Best Glamping near Alma, CO

Sawatch Base Camp in the high Rockies encompasses true Colorado luxury camping experiences through its yurt accommodations, situated at an elevation of 10,200 feet. Located within striking distance of Mount Elbert and Mount Massive, these furnished canvas structures include comfortable beds with linens, picnic tables, fire rings, and access to toilets and drinking water. The camp provides a pristine natural setting while offering the amenities that distinguish glamping from traditional camping, including spacious interiors and rustic-elegant furnishings. Nearby Peak One Campground also features yurt options with similar comforts nestled among the pine trees. "The campground is beautifully maintained with gorgeous views of Turquoise Lake and the surrounding mountains," noted one visitor about the stunning alpine setting.

Glamping resorts in the Leadville-Alma region capitalize on the spectacular Rocky Mountain scenery with accommodations designed for year-round enjoyment. The area's well-maintained glamping sites provide easy access to Turquoise Lake's shoreline, where visitors can fish for recently stocked trout, paddle board, or enjoy water activities during summer months. Hiking trails surround most properties, with the nature trail around Turquoise Lake being particularly scenic. Winter brings opportunities for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing directly from your luxury tent or yurt. According to one camper, "The stars at night are incredible!" Sites typically require advance booking, with reservations opening six months ahead for peak season from May through September, when the domes and pods offer the perfect balance between wilderness immersion and comfort.

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Best Glamping Sites Near Alma, Colorado (47)

1. Peak One Campground
34 Reviews
Frisco, CO
21 miles
Website
+1 (970) 468-7681
$28 / night
"Peak One has all the amenities you need - water, (really) nice bathrooms with running water, and a fire pit with a picnic table."

"If you are looking for a place to stay with your trailer where you can bike, fish, be close to town, hiking etc, this place is great."
2. Baby Doe
17 Reviews
Leadville, CO
15 miles
Website
+1 (719) 486-0749
$29 - $33 / night
"The only time we noticed them was when they shut down a party — by talking to them, nicely, past 10pm quiet hours. We were less than 100 yds from their site."

"Great spot on the East side of the lake, Not far from the town of Leadville where there is a Safeway, places to eat and places to shop."

3. Camp Hale Memorial
12 Reviews
Red Cliff, CO
16 miles
Website
+1 (801) 226-3564
$25 / night
"The spot was awesome, close to a creek, fire ring, picnic table, flat areas for a tent, decent size so you could have a few tents on site."

"The campsites were very spacious and overall the entire campsite, (including bathrooms) was very clean and well maintained."
4. Turtle Rock Campground
38 Reviews
Buena Vista, CO
28 miles
Website
+1 (719) 269-8500
$20 - $40 / night
"There are pull-in spots with fire pits and tables, there is a bathroom a ways down toward the beginning of the road, but everything else is primitive."

"This place was very much like a reservable campground but without water or electricity. It’s technically on BLM land so it’s free this year but that’s changing starting next year."

5. Selkirk Campground
2 Reviews
Como, CO
9 miles
Website
$22 / night
6. Gold Park Campground
11 Reviews
Red Cliff, CO
21 miles
Website
"It is next a big creek and has some good 4x4 trails near it. I thought some of the sites were a little close to each other. There are trees between the sites, but you can see right through them."

"This place was a ways down a dirt road but like the other review said there were plenty of spots for dispersed camping along the road for a back up plan but for my 8 year old a toilet and a campfire was"

7. Turquoise Lake Primitive Camping
5 Reviews
Leadville, CO
16 miles
Website
"The area is gorgeous and quick access to tons of off roading trails. People around are respectful, and there are tons of spots to camp at without feeling too close together. We had a blast."

"Pulled in late and found a site, explored the lake and campground the next morning. Beautiful views and people."
8. San Isabel National Forest Baby Doe Campground
2 Reviews
Leadville, CO
15 miles
Website
+1 (719) 553-1400
$29 - $33 / night
"Clean facilties and close to the lake. Really beautiful woods all around with soft pine need floors... great for camping!!!"

"Great campground on the shores of Turquoise Lake. Lots of clean toilets. Sites are well placed with space between them. Some are tight for a trailer. The bugs were not bad."

9. Sawatch Base Camp
3 Reviews
Leadville, CO
17 miles
+1 (970) 396-0423
$199 / night
"🌲✨

From the moment we arrived, we were blown away by the stunning surroundings—the perfect blend of tranquility and adventure."

"Overall the location and amenities here were great. It could have been better cleaned (lots of leftover dog hair from previous guest)."
10. Timberline Campground
4 Reviews
Jefferson, CO
19 miles
Website
+1 (303) 275-5610
$27 - $54 / night
"The hosts kept it well stocked with toilet paper and they checked in with groups daily. Really good views and hiking spots."

"Some shooting in the distance. Very serene otherwise."

