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Glen Isle Resort

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· Bailey, Park, Colorado · 101 acres
Hosted by Greg And Mary Ruth V.
6 RV/tent sites
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Amazing views
Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.
Family-friendly
Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.
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(If you book with us, please don’t follow your GPS if it tries to make you turn at the Coney Island hot dog stand. Glen Isle is .5 miles past the hot dog stand.) Due to the ongoing issues with forest fires in our area and insurance issues at this time, we will no longer have open wood-burning fires. Propane fires are permitted if you have a portable campfire ring, please feel free to bring your own. We do have a couple available for rent onsite. For your safety and ours: absolutely no check in/arrival after dark sets in; Around 5:15pm during winter months. 7:30pm summer There are many reasons why you would want to camp at Glen Isle Resort! Glen Isle is located in Bailey, Colorado which is the perfect vacation spot for friends, family, reunions, or a private get away. Glen Isle was originally built for an escape from hectic Denver. Once you cross the bridge into the resort, you’ll understand why it has served as a peaceful getaway for over a century. The Platte River welcomes you and divides the property from Highway 285. If you love to fish, you have a mile of the river to use at your disposal. If hiking is your forte and you desire to explore nature, Glen Isle is surrounded by the National Forest, Lost Creek Wilderness, Payne Gulch Trailhead, the Colorado Trail and many private acres for you to explore. You will find history narrates the Native American’s story where Glen Isle was once used as an Indian encampment, and numerous trees still stand today that were culturally modified to mark sacred treasures. If you seek tranquility, you will find hummingbirds and chipmunks always seeking an audience to entertain. Starting June 1st, we will offer evening activities, and campers are welcome to come to the lodge, shop in our gift shop. We also have snacks for purchase, and popcorn for our guests to enjoy. (Glorious Glen Isle was unoccupied for six years. We are in the process of renovating hundred year old cabins, and the 8,000 square foot lodge. Our camping areas have a river setting, glorious valley views, and a private setting surrounded by the National Forest. However, there is renovation and construction going on around some areas of the property. Additionally, as you can see from the map and read in a few reviews, we are just on the other side of the beautiful Platte River from Highway 285. About 75% of our guests are not bothered by the busyness of the this highway but others can be more sensitive to the noise. We want Glen-Isle campers to enjoy their experience as much as possible, so if you would like more information, please do not hesitate to ask. Our goal is to share the property with others, and to have the "happiest" campers in Colorado!) Glen Isle Resort was opened in 1901, by five original investors. In 1923, the property was bought by the Baldwin's and in the 1940's it was given to the Baldwin's granddaughter, Barbara and her husband Gordon Tripp. The Tripp family owned and operated the resort until Barbara's death in November 2012. Mary Ruth grew up coming to Glen Isle Resort as a child in the 1970's. Her favorite memories are the chuckwagon dinners, horseback riding, evening dances, movie nights, and the endless activities that never grew old. Mary Ruth grew up, married Greg, and they started bringing their five boys to Glen Isle Resort. Mary Ruth and Greg were both professionals in education, and visited Glen Isle in the summer of 2016 after an Adele concert. They found their beloved Glen Isle was being sold. After much consideration, they found the idea of not pursuing a dream to be more terrifying than looking back and wondering "why" they didn't...so they began the magical journey to purchase, restore, and bring historical Glen Isle back to life.(If you book with us, please don’t follow your GPS if it tries to make you turn at the Coney Island hot dog stand. Glen Isle is .5 miles past the hot dog stand.)  For your safety and ours: absolutely no check in/arrival after dark sets in; Around 5:15pm during winter months. 7:30pm summer  There are countless reasons why you would want to camp at Glen Isle Resort!  Glen Isle is located in Bailey, Colorado which is the perfect vacation spot for friends, family, reunions, or a private get away. Glen Isle was originally built for an escape from hectic Denver. Once you cross the bridge into the resort, you’ll understand why it has served as a peaceful getaway for over a century. The Platte River welcomes you and divides the property from Highway 285. If you love to fish, you have a mile of the river to use at your disposal. If hiking is your forte and you desire to explore nature, Glen Isle is surrounded by the National Forest, Lost Creek Wilderness, Payne Gulch Trailhead, the Colorado Trail and many private acres for you to explore. You will find history narrates the Native American’s story where Glen Isle was once used as an Indian encampment, and numerous trees still stand today that were culturally modified to mark sacred treasures. If you seek tranquility, you will find hummingbirds and chipmunks always seeking an audience to entertain.   Starting June 1st, we will offer evening activities, and campers are welcome to come to the lodge, shop in our gift shop.  We also have ice cream bars for purchase, and popcorn for our guests to enjoy.  (Unfortunately, due to Covid-19 and statewide regulations, we are not having social gatherings, until further notice.)  :(  (Glorious Glen Isle was unoccupied for six years.  We are in the process of renovating hundred year old cabins, and the 8,000 square foot lodge.  Our camping areas have a river setting, glorious valley views, and a private setting surrounded by the National Forest.  However, there is renovation and construction going on around some areas of the property.  Additionally, as you can see from the map and read in a few reviews, we are just on the other side of the beautiful Platte River from Highway 285.   About 75% of our guests are not bothered by the busyness  of the this highway but others can be more sensitive to the noise.  We want Glen-Isle campers to enjoy their experience as much as possible, so if you would like more information, please do not hesitate to ask.  Our goal is to share the property with others, and to have the "happiest" campers in Colorado!)
RV details
Campervans and Cars allowed
No Travel trailers, Fifth wheels, Toy haulers, Pop-up campers, Class A RVs, Class B RVs, and Class C RVs
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No electrical hookup
No sewage hookup
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What to expect
RV/tent site
Camping area selected or assigned upon arrival.
6 guests max per site
Toilet available
Portable toilet. Portable toilets are provided in common area of each camping area from May 1st - October 1st. Unfortunately, we do not have many campers wanting to stay with us in the winter, so we do not keep portable toilets. However, please contact us if you would like to camp, and hopefully we can make arrangements.
Pets allowed
On leash. We want our guests to feel safe at all times, pets must be on leash and controlled. :)
No campfires
Park County is under a fire ban. No open burning allowed. We allow open fires when we are NOT under a "fire ban." Laws and heavy fines are enforced and very strict during a county issued "Fire Ban." When we are NOT in a fire ban, we recommend that you bring your own firewood, If you want to purchase onsite, we will provide firewood at a charge of $15 for a large bundle. We have had several issues with unsupervised fires and fires not extinguished properly or when necessary. We ask our campers to please follow all fire safety rules, and never leave a campfire unattended. PROPANE: If Park County is under a fire ban, we have some propane fire rings for your use at no additional charge for the ring, only for the propane. Bring your propane tank(s) or check out a full propane tank from us for a $15 charge - per 5 gallon tank. During summer months we will provide monitored fires near the historic lodge for everyones enjoyment when fire bans are not in effect. If we continue to experience dangerous problems with campfires, we will be forced to only allow propane fire rings. We are desperately trying to protect the forrest around us, both on our land and the massive Pike National Forest that surrounds us.
Potable water available
Spigot. Water bottles can be purchased on site.
Bins available
Cooking equipment present
Grill over firepit, bbq
Picnic table present
We are happy to provide several picnic tables for our guest to use. The tables are located at designated areas.
Wifi available
There is WIFI nearby on property. You are welcome to go to the Historic Hotel and connect to wifi if needed.
No showers
Bathe in river or stream

