Wideawake Ranch and Waterhouse

91%

104 reviews

· Black Hawk, Gilpin, Colorado

5 acres hosted by Matthew J.

10 RV/tent sites

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Wideawake Ranch and Waterhouse (formerly known as Uncle Charlie's Ranch) is an escape from the big city being only a 50 minute drive from Denver. Our property hosts the experience of Colorado’s nature and so much more! Our larger pond is paddleboard and swimming friendly, the property has easy access to National Forest trails, and we are a short drive from additional hiking/biking trails. While we do not offer fishing in our ponds, there are several locations nearby to fish. We also offer on-site natural spring water hot soaks (or cold plunges), warmed via our traditional wood burning stove, and fresh mountain spring drinking water available for sale. Check out our website for additional details on our Waterhouse. We look forward to hosting yourself, your family and friends, and your fur babies for a fun camping trip! Check out some of these reviews left by happy campers from our first camping season: Quentin O. – September 2024 We had a great time at the ranch. The hosts are awesome. We walked from the campsite to a few national park trails that came right to the property. We enjoyed learning about the history of the property - from an old mining town to a ranch. Mr. Bill W. – August 2024 Just what we needed. Very cool place with awesome hosts. The hot soak was amazing! Birds, squirrels, and a chipmunk were our camping buddies. Incredibly quiet at night. We will definitely be back for camping AND more of the amazing spring water. Eleah M. – July 2024 My son and I have camped here three times now. We love it and always have the most awesome neighbors. The hosts Gwen and Matt are so kind and helpful! Stacy H. – June 2024 This experience by far exceeded my expectations. The hosts were so kind and gracious, doing all they could to ensure that I felt comfortable and taken care of. Really down to the earth sweet humans. The property was gorgeous! I chose to do the natural spring water soak and that was an incredible experience. I would highly recommend it. Don’t hesitate to book this property, everything about it was perfect! Kerry B. – May 2024 Great stay! We booked last minute and Matthew was quick to respond. Showed us to our site and even chopped us some wood! Such a unique property that we were fortunate to experience. Hiked with the dog in the woods.

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91% Recommend128 ratings · 104 reviews

Emily B.

6 months on Hipcamp

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· October 2024

Great escape!

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Uncle Charlie’s Ranch

We had a great time at Uncle Charlie’s Ranch! Such a beautiful escape from the day to day, and relatively close to Rocky Mountain National Park if that’s something you’re interested in. The trails on the property are great too!

Leslie P.

2 reviews

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· October 2024

Quite and relaxing

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Uncle Charlie’s Ranch

This is my second year one camping here and it absolutely amazing. Tod is super nice and and even took the time to show me to my spot. Highly recommend to anyone and more so those that live close to the Denver area.

Frederick W.

5 reviews

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· October 2024

Second visit-keeps getting better!

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Uncle Charlie’s Ranch

Second stay at Uncle Charlie’s was better than my first-which was great. Got lucky enough to stay next to the pond. The sound from the brook going into the pond was soothing. It was awesome watching the sunrise and sunset from camp. My pup loves the camp as well! I will be back again!

Sruthi G.

8 months on Hipcamp

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· October 2024

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Uncle Charlie’s Ranch

gorgeous spot to getaway for the weekend... the lake is beautiful but we camped in the woods on the other side of the property and it was so quiet and peaceful! definitely coming back here :)

Quentin O.

7 months on Hipcamp

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· September 2024

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Uncle Charlie’s Ranch

We had a great time out at the ranch. The hosts are awesome. We walked from the campsite to a few national park trails that came right to the property. We enjoyed learning about the history of the property - from an old mining town to a ranch. Lots of cool old artifacts were scattered around!

Nicholas J.

7 months on Hipcamp

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· September 2024

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Uncle Charlie’s Ranch

Great time tent camping at Uncle Charlie’s ranch. Beautiful property!

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

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