About
Backcountry Base Camp in Littleton invites visitors to explore miles of hiking trails and enjoy family-friendly outdoor activities. The preserve hosts well-organized summer camps blending nature, adventure, and education, alongside rustic amenities like public restrooms and accessible parking.
What To Expect:
- 🌲 Expansive hiking trails suitable for kids and adults
- 🎒 Engaging summer camps encouraging outdoor learning
- 🐐 Opportunities to meet farm animals and explore nature
- 🚻 Public restrooms and wheelchair-accessible facilities
Important Information:
- – Getting tickets in advance is recommended
- – Watch out for fire ants on the trails
- – Camps focus on safety with attentive staff and weather awareness
- – Located on a private road; plan your trip accordingly
📍 Local Insights
🌄 Early Morning Hikes Recommended: Hikers suggest exploring early in the morning to enjoy cooler temperatures and quieter trails.
🎥 Outdoor Movie Nights: The preserve hosts social gatherings like outdoor movie events that families rave about.
👧 Camps Are Highly Regarded: Parents praise the well-organized and fun summer camps that inspire kids to love nature and stay engaged.
🐐 Interact with Farm Animals: Visitors love meeting goats and chickens near the base camp area, offering a unique hands-on experience.
⏰ Hours
Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours
👉 Best For
- •Families
- •Nature enthusiasts
- •Hiking groups
- •Educational camps
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Best Parks & Recreation in Highlands Ranch →Location
Private, 6005 Ron King Trail, Highlands Ranch, CO 80125Review Sentiment
Based on 40 Google reviews
"Backcountry Base Camp is beloved for its beautiful, spacious natural setting and outstanding summer camps that engage kids in outdoor learning and adventure. Reviewers consistently highlight friendly and professional staff, quality programming, and an immersive nature experience, with rare mentions of fire ants and occasional concerns about some debris on site."
What You'll Find
- •Hiking Trails
- •Kid-Friendly Hikes
- •Public Restrooms
- •Wheelchair Accessible Entrance
- •Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot
- •Nature Programs
- •Educational Summer Camps
- •Farm Animals
- •Scenic Views
📆 Best Times to Visit
Weekday mornings offer quieter trails; weekends fill by mid-morning. Camps fill early; arrival before 9 AM recommended. Early evenings offer peaceful hiking.
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