Things to know

Getting there
Check in: After 3:00 PM
Check out: Before 11:00 AM
On arrival: Meet with Host
Cancellation policy: Moderate
Minimum nights: 1 night
Accepts bookings: 6 months out
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Wheelchair access
Max 2 vehicles
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854 ratings · 593 reviews
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Adam A.
6 months on Hipcamp
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· October 2024
Tent
Couldn’t have found a better site! Tons of options for where to pitch a tent, & the South Platte runs right next to you! Super cool, historical property as well. The town is right down the road with amazing beer & Chinese food.
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Rebecca H.
3 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2024
Tent
We loved the tent site on the river at glen isle. Secluded and private site with lovely views. Beautiful scenic mountain area. Host met us upon arrival and gave us the choice of sites. A lot of history of the grounds. I would highly recommend.
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Ryan H.
3 reviews
Recommends
· September 2024
Tent · With pets
We had a great time, we’ve stayed there twice, and both have been exceptional. Chill environment, that also has a historic vibe. The host is responsive and on top of things. It is not a far drive from Denver, but when you get there, it feels like a little time capsule.
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Alison W.
11 reviews
Recommends
· September 2024
Tent · With kids
We tent camped at glen isle and it was a perfect weekend away. We had beautiful views and the staff was super friendly. We were also able to get coffee at their little coffee shop which made my day! Thanks for a great stay. Looking forward to coming back again!
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Christopher R.
3 reviews
Recommends
· September 2024
Tent
Wonderful view! We enjoyed our stay. Has a lodge with a lot of history
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Scott M.
4 reviews
Recommends
· September 2024
Alpine treasure
10 ft campervan
Mary Ruth was an amazing host. She met us and gave us a tour of the property. We settled on the site right by the River. It was magical, we stayed two nights. they had white rope lights out. It made everything glow in Alpine glory at night. Our tent was right on the river and was soothing at night and breathtaking in the morning. We hiked up to the lookout camping spot and it looked out across the valley and was amazing. I can’t recommend this place enough. If you’re in the area, it’s a must try.
Location
Bailey, Park, 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
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Hosted by Greg And Mary Ruth V.

Joined in May 2018
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