Best Glamping near Allenspark, CO

Rocky Mountain National Park's glamping accommodations include stylish yurts and canvas cabins at Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park at Estes Park, located just minutes from downtown Estes Park and park entrances. The Jellystone property features both traditional glamping options and family-oriented accommodations built into the mountainside, offering stunning views and natural surroundings. Glamping units come equipped with comfortable beds, electricity, and private outdoor spaces, creating a luxurious camping experience without sacrificing convenience. Some accommodations include kitchenettes, climate control systems, and modern bathrooms, eliminating common camping hassles. Elk Meadows Lodge & RV Resort also offers upscale glamping yurts with premium amenities for those seeking a more exclusive experience. One guest shared, "This isn't the typical Jellystone Campground. While it has all the typical amenities, the campsites are more private because it is built into a hill with quite a few mature trees."

Guests at these glamping resorts enjoy convenient access to Rocky Mountain National Park's spectacular hiking trails, wildlife viewing opportunities, and scenic drives. The Estes Park area surrounding these accommodations provides additional activities including shopping, dining, and seasonal festivals. Jellystone Park offers family-friendly amenities like swimming pools, mini-golf, jumping pads, and organized activities that appeal to visitors of all ages. Wildlife sightings are common, with elk frequently seen around the properties and even drinking from streams near campsites. A recent visitor mentioned, "We saw elk daily, including them drinking out of the stream behind our camper." Most glamping accommodations in the area operate seasonally, typically from May through October, with peak season requiring advance reservations due to high demand. The properties' proximity to national forest lands also provides additional recreational opportunities beyond park boundaries.

Best Glamping Sites Near Allenspark, Colorado (54)

    1. Glacier Basin Campground — Rocky Mountain National Park

    60 Reviews
    Estes Park, CO
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 586-1206

    $35 - $70 / night

    "Nice flush toilets with running water, sinks, very clean. Water available throughout the campground and solar showers and a dishwashing station. We had spotty cell service which is fine."

    "The spaces are large, but quite close to one another with few trees for privacy. Each site here is variable, with some open with no trees and others nestled in some mature trees."

    2. Estes Park Campground at Mary's Lake

    46 Reviews
    Estes Park, CO
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (800) 964-7806

    $45 - $70 / night

    "Great staff and great people!! Big area and right across the road from the Lake so easy walk. Has super clean bathroom showers and facilities."

    "Great place for kids and pets. Playground , pool, and nicely stocked camp store. Not a ton of shade so, it gets hot at 2:00 p.m. It is right off the road so some traffic noise."

    3. Hermits Hollow Campground — Hermit Park

    26 Reviews
    Estes Park, CO
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 577-2090

    $35 / night

    "Staff and Rangers are very friendly and helpful, very knowledgeable about the area. Other reviews mention only 3.2 alcohol, but that rule has changed!"

    "Not far outside of Estes Park, but far enough up the side of a mountain to enjoy the wilderness. Sites spaced nicely apart, very well maintained, great fire pits with an attached grill grate."

    4. Estes Park KOA

    25 Reviews
    Estes Park, CO
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 586-2888

    "great location right near most attractions in Estes park. Inexpensive. They gave showering/bathroom facilities. There’s is a store for your camping essentials. Fire pits, great view of the mountains."

    "The staff is very friendly! Estes Park is beautiful and this campground has wonderful views of the mountains."

    5. Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park at Estes Park

    19 Reviews
    Estes Park, CO
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 586-4230

    "We could not run our air conditioning nor could the other campers with us because they did not have the round bigger plugs, just regular plugs. "

    "esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwjo6cLSyevVAhUJs1QKHUQoCJoQFggnMAA&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.jellystoneofestes.com%2F&usg=AFQjCNEh7Uj0GWis6Cx9rIe_x5bCEkYScw) outside"

    6. Arapaho Bay Campground

    31 Reviews
    Grand Lake, CO
    15 miles
    Website

    $29 - $58 / night

    "Big sites, big fire pits, clean facilities. No bear lockers and only vault toilets, nowhere to wash hands so bring hand sanitizer. We had a little bit of shade at our site which was great."

