Blue Acres

95%

9 reviews

· Morrison, Jefferson, Colorado · 7 acres

Hosted by Violet B.

Canvas tent

· 6 guests max · 3 beds

violet is a Star Host

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After many years here we are sharing our special place. An ideal Mountain base for your Red Rocks Concert home or just a get away. We strongly encourage you to learn more about this area if planning a visit. A tiny wilderness with a 22 foot Tepee. For one to six guests that is nestled in a pine grove near a small brook, with mountain views, and hiking trails. In a picturesque setting on seven acres, part of the old Granzella estate, that is surrounded by old growth of pine and Aspen forests and meadows at an elevation of 7400 feet. Come enjoy our cozy little oasis. Easy access, only a minute and a half from Colorado Highway 285, with a variety of different types of restaurants just a couple minutes away, and a few shopping areas in Aspen Park Shopping Center and beyond to the west on 285. There are different mountain parks such as Meyer Ranch open space park across the valley, a half mile hike from the camp site, with a 4.5 mile hiking trail to the top of the small mountain across the valley Red Rocks Amphitheater Park in Morrison is a short drive, just at the bottom of the 285 Turkey creek canyon The well known Tiny Town and it's railroad is just down the road a few miles for the kids of all ages. Golden and Denver metro are close by, (only 30 - 45 minutes to downtown Denver, and I-25, or 25-40 minutes to Evergreen and I-70), along with all the mountain communities in this area of Highway 285 and I-70 Via Evergreen. Morrison, Conifer, Decker, Pine Junction, Bailey, Grant, Guanella pass Space for up to three full size air mattress'. Which we have available for you, but please, if more than one bed is needed let us know with an advanced request. Please remember this is outdoor tent camping, It's much cooler up here at 7450ft. No fires! Fire is the areas biggest fear. Check for fire bans. ( currently all summer). No gas grills, outside smoking or outside fire sources during fire bans. Bring your sleeping needs, blankets, sleeping bags, pillows, an extra cover is good. With a request at booking, we will only provide air mattresses and cover them with clean sheets. If you are flying from out of town, we can provide sleeping bags for an additional cleaning cost of $20 per bag. We suggest a bag for under and over you. Most common cloth sleeping bags are for 40degree nights. You may want two on top, and one under you on a cold spring or fall night! Don't forget your warmer coat for the cooler evenings. Dress in layers for the fast changing Mountain airs. A large table for cards and games and some seating is provided. (Please, NO loud parties, NO extra guests.) Parking is NOT near the campsite, parking is in the driveway of our house with about a 150 foot walk from the parking to the Teepee campsite through a small glen, with natural stone and wood steps for majority of the path. A WiFi repeater is near the campsite. Ask about connecting and a power source for charging if needed. Please no high amperage power use on the provided source. (No power source for electric heaters or A/C or electric cooking or RV supply). There are cozy outside seating areas, a picnic table and other seating for watching Birds and other critters. This is a wildlife area, Please, no loose dogs! Or Children. A tiedown spot is provided for your dogs lead, do not use Teepee stakes, cords or loops. Youngsters and pets are welcome, but must be supervised in this area and cleaned up after. Do not let them damage trees, plants or dig for the moles or harass wildlife. Keep them off the nearby roadway. Wildlife will kill a dog if a cub or calf is near. Do not let them interact! The Camping site is near Highway 285 with it's traffic sounds and other roads. Mostly the traffic sounds blends and fades into white noise, but be aware there is almost a constant whoosh from the highway and Turkey Creek road, close by the site. There is no running water for the site, but we can fill a jug if needed. A hose, for Fire safety only, is coiled near the site. the valves for the fire hose is at the rear of the house if not already on, and on the post the hose is coiled on near the site. There is a private composting toilet at the campsite. Please don't use the nearest trees. Please drive safely in the canyons.A tiny wilderness with a 22 foot Tepee. For one to six guests that is nestled in a pine grove near a small brook, with mountain views, and hiking trails. In a picturesque setting on seven acres, part of the old Granzella estate, that is surrounded by old growth of pine and Aspen forests and meadows at an elevation of 7400 feet. Come enjoy our cozy little oasis. Easy access, only a minute and a half from Colorado Highway 285, with a Variety of different types of restaurants just a couple minutes away, and a few shopping areas in Aspen Park Shopping Center and beyond to the west on 285. On the way to Golden, 25 minutes away, is Dinosaur ridge museum with Fossil layers exposed on the hillside. There are different mountain parks such as Meyers Ranch open space park across the valley, (A short ¼ mile hike from the camp site, with a 4.5 mile hiking trail to the top of the small mountain across the valley). Red Rocks Amphitheater Park in Morrison is a short drive, (Just at the bottom of the 285 canyon, 14 miles or 24 minutes away. Give 45 minutes to your seat for a Concert night). The well known Tiny Town and it's railroad is just down the road a few miles for the kids of all ages. Black canyon ( of the Gunnison) Rail is to the south in Canon city, and the Georgetown loop railroad is west on I-70. Golden and Denver metro are close by, (only 30 - 45 minutes to downtown Denver, and I-25, or 25-40 minutes to Evergreen and I-70), along with all the mountain communities in this area of Highway 285 and I-70 Via Evergreen. Morrison, Conifer, Decker, Pine Junction, Bailey, Grant, Guanella pass, and Evergreen. Space for up to three full size air mattress'. Which we have available for you, but please, if more than one bed is needed let us know with an advanced request. The catch is, we have no bedding for you. Bring your sleeping needs (Blankets, bags, pillows, an extra cover is good. It's much cooler up here at 7450ft, don't forget your warmer coat). Large table for cards and games and some seating provided. (Please, NO loud parties, NO extra guests.) Parking is not near the campsite with a 250 foot walk from the parking to the Teepee campsite through a small glen, with natural stone and wood steps for majority of the path. WiFi repeater at campsite, ask about connecting and a power source for charging if needed. Please no high amperage power use on the source. (No power for electric heaters or A/C or electric cooking or RV supply). There is a cozy outside seating area with a fire pit if fire bans and weather permits. Be sure to ask first about fires and never collect wood from trees or elsewhere. If there is no fire ban then please ask if fire wood is available and we would be happy to provide some. (A Water jug must be present before a fire is lit). Youngsters and leashed pets are welcome, but must be supervised in this area and cleaned up after. Do not let them damage trees, plants or dig for moles or harass wildlife. This is a wildlife area, Please, no loose dogs! Camping site is near Highway 285 with traffic sounds. Mostly blends and fades into white noise, but there is an almost constant whoosh from the highway, about a 1/4 mile away. There is no running water, but we can fill a jug if needed. There is a composting toilet available. Private camp style. Please don't use the nearest trees. Please Drive safely in the Canyons.

