Best Glamping near Central City, CO

Denver West-Central City KOA houses luxury glamping accommodations at 8,890 feet elevation, offering panoramic mountain views across Colorado's high country. The glamping sites feature comfortable beds with linens, electricity, and private outdoor spaces with composite patio furniture and fire pits. Each site includes a propane grill, picnic area, and access to modern amenities including hot showers, laundry facilities, and a well-stocked camp store with food essentials and local items. Golden Gate Canyon State Park, located about 20 miles away, adds additional glamping options with yurts that provide a more secluded forest experience. According to a camper, "The site was beautifully set up. Campfire rings with 2 rocking chairs. A table with 4 chairs instead of a picnic bench. Clean and extremely helpful staff."

Located 7 miles from Interstate 70 and approximately 25 miles from Denver, these glamping destinations serve as ideal basecamps for exploring nearby attractions including Central City's historic mining district and casino area. On-site amenities include two large hot tubs perfect for relaxing after hiking nearby trails. The KOA offers seasonal activities including all-you-can-eat pancake breakfasts and pizza delivery directly to glamping sites. Weather considerations are important at this elevation, with temperatures often dropping below freezing overnight even during summer months. One visitor noted, "Beautiful KOA. Friendly staff. Wish we could have used more of the campground but it's a bit snowy out. Would stay again!" The eco-friendly facilities maintain clean bathrooms and provide recycling options while offering spectacular stargazing opportunities away from urban light pollution.

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Best Glamping Sites Near Central City, Colorado (57)

    1. Deer Creek Campground — Golden Gate Canyon

    48 Reviews
    Eldorado Springs, CO
    9 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."

    2. Denver West-Central City KOA

    30 Reviews
    Central City, CO
    1 mile
    Website
    +1 (303) 582-3043

    "Very nice new composite patio furniture and fire pit and gas grill to use! The areas in between spaces have large enough rocks to cause some tripping issues while hooking up. Watch your step."

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

    3. Reverend's Ridge Campground — Golden Gate Canyon

    30 Reviews
    Rollinsville, CO
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (303) 582-3707

    $28 - $90 / night

    "but far enough away from neighbors.  We were able to explore easily from our site and my daughter had a great time checking out the campsite."

    "Many multiuse trails. Get up early and drive mountain base road...we caught a great view of a moose. Panorama Point had a breath taking view.

    Hygiene: Laundry facilities on site."

    4. Base Camp at Golden Gate Canyon

    13 Reviews
    Black Hawk, CO
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (303) 582-9979

    $30 - $65 / night

    "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! "

    "We pitched our tents at Base camp at Golden Gate Canyon and unplugged for awhile(literally there was no cell service)."

    5. Echo Lake Campground

    14 Reviews
    Georgetown, CO
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (801) 226-3564

    $26 / night

    "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!"

    "Just completed 2 nights at Echo Lake. Decent overall campground with quick access from Denver area. Water pump is not functioning as of 6/24, so bring your own water."

    6. Frazer Meadow Campground — Golden Gate Canyon

    8 Reviews
    Black Hawk, CO
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (303) 582-3707

    $18 / night

    "The bike trails are awesome and a sweet pond tucked in the meadow to fish at."

    "This was a great campground tucked away in the mountains. There are plenty of hiking trails from the campground and throughout the park. The sites were very private and very quiet."

    7. Indian Paintbrush Campground—Bear Creek Lake Park

    34 Reviews
    Morrison, CO
    21 miles
    Website

    "This was our first time staying at Bear Creek Lake. The park is not part of the Colorado Wilds or CPW State Park system, but daily vehicle fees are included with your camping reservation."

    "We chose this campground to be close to Red Rocks for a show. We didn’t expect much from it, but we really liked it! Yes– as some reviews say– you can see Home Depot from the campground."

    8. Chatfield State Park Campground

    76 Reviews
    Littleton, CO
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (303) 791-7275

    $36 - $200 / night

    "It's very close to Denver, with every amenity you could think Of! This isn't how we usually camp, but after 4 days of driving and hiking we needed this mini oasis!"