    "No electric or flush toilets but that didn’t matter. The campground is located about 8 miles from the main road and a short distance from Monarch Lake."

    7. Elk Meadows Lodge & RV Resort

    15 Reviews
    Estes Park, CO
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 586-5342

    $40 - $81 / night

    "Good Sam discount CO RV Parks are all more on the expensive side, but Elk Meadow is on the lower end of those around them. Great access to the RMNP(5 mins max!), as well as to downtown."

    "Right behind our row of RVs(Row A, on the edge of the park) was the road into Rocky Mountain National Park. We were a 5 minute drive from our lot to the Beaver Meadows gate into the park."

    8. Green Ridge Campground

    27 Reviews
    Grand Lake, CO
    18 miles
    Website

    $29 - $88 / night

    "Great central campsite to explore the surrounding areas Signal: 1-2 Bars LTE Verizon

    Water: potable and cold, located in front of bathrooms, looked like you could thread a hose on just not super securely"

    "Nice national forest campground near the water, fishing, clean flush toilet bathrooms, had water, trash, picnic tables, fire pits and bear proof containers,, stayed 2 nights in May 2018,"

    9. Peaceful Valley

    8 Reviews
    Ward, CO
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (303) 541-2500

    $19 - $38 / night

    "Stayed here overnight for some hiking in the nearby foothills."

    "Stumbled upon this small, nice campground simple because we liked the name :)  It is very convenient from the main highway (which happens to be part of the Peak to Peak scenic byway- a FANTASTIC drive!"

    10. Deer Creek Campground — Golden Gate Canyon

    48 Reviews
    Eldorado Springs, CO
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (303) 582-3707

    $18 / night

    "The campground office restrooms were open, heated and clean.  Trash dumpsters were available as were recycling cans. The electric hookups were on."

    "The drive from Golden up into the park is beautiful and you truly feel like you are leaving the noise of Denver and the metro behind."

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Glamping Reviews near Allenspark, CO

720 Reviews of 54 Allenspark Campgrounds


  • Toby V.
    Sep. 2, 2024

    North Park Campground

    Not well kept, but has potential

    Was an old KOA. In fact, there are two typical KOA A frame buildings that need to be torn down due to their lack of upkeep. The grounds were overgrown with weeds knee high.

  • Anne B.
    Jun. 19, 2025

    Base Camp at Golden Gate Canyon

    Breathtaken, I remember it all too well 🫶🏼

    Base Camp at Golden Gate Canyon is everything you expect it to be and more from the overview! Nestled right in beautiful Colorado, even!& I love camping! Okay, I admit, I love‘camping’ in parks where there are cabins with beds and air! So of course, we stayed in a climate controlled cabin! Reminded me of KOA Campgrounds and similar price except this park is in COLORADO with amazing views and KOA’s are just barely outside of boring iowa/SD cities(the ones we stayed in) the scenic walks were worth it themselves!

    But they have all sites, not just cabins, of course.(: I have 3 children and not one of them wanted to leave!!!(Made my sanity go a bit crazy, but says a lot when children stay somewhere for vacation and aren’t complaining and becoming bored before the end!) When we didn’t understand something they jumped to explain without being annoyed or irritated. They really hooked us up there! A little note: in my experience, and I’m sure everyone there is great, but Dillon, especially, took so much time to answer our questions show us around and ensure we had a quality time! He was so kind and has that approachable personality of someone who loves to help others and ensure you have the best possible time!! 10/10 would stop again!

  • Gary J.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 15, 2022

    Estes Park KOA

    Noisy next to road and small showers

    Nice people, but right against the road. My tent was 50 feet from the main road and I tried to sleep with my head under the pillow. Also, showers are TINY, but bathhouse is air conditioned.

