Best Cabin Camping near Basalt, CO

Rental cabins around Basalt provide a range of overnight accommodations with basic to premium amenities. The Carbondale-Crystal River KOA features cabins with electricity, beds, and indoor comforts, while Beyul Retreat offers more upscale cabin options with showers and toilets. Glenwood Canyon Resort maintains riverside cabins with varying levels of amenities. Most cabins include mini-fridges, coffee makers, and microwave ovens for basic meal preparation. "The cabins are HA and have nice sidewalk paths from the parking lot. Inside a mini fridge, coffee maker, and a microwave are provided. There are 2 bunks in the back and a plastic kitchen table in the living space," noted one visitor of the Pioneer Campground cabins.

Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Sylvan Lake State Park offers cabin rentals with outdoor picnic tables and campfire areas, while KOA locations provide more standardized cabin accommodations with reliable amenities. Many cabins permit pets, though policies vary by property. The Glenwood Springs West/Colorado River KOA remains open year-round and offers pet-friendly cabin options. Reservations are especially important during summer months when demand peaks. A camper at Elk Creek Campground wrote, "Very nice looking little cabins are available should you have forgotten your camping equipment. But they do ask you to bring your own linens!"

Most cabins require guests to bring their own bedding, towels, and personal items. While some premium cabins include full bathroom facilities, many require guests to use nearby shower houses and restrooms. On-site camp stores at locations like the Carbondale-Crystal River KOA and Glenwood Springs West KOA stock essential supplies, firewood, and basic groceries. Kitchen facilities typically include small refrigerators and microwaves, though cooking capabilities vary widely between properties. For extended stays, the towns of Glenwood Springs and Carbondale offer more extensive shopping options within a short drive of most cabin locations.

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Best Cabin Sites Near Basalt, Colorado (39)

    1. Carbondale-Crystal River KOA

    8 Reviews
    Carbondale, CO
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 963-2341

    "The showers and bathroom are cleaned daily it seems so that is nice. No cell service for Verizon. Firewood for sale at clubhouse. Staff is helpful. Wi-Fi can be spotty."

    "They have cabins that look very retro, Actually only 20 RV sites, some of them on the Crystal River. A large group of tent sites & a teepee."

    2. Glenwood Canyon Resort

    21 Reviews
    Glenwood Springs, CO
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (800) 958-6737

    "Small cabins and water/electric RV sites(<35’) are along the river. You do have to hike up a short hill to get to the bathroom/showers. Full hookup sites are on top of hill w/no river views."

    "We’re Van camping in the lower campground, 50’ from the banks of the Colorado River. Electric & Water. Cabins avl. On the River and upper grounds."

    3. Ami's Acres Campground

    28 Reviews
    Glenwood Springs, CO
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 945-5340

    "The bathrooms were up a bit of a hill where we were situated at the top of the campground but super clean and warm. Hot Showers too! There was a larger group cooking area and a table."

    "Hot showers, community gas grill, restrooms, available. Not to mention great views"

    4. Sylvan Lake Campground — Sylvan Lake State Park

    12 Reviews
    White River National Forest, CO
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 328-2021

    $28 - $190 / night

    "Slyvan Lake State Park is located outside of the Town of Eagle, CO. It takes about 20 minutes to drive from town to the park. Upon entering, there is a multitude of activities you can partake in."

    "Long way up from town so don’t forget ice, etc. No shade, sites pretty small/ close. No electric but potable water from hydrant. Clean, hot showers for quarters, flush toilets."

    5. Hideout Cabins and Campground

    3 Reviews
    Glenwood Springs, CO
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 235-0059

    "Wanted to be close to the downtown area. I met Erin, the manager, outside the Hideout's office and asked if she had space."

    "Hot water, toilets, showers, everything someone could need."

    6. Glenwood Springs West/Colorado River KOA

    24 Reviews
    Silt, CO
    35 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 876-4900

    $45 - $64 / night

    "After driving 4-10 hour days from Canada in our 16’ travel trailer, staying at Harvest Hosts, we decided to stop here to prep and regroup for the next leg of our journey."

    "Let’s just start with the only downside- this campground is not near Glenwood. It’s about 20-25 miles into Glenwood Springs from here. So just know that going into it and everything else is great."

    7. Bellyache Road

    6 Reviews
    Eagle, CO
    24 miles

    "Got in late and found a spot on a busy holiday weekend, it was forested with a good rock fire ring but some trash left over. Felt secluded enough but had hiking trails around. Saw a few other cars."

    "Camp sites here are not well defined (look for fire rings). The trail is heavily rutted, and if it just rained gets incredibly muddy."

