About This Property
Private luxury safari tent on a secluded Animas River Valley property. Just you, the river, and the canyon. No campground crowds. No neighbors. Steps from your own river access in Durango.
The kind of place you book when you want nature on your terms and you're not willing to rough it to get there.
The property is yours alone. No neighbors, no other tents, no headlights cutting across the valley at night. Just you, the river, and a quiet so complete you'll hear it the moment you step out of the car.
The arrival is part of it. A private trail leads in through the valley, when you reach your retreat, your shoulders will already be lower.
Wake up to the river. Spend the day exploring Durango or doing nothing at all. Come back to a place that's entirely yours.
This is what you expect when you've outgrown the tent in the trunk and the campsite next to the highway.
One property. One tent. One Colorado trip you'll be talking about for years.
Landmarks & Location Highlights
You're in the Animas River Valley, where the river runs cold and clear out of the San Juan Mountains and red sandstone canyon walls rise on every side.
On the property:
- Private river access
- private pond
- red canyon views
- dark sky stargazing
- acres to walk
Local Highlights:
- 15 minutes to Historic Downtown Durango
- Restaurants and breweries along Main Avenue
- The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
- The Animas River Trail (9 paved miles)
- Farmers market, live music, summer festivals
On the Animas:
- Gold-medal fly fishing.
- Whitewater rafting, tubing, paddleboarding, kayaking.
Close by:
- Purgatory Resort (25 min north): skiing, mountain biking, lift-served hiking
- San Juan National Forest: trailheads in every direction
- Mesa Verde National Park (45 min west)
- Vallecito Lake (40 min northeast)
- Silverton via the Million Dollar Highway (one of America's most scenic drives)
- Pagosa Springs hot springs (1 hr east)
Seasons
Spring runoff and wildflowers. Long summer evenings. Golden cottonwoods in fall. Purgatory skiing in winter.
Amenities
The Tent
- Spacious safari tent on a private wood platform
- Real king bed with layered linens
- Cozy sitting area with pullout bed for two
- Wood stove for cool nights
- Bohemian interior with rugs, lamps, and considered finishes
- Marble bistro table for two
- Stainless steel sink with running water
- Two-burner propane stove
- Spice rack, cookware, utensils, basics for four
- Private Attached Bathroom
- Private shower with rain-style head
- Trobolo composting toilet (premium, odor-free)
- Fully enclosed, no shared bathhouse
Outdoor Living
- Adirondack chairs and propane fire pit (no smoke smell)
- Fire-pit next to the river, wood provided
- Private Animas River access
- Acres of land to walk
What's Provided
- Tent fully set up before arrival
- Bedding, linens, pillows, towels
- Wheeled gear cart for the walk-in
- Welcome binder with everything you need
- Cleaned and turned between every stay
Add-Ons (at checkout)
- Rise & Roast breakfast
- S'mores Kit
- Paws & Relax for dogs
- Little Campers / Little Explorers.
Good to Know
- Self check-in, no host on site
- Local Campfire Concierge ownership available at all times
- Cell service can be limited
- Quiet hours respected