  • D
    Jun. 19, 2018

    Echo Lake Campground

    Small but quaint campground

    It’s a small campground at the entrance to Mount Evans. Some of the sites are very close proximity, while others are pretty spread out. The camp host Rick was awesome! If your looking to party it up all night, this is not the place for you. Rick follows the quiet hours to a T! I would recommend this place for a night or 2. Also recommend the drive up to Mount Evans, spectacular views! There is a store/restaurant across the street from the campground, but it’s mostly touristy things, no camping supplies.

  • C
    Jun. 19, 2018

    South Bay Campground — Horsetooth Reservoir

    Friday Night 💫

    Beautiful campsites next to water with onsite water access. Wonderful campfire pits/grills and picnic tables. Quiet hours were no inforced which can be good or bad.

  • s
    May. 3, 2023

    Denver West-Central City KOA

    Mountain High

    Yes Mountain High!! 8100’ high. 7 miles off I-70 at Idaho Springs. 25 miles into outskirts of Denver. Don’t worry they have oxygen! Not kidding!!

    Nice campground, friend staff, laundry, fun little gift shop with some food stuffs, beer and liquor. Pizza cooked there but we didn’t try it.

    Our space was a big rig space on concrete pad with ample seating, a table, a fire pit, and a propane grill stove… use you own propane! Full hook ups. It was still reaching freezing at night and so we didn’t hook up our water.

  • Becky S.
    Jun. 20, 2018

    Arapaho Valley Ranch

    We love Arapaho Valley Ranch!

    There are community fire pits, stocked trout pond, access to the river, acres of woodland, and Colorado’s smallest bar! We love the vibe at AVR and the owners are amazing. Occassionally you can catch live music and there are several historic buildings they are restoring. We have a few friends that don’t camp which is okay because they also offering glamping, tipis, cabins, and a lodge. Trust me... one stay and you’ll be booking another one soon after!

  • Meghan T.
    Oct. 3, 2022

    Sun Outdoors Rocky Mountain

    Great RV Park

    This place has everything! Bowling, an amazing pool and hot tubs, super clean facilities, full hookups, rent an airstream or chuckwagon for the weekend, stay in a tiny home - really, there’s so much to do especially for families. Our site (308) had an outdoor kitchen area, nice firepit and chairs, and outdoor table and chairs.

  • J
    Jun. 12, 2018

    North Fork Poudre Campground

    A hidden gem near Red Feather

    This is a great little campground with only 7 campsites that are first come first served (no reservations). However, it's almost never full and if it is full there are plenty of free camping areas along the road (forest service road). There is no electricity or sewer capabilities for RV's and campers and the sites are relatively small, but a pop up or smaller 5th wheels and RVs will fit. There are pit toilets in the campground, but no running water - so pack your own or bring a filter to pump out of the creek.

    The beautiful Kilpecker Creek runs through the camp and most of the campsites are situated right along the creek. All of the campsites have a good tent pad, fire pit and picnic table. The great thing about this campground is it's location and the fact that the sites are fairly spaced out giving you more privacy at each site. There is also a great communal area in the center of the campground of you have a small group up there.

    Maka sure to use a bear bag or put all food in the car at night (bear country)


Guide to Allenspark

Glamping options near Allenspark, Colorado offer guests luxury accommodations at nearly 8,200 feet elevation in the Roosevelt National Forest. The area experiences short summers with mild daytime temperatures typically ranging from 70-80°F, while nights cool considerably even in summer months. Several campgrounds and glamping facilities in the area remain open from May through October, with most closing before the first significant snowfall.

What to Do

Hiking from your glamping site: Hermit Park offers access to Kruger Rock Trail with panoramic views. "Kruger Rock Trailhead is inside the campground, and it is a nice hike with an amazing view of the Rockies and Estes at the top. Bring your crayons - there are two trailmarkers on the trail that you can do rubbings of," notes Erin K. from Hermits Hollow Campground.

