Best Glamping near Grand Junction, CO

Palisade Basecamp RV Resort houses several glamping accommodations along the Colorado River, offering a luxurious outdoor experience with spectacular mountain views. The glamping sites feature comfortable beds, electricity, and private outdoor spaces where guests can enjoy the natural surroundings. "The tent sites have a table, fire ring, and shade cover by trees. The amenities (bathroom, shop, pool) were unexpected but very nice!" noted one visitor. The resort maintains exceptional bathroom facilities with family restrooms, free showers, and heated spaces for year-round comfort. Additional amenities include laundry facilities, a swimming pool, hot tub, and a general store stocked with essentials and local products. Many glamping units provide views of the surrounding vineyards and the dramatic Bookcliff mountains.

Situated in Palisade's wine country, these glamping accommodations serve as an ideal basecamp for exploring local wineries and orchards. Guests can wade into the Colorado River directly from the property to cool off or watch sunsets against the hills. The location provides easy access to downtown Palisade for food and wine tasting, with several wineries within biking distance. "We rented e-bikes from Rapid Creek Cycles and toured several wineries in the area, a great time," a camper shared. Seasonal activities include participating in local festivals, fruit picking at nearby orchards, and exploring hiking trails. During peach season, staff sometimes deliver freshly picked peaches to glamping sites. The property maintains year-round availability, though summer temperatures can reach over 100°F, making spring and fall visits more comfortable.

Best Glamping Sites Near Grand Junction, Colorado (10)

    1. Palisade Basecamp RV Resort

    27 Reviews
    Palisade, CO
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 462-9712

    $43 - $137 / night

    "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."

    "We arrived late, but check in was a breeze, and we were able to make ourselves comfortable. The bathhouse is heated and in pristine condition."

    2. Bookcliff Campground — Highline Lake State Park

    21 Reviews
    Mack, CO
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 858-7208

    $28 / night

    "Its a bit of a drive to Grand Junction and the Colorado National Monument, but great if you want to get away from the crowds."

    "Hot free showers and laundry machines that take quarters on site. Many rangers and staff of the campground are always around to help."

    3. Mud Springs Campground

    5 Reviews
    Glade Park, CO
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 244-3000

    $5 - $10 / night

    "Friendly Host on site. Clean vault toilets, 13 sites, $10/$5 senior, 14d limit. All sites are first come, no reservations. Sites are mostly back in and not real big for larger TTs or RVs."

    "Mud springs is a small campground tucked away on top of a national monument."

    4. Homestead Places

    4 Reviews
    Glade Park, CO
    21 miles
    +1 (970) 257-9459

    $40 - $125 / night

    "There is also a communal fire pit, picnic area for all to enjoy. 

    The Bunkhouse (Rustic Bunk) is a comfy little place to lay your head and sit around to tell stories."

    5. Ward Lake Campground

    7 Reviews
    Mesa Lakes, CO
    32 miles
    Website

    "Stayed at Ward Lake Ward Lake is a nice campground that has two sides with about a half mile road, following the lake separating the sides. Not a lot of shade on the far side."

    "A very nice camp ground for tent campers, very few people, beautiful scenes and within a very short distance of good hiking."

    6. Cottonwood Lake Campground

    5 Reviews
    Mesa Lakes, CO
    32 miles
    Website

    "A lush forest surrounding beautiful Cottonwood lakes 1 &4 great fishing access good for kayak / small boats ."

    "We arrived at 2:30 and got one of the last spots. Also, bug spray! Overall a great trip!"

    7. Valley Sunset RV Ranch

    2 Reviews
    Delta, CO
    36 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 874-0200

    "Nice place, near railroad track. Didn’t hear train at night. Walking distance to a few restaurants. WiFi, 3 bars on sprint, 3 bars on Verizon. Propane fill up on site, full hook ups with cable."

    8. Uncompaghre River Resort

    6 Reviews
    Olathe, CO
    46 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"

    9. Pioneer Campground — Vega State Park

    4 Reviews
    Collbran, CO
    41 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 487-3407

    $15 / night

    "The cabins are HA and have nice sidewalk paths from the parking lot. Inside a mini fridge, coffee maker, and a microwave are provided."

    "We used a walk-in tent site. The trail for the sites was clear, clean, and the sites were the same. Bathroom was clean and did not smell at all, water from the spigot was clean and cool."

