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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

Tim & Lori is a Star Host

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Off-leash friendly

Pets can be off-leash at this Hipcamp.

Family-friendly

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

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97% of recent Hipcampers say the sites felt private.

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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189 ratings · 106 reviews

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!

Jeremy M.recommends

June 22, 2024

(Site 2) Babbling Brook by Pond

Great Hosts, Camping Spot and Views

My family and I stayed at Site No. 2 for 2 nights (June 14-16) and had a wonderful time. Upon arrival, Tim greeted us to show us around and even gave us a surprise gift! (I won't share just in case they aren't able to do it for others, but it was very cool to be welcomed like that.) Their property is beautiful and the views are just what you'd want when camping in Colorado. With very little light pollution, the night sky will leave you in awe. I would recommend some type of shade since there is no tree coverage at this particular sight. I would recommend staying here. Great experience and memories made.

Mandy B.recommends

June 19, 2024

(Site 3) Aspen Grove by Pond

The best place

This was honestly the best camp experience I have ever had. The pictures don’t even fully capture the view you get when you camp here. This was the most gorgeous place to be. Tim and Lori were also so kind and were great hosts! I would definitely recommend staying here!

Jen M.recommends

June 18, 2024

(Site 4) Quaking Aspens in Meadow

Absolutely perfect spot!

Absolutely gorgeous property, literally could not have asked for anything more. Lori & Tim were fantastic hosts- they greeted us with cookies, treats for our pups, firewood, fish food for the pond, and gave us a helpful overview of the property. They were very kind and welcoming and super sweet with our pups! Site 4 was perfect for us- we set up camp near the Aspen meadow, hung a hammock in the trees, enjoyed incredible views in all directions, our dogs LOVED running through the meadow and visiting the pond up the hill. The spot was quiet, clean, peaceful and well maintained. We will absolutely be back again next year!

Kellie P.recommends

June 17, 2024

(Site 3) Aspen Grove by Pond

It seems silly to have to leave an additional review since I merely added a day to my trip (as I was unable to successfully modify the reservation dates). See my other reviews. I will be returning over and over again to this particular spot yearly.

Isaac B.recommends

June 17, 2024

(Site 3) Aspen Grove by Pond

Great camp site

What a beautiful quiet camp spot!! The views are incredible. The camp hosts were such nice people and a joy to meet. We will definitely camp there again.

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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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