Lyons, Colorado

Your own historic camp on the St. Vrain

Book one cabin or take over the whole camp: historic cabins at 7,350 feet, over 300 feet of private river frontage, a fireside stone terrace, open lawns, and Rocky Mountain adventure outside the door.

Three cabins available now, with a fourth coming in 2027.

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Illustrated overhead map of the whole camp, four cabins on the St. Vrain See the whole camp ↓
Old Seven River Camp: the flagship log cabin and a second cabin set among the pines along the St. Vrain Illustrated overhead map of the whole camp, four cabins on the St. Vrain The whole camp ↓
The St. Vrain running clear over granite boulders along the property
300+ ft of private St. Vrain
The stone fireplace terrace and the staircase down toward the river
Fireside stone terrace
▲ Riverside Dr · Old Hwy 7 ~ 300+ ft private St. Vrain frontage ▲ 7,350 ft elevation ◇ 3 cabins now · 4th in 2027 · fly fishing · RMNP nearby ✦ Dogs welcome

01 · The camp

A historic riverfront cabin retreat

Four historic cabins on over 300 feet of private St. Vrain frontage, at 7,350 feet in the pines 15 to 20 minutes above Lyons and surrounded by Roosevelt National Forest: a rustic riverside basecamp for family gatherings, small retreats, and mountain adventure.

The Schaeffer, The Ranch, the terrace and the great lawn sit on an upper shelf about thirty feet above the river, and The Riffle sits right beside the water. Reach the sandy beaches and fire pits by a staircase with railings, by the trails, or by driving down the shared driveway. A hot tub joins the terrace in 2027.

A fourth historic cabin, The Miller, with three bedrooms and a bath, joins the camp in 2027.

Booked as a whole, the camp is yours alone: no shared spaces, no other guests, no owner on site.

Aerial view of the wooded river property and the St. Vrain canyon
The stacked-stone outdoor fireplace and dining terrace
Adirondack chairs built from repurposed skis around a fire pit
4
Cabins
300+ ft
Private river frontage
7,350 ft
Elevation
20
Sleeps up to
~15 min
To RMNP (Wild Basin)

The layout

Illustrated, numbered map of Old Seven River Camp: the Middle St. Vrain along the top, the cabin row with the fireside terrace, The Schaeffer, The Ranch and The Riffle, The Miller on the east end, the Great Lawn and sport court, river beach, log crossing and fire pits, with a numbered legend of cabins and grounds. Side vignettes show Miller Rock, Lyons, tubing at LaVern M. Johnson Park, Eldora, and Rocky Mountain National Park.

What's included

What comes with the camp

The stacked-stone outdoor fireplace terrace

Stone Terrace

A fireside gathering place with river views, with a double-sided stone fireplace and outdoor kitchen. A hot tub joins it in 2027.

Fire pits with ski-slat chairs

Fire Pits

Multiple fire pits for late nights under the Colorado sky.

The St. Vrain river beach

Private River Beaches

Over 300 feet of St. Vrain frontage with sandy beaches along the water.

The wide flat green lawn among the cabins and pines

The Great Lawn

Rare flat, open ground in a river canyon, with room for volleyball, games, dogs, and the whole group to spread out.

Ways to stay

How people use the camp

Aspen and pine slopes rising above the canyon
Adventure Basecamp

Mountain biking, road biking, skiing, ATV trails & hikes from the door

The riverside at golden hour
Small Gatherings

Intimate ceremonies, elopements & family celebrations

Fire pit gathering at the camp
Live Music

Base camp for Planet Bluegrass, the Caribou Room, Boulder's venues and concerts at the Stanley

The camp from above
Family Gatherings

Room for the whole family, right on the river

The St. Vrain running over stones
Fly Fishing

Step out the door and into the St. Vrain

Aspens and pines on the property
Retreats

Cold plunges, campfires, and the river doing the rest

02 · The cabins

Four cabins, one private stretch of river

Three are ready to book now, each remodeled for comfort while keeping its 1941 character. A fourth, The Miller, joins the camp in 2027. Book the whole camp together. Each name has a story: read where they come from.

The Schaeffer log cabin with a stacked-stone chimney and flagstone patio
The SchaefferCabin A

The Schaeffer

2 BR + loft · 2 baths · sleeps 8

The flagship log cabin above the river: a full-height stone fireplace, a professional range, a 10 × 20 ft river-view deck, an outdoor kitchen, and a lower-level bedroom with heated floors.

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The Ranch, a long low cabin with a green metal roof on the open lawn
The RanchCabin B

The Ranch

2 BR · 1 bath · sleeps 6

Long and low among tall pines, with a bright three-sided sunroom for cards and group time, heated tile floors, a covered front porch, and a deck with a barbecue.

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The Riffle, a contemporary cabin with a wall of glass and a river-facing deck
The RiffleCabin C

The Riffle

1 BR + sofa · ¾ bath · sleeps 3

The most contemporary of the three and closest to the water, with a vaulted wood ceiling, a wood-burning stove, and a wall of glass onto a big river-facing deck.

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Coming 2027
The MillerCabin D

The Miller

3 BR · 1 bath · sleeps 5

A fourth historic cabin joining the camp in 2027: dark chocolate-brown log siding with white trim, a steel roof, and a peaked covered porch on a stone base. Three bedrooms and a bath.