    10. Pinyon pine yurt

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    Cisco, UT
    41 miles
    Website
    +1 (727) 453-0046

    $62 / night

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Glamping Reviews near Grand Junction, CO

79 Reviews of 10 Grand Junction Campgrounds


  • 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!

  • Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 19, 2022

    Palisade Basecamp RV Resort

    Pricey!

    General: Sites ranging from tents to vans to full hookup RV to cabins. Be aware all of these options are quite pricey, ranging from $54 to$107 (not including cabins– I don’t know the price of these). We had originally reserved a site last year but had to cut our trip short; we had the option of forfeiting our money or rolling over our reservation to any date in the future, which was appreciated. We reserved our site at the end of January via e-mail and it was confirmed (and a site assigned) via phone in early February. However, when we arrived, our reservation confirmation was not waiting for us on the board with the others. There was no one at the office but Billy, a maintenance employee, was very helpful and told us we could just set up at the site that had been assigned to us. 

    Site Quality: Varies. In my opinion, the tent sites by the river (Site T7-9) are the best, but these are $67 per night. We were in Van Site 2 which has a short gravel driveway and lawn area, but the driveways between Van Sites 1 and 2 are so close together, that it would not be possible for both vans to have their doors open at the same time (and, of course, there would be zero privacy) Fortunately, no one was in the site next to us. Since van campers sleep (and sometimes cook, depending on the weather) inside their vans, it would have made sense to space the driveways apart with the grass area in between. Van Sites 5 and 6 mirror Sites 1 and 2. Van Sites 3 and 4 have more separation and would be more desirable but sites are assigned, not chosen. The RV sites are spaced a decent amount of distance apart. 

    Bathhouse: Was very clean with plenty of stalls and sinks. The door to the handicap stall was broken but I assume that will be fixed. The showers looked very clean as well, although I did not use them. The hooks are outside of the stall, which could compromise privacy. There is a vault toilet for the tent sites, although it would not be an undoable walk to the flush toilets. 

    Activities: There is a pool on site. There are nearby hikes listed on the website, but we did not stay long enough to check them out. Close to the small town of Palisade and the larger hubs of Grand Junction and Fruita. There are also nearby wineries. 

    Other: There is a laundry room and dishwashing sink, as well as a picnic pavilion.  Note that the dishwashing sink was not located near the tent sites.

    Although the facility was clean and well-maintained, the prices are high, and four of the van sites are too close together to make it enjoyable if all sites were occupied. Also, you will hear road noise from nearby I70 and a very loud train sometime in the middle of the night!

  • D
    Feb. 25, 2025

    Bookcliff Campground — Highline Lake State Park

    Beautiful Campground off beaten path

    Very well maintained campground with lots of trees and nice sized sites. They use flood irrigation to maintain the grass and plants. Its a bit of a drive to Grand Junction and the Colorado National Monument, but great if you want to get away from the crowds.

  • Erica G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 19, 2024

    Palisade Basecamp RV Resort

    Perfect Fall Camping Destination

    The resort may not be busy in the fall, but that just adds to the appeal of staying this season. We arrived late, but check in was a breeze, and we were able to make ourselves comfortable. The bathhouse is heated and in pristine condition. On property their is a very lovely peach orchard, a dog run, and river access which would be ideal for the summer months. The camp sites are close together but have good trees and even plugs! The cabins are comfortable, with heating, mini fridges and microwaves. 

    And the best part: Colterris winery is right next door to walk to.

  • Mary S.
    Jun. 14, 2018

    Bookcliff Campground — Highline Lake State Park

    Nice setting but it may be noisy (generators and music)

    Campground is a loop of 30+ sites. Sites on inside of the loop are mostly roadside with a few pull through sites. There is a lot of green space in the middle with a few more sites. Most sites on the outside are back in/pull in sites, and some are quite deep. The sites are a nice size, but you are in close proximity to your neighbor across the road in many cases.

    The transaction fee of $10 for a Colorado state park reservation on reserveamerica.com is the highest I have encountered. Then you pay $7/day for a state park fee when you enter the park. (Or buy the CO parks pass for $70.) Add these fees to the base cost of $20/night, and two nights cost us $64 total which seems pricey for a site with no electricity. We did have water at our site so you can hook up a hose if you want. The bathroom has showers that cost $1 for 4 minutes.

    Generator policy is quite liberal...and ineffective. You can use a generator any time except during the 10 pm to 6 am quiet hours. That's good for people with big RVs, but it's obnoxious if you're near a generator. Had to ask someone to turn their generator off after 10 pm because the host on duty was not around to ask (asleep). Then someone else turned theirs on around midnight and left it on all night. No one reviews campground rules at check-in so this is the result.

