Best Cabin Camping near Estes Park, CO

Estes Park is the gateway to Colorado’s Rocky Mountain National Park. Expect long entrance lines heading through Estes Park into Rocky Mountain but know that your campsites will be worth it.

Obviously, the best camping near Estes Park is in Rocky Mountain National Park. RV and tent camping spots go quickly in Rocky Mountain, especially in peak season, so get your reservations well in advance. If you can’t get a spot in one of the park’s campgrounds, you can utilize ample Forest Service land on the other side of Estes Park. If you’re looking for something a bit less trafficked, head towards Pinewood Springs, CO, and climb any of the numerous mountains on the way.

Best Cabin Sites Near Estes Park, Colorado (58)

    1. Estes Park KOA

    25 Reviews
    Estes Park, CO
    3 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."

    "This was our first stay in Estes Park, and we couldn't be happier with the KOA facilities and staff. 

    The staff were *extremely* helpful and welcoming."

    2. Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park at Estes Park

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

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    "Estes Park Jellystone Campground is everything you’d want in a campground in the Rocky Mountains! Minutes away from NP entrances and Estes Park, yet totally secluded in the mountain wilderness."

    3. Spruce Lake RV Park

    19 Reviews
    Estes Park, CO
    0 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 586-2889

    "This is a larger campground right in Estes Park! Spacious sites, stocked pond, pet friendly, and great staff!"

    "This park was quiet & has a river running through it we booked in advance & got a spot on the river Site # 41 with full hook up and cable."

    4. Elk Meadows Lodge & RV Resort

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

    $40 - $81 / night

    "This is real close to RMNP and yet around the corner from Estes park. It is a bit dusty like a lot of Co. But RR's are well maintained and clean. Try even do trash pick up."

    "This is the most expensive RV park we've stayed at, and to be honest, the only thing justifying that is location."

    5. Manor RV Park

    8 Reviews
    Estes Park, CO
    0 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 586-3251

    $12 - $95 / night

    "This is an older park that is staying open during the 2021 winter season for the first time. It is your typical RV Park with as many sites as possible packed in."

    "Nice place to stay just outside RMNP! We stayed in a nice riverside spot - reasonable size sites, so you could actually see the river and mountains from inside your RV."

    6. Bobcat Campground — Hermit Park

    7 Reviews
    Estes Park, CO
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 577-2090

    $35 / night

    "Our site was a nice size and felt private enough despite somewhat close neighbors. Good balance of shady spots and sunny spots."

    "Just south of Estes Park, CO and ~30 minutes to rocky mountain national park.  This county park is a hidden gem. "

    7. Winding River Resort

    20 Reviews
    Grand Lake, CO
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 627-3215

    $40 - $60 / night

    "If you love real bathrooms and showers, this is your place! There’s a wonderful petting zoo area, playground, basketball courts and much more."

    "They have horseback rides, ATV rentals, an animal farm, social events, pickle ball court, volleyball court, a nice general store, clean showers, bathrooms, laundry rooms, really everything you could ever"

    8. Paradise on the River

    4 Reviews
    Estes Park, CO
    1 mile
    Website
    +1 (970) 586-5513

    $68 - $235 / night

    "Smaller campground very close to RMNP. Sits directly beside the Big Thompson River. Spent three nights in July. Each site has a deck over the river. Can't beat the sound of water rushing."

    "This is the most beautiful RV park I have ever seen. It is surrounded and someone planted about a hundred flower baskets! Full service."

    9. Riverview RV Park & Campground

    19 Reviews
    Masonville, CO
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 667-9910

    "About 10 mins outside of Loveland and 40 mins from Estes park. Downside: free WiFi is worse than dialup, and was told it wasn’t worth paying for the premium cuz it wasn’t much better."

    "We enjoyed seeing the kids playing in the playground and riding around the park on their bikes.  Nearly every day a deer would come munch on the greenery right behind our rig. "

    10. Flatiron Reservoir Campground

    11 Reviews
    Drake, CO
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 619-4570

    $35 - $50 / night

    "While Flatiron does not have a dumpsite for campers/RVs, there is one located at Carter Lake South Entrance just up the road on 31."

    "Each lot has a nice fire pit & picnic table. If your staying in a tent or RV there are many spots overlooking the water, but if you want a tipi they are unfortunately just off the water."

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Cabin Reviews near Estes Park, CO

470 Reviews of 58 Estes Park Campgrounds


  • D
    Aug. 28, 2019

    Glen Echo Resort

    Outstanding One-Stop Poudre Canyon Camping Experience!

    Glen Echo is an exceptional one-stop Poudre Canyon camping experience.   While they do offer large and small cabins, long and short term RV spots, we tent camped for two nights on two different riverside sites - numbers 1 and 6 - and both were awesome!  Both spots offered amazing rushing water views, a nice mixture of sun and shade, picnic tables, and fire rings.  One of the spots - site 1 - had electric hook-up.  Aside from the great tent sites, they have on-site a general store/market, fuel, a liquor store and restaurant/cafe, which made life super convenient because it's located about mid-way through Poudre Canyon and there's not a lot out there.  Also, clean showers, which was a nice surprise.  Cannot recommend this chill camping destination enough!

  • M
    Aug. 21, 2020

    Riverview RV Park & Campground

    Sweet spot!

    Its in a beautiful spot, tree covered, and a river runs through it. About 10 mins outside of Loveland and 40 mins from Estes park. Downside: free WiFi is worse than dialup, and was told it wasn’t worth paying for the premium cuz it wasn’t much better.

