Indian Springs Ranch, LLP and Campground

719-372-3907

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Family having water-gun battle next to outdoor swimming pool at Indian Springs Ranch and Campground in the Royal Gorge area of Colorado.
A Destination Campground - In the Banana Belt of Colorado - Delightful Warm Days - Family Swimming Pool - Cool Nights - Star Filled Dark Sky - Step Into the Slow Life at Indian Springs Ranch - Discover a National Natural Landmark - Indian Springs Trace Fossil Site
 


Come Discover What Colorado Camping is Meant To Be!

INDIAN SPRINGS RANCH CAMPGROUND is a Registered National Natural Landmark for fossils! We are the only CAMPGROUND in Colorado to be honored! Tours of the fossil beds are by appointment only; you must have a reservation. Also on our ranch is the historical outlaw cabin of Wild Bill McKinney of the Quantrill Raiders. A tour is available by appointment on weekends.

RV PARK SITES OPEN: Year Around. Sites are $50 for 2 people per night; additional people are $5 each; and kids under 5 are free. PLEASE NOTE: Our office closes at 5pm from 10/15/2024 to 4/1/2025.

TENT CAMPING OPEN: 4/1/2024 to 10/15/2024. $15 a person per night; kids under 5 are free.

Indian Springs is a unique family-friendly, secluded (yet easily accessible) Destination Campground on a peaceful and quiet working ranch. You'll see cows, calves, deer, and wild turkeys rumbling around. We are a wildlife sanctuary.

ON-SITE: Swimming pool. Hiking and Mountain Biking trails. Rock-Hounding. Showers. Restrooms. Star Gazing. Open Range Cattle Ranch. Unlimited WiFi. Group Pavilion.

Family sitting around a campfire at a tent camping site at Indian Springs Ranch and Campground in the Royal Gorge area of Colorado.
Tenting in Spring, Summer, Fall - Outdoor Swimming Pool - Campground Along the Gold Belt Tour Scenic Byway - Family Reunions Welcome
RVs and trailers parked in camping sites with full hookups at Indian Springs Ranch and Campground in the Royal Gorge area of Colorado.
RV Full Hookup Sites - Open Year Round with Winter Hours - 10 Miles from Cañon City and 37 Miles from Pueblo in Penrose Colorado
 

We are 10 miles from Cañon City, with an outdoor swimming pool where you may camp at a registered national natural landmark!

GROUPS TENT CAMPING: If you are vacationing with 10 or more folks, the rate is $15 per person per day; the rate includes access to showers, restrooms, and the POOL!

  • PET FRIENDLY! Bring your dogs, and please clean up after them. Thank you.
  • WELCOME RVs that are 32 feet long or less.
  • SORRY, no 50 AMP service at any of our RV sites.
  • NO credit cards, please; bring cash.
  • FREE WiFi!

AREA ACTIVITIES: Arkansas River (rafting and fishing), Bishop Castle, Casinos in Cripple Creek, Cripple Creek and Victor Narrow Gauge Railroad, Desert Reef Hot Springs (Fridays suits required), Dinosaur Depot Museum, Florence Antique and Art Galleries, Garden Park Fossil Area, Gold Belt Tour Scenic Byway (Phantom Canyon Road and Shelf Road), Historic Downtown Cañon City, Indian Springs Trace Fossil Site, Museum of Colorado Prisons, Royal Gorge Bridge and Park, Royal Gorge Heli-Tours, Royal Gorge Route Railroad, Sumo Golf Village an 18-hole Course, Victor an Historic Mining Town, Winery at Holy Cross Abbey.

Scenic Byways: Phantom Canyon Road and Frontier Pathway

PHANTOM CANYON ROAD is part of the Gold Belt Tour Scenic Byway that connects Cañon City, Cripple Creek, and Florissant. Plan a full day to enjoy the scenic drive and fun family-friendly stops 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 and hiking in the mountains; fun stops are the ghost town of Rosita, Lake Isabel, and Westcliffe.

INDIAN SPRINGS RANCH CAMPGROUND IN THE ROYAL GORGE AREA

LOCATION: The ranch is in South Central Colorado along the Gold Belt Tour Scenic Byway near Florence, Colorado in Penrose. Coloradans know this area as the "Royal Gorge Region" and sweetly refer to it as Colorado's "Banana Belt," as it has a milder climate than most of Colorado.

DRIVING DIRECTIONS: We are 10 miles east of Cañon City. Head north on US Highway 50 to County Road 67 (Phantom Canyon Road). Drive about 4 miles, then turn left at the Indian Springs Ranch sign; our office is 1.25 miles from the road.

DRIVE TIMES: Downtown Cañon City, Florence, and Penrose are all a convenient 20 minutes away. Colorado Springs and Pueblo are a quick 50-minute drive. Cripple Creek, along Phantom Canyon Road, is 1.5 hours long and has 130+ years of history. Denver is 2 hours away. Fort Collins is 3 hours away. Durango and Grand Junction are both 5 hours away. Albuquerque, New Mexico and Amarillo, Texas are both 6 hours away. Green River, Wyoming is a 7-1/2-hour trip. Grand Island, Nebraska is 8 hours away. Topeka, Kansas, is an 8-1/2-hour trip. Provo, Utah, is a full 9-hour trip.

WE CATER TO GROUPS: Call Today!

Your hosts are the Thorson family.

PHONE: 719-372-3907 To book your vacation, please mention the Colorado Vacation Directory.

 

CAMPING

  • Camping Open Dates: All Year

Site Description

  • RV Sites: 27
  • Tent Sites: 20
  • Separate Tenting Area: Yes
  • Total Sites: 47
  • Full Hookups: 27 sites with water, electric and sewer.
  • Pull-Thru Sites: 6
  • RV Sites Wide Enough for Slideout(s): 15
  • Winterized Sites: 27

FACILITIES

  • Elevation: 5800 feet above sea level.
  • Region: Royal Gorge Area - South Central, Colorado
  • Location: Away from Town, but close to a community convenience store and restaurant.
  • Setting: Mountain views. Adjoins public lands. Country feel. Forested. Ranch setting.
  • 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 Policies

  • 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. Please pickup after your pet, thank you.
  • Kennel (sitting service for your pet) Available: 15 minutes drive.
  • Vet Services: 15 minutes drive.

Technology For Guests To Use In a Common Area

  • WI-FI Wireless Internet: Available free.

GROUPS REUNIONS AND WEDDINGS

  • Groups 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: 75
  • Maximum # of Camping Sites with a Group: 40

FUN THINGS TO DO

    Primarily Year Round Activities

    • National 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.
    • Designated Scenic/Historic Byway: Along the scenic byway.
    • Museum: 20 minutes drive.
    • Dinosaur - Archeological Site: 30 minutes drive.
    • Hot Mineral Springs: 15 minutes drive.
    • Golf Course: 15 minutes drive.
    • Movie Theater: 20 minutes drive.
    • Art Gallery: 20 minutes drive.
    • Outlet/Mall Shopping: 30 minutes drive.
    • Restaurant(s): 15 minutes drive.
    • Wine Tours OR Tasting: 20 minutes drive.
    • Casino Gambling: 90 minutes drive.

    Primarily Summer Activities

    • Fishing in River, Stream or Creek: 15 minutes drive.
    • Fishing in Lake, Reservoir or Pond: 30 minutes drive.
    • Fly Shop: 30 minutes drive.
    • Whitewater Rafting Office/Pickup point: 20 minutes drive.
    • Kayaking Rentals: 20 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.
    • Mini Golf: 30 minutes drive.

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