Modern Camping in McElmo Canyon

Cortez, Montezuma, Colorado · 38 acres

Hosted by Forrest W.

Safari tent

· 4 guests max

Near Mesa Verde National Park

Within a 60-minute drive from the West Entrance Booth - 134A.

Creature comforts

Enjoy the comforts of home—including flush toilets, showers, and a kitchen.

Play in nature, relax in comfort. 2 spacious safari-style tents nestled in a small orchard with big views of Canyon of the Ancients. Your stay includes a private bathhouse with indoor and outdoor showers. Both tents have king beds and outdoor lounging areas and share a central campfire area. Clifftop hiking with views as far as Mesa Verde. We only accept one reservation at a time so the camp is all yours. The Details The Orchard Camp includes two large safari-style tents, each with a king bed, water cooler, mini-fridge, sheets & towels. The tents share cooking and camp amenities like a two burner Coleman stove and a propane-fueled "fire pit," and games like corn hole. Your private Bathhouse offers two sinks, two showers, two toilets, an outdoor shower and an outdoor sink for your dishes. The Orchard, with its young fruit trees and wildflowers, is your private garden. The Property You'll have access to roam much of this 38 acre property which includes a hay farm, cliffside and clifftop trail and a section of McElmo Creek. We just ask that folks stay away from the private residence on site, which is well-marked. We love pets and kids but due to the Wildlife with a capital W (and the occasional skunk) with whom we share this land we must limit our guests to humans ages 8 and up. Southwest Colorado is a land of extremes. We get hot, cold and everything in between. The tents are canvas so we offer electric blankets and small space heaters for colder days, and fans for the warmer days. And in advance, we apologize for the high cleaning fee. When you're here you'll understand why with the large showerhouse and all its windows, the large canvas tents and big decks, etc.Play in nature, relax in comfort. 2 spacious safari-style tents nestled in a small orchard with big views of Canyon of the Ancients. Your stay includes a private bathhouse with indoor and outdoor showers. Both tents have king beds and outdoor lounging areas and share a large outdoor dining area. Clifftop hiking with views as far as Mesa Verde. We only accept one reservation at a time so the camp is all yours. The tents also share cooking and camp amenities like a two burner Coleman stove and a propane-fueled "fire pit," and games like corn hole. Your private Bathhouse offers two sinks, two showers, two toilets, an outdoor shower and an outdoor sink for your dishes. The Orchard, with its young fruit trees and wildflowers, is your private garden. You'll have access to roam much of this 38 acre property which includes a hay farm, cliffside and clifftop trail and a section of McElmo Creek. We just ask that folks stay away from the private residence on site, which is well-marked. Sheets, towels, pantry basics and actually-good-pillows are included. We love pets and kids but due to the Wildlife with a capital W with whom we share this land we must limit our guests to ages 8 and up. Southwest Colorado is a land of extremes. We get hot, cold and everything in between. The tents are canvas so we offer electric blankets and small space heaters for colder days, and fans for the warmer days. And in advance, we apologize for the high cleaning fee. When you're here you'll understand why with the large showerhouse and all its windows, the large canvas tents and big decks, etc.

What to expect

Safari tent

You'll have this Hipcamp all to yourself.

4 guests max

Toilet available

Flush toilet. two private toilet stalls in a showerhouse with heated floors and other amenities

No campfires

county restrictions

No pets

Potable water available

Pump or well, bottled water or jugs

Showers available

Hot water , cold water only

Bins available

Trash bin

Cooking equipment present

Private, stovetop or hot plate, fridge, freezer, cookware, cooking utensils, dishware, cutlery, basic seasoning and oils, sink or other dishwashing station. the camp kitchen includes a 2-burner Coleman gas cooktop, a small toaster oven, a hot water kettle and each tent has its own mini-fridge and hot/cold water dispenser

Picnic table present

there is a picnic table under the hay barn and the east tent deck has a large table with built-in seating

Wifi available

high-speed Internet courtesy of Starlink

Hot Tub present

Sort of: two vintage galvanized tubs that you can fill from the spigot and use as either a cold plunge or, if you let the summer sun heat them all day, become "hot tubs" in the late afternoon

Laundry absent

there is a retractable clothesline and pins for hanging things to dry

Things to know

Getting there

Check in: After 3:00 PM

Check out: Before 11:00 AM

On arrival: Head straight to site

Cancellation policy: Strict

Minimum nights: 2 nights

Accepts bookings: 15 months out

Park at listing

No wheelchair access

Max 2 vehicles

2WD accessible

During your trip

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Location

Cortez, Montezuma, Colorado, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Diné Bikéyah, Pueblos, 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