    8. Noname Rest Area - CDOT

    2 Reviews
    Glenwood Springs, CO
    18 miles
    Website

    9. Beyul Retreat - Valley View

    1 Review
    Meredith, CO
    20 miles
    Website

    $249 - $295 / night

    "Book your stay today and come back to leave them some love 💕"

    10. Beyul Retreat - Red Mountain

    1 Review
    Meredith, CO
    20 miles
    Website

    $249 - $330 / night

    "This property offers several cabin types, and we really love this one! Warm up next to the wood burning stove after a day of snowplay. The little touches truly make this place a gem."

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Cabin Reviews near Basalt, CO

170 Reviews of 39 Basalt Campgrounds


  • M
    Oct. 17, 2021

    Pioneer Campground — Vega State Park

    Nice cabin rentals in a Colorado State Park

    The cabins are HA and have nice sidewalk paths from the parking lot. Inside a mini fridge, coffee maker, and a microwave are provided. There are 2 bunks in the back and a plastic kitchen table in the "living space." The cabins have nice patio furniture on the front porch, which was a nice touch for a State Park.  The outdoor picnic table and campfire area outside the cabin is large. The five cabins in this area are close together and you can view your neighbors but this was not a problem for us. (It would make for great a trip with extended family or friends.) One may consider the cabin pricey, but it was typical for a Colorado state park.

    During our stay the bathrooms (vault toilets) near the cabins were so full of bees it was like Candyman was also staying the weekend. There are flush toilets and showers next to a small playground closer to the reservoir. A trail will take you from the cabins to the visitor center. While other areas of the park were not full during our stay, I imagine that at the peak of summer the boating and RVing is plenty.

  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 25, 2022

    Glenwood Canyon Resort

    Very small riverside sites

    Honestly, we were a little bit disappointed with our stay. Stayed in one of the riverside sites, thought they views and facilities were worth the expensive rate in summer. However, all picnic tables were removed (I assume) in order to make room for more sites. Meaning that you had nowhere to sit and eat - and you practically were sitting in your neighbor’s site when using the fire pit. The views of the river and the mountains were truly great, however, mostly masked by looking into the side of the rigs on either site. We had a 30ft RV and there was not much place to navigate - I would not recommend for rigs larger than that. Showers and bathrooms were ok, but could use an update (eg for more privacy - you step directly from the shower into the common area to dress/undress). Too bad the restaurant was closed to lack of staff - that would have been a great add-on. The staff was very friendly!

  • D
    Jul. 3, 2021

    Glenwood Canyon Resort

    Nice location

    Tent sites. Small cabins and water/electric RV sites(<35’) are along the river. You do have to hike up a short hill to get to the bathroom/showers. Full hookup sites are on top of hill w/no river views. WiFi with a few. Excellent Verizon signal. Very convenient to Glenwood Springs

  • Jan M.
    May. 18, 2021

    Elk Creek Campground

    Beautiful,serene camping along creek (with new owners)

    Not your typical asphalt RV parking lot. Rarely can you find a full hookup site in a natural setting along a roaring creek. The park has a variety of accommodations with full hookup sites, a “tent” section with electricity (lovely for small RVS as well) and log cabins. Many of the sites are along the creek as it meanders through the camp.

    Location is great as well. Easy drive from I-70 but far enough to be out of town. Also a quick drive into Glenwood Springs.

    New owners purchased park in April 2021 and are improving facilities while maintaining the natural feel. Check-in was easy even without reservations. The new owners are very friendly and welcoming.

  • Jeane L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 11, 2024

    Kebler Corner

    Would happily visit again!

    We stayed in a camper van over a busy holiday and loved it! We were hoping for a peaceful getaway for us and our dog and found it at Kebler. Yes, some of the spaces are close together but everyone there made it work well. The angled spots and strategic landscaping help too. Plenty of grassy common areas to stretch your legs and your pup’s (on leash), so much so we didn’t feel like we missed out on anything by not being parked with the big coaches along the river. Even better since the large river spots had little/no natural shade (most seemed to have their own awnings that our van didn’t so no worries there I think for them). The tent spots were in a different area on the other side of the property a little away from the busier parts. They also had less shade but had level pads and but seemed closer to the bridge (and hiking). The community vibe was respectful and friendly and it was lovely to stroll about and enjoy it all. Families were out and about, playing with their children and trying different things to do. There was a little playground and some activities in a covered space like velcro axe throwing and corn hole. There were soccer goals set up at one of the grassy areas too. There was also a frisbee golf course, hammocks and picnic tables scattered around the property. A sign by the bathrooms invited camp guests to go gentle group hike if you meet at the bridge at the posted time in the morning. The general store was open during the day and had more than I expected (came for stickers and snacks, left with a game of Bananagrams and more). There wasn’t cell service but wifi worked well for what we needed. The bathrooms were clean and the water was warm. On a busy weekend you might need to use the portable toilets near the tent sites if the regular ones are occupied at a busy time. In the future, splitting the shower and toilet facilities might help with that long term, but I am not sure how hard (and expensive) that is to do in places that are tucked away into the mountains like this. We did use the coin laundry and that worked well. At the time of our visit it was $2 for the washer and $3.50 for the dryer. There was a variety of cute cabins for rent with a good range in size and cost - and some have own their bathroom and even little patio spaces. The hosts and staff were friendly and helpful, even doing trash pickup in the morning if you left it out at a certain time by your site. Kebler is in a beautiful setting, has thoughtfully-designed spaces and is carefully maintained. We would definitely come back - hopefully in a camper van / travel trailer or even just to stay in one of the cabins.

