Best Glamping near Crawford, CO

North Rim Campground at Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park houses some of the area's most distinctive glamping accommodations, located approximately 10 miles from Crawford. Glampers enjoy the solitude of canvas tent options and elevated platforms with comfortable bedding in a serene juniper and pine forest setting. Each glamping site includes a dedicated bear box, fire ring, and picnic table, with potable water available centrally within the camping loop. One visitor noted, "An exceptional camping experience for our family. The weather is superb and the trout is plentiful." Additional glamping options extend to nearby Paonia State Park Campground, where more luxurious accommodations feature electricity and both 30-amp and 50-amp hookups in a picturesque lakeside setting from April through October.

Just a short drive away, The Campground at Big B's Delicious Orchards offers unique glamping experiences with safari-style canvas tents positioned throughout an apple orchard. These elevated platforms provide a comfortable retreat with proper beds, electricity, and convenient access to on-site dining. Guests can refresh in the shower house with flush toilets located near the main shop. Riverbend RV Park & Cabins, roughly 30 miles south in Montrose, features more upscale glamping options with full amenities including heating, furnished interiors, and private decks. A recent visitor mentioned, "My family of 4 had a great time at Big B's. Our kids aged 8 and 11 absolutely loved the big tree swings." Many glamping resorts in the area require advance reservations, particularly during the peak summer season when temperatures remain moderate even as surrounding areas experience intense heat.

Best Glamping Sites Near Crawford, Colorado (35)

    1. North Rim Campground — Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park

    20 Reviews
    Crawford, CO
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 641-2337

    $20 / night

    "Fire pits, picknick tables, bear box (saw black bear cub hanging around one afternoon). Lots of yellowjackets which was an annoyance. Chasm trail starts from camp site with amazing canyon views."

    "This campground is on NPS land, so there is a fee ($16 in season+ water/$8 off season no water) that can be paid at the nearby ranger's station on the honor system."

    2. The Campground at Big B’s Delicious Orchards

    6 Reviews
    Paonia, CO
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 527-1110

    $25 - $170 / night

    "Our only complaint was that it was quite hot (topped out near 100 degrees)."

    "Campsites are a small piece of grassy area next to a pond or on an outside loop. Portable toilets only. Traffic noise at night."

    3. Cedar Creek RV Park

    12 Reviews
    Montrose, CO
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 249-3884

    "Bathrooms and showers are clean Wifi available and cellphone service are good Close to Black Canyon of the Gunnison"

    "We stated here one night arriving without a reservation. The office was closed and no one was answering the phone but we were able to register for a site online."

    4. Uncompaghre River Resort

    6 Reviews
    Olathe, CO
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 323-8706

    "Owner and staff are friendly and helpful.  The spots are level concrete pad with full hook up.  Most spots have shade and space between on the outer ring is about 10 feet each side.. "

    "Absolutely amazing laundry and showe, concrete pads, hiking trail. The weather in this canyon seems to stay dry and hot but the rivers are ice cold"

    5. Soap Creek Corral

    4 Reviews
    Crawford, CO
    19 miles
    Website

    "If you want good family time, and a chill environment, welcome, you’ve found a good spot."

    "This is a great spot tucked away behind the reservoir and along a sweet little creek. I didn’t stay because no one was there this time of year and I had no cell service."

    6. Riverbend RV Park & Cabins

    7 Reviews
    Montrose, CO
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 249-8235

    $42 - $149 / night

    "We camped next to the pond. Staff very welcoming. Propane on site and they fill. Laundry facilities a bit small."

    "The staff were extremely friendly, this sites were clean, dog park great, river amazing, and location to Montrose perfect.
    The laundry rooms was clean with new equipment."

    7. Elk Ridge Campground — Ridgway State Park

    33 Reviews
    Ridgway, CO
    34 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 626-5822

    $28 - $36 / night

    "In addition to plenty of tent and RV sites, Ridgeway SP also has three heated and furnished yurts for those seeking an enhanced comfort level."

