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    Elk Creek Campground

    4.0 (45 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Brody G.

    This was a great find!! I grew up in the valley and remembered how pretty the area was bit had never been to Elk Creek before. What a gorgeous place! About 10 min off the highway, right next to a beautiful creek, nestled in a picturesque valley, this campground has it all. Nice clean, rustic cabins and large camped spots, dog park, fishing and great WiFi. LOL The service was great and the staff was friendly and accommodating!!

    Great area, beautiful views, rent the paddle board. The staff is next level amazing and really go out of their way to make you feel at home!

    Our beautiful cabin!
    Jennifer C.

    It was almost 9pm on the Friday of Memorial Day weekend and we couldn't get to our hotel in Eagle due to a massive accident on the 70. We were on a cross-country road trip with our two dogs, and every hotel for miles was booked solid. I called Elk Creek in the hope of getting a campsite to just park and sleep in our truck. To my surprise, Rachel answered the phone and told us they had a cancellation and could offer us a cabin next to a rushing creek! Let me tell you- that this snafu in our trip turned out to be the highlight! The campground owners kept the store open for us to arrive and made sure we had everything we needed. They were so welcoming and kind, and when I say this campground is beautiful and peaceful, it's an understatement. Our cabin was perfect, the bathroom was clean, comfortable, and well-stocked, and even the other campers couldn't have been nicer. Huge thanks to our hosts, who just recently took over management. We'll be making Elk Creek Campground our go-to spot to stay next time, and hopefully, for more than one night!

    One of their cabins with the beautiful flowers.
    Jennifer M.

    What a fantastic time! This is what I pictured all camp grounds would be when I bought my motorhome. (I've quickly learned most are just disappointing.) This was such a beautiful place with a stream to fish or swim in, fire pits, nice picnic tables, great hookups, BEAUTIFUL flower arrangements, and cute cabins if you don't have a camper. This place has a new owner who truly cares about the property. We will definitely come back here.

    My wife and I needed to be in the Glenwood Springs area for a family emergency with short notice. Every RV Park and campground within a few hours was completely booked. No one was willing to work with us. I called Elk Creek and after talking to Shane and explaining our plight, he said "give me a few minutes and I'll call you back". I figured that was it, I'd never hear from him again. Sure enough, not only did he call back, he found a spot for us. I had no idea how long we would need to be in Colorado, but Shane said, "just get here and we'll figure it out". They accommodated us for three months! We moved RV sites three times, but they made it easy and worked around our schedule. Every site in the cozy campground is excellent. Located 5 minutes up the mountain from the quaint little town of New Castle CO, Elk Creek is nestled tight in the woods with the creek carving a meandering path through the campground. Fresh snowmelt and rain water rush through the rocky creek bed and tiny water falls creating a soothing symphony of natural music. Mother Nature surrounds you with towering evergreens throughout the grounds. It is a gorgeous piece of property. Shane, the owner has taken a lot of pride in this property by improving everything you can think off including new waste water systems. Each RV spot has its unique positives with some hugging the creek side others tucked in the woods and large rig spots centered amongst the RV sites and the variety of cabins. All of them have new full electric service (50A, 30A and 20A on every pole), new septic runs and great water pressure. They are adding tent only sites on the other side of the creek and are hoping to add more RV sites and possibly even a wedding venue. The entire staff, Mark, Steve, Lisa, Tony, Logan and Shane (and of course his trusty side kick Zeus - one of the smartest and coolest dogs we ever met) were very accommodating, friendly and helpful. Shane's communication is excellent. His entire team is spot on, if and when a camper drove over a septic pipe, or a kid clogged a sewer hookup, a truck backed into a water supply, it was always fixed within minutes with little to no disruption. The showers and public bathrooms are clean as well is the laundry service. Overall a great place.

    River side spot
    Tim M.

    We were referred to Beau at Elk Creek Campground as we lost our previous arrangements and lucked into a spot on the river. We enjoyed our stay and met some nice people.

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    The CLEANEST private campground I have ever been, Very helpful staff, You are to be commended! 5 star

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    Love this campground! It's beautiful and well taken care of! We will definitely be back next summer!

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    4) You're only 15 minutes from Glenwood Springs, so you can always hit the hot springs, too.

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    Iron Mountain Hot Springs - Fall sign set up

    Iron Mountain Hot Springs

    4.1(642 reviews)
    12.1 mi
    $$$

    Friendly and professional customer service Family pool is…read moreperfect for kids, they have life jackets if needed, some pool toys. They have a beautiful view of the Colorado River, the hot springs area is so relaxing just pay attention to the temperature it is hot! They have lockers, showers and they provide towels for you. Overall great experience!

    The premier access (21+) gets you full access to all 35 pools. On weekdays, it's $75 per adult for…read morethree hours, but then it is only $80 for full-day access. On weekends, it goes up to $85 for three hours and $125 for the whole day. The regular pass (family-friendly) only gives access to 19 pools. Yes, these two areas are separated. You need to scan the wristband to get in and out. Good info on the website. Our group made a reservation on a Saturday night. Robes cost to rent, but they have free towels available. Lockers are separated by gender. This is where you leave things in the locker, rinse off in the shower, and use the restroom if needed. If you're not sure what to wear, people were wearing bathing suits into the pools. No need for shoes. The showers had shampoo and body wash thankfully, but when I was using it, there was no more hot water. I liked that they had a live monitor for the different temperatures of each pool. You can bring your phone. In fact, you can even order drinks while you're in the pool to have them delivered to you. Pro tip: watch the sunset over the river. There are great views! Parking was hard to find because the lot was pretty full.

