Cañon City, Colorado
Camp Penguin at WPR
About Camp Penguin at WPR
Learn more about this land: Note: NO FIREWORKS or GUNS are allowed to be used on the property. #WanderingPenguinRanch #CampPenguin #LifeOnTheMountain Don't forget we're at over 9,000 feet elevation and temperatures and weather conditions can vary greatly. Be prepared for all seasons!!! Camp fire usage depends on current weather conditions at the time of visits in addition to any state/county restrictions that may be in place (host approval required)!!! IF there are no restrictions and fires are allowed, we have firewood bundles and/or starter packs for purchase at $10/bundle/pack. We also have two propane fire pits available for rent (see "extras"), or you are welcome to bring your own. If you have purchased wood and there are restrictions/bans, we will gladly apply your wood purchase the rental of a propane pit. Propane fire pit usage may also be restricted by current conditions or state/county restrictions! Fresh eggs are available for purchase (when the girls are cooperating) by the dozen, or half dozen (see "extras"). You are welcome to go "visit" the chickens. Their coop is next to the large blue shop/barn. *UPON ARRIVAL at the property, please WAIT INSIDE our main gate (unless otherwise directed via prior communication with host). The host(s) will meet you there shortly after passing through the gate and direct you to your site. ----------------------- Camp Penguin at Wandering Penguin Ranch (facebook.com/CampPenguin) in southern Colorado is about a 3 hour drive from the Denver metro area, two hours from Colorado Springs and just under an hour north west of Canon City. We provide a variety of site options to choose from including tent sites, car/van/truck sites, and rustic trailer site options - all with NO amenities (NO electric/septic/water, etc). Additional vehicle parking on the property can be accommodated for groups with more than one vehicle. Please provide type of camper/tent and number of vehicles at booking so hosts can help direct you to the best site option available. Guests can relax around our small pond or roam freely around our 35-acre property. There is both hiking and fishing at Badger Creek only a short drive away. Waugh Mountain State Trust Land is another hiking option and is also just a short drive up the road (*NOTE: the State of Colorado now requires a valid hunting/fishing license to access state trust lands)! Additionally, we are about 45-90 minutes away from a variety of alternative adventures! Some of these include Salida, Cripple Creek, Eleven Mile Reservoir, Paradise Cove Swimming Hole, Florissant Fossil Beds, Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center, Manitou Incline, Manitou Cliff Dwellings, Cave of the Winds, Seven Falls, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, Pikes Peak, Garden of the Gods, Royal Gorge Bridge and Park, Royal Gorge Dinosaur Experience, several rafting/zipline and Jeep tour companies, Westcliffe, Bishop Castle and Canon City including Skyline Drive, Tunnel Drive, Royal Gorge Train, Museum of Colorado Prisons and The Winery at Holy Cross Abbey. Any of these can be done as a day trip or visited while on your way here, or home. (*NOTE: some of these attractions are free, some require a fee and some are seasonal. To avoid disappointment, PLEASE do your own research prior to arrival)! Guests need to be self-sustaining to camp here as there are no facilities nearby (gas stations, grocery stores, restaurants, etc.)! But, if you are looking for a peaceful, quiet getaway to commune with nature, a chance to see wildlife and simply relax.... We're your place - book your visit now!!!
Accommodations on the property
- Primitive site
Location
Cañon City, Colorado
Open in Google MapsWhat people say about their stay at Camp Penguin at WPR
Synthesized from 43 review mentions across 6 aspects.
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Setting & Nature
“Camp Penguin offers a warm and welcoming camping experience, highlighted by friendly hosts Tim and Lori who go above and beyond to make visitors feel at home. The campsite is set i…”
17 mentions
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Host & Communication
“Hosts Tim and Lori are frequently praised for their warm hospitality and attention to detail, making guests feel welcome and well-cared for. Their thoughtful gestures, such as prov…”
11 mentions
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Family-Friendly
“It was a wonderful site to see him so happy.”
5 mentions
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Amenities
“gather our own fire wood which was a great option”
4 mentions
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Pet-Friendly
“plenty of space for our puppy to run around off leash”
4 mentions
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Cleanliness
“The spot was clean, private, and inviting.”
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Recent reviews
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Tim & Lori were amazing. The spot was clean, private, and inviting. They were there to help us with anything we need. Such a beautiful spot and we will definitely be back!
This was one of the most peaceful and beautiful campsites I have ever been to. Tim and Lori are very good hosts, they have thought of everything to make this a wonderful retreat, which is quite an art. Even the bathroom and the trash can were well thought out. The kids really loved gazing into the pond and observing all the wildlife. Our dog was the happiest he had ever been getting to run around our campsite and circle the pond with the kids. We will be back! A side note: We did a fancy weeklong trip to Disney World a few months ago..... Camp Penguin was hands down our favorite trip t…
Tim & Lori were so kind and welcoming. They took the time to answer any question we had. The land/views are gorgeous. Overall the hospitality was amazing and the camping was great.
My wife and I loved camping out of our car on Tim & Lori’s land! It was calm and the view of Pikes Peak was great. We were able to gather our own fire wood which was a great option. There were lots of deer all the time and essentially no noise. We didn’t get a chance to explore the whole property but I would definitely like to go again to explore more. It was an amazing place!
Tim and Lori were fantastic hosts. They meet us when we arrived and explained everything we need to know. They also gave us some fantastic cookies and doggie treats making us feel very welcome. They gave us our space to enjoy their beautiful property. Amazing how beautiful the sun rise was coming up over the mountains. We had a young dog with us and it was his first time off leash to run and explore. It was a wonderful site to see him so happy. Thank you!
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Camp Penguin at WPR located?
Camp Penguin at WPR is located in Cañon City, Colorado.
What types of accommodations does Camp Penguin at WPR offer?
Camp Penguin at WPR offers Primitive site. Specifics vary — verify the exact unit availability with the operator before booking.
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