley Market
* Gas Stations Loaf N’ Jug, Sinclair, Circle K
* 24 hour ice station near Ace HardwareHaven Hill is natural, peaceful and remote. It is a mix of some trees and lots of open space with wild grasses and wildflowers.
You'll be situated high above the scenic Greenhorn Valley. Taking in 360 degree views that include the Spanish Peaks, Greenhorn Mountain and the tips of Mount Blanca and Mount Lindsey. The stars at night are often breathtaking.
You'll feel like you're on your own island in the sky. The nearest visible homes are over a quarter mile away. Cell service and satellite service are good here.
You’re likely see deer, fox, birds, and birds of prey. You may see wild turkeys, roadrunners, and rabbits. Bear, mountain lion and marmot are rarely ever seen. But have been seen on the property. This is Colorado!
If you like wildflowers and rocks there’s plenty to look at. There is an area off the trail near the pond where there are piles of material that contain fossils. 100 million year old clam like fossils are common here. Please share photos of any finds and leave them on site for others to enjoy too.
We have a small cabin on the property over 500’ from the nearest camp sites. We are on the property a couple times a week working on property improvements or just enjoying the views.
Fires might be allowed. Confirm with the Pueblo County Fire Department web site. If fires are allowed, they must be in existing campfire circles ONLY! Firewood can be purchased in Colorado City. Standing dead wood may be burned as well. No wood removal please.
Conveniently located minutes from Lake Beckwith, lake Isabel, and Bishops Castle. Greenhorn Mountain rises to an elevation of 12,347 feet. Nearby you’ll find restaurants, Ace Hardware, shopping, laundromat, a rest stop, a disc golf course, a golf course, gas, convenience stores and a water fill-up station.
Elevation is 6500 feet. It can get hot in the day and cool at night. And sometimes windy. With lot's of sunshine!
Always be bear and lion aware. Hiking with a bell is recommended.
Use of firearms is prohibited. No fireworks are allowed. All of Colorado is serious wild fire country. Please be overly cautious.
Quiet time is after 10:00 p.m. Please respect our neighbors.
We can accommodate larger groups. Please contact us if interested.
Thank you. ENJOY!
Randy and Paula
RV details
Travel trailers, Fifth wheels, Toy haulers, Pop-up campers, Class A RVs, Class B RVs, Class C RVs, Campervans, and Cars allowed
Vehicles under 45 feet allowed
Several roundabouts to turn around any vehicle
Pull-through site
Several roundabouts to turn around any vehicle
Accommodates slideouts
Several roundabouts to turn around any vehicle
Surface type: Loose Gravel
Surface levelness: Flat
Generators allowed
No electrical hookup
There is emergency electricity available at our cabin. But none at the campsites yet.
No water hookup
You can fill your RV at the water filling station a few minutes away in Colorado City. Near the Chamber of Commerce.
However, there is potable water available at the far west end of the hill top. But not for filling tanks with.
No sewage hookup
No TV hookup
What to expect
RV/tent site
Camping area selected or assigned upon arrival.
12 guests max per site
Campfires allowed
Firepit, private. Check with Pueblo County Fire Restrictions. Please be VERY careful to prevent wildfire.
Pets allowed
Off leash, on leash. Please be cautious and aware for the sake of your pet. We strongly recommend keeping them on a leash. There are often Fox, Deer, Birds of prey, etc. that may cause them to run off or be injured.
No toilet; campers must bring camp toilets
Please leave no trace behind. There are public restrooms at the I-25 rest Stop at exit 74.
Potable water available
Spigot. There is a potable water at west end of the hill. Also pay per gallon watering filling station in Colorado City near the Chamber of Commerce where you can fill tanks.
Picnic table present
Wifi available
Satellite and Cell service are pretty good here.
No showers
Pack it out
Cooking equipment absent
Laundry absent
Hot Tub absent
No playground
Things to know
Getting there
Check in: After 1:00 PM
Check out: Before 12:00 PM
On arrival: Head straight to site
Cancellation policy: Strict
Minimum nights: 1 night
Accepts bookings: 18 months out
Park at listing
Wheelchair access
Max 4 vehicles
2WD accessible
During your trip
Follow the
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Inclusion policyWe have a zero-tolerance policy against discrimination at Hipcamp. We are committed to helping our Host and Hipcamper communities be inclusive.
This is when I wish I was a better writer. Haven Hill was brilliant. Quiet, AMAZING VIEWS, pretty easy to find, the hosts were very quick to respond to questions. The spot had a little table and a great fire pit area. You can drive into town for anything you need which is like 5-10 min away. I swung by Three Sisters to grab some dinner before I headed back to enjoy a quiet bonfire staring at a sky filled to the brim with stars. I counted 3 shooting stars before I couldn’t keep my eyes open anymore. Highly recommend this spot and can’t wait to come back this summer.
Jason G.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· November 2024
Just Amazing
19 ft Class B
This property and camp sites are amazing! Very spacious, peaceful, accessable, and just a beautiful area. Sits atop a plateau with amazing views. A lot of things to do surrounding the area. Our dogs loved it just as much as we did! We will definitely return.
Pat S.
5 reviews
Mixed feelings
· October 2024
Not easy to find but worth it
Tent · With pets
The view was great, the site was set up and easy to see where were the boundaries, very private. Lots of wind in the afternoon but settled down after sundown. The road up is fairly steep. I would advise going back down the same way you go up. Walk the backside before you drive it. The address was not easy to locate. Maybe a mileage marker would help?
Chris T.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· October 2024
Great Escape
33 ft Class A · With kids
Amazing views, so private. We camped here with our grandchildren and they had an amazing time.
David V.
5 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· October 2024
Awesome hill!
Tent
Great views of the surrounding landscapes from atop the hill. Expect it to be windy. 30 min from pueblo proper. 1.5 hours away from great sand dunes park. Night sky was 8 out of 10. A few great eateries up the rd. Get your fire wood from circle k at exit. Way cheaper than ace! Totally enjoyed this location and will be sure to return in the future.
Jasa F.
2 reviews
Recommends
· September 2024
Tent
I stopped here for a night on the way to Denver because a private property sounded so much nicer than public site, especially for a lone traveler like myself. So glad I did! Unfortunately I got there after the sun had set, but the sunrise was absolutely gorgeous! Waking up to that view made me the happiest person. The panoramic views are amazing, you can see all around, but there’s still plenty of privacy so you can enjoy comfort and peace while you’re camping. I would definitely stay here again, given then chance.
Location
Rye, Pueblo, Colorado, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Tséstho’e (Cheyenne), Núu-agha-tʉvʉ-pʉ̱ (Ute), Jicarilla Apache, and Ndé Kónitsąąíí Gokíyaa (Lipan Apache) First Nations according to