    "Chatfield State Park is a great mixture of access to the outdoors with availability of many of the benefits of a metro area close by."

    9. Robbers Roost Campground

    5 Reviews
    Winter Park, CO
    14 miles
    Website

    $29 / night

    "Robbers Roost dispersed camping area near Fraser, Colorado, is an excellent spot for campers seeking a peaceful retreat close to nature."

    "We found small items of trash at our site (bottle caps), but for the most part it’s well maintained. 2. Very close to winter park if you’re into downhill mountain biking. 3."

    10. Arapaho Bay Campground

    31 Reviews
    Grand Lake, CO
    27 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."

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Glamping Reviews near Central City, CO

864 Reviews of 57 Central City Campgrounds


  • Jennifer L.
    Jul. 13, 2018

    Cherry Creek State Park Campground

    City Camping at it's Best

    Great campground here at this state park. We have always stayed in the Arapahoe Group Loop for holiday weekends. Arapahoe Group Loop has a great pavillion with outdoor kitchen and bathroom. Overall Camper amenities are great and very clean. Many well shaded individual sites are available. Campsites are far from other park amenities like Dog Park, Shooting Range, Marina. Swim beach is a 10 minute walk-able distance from campground. Recommend driving to get around the park.

  • Cara W.
    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!

  • Kell H.
    Mar. 29, 2021

    Deer Creek Campground — Golden Gate Canyon

    Early Camping in the snow!

    We love to visit Golden Gate Canyon State Park early in the season because it is very busy all summer.  This is our second stay at the park in March, and we have had wonderful snow both times.  

    The Reverends Ridge campground has limited sites available this time of year but is still well maintained.  The campground office restrooms were open, heated and clean.  Trash dumpsters were available as were recycling cans. The electric hookups were on. There is no water available except in the restrooms. 

    The campsite (C-35) parking area was plowed open to exactly the width of our trailer, so with more than three feet of snow on the ground we needed to get some exercise and do a bit of shoveling so we could back in and be able to walk along side the trailer and open the door! .More snow was falling as we set up but the scenery was absolutely magical.  About 25 yards of more shovel work made it so we could find and dig out both the table and fire pit provided.  We had a warming fire going in no time.  

    Golden Gate is a wildlife paradise and as we worked we could hear Turkeys calling form the trees.  We were also graced with the presence of four huge Moose who had taken up residency and were lounging in the snow.  In the distance we could hear the yips and howls of coyotes.  

    Snow graced us for the first of our Friday to Sunday stay, but warmer temperatures  arrived Saturday afternoon and the great daytime thaw and evening freeze common to Colorado mountains in springtime began in earnest.  This made for some cautious walking around the snow piled nearly everywhere. 

    One of the great things about this park is the winter activities available on the many trails, and the added benefit of Nederland, Black Hawk, and Central City Colorado being within easy driving distance for some small town amenities if desired.  This is a great park, and my wife is wishing to visit when there is no snow!   😎

  • 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!

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • s
    May. 6, 2023

    Denver West-Central City KOA

    Rocky Mtn High

    Your up at 8890’ at this KOA. Wind your way up a nice but steep four lane road to this campground! We stayed in a big rig stop. Concrete slab, full hook ups. Was below freezing at night so we didn’t leave the water connected at night but the days were a pleasant 60-65 but the wind did come up several days and it was chilly. Very nice new composite patio furniture and fire pit and gas grill to use! The areas in between spaces have large enough rocks to cause some tripping issues while hooking up. Watch your step.

    Nice bathrooms two large hot tubs and 6 washing machines and dryers @ $2 a load for each.

    Nice staff and gift shop with beer and liquor and most needs. They had just opened for the season and have pizza available but we didn’t try it!

    If you like to gamble there are a plethora of casino s just a few miles down the valley in Central City.

    West side Denver approx 25 miles on I-70

  • 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!


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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular glamping campground near Central City, CO is Deer Creek Campground — Golden Gate Canyon with a 4.6-star rating from 48 reviews.

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