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Hilltop view at Chavara Ranch

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· Salida, Chaffee, Colorado
288 acres hosted by Chavara G.
1 lodging site · 1 RV/tent site · 6 tent sites
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Creature comforts
Enjoy the comforts of home at some sites—including flush toilets, showers, and a kitchen.
Amazing views
Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.
This historic ranch was settled in the 1880s in the upper Arkansas River Valley. You have hiking access to over 280 acres and the cows, sheep and horses grazing on the pastures. I have owned the ranch since 2005 and have spent my time re-vitalizing this amazing place. There are even several gravesites on the property from the 1880s. Your glamping/camping site is unequaled on top of a ridge that overlooks the Arkansas Valley and the Town of Salida. The other direction looks at the 14,000 ft Mt Shavano and the iconic Angel of Shavano. Recently added is a central area for all Hipcamp guests that includes an area to play horse shoes and a fire pit. Additional amenities will be added throughout the season!
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36 ratings · 32 reviews
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Crickett S.recommends
June 1, 2024
RV Site with views
Great location. Clean, large #7 site but it does have a lot of cactus and no fire ring. Some road noise but not bad at night. We were in a van and couldn’t hear anything when inside.
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Allen K.recommends
May 28, 2024
Site #4 (fire pit at site)
Great close spot to Brown's Canyon
Great spot, out of the way but close to town, stopped here on a busy weekend to raft Brown's Canyon.
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Ginny R.
May 27, 2024
Tent Site #1
Tent site #1
We stayed at Site #1. It’s nice it was close to town and easy off-roading. Could tell they recently put some fresh dirt/sand down on the site. Porta potty was pretty clean. We couldnt find a fire ring at our site so it seems that only some have dedicated fire rings. Also the ground was very hard/rocky so tough to stake down tent I do agree with others that the price is steep for limited amenities. We stayed one night then moved on to BLM land.
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Cyndy M.recommends
September 20, 2023
RV Site with views
Nice for a night or two.
This was a decent site. I would stay again when in the area.
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Rebecca M.recommends
September 17, 2023
RV Site with views
We loved the views from site #7. It was quiet and peaceful and had plenty of room. Stay on the driveway and in the campsites as there is a solid layer of cacti elsewhere. Best to keep dogs on a leash so they don’t get thorns in their paws. Otherwise it was a lovely spot. I recommend bringing a foldable table as there are no picnic tables.
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Michael H.recommends
September 16, 2023
Site #4 (fire pit at site)
Great camping near downtown Salida
This campsite has everything you need for an enjoyable experience. Great views and very close to downtown Salida. We would stay here again.
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Salida, Chaffee, Colorado, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of 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
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Hosted by Chavara G.Joined in March 2022
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