  • Glen C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 8, 2024

    Riverview RV Park & Campground

    Family and Pet Friendly with a High Probability of Seeing Wildlife

    My wife and I spent a week here.  We enjoyed seeing the kids playing in the playground and riding around the park on their bikes.  Nearly every day a deer would come munch on the greenery right behind our rig.  The staff were super friendly and I believe we received good value for our payment considering the prices and sold-out state of other nearby parks like Horsetooth Reservoir.  The campground is right on the banks of the Big Thompson river which does provide a soothing background for those fortunate enough to have sites on its banks.  The roads and campsites are dirt, and a little messy after a rain storm.  I think more attention could be paid to mowing the weeds of campsites between users.  The laundry facilities were underwhelming as well; there wer two broken washing machines while I was there, and I spoke to a permanent resident who stated that they don't do their laundry in the park because of the poor availability of the machines.  The facilities were clean.  It can be suddenly and very windy here, so most campers did not use awnings.  The campground is about 35 minutes from Estes Park and the Rocky Mountain National Forest, two excellent destinations for anyone coming for a vacation.

  • L
    Jul. 8, 2019

    Elk Meadows Lodge & RV Resort

    Mountain views

    This is real close to RMNP and yet around the corner from Estes park. It is a bit dusty like a lot of Co. But RR's are well maintained and clean. Try even do trash pick up. The lodge had a band on weekend and there is a big dog run and activities.

  • C
    Jul. 23, 2018

    Riverview RV Park & Campground

    Nice campground, close together sites

    The campground is located along a river with walking paths. There are some shade trees but some of the sites are very sunny without any shade. Sites are very close together and a bit noisy. We did not have any shade at any time of the day making our site very hot. There are lots of amenities and music on the weekends during the summer. The location is not too far from Estes Park & Rocky Mountain National Park.

  • NThe Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 18, 2021

    Ranger Lakes Campground — State Forest State Park

    Activities Galore

    Fee box at entrance with all current information.

    "Reservation Only" 800-244-5613 or cpwshop.com or come to the Moose Visitor Center Campground is very open. Gravel sites with picnic table 

    Electric $36.00 plus reservation fees Basic and tent $28.00 plus reservation fees Dispersed $18.00 plus reservation fees Small cabins $90.00 Large cabin $120.00 Yurts & Huts $80.00-$275.00 Backcountry no charge 

    The park encompasses almost 71,000 acres. You will find a visitor center 187 campsites for RV and tent and over 60 dispersed sites, 15 cabins and yurts, boat ramps and 94 miles of hiking trails. There are all types or recreation throughout the year.  The park forest is being decimated by the Mountain pine beetle so the dead trees are being removed. This leaves a very stark deserted look. It is very difficult to observe the devastation that the state of Colorado is dealing with.

    LNT 

    Better than when you found it 

    Stay safe and happy travels

  • C
    Aug. 5, 2018

    Spruce Lake RV Park

    Great Estes camping!

    This is a larger campground right in Estes Park! Spacious sites, stocked pond, pet friendly, and great staff!

  • Isabelle K.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 9, 2018

    Fort Collins Lakeside KOA

    Resort style amenities just outside of town!

    This was my first time staying at a KOA campground and I was blown away by the amenities offered here. Upon first pulling up to the campground, I was met by a security checkpoint and was directed to the main office to register and obtain a car pass. The attention to detail and security measures were another surprise to me, as I have always been more accustomed to primitive campgrounds. As previously mentioned, I was astounded by the variety of amenities offered to guests including wifi, a pool, mini golf, a massive playground, arcade, volleyball and basketball courts, horseshoe pits and more. This all in addition to the usual premium campground amenities such as showers, laundry facilities, RV dump station, camp sinks, an office store with basic goods and snacks, etc. 

    This campground is super family friendly and seems to be much more focused on offering RV sites and cabin type lodging. As I am a tent camper, my review will be focused on what is offered for those at a tent site. There are 5 tent sites, which are only available from May 1stto September 30th. The sites are rather close together but in a lovely location right along the lake. The sites cost $45/night on week days and $50/night on weekends for one or two people with a single vehicle, additional guests cost $10/night, additional car $5/night and fire ring rentals are $5/night. Tent sites include a parking spot, a raised and level tent platform, picnic table and grill. Open fires, hammocks and clotheslines are not allowed even at the tent sites. 

    Overall, this campground provides a very family oriented environment with luxurious amenities. This campground would be a great option for those wanting a camping experience without having to “rough it” whatsoever. The RV sites and cabin lodging also provide unique options for those not wanting to sleep in a tent. The price for tent camping seemed a bit steep for me, but made sense considering all of the facilities offered. The location just outside of Fort Collins provides easy access to town while still allowing for a more rural experience.

  • D
    Aug. 22, 2017

    Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park at Estes Park

    Pretty nice campground close to Estes Park

    We stayed at the Yogi Bear Jellystone Campground outside of Estes Park for 3 nights in early August. We had a water / electric site with our pop-up and it was in a perfect location near the bathhouse on the upper part of the main loop. I was surprised at how large the campsites are - lots of room around the fire pit and picnic table even with our camper and main vehicle. The location approximately 4 miles outside of Estes Park is great - it took us


Guide to Estes Park

Cabin camping near Estes Park, Colorado, offers a unique blend of outdoor adventure and cozy accommodations, perfect for families and nature lovers alike.

Cabin campers appreciate these amenities

  • At Estes Park KOA, guests can enjoy electric hookups, drinking water, and clean shower facilities, making for a comfortable stay.
  • Hermit Park Open Space features reservable cabins with access to picnic tables and firewood, ideal for a cozy evening under the stars.
  • Winding River Resort offers spacious cabins with modern amenities, including a general store and clean restrooms, ensuring a hassle-free camping experience.

Cabins are available at Winding River Resort

Some prices for cabin camping range from $32 to $120

Frequently Asked Questions

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Estes Park, CO is Estes Park KOA with a 4-star rating from 25 reviews.

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