38 acres hosted by Ancient Echoes @ Kelly Place R.
3 RV/tent sites
Near Mesa Verde National Park
Within a 60-minute drive from the West Entrance Booth - 134A.
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96% Recommend67 ratings · 53 reviews
Recommends
· May 2025
Tent ·
Cliffside
Kelly's Place is a gem. I would come back to stay there in a heartbeat when I am back in the Cortez area.
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Jim K.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2025
Tent ·
The Pour Over
Such a magical place, and absolutely worth a visit if you are looking for a serene getaway. Allison and Celine were very kind and welcoming. Thank you!
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Sean F.
1 month on Hipcamp
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· April 2025
5 m campervan ·
The Pour Over
Absolutely a gorgeous setting with very gracious and accommodating hosts.
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Steven H.
4 months on Hipcamp
This is a delightful and peaceful place. For campers, it is well-equipped with a fully stocked kitchen, a bathroom, and beautiful indoor spaces in which to relax. Likewise, there are several outdoor spaces where one may sit in the shade, lie in a hammock, walk a labyrinth, read by a circulating fountain, nestle a tent in the elbow of red rock. All have great wi-fi access.
Allie and Celine are kind hosts who will ensure you are acquainted with all the possibilities here, including the hiking trails and ancient sites, the library, the nearby places of interest. They've created a place that evokes creativity, serenity, and rejuvenation. This would be a perfect location for a small-group retreat.
Having been here long ago, under previous ownership, I'm so glad to be back. Especially given all they've done and are doing to improve the property, not just materially, but aesthetically. Much of the decor reflects the Rio Grande Valley, its artisans, its lands, and its history.
I am eager to return!
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Deborah K.
4 reviews
We enjoyed camping with our campervan. We only stayed a night but wished we could have stayed longer! The host was super helpful and personable. Do not miss experiencing the Kiva and pueblo!
The stars were fantastic!
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Jason A.
1 year on Hipcamp
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· July 2023
Tent · With pets ·
The Pour Over
We loved tent camping at the Pourover and exploring the canyon at Ancient Echoes! It was a perfect place to stop on our road trip and the communal bathroom and shower was clean and wonderful!
Joe M.
2 reviews
I am so grateful to have come across this place and for the homesteaders to let people come and stay there. What a jewel!!
I am very impressed with the warm welcome and how this place has been kept up and the vestiges carefully maintained.
A lot of love here!
Bring your love and respect.
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Alexandra K.
4 reviews
Absolutely magical place not to be missed. Our family will remember this camping spot for years to come. Breakfast was included & it was delicious. The site had full RV hookups & great amenities. Definitely recommend
Michael E.
2 reviews
Recommends
· October 2020
Beautiful place. Loved the ruins and hiking right out the back door and great breakfast!
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Tania B.
4 reviews
The place is run down, bathroom was not clean. The host talked down to us when we had been told the breakfast would be delivered. The host was not wearing a mask when cooking. We could tell they clearly had an issue with us being there. We left after the first night we were so uncomfortable. If you are anything other than someone who follows their belief system stay away.
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Jessica C.
4 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· October 2020
Loved this site! Very cool ruins that are rich in history. The sunset was amazing. All the facilities are great as well
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Jess D.
3 reviews
Recommends
· September 2020
Completely beautiful and very welcoming hosts!
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Beth D.
2 reviews
Recommends
· September 2020
Group trip ·
Tent Camp among Anasazi Ruins
We had a lovely stay here with our children (ages 8 and 10). Our campsite was great, with beautiful rock walls behind. Our hosts were so kind and the main lodge had so many amnesties. The breakfast was delicious, with many tasty choices. The self guided walking tour was fantastic and we were amazed by the ruins on the property, giving thanks to Spirit for letting us be in that sacred space and land. We only wish we had more time and plan to come back. Highly recommend the canyon hike. They also have little cabins. Very close to Mesa Verde National Park too. Thank you!
Maya M.
5 reviews
Recommends
· September 2020
Group trip ·
Tent Camp among Anasazi Ruins
Kelly’s is a unique, serene and beautiful place! Our hosts, Doreen and Mark, were beyond accommodating, and such great resources for the area. Wonderful leisurely day hikes around the property and magnificent stargazing at night. Hope to be back again!
Dawn D.
4 years on Hipcamp
Kelly's place is absolutely magical. Nestled between Sleeping Ute Mountain and Canyons of the Ancients, you are truly o sacred land, not to mention the kiva and ruins on the property itself. And Jerine and Marc are fabulous hosts. I cannot recommend tis place enough!
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Cindy L.
5 years on Hipcamp
What a great place to stay. The breakfast was very tasty, campsite was clean and level, the amenities all worked and above all the host was pleasant and helpful. I highly recommend this as a place to stay.
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Charles H.
