Mountain View Trading Post & Campground - Royal Gorge Area - South Central Colorado

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Mountain View Trading Post & Campground

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719-275-0900

    Open Year Round. Quiet shady and open sites with magnificent mountain views. From spacious full service RV sites to separate tenting area and bunkhouse camper cabins. Clean hot showers, and laundry facilities. Outdoor games and playground. Pets OK in campground. Guest horse facilities with some individual horse pens and room for trailer parking.

    The ideal base camp for any of the nearby attractions, including Royal Gorge Bridge & Park, rafting, fishing, hunting, photography excursions, hiking, horseback riding, and many others.

    Cafe open Sunday and Monday from 7am-3pm; and Tuesday through Saturday from 7am-8pm. Cafe is open year round with reduced hours off-season.

    Great breakfast, lunch and dinner menu includes American and Southwestern cuisine a few favorites are:

    THE COWBOY breakfast features 3 Eggs cooked to order, Choice of 3 strips Bacon, Sausage, or 1 hamsteak served with toast & home fries.

    BURGERS (All burgers are served with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle spear & choice of: potato salad, coleslaw, or chips. substitute side salad; Buffalo or Elk burger.

    Tuesday evenings (Italian night) "All-ya-can-eat" Spaghetti, Lasagna, Chicken Alfredo, or Hot Fried Spaghetti (*spicy).

    Wednesday through Saturday evenings STEAKS (All steaks are specially seasoned or served plain upon request).

    All rates are for up to 4 people. Group discounts available.

    Located in the Heart of Royal Gorge Country, 7 miles west of Canon City, on Highway 50. 45606 Highway 50, Canon City Colorado 81212; 719-275-0900; 877-717-0900.

Visit our Web site www.mtviewcamp.com


 LODGING 

    Lodging Open Dates: All Year

RATES


    Nightly Lodging Rates On-Season: Range from $35 to $65
    Off-season rates available, call for information

ACCOMMODATION DESCRIPTION


    About Smoking: All non smoking units.
    Camper Cabins/Yurts: 4
    Microwave and Mini Fridge Only: Some units.
    Adjoining rooms/units: None.
    Air Conditioning: Some units.
    Units with King Beds: None.
    Units with Queen Beds: Some units.
    Number of Bunkhouse or Dormitory Beds: 16
    Additional Amenities (ask about availability): Coffee Maker. Iron and board. High Chair.

TECHNOLOGY IN UNITS:


    Internet Access in Units: None.

 CAMPING 

    Camping Open Dates: All Year
    Along a Highway: Easy access for quick and convenient RVing along Interstate or State Highways.

RATES


    Tent Camping Rates: $20 a night for two people.
    RV Camping Rates: Range from $23 to $32 a night for two people.
    Additional Person Rate: Adult: $5. Kids: $2.
    Weekly RV Camping Rates On-Season: Range from $165.00 to $185.00 for two people.
    Monthly RV Site Rates (Electricity Included) On-Season: Range from $335.00 to $350.00 for two people.

SITE DESCRIPTIONS


    RV Sites: 34
    Tent Sites: 10
    Separate Tenting Area: Yes
    Total Sites: 44
    Electric Hookups: 4 sites with electric only.
    Electric & Water Hookups: 2 sites with electric and water only.
    Full Hookups: 32 sites with water, electric and sewer.
    Long RV Sites 45+ Feet: 18 RV sites are 45 feet or longer.
    Pull-Thru Sites: 8
    RV Sites Wide Enough for Slideout(s) on ONE SIDE ONLY: 23
    RV Sites Wide Enough for Slideouts on TWO SIDES: 10
    Separate Group Camping Area: Yes
    Winterized Sites: 12
    Hot Showers in Winter: Yes
    LP Gas (LPG, Propane): Sold by meter/gallon (can fill tanks fixed to a motorhome or a removable bottle/tank)

 FACILITIES 


    Elevation: 6330 feet above sea level.
    Region: South Central
    Location: Close to Town.
    Setting: Mountain views. Country feel. Ranch setting.
    Specialty Discounts (call for availability): Groups.
    OPEN Campfires (individual use): Yes
    Restaurant: On site.
    On-Property in Central Area for Guests to Use: Central Area for OPEN Campfires. Central Picnic Area with BBQ Grills. Laundry (coin operated washers and dryers).
    Kid's Play Structure: On site.
    Credit Cards: Visa, Mastercard & American Express

PET POLICIES:


    Pets in Lodging: All Pets are allowed in private rental units. There may be a fee or a deposit.
    Pets 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.