    In addition to noisy generators, people wanted to share their music choices with everyone around them. It was the loudest campground we've been in this year (and we've been in 45 campgrounds for about 100 nights). Maybe it was people coming in for Country Jam, or maybe there were just a lot of inconsiderate people.

    This seems like a park where local people come to hang out and use the lake. There is a beach along with cabanas/picnic tables and trails around the lake. If the lake is what you want, it might be a good option...if you don't mind the noise. If you are touring the area, there are federal lands that are less expensive, more scenic and quieter.

  • M
    Oct. 17, 2021

    Pioneer Campground — Vega State Park

    Nice cabin rentals in a Colorado State Park

    The cabins are HA and have nice sidewalk paths from the parking lot. Inside a mini fridge, coffee maker, and a microwave are provided. There are 2 bunks in the back and a plastic kitchen table in the "living space." The cabins have nice patio furniture on the front porch, which was a nice touch for a State Park.  The outdoor picnic table and campfire area outside the cabin is large. The five cabins in this area are close together and you can view your neighbors but this was not a problem for us. (It would make for great a trip with extended family or friends.) One may consider the cabin pricey, but it was typical for a Colorado state park.

    During our stay the bathrooms (vault toilets) near the cabins were so full of bees it was like Candyman was also staying the weekend. There are flush toilets and showers next to a small playground closer to the reservoir. A trail will take you from the cabins to the visitor center. While other areas of the park were not full during our stay, I imagine that at the peak of summer the boating and RVing is plenty.

  • Rob S.
    Nov. 28, 2020

    Palisade Basecamp RV Resort

    Perfect spot for tent camping

    Clean. Super nice people on the phone and in person. Did I mention everything was clean, in good working order and ready for our arrival. The campground is beautiful, with the Colorado River on one side and peach orchards surrounding the rest. You might hear some traffic noise from I-70, and train whistles at night, but nothing you can’t deal with. Great place to camp. We’ll be back again.

  • Melissa K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 29, 2019

    Palisade Basecamp RV Resort

    Ranger review of Morsel Spork at Palisade Basecamp

    Campground Review

    I only stayed for an overnight but I did make a reservation, although they were not full. They do close at 6pm (the office does) so late entry doesn't work unless you have made a reservation. I found my map and site info in a mailbox at the office entry. I chose to stay in the section along the river. All the way in the very last site, I think it was site 9. When I got to my site, there weren't very many other campers but I was quickly greeted by a man in a golf cart. Turns out he was the camp host. He was really coming down to view the sunset, which was very nice, but he also chatted with me for a bit.

    The site itself was quite small. It was a good thing I had a very small tent. I spent a bit of time just trying to decide where I'd put it due to signs stating no camping beyond a certain point. The camp host kind of sorted it out with me. But I have a tiny two man tent and it was the perfect size for it. There was a picnic table, what appeared to be a brand new firing (this campground is new) and an electric outlet. Of course, there was also the fabulous view of the Colorado River just about 200 feet away. The bathrooms were up the ridge, although there was a porta potty just at the end of the riverfront sites. The bathrooms were pretty extravagant. Heated, flush toilets, free showers, running water sinks, mirrors galore. There were also family restrooms, I did not explore those. Laundry facilities were also onsite. Along with greenhouses, gardens, a swimming pool and a hot tub. What looked like an area to have a gathering with a grill. There was a trail that went around the park too. Up until recently the Colorado River has been too low to fish but I imagine fishing is about to get better now that it's really flowing.

    Product Review

    As a Ranger for The Dyrt, I get products to test from time to time - today I am testing Morsel Sporks. I went with the XL Morsel Sporks because we do a lot of eating out of a bag when we are in fire bans, which is often. This trip was no exception, except we are not in a fire ban. At first glance, these sporks seem really durable. Which is good, camping can be rough on utensils. I noted the spoon on one end and the rubber edge for getting every last bit, also the fork with the knife like edge on it. I did use the knife like edge to cut ham and it worked fairly well, not as well as an actual knife but that can be expected. The meals I had this trip made more use of the spoon then the fork. I had a chowder for dinner, which I transferred to a bowl due to the bag it came in being too narrow to really use the morsel spork. The other meal was granola and that package was perfect for the morsel spork. I didn't have any trouble with the spoon for mixing or eating. It held a good amount of food. The spork fit in my mouth well, I have a small mouth and sometimes if a utensil is too big it can be difficult to get in my mouth, but this fit well. They were so simple to clean too. I was using just a jetboil and was able to get my morsel sporks completely clean. Food didn't get stuck anywhere. Another feature that may become useful is the hole on the end of the fork that I could use to attach my spork to my bike while I travel. They are dishwasher safe and BPA free so I am confidant that I can add these sporks to my camping routine.