5 years on Hipcamp
Kelly Place is a multi generational preservation of excavated and partially excavated ruins of the Anasazi Pueblo II and III people. They have great take-home literature about the cultures of the land. And a self guided tour where you can explore the land at your own pace. Great weather. Great tent site close to the well kept bathroom. Very Covid Safe. The Spots are far apart, the owners always wear masks and stay at least 6 ft away. Interactions With other patrons beyond waving, is rare. No mosquitos or rodents. Friendly plants and beautiful indigenous trees shade morning sun. Breakfast!!!!!! Day 1: We had generous serving of French toast with sliced almonds, spices and 2 scoops of fresh strawberry sauce each. Sausages, juice, cereal, and toast. Day 2 was a spicy quiche, country potatoes, fresh fruit, English muffins, juices and jam. Stay here for the Breakfast and the Local Cats. 2 cats: “Cookie Dough” and “Jack” beautiful hunters of the Anasazi Ruins that patrol the tent camp site and keep the peace.
Tiffany H.
3 reviews
Fantastic camping. We were met by our host who let us pick our site - great options available. There were hiking paths in the canyons and to the ruins. Shower and bathrooms were clean and well maintained. We were served breakfast in the morning in the lodge, which we selected from a list the night before. The food was great and all guests were spaced far apart. We also took advantage of a guided horseback ride through Canyon Trails Ranch, which is right next door. We loved our stay and wish we could have been there longer.
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Ingvild H.
3 reviews
What a hidden gem. Secluded with a great breakfast included! Loved the on grounds kiva and self guided tour of the property - they give you a little booklet that tells the history and the tour stops.
Marsha Y.
3 reviews
We loved this place! The artifact tour was really neat and the breakfast was good. We were the only campers due to the pandemic, so it made our stay even more special. The directions were easy and everyone was adhering to masks & social distancing. As previous reviews mention, the only toilet is with the shower, so this could be an issue if the campsites are full. But, the shower was hot and great! We’ll be back!
Britt S.
5 reviews
Recommends
· August 2020
A little expensive, but great breakfast, beautiful area, and private. Definitely take the walking tour through the ruins adjacent to property.
Danny K.
4 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2020
It's amazing that there's a place that's so comfortable to stay in and still has ancient ruins to explore. The hikes are breathtaking and remarkably close to the camping area. I saw a family of quail for the first time. They were adorable.
Jeff H.
9 reviews
This is a wonderful place that combines camp sites and other accommodations with the B&B experience, and the Pueblo sites are fascinating: what an experience to be able to descend into the kivas and read about the site's history, all within an easy walk of camp. Great stargazing at night, too.
David S.
4 reviews
Recommends
· August 2020
Great place and hosts.
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Christopher M.
4 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2020
Group trip ·
Tent Camp among Anasazi Ruins
Quiet and beautiful. Breakfast was served every morning and it was fantastic.
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Branden S.
3 reviews
Recommends
· August 2020
Magical place!
Aric G.
4 years on Hipcamp
Traveling during Covid made me reconsider my lodging options when making a 12 hour journey from Denver to and from Flagstaff. Instead of staying a hotel, camping seemed safer. Staying at Kelly's Place was like a hybrid between a hotel and roughing it. Camping with a shower and a hot breakfast I don't have to make? Yes. Please. My camp spot, while not really private, was near the single bathroom & shower as well as the main lodge that has a LOVELY shaded courtyard and a few tables to eat, read and socially distance from other interesting travelers staying there. There is a great lounge inside with books and what looked like comfy couches. Breakfast was super delicious. Marc was a wealth of knowledge and Jerene was accommodating to requests for drinks (beer and wine for sale) and charcoal (for purchase) for the grill. The orchard and dispersed fruit trees around the property didn't have much fruit this year but were still lovely. Probably the most unique feature of the property are all the artifacts and remaining structures of those that were here before us. I personally found this proximity to be both fascinating and unsettling. I would caution future travelers, especially those with kids, to walk lightly and respectfully, this area is laden with remnants and the history and unrest is palpable. A very very unique experience.
Maura G.
5 years on Hipcamp
We had an amazing stay with a beautiful view in every direction. We were able to explore the property and the canyons near by. Breakfast was absolutely amazing, such a special touch to our stay. Now let me tell you about that French toast. It’s not your ordinary French toast, I have been dreaming about it since we left! Thank you for providing an amazing space for us to enjoy and explore.
Jisel S.
2 reviews
We loved staying at Kelly Place and would definitely come back. Our tent site (#1) was gorgeous and we saw so many stars at night on the property because of the lack of light pollution. One thing to be aware of is that the bathroom/shower is combined and is shared (this is advertised) so you do have to think about how much it may be in use especially when trying to shower. We didn't have a problem but it's just something to be aware of especially depending on the size of your group and the other groups staying there. The daily breakfast was great as was use of the airconditioned lounged if you come during the summer like we did - the desert heat is no joke.
Danielle W.
5 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2020
Group trip ·
Tent Camp among Anasazi Ruins
We stayed in Campsite 1, a stunning spot nestled up against the red-rock cliffs, with two trees providing shade and privacy. The other campsites looked less appealing, but there were very few people on site while we were there. The fact that we could stroll a few minutes from our tent and all of a sudden be in the Canyon of the Ancients was a highlight -- and the on-site ruins were great to see too. My kids loved roaming around the property, climbing trees and exploring. Breakfast was fine. The main downside was that there was a single toilet to service the entire campground -- and that one toilet was in the same room as the shower, which made for some long and uncomfortable wait times...
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Michael W.
2 reviews
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Cortez, Montezuma, Colorado, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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