Luxury Camping within White River National Forest

Tent in New Castle, Colorado

  1. 3 guests
  2. 1 bedroom
  3. 1 bed
  4. Half-bath
Hosted by Ben
  1. 4 years hosting

Listing highlights

Great check-in experience

Recent guests loved the smooth start to this stay.

Beautiful area

Guests love this home’s scenic location.

Mountain and valley views

Guests say the views are lovely.
Come stay at Watchmen Ranch, an off-grid home nestled along West Elk Creek, 35 minutes north of New Castle, within the Flattops.

We are family-friendly & pet-friendly! The West Elk Trailhead is popular for it's off-roading, snowmobiling, hiking, & hunting. Minutes from rock climbing, rafting, fishing, hot springs, & skiing; we have it all!

The space
The yurt tent is 16’ diameter with a beautiful deck and views of Mt. Sopris. With a queen size bed, game table, and all you need for a cup of coffee or tea in the midst of an Aspen grove, you’ll love connecting with nature. Outdoor private shower and compost toilet (camping toilet) makes sure your stay is comfortable during your time with us.

Guest access
You’ll have access to the north woods of our property, with private parking and access to hiking within our forest.

Other things to note
We are fully off-grid: solar and battery, with a generator back-up. It’s quite the experience, but it does mean we have to watch our power consumption.

Please no space-heaters or high power appliances as it will cut our power overnight for everyone on the ranch :) We do provide appliances and comforts in the tent that are energy efficient.

Our guests have access to internet via our Starlink satellite internet connection. However, outside of that connection we are about 10 miles from the nearest cell service; downloading music and map directions are highly recommended for a smooth trip up the mountain.

We also HIGHLY recommend getting your groceries before coming up the mountain, the nearest grocer is City Market, about 35 minutes away.

Where you’ll sleep

Bedroom
1 queen bed, 1 couch, 1 floor mattress, 1 toddler bed, 1 hammock

What this place offers

Mountain view
Valley view
Kitchen
Wifi
Dedicated workspace
Unavailable: Carbon monoxide alarm
Unavailable: Smoke alarm

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Rated 4.94 out of 5 from 124 reviews.

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Where you’ll be

New Castle, Colorado, United States
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Neighborhood highlights

Watchmen Ranch is 32 acres within the West Elk Ranch community. Many folks who come to make West Elk their home are looking for solitude and the kind of quiet you can only find among our Aspen groves. Please respect our neighbors by staying off private property and sticking to the community roads and trails, thank you.

Meet your host

Host
127 reviews
4.94 out of 5 average rating
4 years of hosting
My work: Garfield RE-2
Speaks Chinese and English
I am an elementary school teacher who lives off grid within the Flattops of Colorado!

Co-hosts

  • Amy

Host details

Response rate: 100%
Responds within an hour
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in: 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Checkout before 10:00 AM
3 guests maximum
Safety & property
No carbon monoxide alarm
No smoke alarm
May encounter potentially dangerous animal