Best Cabin Camping near Fort Collins, CO

Cabins near Fort Collins range from basic log structures to fully-equipped accommodations with modern amenities. Fort Collins Lakeside KOA offers cabins with electricity, heating, and air conditioning, while the North Michigan Campground at State Forest State Park provides rustic cabin options situated along the reservoir. Flatiron Reservoir Campground features electrical hookups in their cabins, and South Shore Campground at Carter Lake offers lakeside cabin accommodations with picnic tables and fire rings. Some premium sites like Estes Park KOA include cabins with private bathrooms and kitchenettes. "This was my first time staying at a KOA campground and I was blown away by the amenities offered here. The attention to detail and security measures were another surprise to me, as I have always been more accustomed to primitive campgrounds."

Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Basic cabins typically include bare essentials such as beds and electricity, while deluxe options may feature full kitchens, private bathrooms, and climate control systems. At State Forest State Park, cabins require a daily vehicle fee of $9 in addition to the rental cost. Most cabin campgrounds in the area require advance reservations, particularly during summer months when availability becomes limited. A visitor noted, "We stayed in cabin #3 and it was an awesome experience! We had room enough for 4 people and 3 dogs and didn't feel like we were on top of each other. The gas stove kept us nice and toasty all night long!"

Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. According to a recent review, "There is no electricity, bedding, or running water, but there is a propane heater that looks like a wood burning stove that casts a great ambiance." Kitchen facilities vary significantly between locations—some provide only basic outdoor fire rings while others feature refrigerators, microwaves, and cooking surfaces. Campers should verify what's included before arrival. Several campgrounds maintain small stores for basic provisions, including Riverview RV Park & Campground and the Fort Collins/Wellington KOA. For more extensive grocery needs, the cities of Fort Collins, Loveland, and Estes Park offer full-service supermarkets within reasonable driving distance from most cabin locations.

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Best Cabin Sites Near Fort Collins, Colorado (48)

    1. Fort Collins Lakeside KOA

    22 Reviews
    Laporte, CO
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 484-9880

    "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. "

    "General: Many different options: tent sites (with or without hookups), back-in 50/30 amps FHU (with or without patio), Pull-thru 50/30 amps (options include patio and/or hot tub), camping cabins and"

    2. South Bay Campground — Horsetooth Reservoir

    18 Reviews
    Masonville, CO
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 619-4570

    $30 - $115 / night

    "Campground Review

    My friends and I live in Boulder and this spot is a nice retreat about 90 minutes away near Fort Collins and is a good place to enjoy all kinds of outdoor activities."

    "Beautiful campsites next to water with onsite water access. Wonderful campfire pits/grills and picnic tables. Quiet hours were no inforced which can be good or bad."

    3. Riverview RV Park & Campground

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

    "Good Sam’s RV park with full amenities. We booked a water/electric online, but got bumped up to full hookups. Beautiful river going beside many of the sites. Newer bathrooms."

    "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. "

    4. Flatiron Reservoir Campground

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

    $45 - $65 / 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."

    5. Fort Collins North-Wellington KOA

    8 Reviews
    Wellington, CO
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 568-7486

    $20 / night

    "The laundry was excellent & provided an ironing bd & iron on request. Nice campstore for basics."

    "This is a KOA journey, meaning it’s great for a stopover, and it is located next to a horse farm. If you are used to smelling farm life, then the smell won’t be a problem."

    6. South Shore Campground at Carter Lake

    10 Reviews
    Lyons, CO
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 619-4570

    $30 - $45 / night

    "Large gravel pull through spot (as were all of the sites on this loop), with a picnic table and fire pit."

    "This campground was better than expected--the tent sites were well spaced for privacy, and even on a busy weekend, we felt like we had our own space to enjoy nature."

    7. Estes Park KOA

    25 Reviews
    Estes Park, CO
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 586-2888

    "On a cross country today trip these were the nicest camping cabins we stayed in. The campground itself is relatively small but with a nice playground and camp store as well as bathroom facilities."

    "The tent camping sites are kind of close to one another, but you get your picnic table and fire ring."

    8. Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park at Estes Park

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

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    "Kid friendly campground with pool, mini golf, jump pad, camp store and golf cart rentals.

    Also has nice laundry facilities.

     "

    9. Drake Campground

    4 Reviews
    Drake, CO
    17 miles
    +1 (970) 663-4152

    "The only reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 was the price it is $40 but no electricity or showers."

