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.
For sale
$3,250,000
1607 W Highway 34, Drake, CO 80515
10beds
4,738sqft
Mixed Use
Built in 1900
35.91 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$686/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Two cabinsRiverfront acreageMain residenceRestrooms and supporting improvementsTwo additional residential structures
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
John Feeney 970-231-4172,
C3 Real Estate Solutions, LLC,
Jerico Devlin 970-413-1182,
LC Real Estate Group, LLC
Source: IRES as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 1067820
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 10
- Bathrooms: 7
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 7
Primary bedroom
- Description: Laminate
- Features: Shared Primary Bath, 3/4 Primary Bath, Full Primary Bath
- Level: Main
- Area: 196 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 14
Bedroom 2
- Description: Hardwood
- Level: Main
- Area: 169 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 13
Bedroom 3
- Description: Hardwood
- Level: Main
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 13
Bedroom 4
- Description: Laminate
- Level: Main
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 12
Dining room
- Description: Laminate
- Level: Main
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 14
Kitchen
- Description: Laminate
- Level: Main
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 13
Laundry
- Description: Tile
- Level: Main
- Area: 40 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5 x 8
Living room
- Description: Laminate
- Level: Main
- Area: 315 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 x 21
Study
- Description: Laminate
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 14
Heating
- Forced Air, Wood Stove
Appliances
- Included: Electric Range, Gas Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Washer/Dryer Hookup
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen, Natural Woodwork
- Flooring: Wood
- Windows: Wood Frames, Bay or Bow Window
- Basement: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,738
- Total interior livable area: 4,738 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 4,738
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 3
- Details: Attached
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), Hills, Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: Abuts Stream/Creek/River, River, Waterfront
Lot
- Size: 35.91 Acres
- Features: Wooded, Evergreen Trees, Deciduous Trees, Native Plants, Level, Rolling Slope, Sloped, Abuts National Forest, Unincorporated, Waterfront, Paved
Details
- Additional structures: Storage, Outbuilding
- Parcel number: R0612758
- Zoning: O Open
- Special conditions: Private Owner
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Mixed Use
Materials
- Frame, Log, Composition, Wood Siding
- Roof: Composition,Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: City of Loveland
- Gas: Propane
- Sewer: Septic Tank, Other, See Remarks, Septic Field
- Water: Cistern, Other
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Propane, High Speed Avail
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Playground
- Subdivision: The Drake Campground
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Drake
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $686/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,179,700
- Annual tax amount: $15,740
- Date on market: 9/2/2026
- Listing terms: Cash
- Exclusions: TBD
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/2/2026 | Listed for sale | $3,250,000-39.8%$686/sqft |
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| 8/14/2024 | Listing removed | $5,400,000$1,140/sqft |
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| 10/4/2023 | Listed for sale | $5,400,000$1,140/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $15,740 +8.9% | $188,583 +3.8% |
| 2024 | $14,453 +74.5% | $181,725 -0.1% |
| 2023 | $8,282 -0.3% | $181,995 +84.5% |
| 2022 | $8,310 -0.7% | $98,634 -0.8% |
| 2021 | $8,370 +1.6% | $99,434 -0.2% |
| 2020 | $8,234 +78.5% | $99,608 -34% |
| 2019 | $4,613 | $150,852 +186.6% |
| 2018 | $4,613 | $52,643 |
| 2017 | $4,613 +14.9% | $52,643 +24.1% |
| 2016 | $4,015 +22.2% | $42,430 0% |
| 2015 | $3,286 +100.4% | $42,440 +97% |
| 2014 | $1,639 | $21,540 -54.2% |
| 2013 | -- | $47,010 -10.8% |
| 2012 | -- | $52,690 |
| 2010 | -- | $52,690 |
| 2009 | -- | $52,690 |
| 2008 | -- | $52,690 |
| 2007 | -- | $52,690 |
| 2005 | -- | $52,690 |
| 2004 | -- | $52,690 |
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Neighborhood: 80515
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Big Thompson
- Middle: Walt Clark
- High: Thompson Valley
Source: IRES as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.