    "Concrete pads under the picnic table and fire pits. Water access nearby. Bathrooms were super clean and the showers were nice and hot. Laundry facilities available."

    8. Ponderosa - Curecanti National Recreation Area

    4 Reviews
    Crawford, CO
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 641-2337

    $20 / night

    "This is a really sweet campsite… With a few sites up top when you enter that overlook the creek and adjacent Ridge, and then many more sides down by the creek."

    "If the lake is low you have to hike lots of deer and clean spot"

    9. KOA Montrose RV Resort

    3 Reviews
    Montrose, CO
    20 miles
    +1 (970) 249-9177

    "Very friendly staff, clean facilities and grounds. Only complaint is several (3) washers are out of order."

    10. Paonia State Park Campground

    5 Reviews
    Somerset, CO
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 921-5721

    $18 - $36 / night

    "As we were leaving the campground, we realized several of the cows had walked through our campsite to drink from the reservoir."

    "We pulled in for the night after a long day of driving.  The place was completely empty.  Everything seems newly constructed.  The pit toilet was spotless and empty.  "

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Glamping Reviews near Crawford, CO

291 Reviews of 35 Crawford Campgrounds


  • FThe Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 24, 2024

    BASECAMP 550

    Great Location and Atmosphere

    We had an amazing stay at Basecamp 550. The campground’s location is perfect, with easy access to Ouray, Montrose, Telluride, and other nearby areas. The amenities were excellent, including quarter-operated hot showers and laundry, restrooms, Wi-Fi, full hookups, and a clubhouse with coffee + tea, kitchen access, and a great workspace. Our site had a beautiful view and was right next to a ranch where cows would come right up to the fence. The communal fire pit was a nice touch, and the private, fenced-in setting made us feel safe and comfortable. They also offer glamping tents and casitas on the property. Highly recommend!

  • T
    May. 31, 2021

    Ouray KOA

    Heaven in the mountains

    Wow is all I can say! After surviving towing the airstream up Red Mountain pass, we pulled into the KOA and couldn’t be more happy. Our site backed up to a stream that sounded wonderful with running water. Each site has a picnic table and a combo fire ring/grill. They even welcome you with three large fire logs! They now offer horseback riding right from inside the KOA. They have everything from teepees to tent, cabin and RV camping. A great restaurant on site with a well stocked store and laundry facilities. This place is really well run. The only complaint is the WiFi, which is non existent, however, they are currently working on that and should have campwide WiFi by summer.

  • C
    Aug. 5, 2024

    Palisade Basecamp RV Resort

    One night on the river

    We came from 6 nights in the mountains and spent 1 night in our rooftop tent on an electric river site. It was the perfect spot in Palisade. The bathhouse was very clean and convenient. One side of the building had men and women restrooms with showers. The other side had family bathrooms with one toilet, one shower, and one sink. The bathhouse was air conditioned which was very appreciated! It was hot out!!! While we were sitting around our firebox campfire, staff rolled up on a golf cart with fresh peaches to try that were picked that day. That was a nice surprise! We bought one for later in our trip!

  • Russ M.
    Jun. 9, 2016

    Elk Ridge Campground — Ridgway State Park

    Yurt Camping, yes dogs are allowed

    In addition to plenty of tent and RV sites, Ridgeway SP also has three heated and furnished yurts for those seeking an enhanced comfort level. Each unit includes a fridge, futon type beds, dinner table and chairs. Bring your fishing poles, hiking shoes, water craft and dogs, cause they're all allowed.