    10. RV Park

    4 Reviews
    Livermore, CO
    20 miles
    +1 (970) 692-1872

    $55 - $58 / night

    "Charcuterie boards available upon request! This ranch is the perfect space to relax. A horseback riding stable is less than 20 minutes away. Hosts are onsite and available if you need anything."

    "Peaceful, open area, minimal sites with good views and also had some horse petting time."

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Cabin Reviews near Fort Collins, CO

399 Reviews of 48 Fort Collins Campgrounds


  • 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. 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!

  • 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

  • Daniel  B.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 30, 2018

    South Bay Campground — Horsetooth Reservoir

    Ranger Review: Renogy Multi-Functional Solar Backpack at Horsetooth Resevoir

    Campground Review

    My friends and I live in Boulder and this spot is a nice retreat about 90 minutes away near Fort Collins and is a good place to enjoy all kinds of outdoor activities.

    The campground is quite spacious and offers a lot of staying options. RV, car, cabins, tent – all of those kinds of sites are available. They opened a newly renovated information center about a year ago, and it’s a great place to stop in to plan out your activities in the area and make sure you have any questions answered by park ranger staff. You could very well just show up here to camp without much of a plan and after a visit to the center have more than a few ideas. They have maps.

    This area has boat ramps, rock climbing nearby, and even some caves to explore. You could find some bike and hike trails too without much effort. We were there as part of a large group, so we rented three cabins near the water. Each cabin comes with a bunk bed and a double. A basic, summer camp-like mattress for each. They also have combined A/C Heater unit. I didn’t see showers here, but there were primitive toilets with TP. I noticed even the basic tent campsites came with a fire pit and picnic table.

    We opted for some hikes near the campsite while some others went climbing.

    Ranger Review

    As a Ranger for The Dyrt, I am given product to test from time to time. For the last 2 months I've been testing out the Renogy Multi-Functional Solar Backpack. You can watch the video review here.

    This is a 20L backpack with a lot of compartments best suited for those needing a daily activity/commuter bag. If you're looking for a true hiking/backpacking pack with solar panels, I recommend checking out Renogy's stand-alone panels.

    How does it work?

    The solar panel is slightly larger than a regular piece of paper (11.3" x 9.7") and can be configured to face inward when not in use for protection from abrasions. When in use, it provides a USB port to charge from (max output 1.2A and can charge a phone in 2.5 hrs.

    Here's the thing: Renogy recommends you use the set up to charge to a power-bank, rather than directly to devices and I completely agree. This is because even in the best light, directly connected to my phone I was only able to maintain my power level, not improve it. I found out the panel is pretty sensitive because in partially cloudy conditions I could hear my phone beep when it would go on/off charge. Sometimes it would beep at me a few times a minute. With a power bank, you can still charge devices but also build up reserve power so at night you can recharge your electronics.

    Who should buy this bag?

    Anyone who wants a comfortable day pack with lots of storage options and loves the idea you can grab free energy to recharge your devices. I use it for all my media projects as it carries all my cameras, cables, and tripods plus in compartments so they aren't knocking into each other and the weight stays distributed evenly. Just check out the amount of stuff I put in this thing! It has pockets everywhere, and includes an option to slide this through larger luggage's extendable handles, making it a great carry on bag if you need to travel by a plane. You will need a different bag for long expeditions because you need more than a 20L pack for that, plus this bag lacks chest and hip straps.

    Verdict?

    If you're in the market for a 15-20L day pack and want something that provides power, buy this. Especially if you're outside a lot. The bag is lasting very well, the panel is going strong even after I spilled beer on it (it's waterproof and obviously it was an accident as I would never waste beer), it's comfortable, and I like how versatile I can configure it for all my stuff. In some social or business settings the solar panel isn't the greatest thing to be showing off, so it's great you can hide that away. Last I checked electricity isn't coming from a magic bean field, and I love how I'm able to go greener now by getting energy for my devices from the sun.

  • Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 9, 2023

    Fort Collins Lakeside KOA

    Many activity options!

    General: Many different options: tent sites (with or without hookups), back-in 50/30 amps FHU (with or without patio), Pull-thru 50/30 amps (options include patio and/or hot tub), camping cabins and deluxe cabins. 

    Site Quality: All sites are level and have a concrete pad. Although the sites are close together with no privacy between them, there is some separation with a grass strip.

    Bath/Shower: Code to enter and clean with soap and paper towels. 

    Activities: So many options. My favorite was the half-mile fitness trail that circles the lake. Other activities include mini golf, volleyball, basketball, pickleball, horseshoes, shuffleboard, bike rentals, a fishing pier, a pool, and a nicely appointed playground. 

