Serendipity Slope

96%

148 reviews

· Cripple Creek, Teller, Colorado · 10 acres

Hosted by Erica B.

Tent site

· 5 guests max

Amazing views

Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.

Staff verified

Accuracy verified by Hipcamp's on-the-ground team.

This land was originally a gold mine in the late 1800s that was then abandoned and later subdivided and sold off. This 10 acres was known as Gold Dollar #1, #2, and #3. There is currently an agricultural grazing lease on the property. The main minerals that can be found are quartz, pyrite and garnet.Pitch a tent and enjoy the beautiful views! This is the smallest and most secluded camp spot, on the back of the 10-acre property. This beautiful spot overlooks the valley and you can enjoy watching the sunrise. It is not suitable for a camper or pop up. A quick 7 minute drive to Cripple Creek where many tourist attractions await- mining tours, gold panning, gambling, restaurants, railroad tours and more; 10-15 min from several popular hikes, Mueller State and Dome Rock parks; 40 minutes from the Fossil Beds in Florissant and Wolf Sanctuary. Water can be hauled from a natural spring 2.5 miles away. Area wildlife includes bear, deer, elk, mountain lions and big horn sheep. Sorry, no campers/trailers or RVs. Expect to go down a steep graded hill that's inaccessible by car during snow season. Site is pot/420 friendly. Need more space? Check out Sweet Ass Meadow, our other site.

What to expect

Tent site

You'll have this Hipcamp all to yourself.

5 guests max

Campfires allowed

Private. Fires must be in the fire ring. No fires in windy conditions and all fires must be completely drenched! Please check fire ban status in Teller County before starting fires. Bring your own firewood and do not burn random items on the property or plastics, metal, or glass. Do not burn items that are larger than the width of the fire pit. It is a class 3 Petty offense to leave a campfire unattended at this location, with a minimum fine of $50 to $750 and possible jail time (CO HB18 1050). If you leave a fire unattended it will be extinguished and you will receive a charge. MAKE SURE ASHES ARE COOL TO TOUCH ALL THE WAY THROUGH.

Toilet available

Portable toilet. There is a toilet bucket with sewage bag at your site. If you use it you must fold it up and pack it out with your trash. There will be a charge for each sewage bag left behind. Don't poop in the woods or you'll be fined; it's illegal. Use provided toilet bags. Human feces takes a year to decompose and is an environmental hazard.

Pets allowed

On leash. Pets must be on leash or lead and should be supervised at all times for their safety. This is an area where are mountain lions and bears are seen. Coyotes will also try to lure dogs away to attack them. Ranchers will shoot dogs roaming the Mountainside

Cooking equipment present

Propane grill Please note that these are banned during certain fire bans

Picnic table present

Small table, seats up to 4 2 chairs available

No potable water

Bring your own water. There is a public spring where you can get water about 2.5 miles away. Bring at LEAST 5 gallons of water just for drenching fires.

No showers

Pack it out

Do not litter cigarette trash. Be sure to pack out all toilet bags, pet waste, and human waste.

No wifi

Things to know

Getting there

Check in: After 3:00 PM

Check out: Before 12:00 PM

On arrival: Head straight to site

Cancellation policy: Super Strict (30 Days)

Minimum nights: 1 night

Accepts bookings: 6 months out

Park at listing

Wheelchair access

Max 1 vehicle

2WD accessible

There are potholes and ruts but you can access with 2wd or awd.

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

Second vehicle feerental

$20.00

Each site is limited to ONE vehicle in order to protect the is protect the plants and animals that live on our property, and preserve their habitat. You may not have 2 vehicles at the Lookout at once, you MUST park the second vehicle at the designated area and walk about 500ft to the site.

Reviews

96% Recommend210 ratings · 148 reviews

Isabel D.

5 years on Hipcamp

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· September 2024

Tent · Group trip

This was a beautiful and peaceful site, easy to get to while still feeling off-the-beaten-path! We stayed in the last weekend of September, we were a little nervous about how cold it would be but we got lucky with beautiful weather and the fall colors were simply spectacular all around the site. Would absolutely recommend as a weekend getaway.

Laura W.

2 reviews

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· September 2024

Amazing Views

Tent

The site was absolutely beautiful. Upon arrival, there were cattle in the valley heading home for the evening. A blue jay kept us company along with a couple of squirrel. Peaceful and quiet. Just what we needed! Dogs loved it too!

A.J. P.

3 reviews

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· September 2024

Tent · With kids

We really enjoyed the Lookout. It was a very beautiful and private campsite

Nicole T.

13 reviews

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· August 2024

Serene at Serendipity Slope

Tent

I really enjoyed my stay at Serendipity Slope! It’s a beautiful and secluded site with a scenic valley overlook. Erica was a chill and friendly host, and the nearby natural spring near Victor was an easy and good source of water.

Paul C.

5 reviews

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· August 2024

Views, plenty of room, and privacy.

Tent

This was our third year camping at The Lookout and it remains one of our favorite hipcamp spots in Colorado. There's plenty of elbowroom for our four shelters: sleeping-tent, kitchen-shelter, living/dinning-shelter, and bathroom-tent (we definitely pack heavy)...without feeling crowded in at all. It's surrounded by a delightful stand of aspen with no other campers or homes in sight. And, the view over the valley is really quite lovely for breakfast in the morning and campfires at night. We look forward to our next long weekend there.

Joshua B.

3 reviews

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· June 2024

Starry Night

Tent · With kids

Beautiful location with great views, including a great starry night.

Location

Cripple Creek, Teller, 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