Experience Rocky Mountain camping like never before with Squashberry Tent at Sky Ranch Lutheran Camp. Spacious sites and cozy campfires await just steps from showers.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
overnight to multiple days
Fitness Level
Suitable for all fitness levels, as campsite access involves minimal hiking or carrying.
Wildlife
History
Sky Ranch Lutheran Camp has served as a community gathering spot since the mid-20th century, fostering outdoor education and family retreats.
Conservation
The camp promotes Leave No Trace principles and works actively to protect local ecosystems by limiting campsite impact and encouraging responsible fire use.
Sky Ranch Lutheran Camp
Experience Rocky Mountain camping like never before with Squashberry Tent at Sky Ranch Lutheran Camp. Spacious sites and cozy campfires await just steps from showers.
Sky Ranch Lutheran Camp is a mountain retreat located in Bellvue, Colorado, offering outdoor lodging and camping experiences in the Rocky Mountains. The camp provides a range of accommodations, including tent campsites, RV electric sites, rustic cabins, and lodge rooms, designed for groups, families, and individual travelers. Tent sites such as Gooseberry, Snowberry, Squashberry, and Baneberry accommodate up to eight guests, are a short walk from shower facilities, and include firewood for campfires. The Aspen RV Electric sites feature picnic tables, fire rings, and electrical hookups for comfortable overnight stays. Rustic cabins like Jones, King, and Walesa sleep ten to twelve guests, offer decks with seating, are well heated for winter stays, and use bunk beds suitable for group retreats. Fireswamp and North Stormy lodge rooms provide flexible check-in and check-out options for stays ranging from one to five nights.
Facilities are maintained year-round and staff coordinate group reservations, site details, and accessibility information to help visitors plan trips with confidence and local area tips.
Location
Bellvue, CO
Rocky Mountains near Fort Collins
Group Capacity
Up to 12
Cabins hold 10–12 guests
Stay Length
1–5 nights
Flexible short or multi-night trips
Site Types
Tents · RV · Cabins · Lodges
Varied lodging for groups
Compare tent, RV, cabin, and lodge options for 1–5 night retreats and book with confidence.
Arrive early to choose your campsite
Selecting your spot early in the day ensures ample space for your group and nearby access to amenities.
Pack layers for variable mountain weather
Temperatures can change quickly, so bring warm layers even in summer to stay comfortable.
Use provided firewood responsibly
Only use the firewood supplied to prevent spreading pests and to protect the local environment.
Store food securely to deter wildlife
Keep food in sealed containers and away from tents to avoid attracting animals at night.
Sleeping bag (rated for mountain temperatures)
Keeps you warm during cool nights in Colorado's varying climate.
fall
Headlamp or flashlight
Essential for navigating the campsite and trails after dark.
Water bottle or hydration system
Staying hydrated is crucial, especially at higher elevations.
Insect repellent
Helps protect against mosquitoes and other biting insects during warmer months.
summer