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Cara W.
Guide
Jul. 11, 2018
Castle Mountain Recreation Area at Wellington Lake
Private but Crowded
Beautiful lakeside camping just outside of Denver. Campsites are a bit close together, but great for groups! No hookups here but you have bathroom facilities and a visitor center where you can buy firewood. Campfires allowed in the fire pits. If you have an RV beware quiet hours from 10pm to 8am, no generators allowed. Lake is perfect for paddleboarding, kayaking and fishing and you will most likely have phone service if you are with AT&T or Verizon. Many day use areas, however vehicles and individuals are charged. For campers, if you bring more than one vehicle you will be charged daily for any additional ones. No drinking water is available, you must bring your own. Dirt roads to the lake are rough and narrow. Close to Deckers for incidentals. Intersects with the Colorado trail for hiking and biking and close to the Colorado River for tubing!
Anne B.
Guide
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!
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Donna S.
Guide
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.
Ashley F.
Legend
Jan. 16, 2023
Collective Vail
Authentic and Luxurious Retreat
Ashley here with The Dyrt. I want to extend a warm welcome to your host, Greg. Life on their ranch includes horseback riding, guided white water rafting, fly fishing excursions, zipline adventures, mountain biking, and as much down time as you need. This is the perfect experience for everyone from families to couples to solo travelers. This is a working ranch, so no pets please. Book your stay today and leave a review here!
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shari
Traveler
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.
Kevin G.
Scout
Jun. 17, 2018
Peak One Campground
Everything You Need
Peak One has all the amenities you need - water, (really) nice bathrooms with running water, and a fire pit with a picnic table. A simple campground that would be great for kids, Peak One is safe, comfortable, and a great family spot.
Heather P.
Ranger
Nov. 6, 2018
Platte River Campground
Small and cozy enough, your perfect fishing spot
I'll agree with the other posters. Platte River Campground is a great location if you are looking to do some fly fishing. The river is right there and easy access. Or if you want to set up camp here and then drive up/down the road there are tons of fishing spots.

Keep in mind there isn't a store or anything close by so be sure to carry in all you need. I don't recall water on site so better to be safe and carry plenty in.

I went in mid Oct so off season and there was only 2 other campers in the campground. I chose site #8, furthest away from the parking area but also more trees. There was a bit of road noise but not horrible. Was quiet and just a cozy place to stay.

A great site to check out what this campground looks like and how it's laid out is you can check out this video I found useful on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mc9JPE53Lf4
Kelsey C.
Ranger
Jun. 20, 2021
Baby Doe
Excessively Harassed By Camp Hosts
If you like to have a nice relaxing time camping… don’t come here! Seriously! If you can… cancel and go literally anywhere else.

Do you camp with dogs?

Do you camp with Kids?

Do you camp with an RV?

Do you camp with more than 8 people?

Do you camp with a grill?

Do you like to NOT be micromanaged when you camp?

Then read on, Baby Doe is NOT the place for you in 2021.

First of all, you need to know are a family that camps with kids, and camps a lot! We are respectful camp neighbors. We have never been treated this way. (Please read my other reviews)

The camp host are Camp rule vigilantes. They don’t need a complaint or a “danger” to harass you. They are actively looking for things that no one is even complaining about, and they are enforcing rules that I’ve never even heard of.

Not only do the camp host have the extremely excessive camp rules posted on the tables (included in pictures), after you’ve arrived they come and ask you if you I’ve read the rules.

DOGS - They said if your dog is off leash, they don’t give you a warning, they consider the posted rules the warning, they only give fines. Also make sure you have an in-ground dog steak because they are enthusiastic about dogs not being tied to trees.

KIDS- Their posted rules include “children should never race bikes / shout throughout the camp site” … are you kidding me. So basically don’t bring your kids. The camp host were so aggressive about the other rules I was scared for my children to wander to far from our campsite. Our friend that had an older child was told to slow down when she was riding her bike.

RV - a friend in our group left their exterior lights on and sure enough the camp host came knocking. She started with “I’m not saying you’re breaking any rules but…” … long story short, he was asked to turn them off.

8 PEOPLE PER CAMP SITE - I’m not joking, they were trying to enforce 8 people per camping site. It was us and a couple families calmly hanging by the camp fire (no music playing) they told is we’re not supposed to have more than 8 people per camp site. The hilarious part about this is that the Ranger rolled by our campsite not even 5 mins before the host did and didn’t stop to say anything about it.

GRILL- Have you ever stayed at a camp ground that wouldn’t allow a charcoal grill because there’s “almost” fire ban?? Instead they recommend using the fire pit to cook. We stayed 6/18 and some counties are under a fire ban, Lake County where Baby does is located is NOT under a fire ban, but they still asked us not to use a charcoal grill.

QUIET-HOURS - at 9:52 they came to tell us that in 8 mins it’s quiet hours. Then proceeded to be ridiculously aggressive about it, despite us having ZERO complaints. We weren’t playing music, we were quietly hanging by the campsite.

I’d like to say the water was nice and the fishing was good but all of these positive things were overshadowed by being harassed by the camp host over non-issues.

Do your self a favor, find a better camp spot.

Please don’t take my word for it… people must be getting the memo because I’ve never seen so many empty camp sites! It was so hostile I’ve considered filing a formal complaint about how bad they were.
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Heather L.
Traveler
Jun. 9, 2020
Castle Mountain Recreation Area at Wellington Lake
Good Campground for Social Distancing
Currently they don't have day-use open, so there's plenty of space at the lake to set-up and spend the day playing with the kids. We stayed in a mountain site (not lake-front) and the kids loved climbing the rocks and exploring the mountain. Really friendly staff. Quiet hours are not well kept and that would be my only complaint. No motors allowed on lake. Great for paddleboarding (rentals available), kayaking, canoeing & kid's floats.