    Other amenities include a library, laundry, train depot, paddle boats, and a small store. 

    While this is not our preferred type of camping, it suited our needs for a night en route home, and I loved the gravel fitness trail. It was not high season yet so some things such as the pool and paddle boats were not available, and the campground was not full so it was quieter than it would be on a summer weekend.

  • Eileen S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Dec. 13, 2021

    North Michigan Campground — State Forest State Park

    Great Winter Camping near Cameron Pass

    We stayed here for 2 nights in one of the Cabins in December. There is no electricity, bedding, or running water, but there is a propane heater that looks like a wood burning stove that casts a great ambiance. Our cabin also had plenty of coat racks, a snow shovel, and a table. We stayed in Cabin 6, and walked though 2 feet of snow 300 ft down a hill (larger hill than expected) with all our stuff to get settled in. As we approached, the propane stove was already going and the cabin was warm and inviting. We used string lights (solar powered) to provide light (there is a dim solar powered light in the cabin as well). We brought 0 degree sleeping bags in case the heater was not enough, but it was toasty warm inside and we ended up hot. The cabins are right on the edge of the reservoir (which is drained as of Dec 2021 but still beautiful in the snow). Cabins 1-3 (cabins 1&2 hold 15ish ppl for large groups, cabin 3 is ADA) are closer to the road and look like they would not have such a long walk in the snow. During my search, it looks like they also allow primitive camping in the winter for $18, but I didn't see which area this would be in, the cabins are on the north side of the lake. Daily vehicle fee of $9. The experience was incredible, we were completely alone and enjoyed great stars and beautiful sunrises. Highly recommend for a unique winter camping experience (sure it would be great in the summer as well but likely way more crowded). Be sure to be prepared for cold temps!

  • C
    Jun. 19, 2018

    South Bay Campground — Horsetooth Reservoir

    Friday Night 💫

    Beautiful campsites next to water with onsite water access. Wonderful campfire pits/grills and picnic tables. Quiet hours were no inforced which can be good or bad.

  • Julienne D.
    Sep. 30, 2023

    Elk Meadows Lodge & RV Resort

    Horrible and a waste of money

    Well, what is there to say about Elk Meadow Lodge and RV. We booked a tent site for Fri-Sun. We are a fully contained truck with a roof top tent but we're not allowed an RV site (despite the fact we would have loved electricity and water, and were willing to pay for that luxury). We pulled in after hours to a $h1t show. Our site was unlevel (in the extreme, I pity the people in ground tents that don't have leveling blocks), had no picnic table, and had our neighbors fire pit 6 feet from the side of our truck. Since it was after hours I had to call the 'emergency number' so that my boyfriend and I would have the $50 a night luxury of cooking our dinner on a table. I also expressed concerns about the fire pit damaging our truck or roof top tent, to which I was told "well what do you want us to do, since we can't move the fire pit". Obviously not Jill, but I would like to bring it to your attention. She also offered to have us move sites, but since all the fire rings are in the parking space, I'm not quite sure what that would accomplish (excellent planning on their part!!). When Jill, and I'm assuming her husband arrived with the picnic table (all praise Jill for providing what we paid for!) They were nothing but mean, snarky and downright rude. The excuse for lack of a table was "were closing sites for winter). I'm writing this after only being at the offending RV park for 1.5 hours, but I can't wait to leave. You should save yourself the trouble by never entering in the first place. At least the views were pretty, if you like highway noise.

    Update #1: Boyfriend almost got bitten by a black widow in the bathroom while turning on the light, someome flew a drone, very low, over our tent at 8 in the morning, children were screaming like coyotes all night (seriously), and it's been a rare moment that dogs have not been barking, yapping or howling (no not the kids this time). And I just got to hear the staff gossiping about us requesting a table. Can't wait to see what tonight brings!

    P.S. I am so excited to see what their reply is to this review.

  • T
    Aug. 15, 2018

    South Shore Campground at Carter Lake

    Nice Spot

    I stayed in spot S18 for 2 nights. Large gravel pull through spot (as were all of the sites on this loop), with a picnic table and fire pit. Some trees around this site providing shade on both sides, but this was not true of my friend’s site as S20. Also enough foliage between sites to give a feeling of privacy. Nice view of the lake and boat ramp. Electric hookups at site, water and vault toilets available.


Guide to Fort Collins

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Fort Collins, CO is Fort Collins Lakeside KOA with a 4.1-star rating from 22 reviews.

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