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Indian Springs Ranch719-372-3907
A unique, secluded (yet easily accessible) destination campground -- great for groups and reunions. This is a Registered National Natural Landmark for fossils -- the only such campground in Colorado! Fossil tours on weekends. Historic outlaw cabin of Wild Bill McKinney of the Quantrill Raiders. Situated on 2,700 acres. Quiet and peaceful. Swimming pool. Showers. Hiking, mountain biking and rock-hounding. Phantom Canyon Road is part of the Goldbelt Tour Scenic Byway that connect Canon City, Cripple Creek and Florissant, take a day and enjoy a scenic drive along Colorado's richest gold mining circuits. The Frontier Pathway Scenic Byway is just south of here and is an amazing drive through the San Isabel National Forest with plenty of history, hiking and mountains. Your horses welcome by appointment. Custom event planning for groups. Location: 5 miles east of Canon City on US Highway 50, then 3 miles north on Highway 67 (Phantom Canyon Road), then turn left at sign and go 1-1/2 miles. Your hosts are the Thorson family. PO Box 405, Canon City Colorado 81215; 719-372-3907. CAMPINGCamping Open Dates: 4/1 to 10/15RATESTent Camping Rates: $15 a night for two people.RV Camping Rates: $25 a night for two people. Additional Person Rate: Adult: $5. Kids free under the age of 12. Weekly RV Camping Rates On-Season: $140.00 for two people. Monthly RV Site Rates (Electricity Included) On-Season: $375.00 for two people. SITE DESCRIPTIONSRV Sites: 30Tent Sites: 50 Separate Tenting Area: Yes Total Sites: 80 Full Hookups: 30 sites with water, electric and sewer. Long RV Sites 45+ Feet: 30 RV sites are 45 feet or longer. Pull-Thru Sites: 6 RV Sites Wide Enough for Slideout(s) 30 Separate Group Camping Area: Yes Winterized Sites: 30 FACILITIESElevation: 5800 feet above sea level.Region: South Central - Royal Gorge Area Location: Away from Town, but close to a community convenience store and restaurant. Setting: Mountain views. Adjoins public lands. Country feel. Forested. Ranch setting. Specialty Discounts (call for availability): Groups. OPEN Campfires (individual use): Yes. (If no local fire bans are active.) On-Property in Central Area for Guests to Use: Outdoor swimming pool. Central Area for OPEN Campfires. (If no local fire bans are active.) PET POLICIESPets at Campground & RV Park: Pets are allowed at campsites for no additional cost. Well-behaved dogs or cats are allowed on a leash outdoors while their owners are on-site.Kennel (sitting service for your pet) Available: 10 minutes drive. Vet Services: 10 minutes drive. HORSE FACILITIESGuest's Horses Welcome (call for availability): You may bring your horse for an additional fee or deposit.Horse Trailer Parking: On site. Horse Trails: Trails start on site. TECHNOLOGY FOR GUESTS TO USE IN A COMMON AREAPhone: In common area.Wi-Fi Wireless Internet: Available free. GROUPS: REUNIONS, WEDDINGS, RETREATS AND MEETINGSGroups Welcome: Club. Reunion. Weddings. Youth group with adult leaders. Retreat.Group Meeting Area: Indoor room and outdoor area. Central Area for OPEN Campfires: Yes. (If no local fire bans are active.) Maximum # of Day-Use Guests in Indoor Meeting Room: 75 Maximum # of Day-Use Guests in Outdoor Open Picnic Area: 250 Maximum # of Camping Sites with a Group: 100 Separate Group Camping Area: Yes FUN THINGS TO DOPRIMARILY YEAR ROUND ACTIVITIESNational Park OR Monument: On site.National Forests & BLM Lands: Walking distance. State Parks: 30 minutes drive. Designated Historic District, Site or Plaza: 20 minutes drive. Indian Ruins - Archeological Site: On site. Ghost Town: 15 minutes drive. Designated Scenic/Historic Byway: Along the scenic byway. Museum: 20 minutes drive. Dinosaur - Archeological Site: 15 minutes drive. Hot Mineral Springs: 15 minutes drive. Golf Course: 30 minutes drive. Movie Theater: 15 minutes drive. Art Gallery: 15 minutes drive. Outlet/Mall Shopping: 30 minutes drive. Restaurant(s): 15 minutes drive. Internet Cafe: 15 minutes drive. Wine Tours OR Tasting: 20 minutes drive. Casino Gambling: 90 minutes drive. PRIMARILY SUMMER ACTIVITIESFishing in River, Stream or Creek: 15 minutes drive.Fishing in Lake, Reservoir or Pond: 10 minutes drive. Fly Shop: 30 minutes drive. Whitewater Rafting Office/Pickup point: 20 minutes drive. Kayaking Rentals: 20 minutes drive. Horseback Trail Rides (Guided): 30 minutes drive. Horse Riding Lessons: 30 minutes drive. 4-Wheel Drive Sales & Services: 10 minutes drive. ATV Sales & Services: 10 minutes drive. Tourist Train Rides: 20 minutes drive. Historic/Cultural Tours: On site. Mountain Bike Trails: Trails start on site. Bike Path: 20 minutes drive. Bicycle Shop: 20 minutes drive. Amusement Rides: 30 minutes drive. Mini Golf: 20 minutes drive. Chairlift/Gondola/Tram Rides: 30 minutes drive. |
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