With a family history spanning more than 40 years, Drake Campground offers a distinctive combination of residential, recreational and commercial components within the Big Thompson Canyon. Conveniently located along US Highway 34 near the intersection of County Road 43, the approximately 35.9-acre property lies along the North Fork of the Big Thompson River, between Loveland and Estes Park. The river is at the heart of the property, shaping the setting and atmosphere that have long defined Drake Campground. Existing improvements include a main residence, two additional residential structures, two cabins, 12 electric campsites, 40 standard campsites, restrooms and supporting improvements. Approximately 4,738 finished square feet is located among the five residential structures and cabins. The combination of riverfront acreage, residential improvements and established campground use makes Drake Campground a unique offering within the Big Thompson Canyon.
Property Details
- Interior
- Eat-in Kitchen, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Heating
- Forced Air, Wood Stove
- Bedrooms
- 10
- Bathrooms
- 5.5
- Full Baths
- 2
- Half Baths
- 1
- 3/4 Baths
- 4
- View
- Mountain(s),Water
- Lot Features
- Borders National Forest, Level, Many Trees, Rolling Slope, Sloped
- Stories
- 1
- Lot Description
- Borders National Forest, Level, Many Trees, Rolling Slope, Sloped
- Acres
- 0.001
- Square Feet
- 4738
- Lot Size (sqft)
- 35.91
- Parking Spaces
- 3
- Parking Type
- Garage
- Parking Garage Spaces
- 3
- Property Type
- Purchase
- Year Built
- 1900
- Roof
- Composition, Metal
- Sewer Information
- Septic Tank
- Utility Source
- Cistern, Spring
- Utility Features
- Electricity Connected, Internet Access (Wired), Propane
- Appliances
- Range, Refrigerator
- Subdivision
- The Drake Campground
- School District
- Thompson R2-J
- Elementary School
- Big Thompson
- Middle School
- Walt Clark
- High School
- Thompson Valley
- County
- LARIMER
- Region
- Drake
- Zoning
- Open (O)
Location
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Last Updated: Sep 10, 2026 3:47 AM. Source: RECOLORADO
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