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    Rifle Falls State Park - Instagram: @telephonesmoothie

    Rifle Falls State Park

    4.6(44 reviews)
    9.2 mi

    This is a worth while stop if you are traveling through the area. It was a scenic drive from I-70…read moreinto the park. I was traveling with my husband and relatives. Note: I detracted one star because all the picnic tables for day visitors have been removed to discourage that activity. The only tables in the park are for the camp sites. We pulled into an empty site, since we did not see tables elsewhere, to have a quick lunch. We got a talking to from one of the park employees that it was not permitted. We were nearly done with lunch so we finished quickly and removed ourselves, making sure the area was as we found it. We then parked up at the trailhead parking. It is a pleasant walk to the base of the falls. Then we headed up the stairs that take you behind the falls as well as to some caves. My husband and his brother did the hike up and around to the top. My sister-in-law and I found a nice shaded bench to enjoy the views while we waited for them to return. It was an overall good experience. I would go back.

    Right from the moment we pulled into the parking lot, the sound of rushing water filled the air,…read moreand it didn't take long to find out why. The centerpiece of the park is this stunning trio of waterfalls--three streams of water pouring side by side over bright limestone cliffs, surrounded by the kind of lush greenery that feels almost tropical. It was like walking into a Colorado rainforest. Mist from the falls cooled the air, and everything around them felt alive--ferns, moss, chirping birds, and the occasional chipmunk darting across the path. The trails were surprisingly well maintained and easy to navigate. We started with the paved path that led right up to the base of the falls--perfect for just soaking in the view, and even wheelchair accessible. Then we took the Coyote Trail, which loops up around and behind the falls. That's where things got even more fun. The trail winds past a handful of small limestone caves, some of which you can crawl into and explore. One of them opened up into a surprisingly big cavern--we hadn't brought flashlights, but our phones did the trick, and the kids loved it. It felt like discovering secret chambers in a fantasy story. When we made it to the top of the falls, the view was totally worth the mild climb. You could look down and see all three cascades in full, framed by trees and cliffs. And with the mist rising in the sunlight, it felt absolutely magical--like something out of a painting. What I loved most was how much this park offered in such a compact space. Waterfalls, caves, trails, wildlife, creeks, picnic spots--everything felt close and accessible, but never crowded or rushed. It was peaceful, beautiful, and so well kept. Honestly, it's one of the best hidden gems I've stumbled upon in Colorado.

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    Powderhorn Mountain Resort - Early bird catches the corduroy. ;-)

    Powderhorn Mountain Resort

    4.0(22 reviews)
    48.5 mi

    Great experience with the Bob Beverly sky lessons program. Our instructor, Asia was amazing. She…read morewas patient and gave me perfect instruction which helped me dramatically.

    This was our first time visiting any ski resort and everyone had one of the best times of their…read morelives. Our family of four and my daughter's family of four shared a house for rent for a week less than a mile from the lodge. Three went snowboarding all day, the first day. Lines were short, prices reasonable and down right cheap when I compared them to other CO ski resorts such as Vail and Telluride, each a couple hrs away. Staff was very friendly and always offering what ever help you needed. You would expect this level at any resort of any kind and Powderhorn's staff met all expectations. Skiing with lessons on another day was another huge success. No need to go to the top of mountain to ski or snowboard. One lift goes half way up with plenty of choices for medium to beginner hills. After setting you up and teaching some tips you are free to ski while the instructors check in with you periodically. Then for those of us that are completely inept, they offer tubing. Tubing is sledding on a specially designed inner tube on well maintained bobsled track of sorts. It was fast and fun. We all did this on three different days. $12 for adults, $10 for kids for a two hour session. AND they have a lift for that too! Simply hook your tube's pull rope on the pipe and ride your tube to the top! Over all the place did not seem crowded. Only on one day were the 35 tubes all in use. The Children's Learning Center only had 16 kids there the day we hired our instructor. The Sunset Grille upstairs was reasonably priced for being remote. Nearest place to eat anything was eight miles away in the town of Mesa. I would come back here next year to do any snow related activities in CO.

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    Hampton Inn & Suites Rifle - Guest room

    Hampton Inn & Suites Rifle

    3.4(49 reviews)
    12.7 mi
    $$

    Had a fine night for one night on our way back home…read more Hotel was clean. The bed was comfortable. We used the app for the key and check in as we were arriving late. That was really nice and convenient. There was a breakfast at the hotel. However if you are gluten free and/or vegan there is not anything there for you. But there was hot food available. Felt the hotel was plenty comfortable and modern. Was easy to get in and out of parking lot. Would come back if I were in the area again.

    I just spent 3 days at the Hampton Inn in Rifle, CO, this location is old and in bad need of…read moreupdating. The shower pan had a large Crack in it, mold along each corner, the ceiling had a large worn out patch from a leak. Very dirty, it took about 15 minutes of running the water for it get slightly warm. When asked by text how is your stay, I let them know but nothing came of it. I went to the front desk, they are sold due to Memorial weekend. I asked for the shower to cleaned, which didn't help with the mold build up. Then later in the afternoon on my 3rd day stay a room became available. I asked to see it first before moving. The shower had missing caulking all around and mold build up as well. Needless to say the staff was polite but the rooms are in need to repairs and no amount of cleaning is going to help without updates. Hilton is huge company and unfortunately in smaller demographic areas like Rifle it doesn't matter to big businesses.

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