Coming 2027
A fire pit and ski-slat chairs on the private beach at the water's edge in autumn

03 · The river

Three hundred feet of river, and it's all yours.

The Middle St. Vrain runs the length of the property. Officially it's St. Vrain Creek, but nobody up here calls it that. Shallow and fast over granite, loud enough to hear from every cabin, clear enough to see the bottom. Wade in from your own sandy beaches, cast a fly line, or take the path down to the hammock and fire pit at the water's edge. It's yours for the stay: no public access, no crowds.

The cold plunge

A natural cold plunge, right out the door

Skip the ice-bath tub. By the newest little beach, the Middle St. Vrain settles into a calm pool about four feet deep, fed by snowmelt from the peaks above. Wade in after a hike or a ride, take a minute in the cold, then warm up by the fire.

Most cold plungers aim for water between 50 and 59°F, and at 7,350 feet the river sits right in that range for much of the summer and fall.

Big granite boulders beside the river at the cold plunge
Summer50s°F

Plunge season, once runoff settles in early July.

Fall40s–50s°F

Crisp and bracing, with low, clear water.

Spring40s°F

Snowmelt runoff: high, fast water. Enjoy it from the bank.

Winter30s°F

Ice along the edges. For experienced plungers only.

Plunge smart: never plunge alone, keep it to a minute or two, stay out when the river runs high, keep children out of the plunge pool, and have warm layers waiting. If you have a heart condition or are pregnant, check with your doctor first. Temperatures are approximate; check current flows on the USGS St. Vrain gauge.

04 · On the property & nearby

Fire pits, fly fishing, and national forest all around

On the property

  • Wading & rock-hopping from your private sandy beaches
  • Fly fishing this stretch of the St. Vrain
  • A natural cold plunge in a calm river pool
  • A riverside hammock, picnic table & fire pit
  • The fireside terrace & fire pits
  • Basketball on the sport court, volleyball, and lawn games: croquet, horseshoes & cornhole

Nearby

  • Miller Rock from campHike or bike · ask us for directions
  • Allenspark ~10 minMountain village · Meadow Mountain Cafe
  • Wild Basin ~15 minRocky Mountain National Park
  • Lyons ~15–20 minDining, breweries, Planet Bluegrass
  • Estes Park ~25 minTown · east gateway to RMNP

See the full Local Guide → Restaurants, hikes, tubing, skiing, and what each season brings.

A galvanized-steel staircase with timber treads leading down the wooded bank to the river
Forested ridgelines and snow-capped peaks rising above the St. Vrain canyon

05 · The setting

Wild on three sides. Town just down the canyon.

Across the river is the end of a private ranch: no other cabins, no road, no lights. The property faces south and gets sun all day. You're on the quiet Wild Basin side of Rocky Mountain National Park (waterfalls and trails without the Bear Lake crowds), with Lyons 15 to 20 minutes down the canyon.

Moose · elk · eagles around the property Built 1941 Surrounded by Roosevelt National Forest 7,350 ft elevation

More to explore

Plan your stay

A remodeled log interior with a stone fireplace
Our Story →

The history of the camp, and where the cabin names come from

 The canyon and Roosevelt National Forest from above
Local Guide →

Where to eat, what to do, and what each season brings

 The steps and fire pit by the river
FAQ →

River access, cell service, pets, hot tub, check-in and more

06 · Guests

A lot of groups make it an annual thing

★ Superhost · 75 reviews across our cabins
★★★★★

“This place is beyond magical. Wander down the path to your private riverside hammock, picnic table, and fire pit — surrounded by chairs made from old skis and snowboards. We saw a moose, we listened to the river, we took it all in. What a find.”

— Avery, Boulder, CO
★★★★★

“We were in town for a wedding and couldn't have picked a better place. The cabin had everything we needed, in a beautiful, peaceful setting.”

— Celeste, San Diego, CA
★★★★★

“A rustic spot to escape into the Colorado wilderness — perfect for my husband and me and our pup — with a short drive into Lyons for restaurants and live music.”

— Erica, Westminster, CO

Good to know

The details that make a trip easy

Good to know before you book

  • The river is easy to reach by a staircase with railings, the trails, or the shared driveway if anyone can't do stairs.
  • Cell service is spotty past Lyons. Put the camp address in your GPS before you leave Lyons; Wi-Fi at the cabins.
  • The creek runs high and cold into early summer, and is a gentle wade by late season.
  • Camp sits at about 7,350 feet. Drink extra water and go easy the first night.
  • It's a mountain canyon: evenings drop into the fifties, even in July, so bring layers.
  • Stock up in Boulder, Longmont or Estes Park. Lyons and Ferncliff have small markets for basics, and Instacart has delivered to camp.
  • This is a rustic historic camp, not a resort. The cabins date to 1941 and wear their age honestly. That's the point of them.

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07 · Stay

Request availability

Family gatherings, small private retreats, fishing trips, and mountain getaways. Check dates for a single cabin or the whole camp on Airbnb, or email us to ask about availability and plan your stay.

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Whole-camp booking on Airbnb · oldsevenrivercamp@gmail.com