What to expect

Canvas tent

You'll have this Hipcamp all to yourself.

6 guests max

Toilet available

Composting toilet. personal/private outdoor

Pets allowed

On leash. Pets only on a leash. Pets must be must be supervised in this area and cleaned up after. Do not leave your pets Matter Out Of Place, Please MOOP your pets mess's. Clean up fee for dog poo will be excessive! ($100 or $10 per dropping whichever is greater.) Do not let them damage plants or dig. There are large and small wildlife on Blue Acres. Your pet wishes to catch the small ones, and the large ones wish to catch your pets. Please avoid both. Your Dog may think it can beat the bear, but you pay the vet bills. Please don't let your pets interact with wild life and neither should you. Do not feed or encourage the critters to be anything but what they are. We all thank you.

No campfires

Fires are Doubtful. Before we may light a fire we must call the Fire Department, notify them, and check for the common fire bans. Guests are responsible for any fines or damages incurred if rules are not followed. Slight possibility, ask. things change daily with the weather.

Bins available

Recycling bin. Please be aware this is bear country, pack out your food scraps and aromatic trash. Let's not make this spot or your car, attractive to the hungry wildlife. We are Not responsible for damage to vehicles from Wildlife intrusions or battering.

Wifi available

2.4 & 5G wifi at campsite

No potable water

Bring your own water

No showers

Cooking equipment absent

Picnic table absent

table in teepee and sitting area outside

Laundry absent

Things to know

Getting there

Check in: After 3:00 PM

Check out: Before 12:00 PM

On arrival: Meet with Host

Cancellation policy: Moderate

Minimum nights: 1 night

Accepts bookings: 3 months out

Short walk

No wheelchair access

Max 3 vehicles

During your trip

Follow the

Leave it better

Inclusion policyWe have a zero-tolerance policy against discrimination at Hipcamp. We are committed to helping our Host and Hipcamper communities be inclusive.

ExtrasAvailable at checkout

Propane Heater and Gas canistersgood

$10.00

An indoor propane heater is available for Cooler nights. It provides limited heat for the large space. a camping canister will last most of the night on the lower setting. 2 canisters per booked night, $10 per canister. you may supply your own mid sized camping canisters.

Sleeping bagsrental

$20.00

Light weight 40 degree (standard cloth), sleeping bags. One time rental per bag for your full stay.

Reviews

95% Recommend11 ratings · 9 reviews

Alexis V.

2 reviews

Recommends

· August 2024

Great Red Rocks Camping

Great for what it is. It did rain the first night and our bedding got a little wet but we pushed everything to the walls of the teepee and it dried out pretty quickly! Violet and her husband were very kind. The air mattress was firm and full but bring what you need to make it comfortable. They had toilet paper available and let us fill a few water jugs so we could use our gas grill. The road was close but the traffic was more like white noise. We were more disturbed by the construction noise on the weekday mornings that we stayed, but hopefully that passes soon. The walk up wasn't too bad. Toilet was what you'd expect of camping. Fifteen minutes away from Red Rocks. There is also a City Market (with Starbucks), a gas station, and the best breakfast diner five minutes away and a walking park two minutes away. Worth it for a Red Rocks concert weekend.

Romy K.

10 months on Hipcamp

Recommends

· July 2024

Great location close to Red Rocks. Clean and simple teepee camping. Would book it again. Highly recommend!

Piper D.

6 reviews

Recommends

· July 2023

Book it!!

Violet is the sweetest, kindest person. I immediately felt safe after being greeted upon arrival. The property is one out of the movies; I went from afraid of camping to suddenly understanding why everyone loves it very quickly. This is somewhere I’d recommend anyone who can handle cool temps at night— your camp fears will be removed once you come here. It’s stunning, peaceful, and safe. And SO CLOSE TO RED ROCKS!

Megan H.

4 reviews

Recommends

· July 2022

We had a great time! The Tee Pee itself is well made, comfortable and very private and the area is so pretty! They have an outhouse nearby which was very convenient and we loved meeting the kitty, Sammy :) It was a little close to the road so we heard cars all night but we didn’t mind and still had a great time!

Bridget A.

2 years on Hipcamp

Recommends

· July 2022

With kids

Great place. The teepee was very spacious for our group of 4. Violet was very accommodating and had great communication. I would recommend.

Chris B.

2 years on Hipcamp

Recommends

· June 2022

Beautiful location

With pets

Great location for attending a show at Red Rocks. We purchased a fan for the afternoon and it was super helpful as they had a cord available. We would love to do this all again. Great hosts!

Location

Morrison, Jefferson, Colorado, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Tséstho’e (Cheyenne) and Núu-agha-tʉvʉ-pʉ̱ (Ute) First Nations according to

Native Land Digital.

To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking