Traveling by Car
Arriving at Camp
For Summer Camp, please plan to arrive at Land O’Peaks or Trail’s End properties between 1:00 pm MT and 4:00 pm MT. We cannot accommodate arrivals prior to 1:00 pm MT. When you arrive, you will be greeted by Cheley staff and directed to your camper’s unit to park. There, you can help your camper settle in their cabin/wagon and can meet their unit directors and counselors.
For Quarter B-4, please plan to arrive at Land O’Peaks between 11:30 am MT and 1:00 pm MT. We cannot accommodate arrivals prior to 11:30 am MT. When you arrive, you will be greeted by Cheley staff and directed to your camper’s unit to park. There, you can help your camper settle in their cabin and can meet their unit directors and counselors.
Alternatively, campers may also arrive at Cheley by plane or by bus.
The Arrival Days for Summer 2025 are listed below:
1st Term: Tuesday, June 10th, 2025
2nd Term: Tuesday, July 8th, 2025
Quarter B-4: Tuesday, August 5th, 2025
To get a better idea of how long it will take you to drive to Cheley, here are some driving estimates:
Colorado
| Location | Travel time |
|---|---|
| Boulder | 1 hour |
| Fort Collins | 1 hour, 10 minutes |
| Denver International Airport | 1 hour, 35 minutes |
| Denver (Union Station) | 1 hour, 30 minutes |
| Cherry Hills Village | 1 hour, 50 minutes |
| Colorado Springs | 2 hours, 45 minutes |
| Pueblo | 3 hours, 20 minutes |
| Glenwood Springs | 3 hours, 45 minutes |
| Aspen | 4 hours, 30 minutes |
| Grand Junction | 5 hours |
| Durango | 7 hours, 20 minutes |
Other
| Location | Travel time |
|---|---|
| Cheyenne, WY | 1 hour, 15 minutes |
| Salt Lake City, UT | 7 hours, 45 minutes |
| Amarillo, TX | 8 hours |
| Albuquerque, NM | 8 hours, 10 minutes |
| Omaha, NE | 8 hours, 30 minutes |
| Kansas City, KS | 9 hours, 40 minutes |
| Oklahoma City, OK | 11 hours, 10 minutes |
Leaving Camp
For Summer Camp, please pick up your camper at Land O’Peaks or Trail’s End properties no later than 8:00 am MT. You may come as early as 6:00 am MT. If you prefer to pick them up on Saturday evening, campers in Lower Ski Hi, Ski Hi, Lower Chipeta, and Chipeta may be picked up between 8:00 and 9:00 pm MT, while campers in Trail’s End units, Senior Chipeta, and Haiyaha may be picked up between 9:00 and 10:00 pm MT. Pick-up times have been carefully scheduled to ensure a smooth and meaningful conclusion to your camper’s experience.
For Quarter B-4, please pick up your camper at Land O’Peaks between 3:00 pm and 5:00 pm MT.
The official Departure Days for Summer 2025 are listed below:
1st Term: Sunday, July 6th, 2025
2nd Term: Sunday, August 3rd, 2025
Quarter B-4: Saturday, August 9th, 2025
Staying in Estes Park
If you’re in search of the perfect hotel to stay at when you visit Estes Park to drop off or pick up your camper, look no further! Download our Hotel List. During the summer, Estes Park is very popular and hotels tend to fill up fast so we recommend booking early.