  • Clément S.
    May. 11, 2024

    Cedar Creek RV Park

    Good city RV park

    Bathrooms and showers are clean Wifi available and cellphone service are good Close to Black Canyon of the Gunnison

  • Delci L.
    Aug. 6, 2022

    Ouray Riverside Resort

    Beautiful Ouray

    Gorgeous spot! We loved the trail into town - an easy walk to the hot springs pool or to grab something to eat. The campground is clean and offers full hookups. No fire rings, but there is a communal fire pit. It’s a little less rustic than our preferred type of CO camping, but the location and beautiful views definitely make up for that. My one complaint is that the outer side of the “trees loop” is very close to the highway and we had lots of car noise, but again, plenty of positives that off set this. We stayed 3 nights and would happily come back again!

  • C
    Jul. 12, 2021

    Ouray KOA

    Location!

    The best thing about this park was the location. It is located close to Ouray and many activities in the area. The park also offers beautiful scenery and it is a wonderful Basecamp for exploring the area. There is a state park nearby with a beautiful lake and kayaking. There are hiking trails nearby and many wonderful off road four wheel trails.

    The park can accommodate big rigs and we were able to get our 38 foot 5’er into the parking and into a spot, but I would not call the park big rig friendly due to tight turns and small sites.

    Amenities include a nice camp store, laundry facilities, restaurant with a nice outdoor deck, on property horseback riding, on property jeep rental, hiking trails. There were bathrooms and showers at the back of the property but it was too far to walk from the front of the property so we never used them. The laundry facilities are a little small for this sized park and we weren’t able to do laundry because it was too busy.

    One big problem was electrical outages during 100° weather. The electrical system in the park just cannot keep up. Luckily we had solar and were able to maintain AC until evening hours.

    There is one small hot tub that was usually very busy we didn’t use that either.

    There are nice tent camping spots.

    Most of the people in the park Had four wheelers or motorcycles for off-road trails. The off-road trails in this area are amazing and shouldn’t be missed. We took a tour from Ouray and thoroughly enjoyed it.

    We took a horseback ride from the park and had a lovely time. The horses were very safe and great for a family experience. They also offer 15 minute rides for children.

    We would stay again if we were in the area.

  • C
    Jun. 3, 2021

    Ouray KOA

    One of my favorites

    Gorgeous! Our site was in amongst the trees, backed by a rapidly running creek with views of snow capped mountains. The site was large with a firepit down by the creek all set up with logs to burn. They offer a text = fire log delivery service too.

    We were greeted upon arrival and shown to our site, gifted with KOA rubber bracelets too.

    There was live music nightly at the cute "mountain top" restaurant. Food was ok and a bit pricey, only ate there once. Bathrooms were clean and well maintained. They picked up trash bags right from your site.

    At the back of the campgrounds was Bachelors Stables, horse trail riding was offered which we highly recommend. Our daughter visited and pet the horses daily after her first ride, the owner was very accommodating. 

    You can rent Jeeps

    We heard a rumor that this KOA was getting a full upgrade to make them a four seasons location with heated concrete pads.

  • Rae F.
    Jul. 5, 2019

    Ouray KOA

    Best spot for tent, RV, & cabin!

    The spots are spread out enough that you have privacy, there’s attendants around 24 hours of the day to help, and it’s hands down the cleanest place we’ve ever stayed. We rented a cabin (we stopped in on July 4th, sold out of tent spots) but they managed to accommodate us last minute. The staff is incredibly nice, and the price was right. Our cabin is the 2nd biggest option, it included: a queen, bunk beds, love seat, fridge, sink, and a microwave.


Guide to Crawford

Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park's North Rim Campground sits at an elevation of approximately 8,000 feet, providing cooler temperatures than surrounding areas during summer months. Located about 10 miles from Crawford, Colorado, this area offers glamping options with distinctive views of steep canyon walls. Water levels in nearby reservoirs fluctuate seasonally, affecting fishing and boating access.

What to do

Hiking to viewpoints: At North Rim Campground, trails lead to spectacular canyon overlooks and connect to the visitor center. "There is also the trail to exclamation point and the top of Green mountain that begins at the ranger station just down the road if you are into hiking or trail running," notes Jon H.

