Ribbit Retreat

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Blue skies in summer
Blue skies in summer
Views from the five-acre field
Campfire and outdoor seating
Electric hook-ups
Electric hook-up
Far-reaching views
Camp under colorado skies
Contained campfire
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Views from the five-acre field
Campfire and outdoor seating
Electric hook-ups

  • Stargazer campground 15 minutes’ drive from Durango in Colorado
  • Purgatory Resort 45 minutes’ drive and the Mesa Verde 50 minutes
  • Self-service check-in; elk and deer nearby; stores 15 minutes’ drive
If your idea of heaven is stargazing under Colorado night skies, it’s certainly worth bearing Ribbit Retreat in mind. At just 15 minutes’ drive from the San Juan Mountains town of Durango on the Animas River, this site is so peaceful it may as well be in another galaxy – and it has the added benefit of only being 45 minutes’ drive from the spectacular Mesa Verde National Park. Designed for self-sufficient guests, it’s also pretty wild in nature, providing minimal facilities in five acres of open fields. There’s plenty of room for easy pull-in access, a self-service check-in system and motion lighting and cameras for late arrivals. Site amenities are basically a portable restroom that’s cleaned weekly, waste and recycling bins, and firepits plus a pair of Adirondack chairs for every pitch. You’ll need to pick up food and water at Durango on your way to the site. Once installed, you can chill out in hammocks under the trees, watch elk and and glimpse the snow-capped mountains on the horizon. Later in the day, catch stunning sunsets and keep your fingers crossed for clear skies after dark so you can witness the Milky Way dancing across the night skies.

Site type

Motorhome pitches 2
Tent pitches 2
Touring caravan pitches 2
Open now
Opens 10 August
Please note
  • This site has no on-site shower facilities.

Vehicles

  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.

Safety

  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

General

  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.

Admission

  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Mon, 10 Aug to

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

Tent pitchesTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome pitchesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsCaravans for hireRent a tent
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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs

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Features

Portable toilet

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent pitches

Themes

Budget/backpacker Desert Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No drinkable water point No hot water No running water Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Shop nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at pitch Level site, no steep slopes Pitch close to accessible bathrooms Step-free or level access

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Ribbit Retreat

365 Toad Road

Durango

Colorado

USA

81301

Directions

Timezone

America/Denver Mountain Daylight Time (GMT-06:00)

GPS

37,23578°N
107,73775°W

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

If you’re wanting to stay active, Purgatory Resort (45 minutes’ drive) is as lively in summer as it is in winter months. It has mountain biking trails, a bike park and a fast-paced mountain coaster offering views over the San Juan Mountains. If you’re there from late November, there’s a designated area for novice skiers as well as long intermediate pistes lined by fir trees. You can mix things up a bit with whitewater rafting over rapids on the Animas River (20 minutes), or tubing, kayaking and paddleboarding down gentler stretches of the water, where you can also fly fish for rainbow trout. As well as hiking and biking routes, things take a cultural turn in the dramatic Mesa Verde National Park (50 minutes), where you can follow the Petroglyph Point Trail past ancient rock art and catch sight of Ancestral Puebloan cliff dwellings from the Soda Canyon Overlook Trail. To see inside an indigenous house, prebook ranger-led tours to the landmark Cliff Palace – the largest cliff house in North America.

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Ribbit Retreat have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Ribbit Retreat dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Ribbit Retreat? If you’re wanting to stay active, Purgatory Resort (45 minutes’ drive) is as lively in summer as it is in winter months. It has mountain biking trails, a bike park and a … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Ribbit Retreat?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Ribbit Retreat? From R646,74 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.