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78 ratings · 66 reviews
Kristen F.recommends
June 14, 2024
Laughing Valley Ranch Glamping
This campsite has beautiful views of four fourteeners. The tent is spacious for a family. You’ll feel right at home especially with your welcoming host Bill, who was very happy to assist in every way possible and introduce you to all of his animals! Thank you, Bill!!! I highly recommend. Bring sleeping bags to stay toasty at night because it cools off at night.
Carianne G.recommends
June 8, 2024
Laughing Valley Ranch Glamping
Beautiful but remote!
Overall, an incredible stay!
Driving up to the ranch was a real challenge with our loaded up Honda van. We all had to get out while my husband had to gun the van up the very very steep, dusty incline. Now knowing what the entrance road was like, I’d recommend a 4WD vehicle.
It was wonderful to meet Bill and his adorable animals! Bill was so patient showing us around and getting us situated in our mountain top camp! We loved learning about Burrow racing and the history of the sport in Colorado, as well as the mining history of the area.
We were delighted to find the spacious tent, comfy cots and bed, and abundant cooking tools. We didn’t sleep much, but it was because we felt a on alert camping in such a remote location, it wasn’t because it wasn’t clean or comfortable. One of the ranch hands made a comment to us before we hiked up the mountain for the night, asking if we had a gun with us because “you never know up there”, which was pretty disconcerting and had us on edge because we had no weapons.
The view was spectacular, the wood stove in the tent super cozy, and the trail fun to walk up. The kids had so much fun learning about the animals in the morning and even riding the donkeys!
Overall, a wonderful, unique place, just know you will be camping VERY remote. Bill is a compassionate, rare gem and a wealth of knowledge. We are so glad to have met him!
Kelli M.recommends
October 22, 2023
Laughing Valley Ranch Glamping
Bill’s yurt is such a special place for our family! This place is so special that we got engaged here!
We love visiting with the animals and the ability to feel so remote, with a short commute from Denver.
M G.recommends
September 25, 2023
Laughing Valley Ranch Glamping
What an experience!
We really enjoyed our stay on Bill’s property. Super knowledgeable and nice guy. The hike up was harder than expected but absolutely doable if you take your time. All you need to bring is food/drinks, your own sleeping bag and lamp for nighttime. Highlights from our one night stay: tour of the ranch and meeting all the animals, and the night sky is insanely amazing!
Maddi A.recommends
September 16, 2023
Laughing Valley Ranch Glamping
Perfect Outdoors/Animal Experience
My family and I had such an absolutely wonderful time here! Everything from the burro ride up the hill to the views, the privacy, the fantasy farm of animals… Literally could not have asked for a better experience.
It also doesn’t hurt that the host and his ranch hands are some of the kindest, sweetest people I’ve ever met in my entire life.
Absolutely amazing experience.
Sara D.recommends
August 15, 2023
Laughing Valley Ranch Glamping
We LOVED staying here, it was so unique, private and beautiful. Will be returning!
Hosted by William L.Joined in August 2020
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