Wildlife viewing: Early mornings offer optimal wildlife spotting opportunities at many glamping locations. "Wildlife is very abundant. Bear Lake and Fern Lake are amazing hikes for the fam," says Troy C. from Glacier Basin Campground.

Water activities: Shadow Mountain Lake provides swimming and boating access. A camper at Green Ridge Campground notes, "Access to the park from the west side was great and there were moose who wandered right into the campground to take a swim in the lake regularly which was awesome. We had a fox visit our site as well as a marmot & many other creatures."

What Campers Like

Tent-friendly glamping: Many luxury tent sites include raised platforms with comfortable bedding. "We stayed here for a night in August. Very nice and well-maintained campground. The views of the surrounding peaks were great from our site!" writes Ryan L. about his experience at Glacier Basin.

Family-friendly amenities: Kid-focused activities enhance the glamping experience. "Kid friendly campground with pool, mini golf, jump pad, camp store and golf cart rentals. Also has nice laundry facilities," notes Kaylene H. about Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park.

Mountain views: Elevated sites offer superior vistas not found at standard campsites. "Site was fantastic, with a nice host, good access to the lake, and just a good location overall. Clean, well maintained site," reports Chris E. about Arapaho Bay Campground.

What You Should Know

Reservation timing: Peak glamping season requires advance planning. Hannah L. from Estes Park Campground at Mary's Lake advises, "First come, first serve. Got there around 6 and we found a great spot (site M74) that was not super close to anyone else and had beautiful views of the mountains."

Bear safety protocols: Proper food storage is mandatory at all glamping sites. One visitor at Hermits Hollow Campground explains, "The park provides every spot with a table, fire ring and bear box. The bear box is for more than just food. If you have anything that smells good, the animals (not just bears) WILL try to get into your vehicle to steal it. Sprays, lotions, deodorants… etc."

Weather considerations: Mountain weather patterns affect glamping comfort significantly. "We were here for a week. The weather and views were absolutely amazing!" shares Sarah E. about Glacier Basin Campground, though other reviewers note rapid temperature changes and occasional strong winds.

Tips for Camping with Families

Activity scheduling: Plan morning activities before afternoon thunderstorms. "Very kid-friendly campground with tons of activities for them and adults. Game rooms, pool, hiking, etc. Some of the sites are a little challenging to get into with a big camper, but doable," notes Jason B. about Jellystone Park.

Educational opportunities: Many glamping locations offer ranger programs. "Nightly talks/shows at the amphitheater. Only downfall was the loop that we stayed in was almost treeless because of trees that have died, so wind was a problem with our tent, but the views made up for it!" shares Haley C. about Glacier Basin.

Site selection for families: Choose sites with natural barriers for child safety. A visitor at Elk Meadows Lodge & RV Resort reports, "We had a great stay at a tent site here. Our site was number 8, had a tree, and was by the bathrooms. The bathrooms were clean, and had a nice shower as well."

Tips from RVers

Limited hookup availability: Plan for electricity conservation at many glamping sites. "We stayed in site 14, which is a deluxe site. Full hookups, raised patio and propane fire pit. The KOA is small but very nice. My only complaint is that it is tight. It would be hard to get a camper over 35ft in," advises Micaela A. from Estes Park KOA.

Road access considerations: Mountain roads may challenge larger rigs. Paul Y. shares this about Glacier Basin: "We stayed three nights at Glacier Basin during our week long visit to RMNP. We had a beautiful view from A-24 and was convenient to the restroom. Short walk to wood/ice house (on sale from 5-8pm). There is a limit of 35 feet for RV/Trailer length."

Seasonal availability: Most luxury RV sites close by early October. Joey C. notes about Estes Park KOA, "The staff were extremely helpful and welcoming. We didn't feel the 'Oh, God... another tourist' vibes we got from basically everyone else in Colorado."

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular glamping campsite near Allenspark, CO?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular glamping campground near Allenspark, CO is Glacier Basin Campground — Rocky Mountain National Park with a 4.5-star rating from 60 reviews.

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