  • laura S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 25, 2021

    The Campground at Big B’s Delicious Orchards

    Unique camping experience!

    Not wilderness camping by any means, but a fun stop for a road trip for sure! Big B’s has a full restaurant (the chili cheese fries were amazing), lots of cider varieties on tap and to go. Live music some nights.

    You can tent camp amidst the apple trees (literally in the rows nestled under the trees), park your rig in a grassy field with picnic tables and fire pits, or even stay in a cabin. Shower house with flush toilets near the shop. The store sells firewood.

    We had fun!

  • Fain H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 17, 2017

    Glenwood Canyon Resort

    Camping on the Colorado River

    At Glenwood Canyon Resort you get to camp right on the Colorado River in a beautiful canyon but its definitely the most expensive tent camping I've ever paid for. Amenities are taken care of from the store at the check in station to the bar and grill that's on site. It has an awesome deck with a view of the canyon but I didn't get to enjoy it. When we checked in we were told it was pet friendly but when we went the bar tender told us our dogs weren't allowed and didn't seem happy to be there, so I had to go back to the campsite and eat and drink by myself. It's okay though because when my wife came back she said the food wasn't that great and they had no craft beer on tap. Aside from all that, the number of outdoor activities and place to see around here are endless, whitewater rafting, kayaking, skiing, mountain biking, climbing, hang gliding, disc golf, etc.......are all within a short car or bike ride and that's were all 3 stars are earned. Definitely worth it if your just passing through but there are many options around here if your staying for some time.

  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 5, 2022

    Glenwood Springs West/Colorado River KOA

    Efficient and clean

    After driving 4-10 hour days from Canada in our 16’ travel trailer, staying at Harvest Hosts, we decided to stop here to prep and regroup for the next leg of our journey. Full hook ups allowed us to flush our water systems, recharge all batteries and devices, and wait out some seriously nasty wind, like lift the trailer right off the ground wind (well felt like it I swear!). The place is super clean, easy to access, has great views and a helpful staff. Pet friendly with a small off-leash dog area even. Looks good for families too with a pool and water park, playground. Wifi was good and cell service at 2 bars. Not cheap but easy access to supplies and touristy spots.

  • Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 12, 2023

    Ami's Acres Campground

    Close to Glenwood Springs and Hanging Lake

    General: A mix of pull-thru RV sites, back-in van sites, and walk-in tent sites. We called about two weeks prior and were happy to secure a site on a Saturday at the very end of April. This campground is located right on I70 so you will definitely hear highway noise (and occasional train noise). The sites are stacked on a hillside and as would be expected in an RV park, there is little separation/privacy between sites. The road in is a bit rough but so were many of the area roads after a harsh winter. 

    Site Quality: Sites are gravel. Site 55 was just long enough for our 18-foot van to fit. Not all of the van sites had picnic tables, but our site had a table where we could set up our camp stove and we ate inside our van. It also looked like there was a gas grill that might be shared for the van sites, but we didn’t inquire about it/use it. We had a fire pit but didn’t use it. Fires are NOT permitted in the RV sites and although there was a sign indicating a fire ban, you could speak with the office to see if fires are currently permitted in designated campfire pits. 

    Bath/Shower house: Was very clean and nicely appointed. Did not use the shower. 

    We chose this campground knowing we would hear highway noise, but it was a convenient location for our hike to Hanging Lake the next day. Craig was very welcoming both on the phone and upon our arrival.


Guide to Basalt

Cabin camping near Basalt, Colorado offers a perfect blend of nature and comfort, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the stunning landscapes while enjoying cozy accommodations.

Explore the Beauty of Hanging Lake

  • Stay at Ami's Acres Campground, conveniently located near the iconic Hanging Lake, making it an ideal base for hiking adventures.
  • The well-reviewed Glenwood Canyon Resort provides easy access to the scenic trails leading to Hanging Lake, perfect for a day of exploration.
  • Enjoy the breathtaking views of the Colorado River while camping at Carbondale-Crystal River KOA, which is just a short drive from the Hanging Lake trailhead.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Basalt, CO is Carbondale-Crystal River KOA with a 4.6-star rating from 8 reviews.

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