HORSE FACILITIES:


    Guest's Horses Welcome (call for availability): You may bring your horse for an additional fee or deposit.
    Individual Horse Run/Pen: On site.
    Horse Trailer Parking: On site.

TECHNOLOGY FOR GUESTS TO USE IN A COMMON AREA:


    Phone: In common area.
    Fax Machine: Available with an additional fee.
    Copy Machine: Available with an additional fee.
    Printer Connected to Computer: Available with an additional fee.

 GROUPS: REUNIONS, WEDDINGS, RETREATS & MEETINGS 

    Groups Welcome: Club. Corporate. Reunion. Weddings. Elopements. Youth group with adult leaders. Retreat.
    Group Meeting Area: Outdoor area.
    Central Area for OPEN Campfires: Yes
    Central Picnic Area with BBQ Grills: Yes
    Maximum # of Day-Use Guests in Outdoor Open Picnic Area: 100
    Maximum # of Lodging Guests with a Group: 16
    Maximum # of Camping Sites with a Group: 100
    Separate Group Camping Area: Yes
    Your Host will Make Area Activity Reservations: Yes

 FUN THINGS TO DO 

PRIMARILY YEAR ROUND ACTIVITIES

    National Park OR Monument: 40 minutes drive.
    National Forests & BLM Lands: 10 minutes drive.
    State Parks: 15 minutes drive.
    Designated Historic District, Site or Plaza: 10 minutes drive.
    Indian Ruins - Archeological Site: 30 minutes drive.
    Ghost Town: 5 minutes drive.
    Designated Scenic/Historic Byway: Along the scenic byway.
    Designated Hiking Trails: 15 minutes drive to trailhead.
    Museum: 10 minutes drive.
    Hot Mineral Springs: 20 minutes drive.
    Golf Course: 15 minutes drive.
    Movie Theater: 10 minutes drive.
    Art Gallery: 10 minutes drive.
    Photo Services and Supplies: 10 minutes drive.
    Restaurant(s): On site.
    Internet Cafe: 10 minutes drive.
    Wine Tours OR Tasting: 15 minutes drive.
    Casino Gambling: 60 minutes drive.

PRIMARILY SUMMER ACTIVITIES


    Fishing in River, Stream or Creek: 5 minutes drive.
    Fishing in Lake, Reservoir or Pond: 20 minutes drive.
    Boat Rentals: Canoe, Raft, Row, Paddle &/or Motor: 45 minutes drive.
    Whitewater Rafting Office/Pickup point: 2 minutes drive.
    Kayaking Rentals: 10 minutes drive.
    Horseback Trail Rides (Guided): 5 minutes drive.
    Horse Riding Lessons: 5 minutes drive.
    Jeep Trails: 20 minute drive. (Off road, back country, 4WD.)
    ATV (All Terrain Vehicles) & Dirt Bike Trails: 20 minute drive.
    ATV (All Terrain Vehicles) & Dirt Bike Tours: 15 minute drive.
    Tourist Train Rides: 10 minutes drive.
    Mountain Bike Trails: 15 minutes drive to trailhead.
    Bike Path: 10 minutes drive.
    Performing Arts Theatre: 10 minutes drive.
    Amusement Rides: 5 minutes drive.
    Mini Golf: 5 minutes drive.
    Chairlift/Gondola/Tram Rides: 10 minutes drive.

HUNTING

    Hunting in Area: 20 minutes drive.
    Colorado Hunting Units/Areas: --581-- --58-- --69-- --691--

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