Fishing in local waters: Trout fishing opportunities abound in streams and reservoirs near Crawford. The waters remain cold even in summer months, supporting healthy fish populations. "We go every summer and camp (in a tent) for about 10 days. The weather is perfect and the trout are plentiful!" reports Brandi F.

Exploring nearby towns: Visit Paonia and Hotchkiss for wine tasting, farm stands, and local cuisine. The Campground at Big B's Delicious Orchards provides a base for agricultural tourism. "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," shares Laura S.

What campers like

Spacious, private sites: North Rim Campground offers well-spaced camping areas with natural separation. "Camp sites are much bigger and way more shade here. Not near as much traffic either," reports Jon H. The campground layout provides seclusion despite its popularity.

Water access: Soap Creek Corral offers creek access with natural swimming spots. "The host showed us a great hike behind campsite along a small river. Kids and dog enjoyed the river and its hidden swimming holes!" notes Colleen M.

Stargazing opportunities: The remote location provides exceptional night sky viewing. "If you like star gazing this is the perfect place as there is no light pollution," mentions Evelyn R., highlighting the benefits of distance from urban centers.

Convenient facilities: Glamping close to Crawford, Colorado often includes access to clean restrooms and potable water. "Lots of spots, but very spread out and quiet. There are toilets in the center, water available, and a short hike to the rangers," says Hamen L.

What you should know

First-come, first-served sites: Many campgrounds near Crawford operate without reservations. "The North Rim campground was pretty and quiet. I arrived right at 1 to make sure I could get a spot the Friday of Father's Day weekend. By 5:30, all the spots were full," advises Jordan L.

Road conditions: Access to remote glamping sites often requires driving on unpaved roads. Ponderosa Campground requires preparation for rougher terrain: "Access is about 7 mi of graded gravel road with some washboard," notes Greg L.

Weather variations: Expect significant temperature changes between day and night, even during summer. "This is high desert so it does get hot during the day and cold at night," explains Todd R., highlighting the need for appropriate clothing and gear.

Limited services: Cell service is often unavailable in canyon areas. "There is (limited) WiFi at the ranger station but zero service anywhere in the park or campground, so plan ahead," warns Jordan L.

Tips for camping with families

Tree swings and outdoor activities: Paonia State Park Campground provides ample space for children to explore. "The tent pads are very large and a nice bonus. The views were spectacular!" shares Ashlee W., noting the family-friendly layout.

Wildlife viewing opportunities: Children can observe local wildlife including deer and cattle in safe environments. "As we were leaving the campground, we realized several of the cows had walked through our campsite to drink from the reservoir," recalls Patricia B., describing an unexpected rural experience.

Bring extra water: Limited potable water access means families should pack additional supplies. "There is no drinking water so bring your own," advises Ashlee W., emphasizing an essential preparation step for camping with children.

Choose shaded sites: During summer months, temperatures can rise significantly during daytime hours. Seek glamping options with adequate shade, particularly for families with young children who may be more sensitive to heat.

Tips from RVers

Hookup availability: Riverbend RV Park & Cabins offers full services for recreational vehicles. "We spend three days here between some disperse camping in the region and could not say enough good things. The staff were extremely friendly, this sites were clean, dog park great, river amazing, and location to Montrose perfect," reports David L.

Site spacing considerations: RV sites vary in size and proximity throughout the area. "Nice size sights. Gravel lots. Do hear a bit of traffic noise from highway when close to front gate. River sights look nicer," shares Rodney B.

Internet connectivity: Some RV parks maintain reliable connectivity for those needing to stay connected. "The Wifi was five stars which is rare in most RV parks. Super fast speeds," notes David L., highlighting an important amenity for working travelers.

Seasonal closures: Many glamping facilities and campgrounds around Crawford operate seasonally, typically closing between October and April due to weather conditions and decreased visitation.

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