Best Glamping near Fairplay, CO

BV Overlook and Arrowhead Point Resort around Fairplay include luxurious glamping options for travelers seeking upscale outdoor experiences. Both locations feature yurt accommodations with electricity and comfort-focused amenities, while Arrowhead Point also offers canvas safari tents fully equipped with premium bedding. These glamping sites provide picnic tables, fire rings, and access to modern bathroom facilities with showers. Situated between 8,500-10,000 feet elevation, these mountain glamping destinations include water hookups, trash service, and some units feature kitchenettes or mini-refrigerators. Several yurts are equipped with wood-burning stoves for cooler mountain evenings. According to a camper, "The campground is beautifully maintained, with lush grass and wildflowers creating a stunning natural setting for glamping accommodations."

Glamping guests at these mountain resorts enjoy direct access to hiking trails, fishing opportunities, and wildlife viewing without sacrificing comfort. Turquoise Lake provides glampers with paddle boarding, kayaking, and beach access just minutes from their accommodations. Nearby Leadville and Buena Vista offer dining options and historic attractions when guests want to explore beyond their canvas accommodations. The Colorado Trail passes near several glamping sites, offering day hiking opportunities with spectacular views of the South Park valley. Reservations are highly recommended as the prime glamping season runs from May through September, though some yurts remain available year-round with winter heating systems. One visitor noted, "We spent our days on trails and playing on beaches. The views of Mt. Massive and Mt. Elbert over turquoise water are absolutely stunning."

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Best Glamping Sites Near Fairplay, Colorado (52)

1. Turtle Rock Campground
38 Reviews
Buena Vista, CO
25 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."
2. Baby Doe
17 Reviews
Leadville, CO
19 miles
Website
+1 (719) 486-0749
$29 - $33 / night
"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."

"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."

3. Peak One Campground
35 Reviews
Frisco, CO
25 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."

"The campground has bathrooms with running water and a spigot outside to refill water jugs. Sites have a picnic table and fire ring."
4. Selkirk Campground
2 Reviews
Como, CO
10 miles
Website
$22 / night

5. Camp Hale Memorial
12 Reviews
Red Cliff, CO
22 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."
6. 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."

7. Turquoise Lake Primitive Camping
5 Reviews
Leadville, CO
19 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. BV Overlook
19 Reviews
Buena Vista, CO
29 miles
Website
+1 (719) 204-3505
$40 - $180 / night
"The camp staff was all very friendly. We had a nice site with very easy hookups! There are hiking/biking trails right off the road from the campsites."

"Also nice that they have a coffee shop on site (and made a good cappuccino!). Very close to the Midland Hills Trailhead (rode our bikes from site)."

9. Railroad Bridge Campground — Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area
7 Reviews
Buena Vista, CO
23 miles
Website
+1 (719) 539-7289
$28 / night
"The bridge is a short walk from the parking lot. Spots are reservable, and if you plan on going on a weekend, get there early. Vault toilets. Bring drinking water. No running water."

"I’d definitely not follow google if you have a big rig as you will go through some tunnels to get to the Site and if you have a big rig you may not fit The site is dry- no water and no electric and no"
10. Arrowhead Point Resort
8 Reviews
Buena Vista, CO
24 miles
Website
+1 (719) 395-2323
"We had showers and laundry, general store and wood for sale. Our site was very nice with lots of room. We had a picnic table and a fire pit in the site."

"Great location just 5.5 miles from Buena Vista downtown. Nice spacious sites (for RV) woth full hookup. Quarters required for showers. No fenced in pet area. Great spot to stop! Stayed 2 nights."

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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!
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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.
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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.
Amber J.
Guide
Jun. 4, 2018
Mueller State Park Campground
Nice trees, large sites, excellent toilet and showers!
Great location within Colorado's Mueller State Park. Easy access to trails, visitor center, and scenic drives. Nice large site with level gravel tent pad, large table, and nice fire pit. Nearby sites seemed to be a good distance away.
Bob K.
Traveler
Jul. 15, 2021
Painted Rocks
Great, but for neighbors and road noise
The campground is well maintained and well managed, with a friendly and efficient campground host.

The campground is meant for campers (mostly tents, but can accommodate RVs). RVs are not supposed to run generators.

Site 9 looked to be phenomenal. Our site, 8, was unfortunately too close to a family of four that felt no need to observe quiet hours. In addition, there is a road that runs behind sites on that side of the campground and traffic noise was very loud.

The pit toilets were well-maintained and clean. There are dumpsters for trash and at this time, potable water.

Some sites have very little level ground. Even our tent pad was uneven.
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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.