  • Miranda D.
    Mar. 2, 2022

    Homestead Places

    Serenity!

    When I first came to this place, I wasn't sure what to expect. I fell in love with the property and the family whom was a part of this vast beauty! I never realized just how at home and in touch with the land as, I have been blessed enough to become a part of.

    When you come here, you become a part of a circle of friends and family, there have been so many relationships to bloom and last its absolutely incredible!

    This land was homestead back in 1906, the upper place has an existing cabin that was built in 1907, this is where the owners stay. There have been 3 ponds allocated and are spring fed. By the way the cold spring water is AWESOME!! There is also a communal fire pit, picnic area for all to enjoy. 

    The Bunkhouse (Rustic Bunk) is a comfy little place to lay your head and sit around to tell stories. The little room next to the shower house is just absolutely adorable and a nice place for dreamland. Then the Cabin that a father and son built will be a treasure for so many more generations! Its the greatest, it is really a sweet place for a family get away. It is very comfortable, with scenery to absolutely fall in love with. The kiddos will have a terrific time too!


Guide to Grand Junction

Palisade Basecamp RV Resort offers luxury glamping close to Grand Junction, Colorado along the Colorado River. The cabins range from rustic bunk-style accommodations to family-sized units, most with views of the surrounding vineyards and mountains. These glamping options maintain year-round availability, with peak season during spring and fall when temperatures are most comfortable. Summer visitors should prepare for temperatures that can exceed 100°F.

What to do

Biking between wineries: Several campgrounds near Grand Junction provide easy access to local wineries by bike. At Palisade Basecamp, one camper shared, "We rented e-bikes from Rapid Creek Cycles and toured several wineries in the area, a great time." Most wineries are within a 2-5 mile radius of the campground.

River access for summer cooling: Campsites with water access provide relief during hot months. At Highline Lake State Park, "The lake was also really near by. Just a short walk across the parking lot, a nice grassy area that had a playground and then the beach is right there," notes a reviewer.

Winter ski trips: Some glamping sites operate year-round and make convenient basecamps for skiing. As one visitor to Mud Springs Campground reported, "Stopped here for the night before skiing at PowderHorn. Campground was easy to find, clean and quite."

What campers like

Elevated amenities: Many glamping options near Grand Junction offer unexpected comforts. At Palisade Basecamp, "The cabins are comfortable, with heating, mini fridges and microwaves. And the best part: Colterris winery is right next door to walk to," one camper noted.

Wildlife viewing: The natural setting provides opportunities for wildlife observation. At Highline Lake State Park, a camper enjoyed "Stay[ing] outside your camper here and listen to the doves, ravens, owls, and watch the hawks. There are hundreds of domestic sheep and goats adjacent to the campground. When the coyotes start howling the guard dogs reply."

Temperature variation: Grand Junction area glamping provides opportunities to escape summer heat at higher elevations. One camper at Ward Lake Campground explained, "Ward Lake sits at about 10,000 feet. So, depending on time of year, it can get a little chilly."

What you should know

Shade availability: Not all sites offer equal protection from the sun. A reviewer at Highline Lake State Park warned, "Be aware that site 101 and up is a brand new built campground and has no trees. It does have awnings over the picnic tables but that's the only shade."

Seasonal water restrictions: Due to drought conditions, water access can be limited. A camper at Mud Springs noted, "Limited cell signal for Verizon, Att, but no TMobile. No trash and although normally water is available, it was not working in Aug 2021 due to drought."

Terrain challenges: Some tent sites present leveling challenges. At Palisade Basecamp, one camper mentioned, "Really great spot but prepare to roll. All of the tent pads seem to be at a pretty wicked slope, including ours."

Tips for camping with families

Playground access: Several glamping sites include play areas for children. At Highline Lake State Park, "We just hung out on the older side campgrounds where there's a super nice playground and shade."

Free fishing gear: Some parks offer equipment for young anglers. At Highline Lake, "The visitors center has childrens fishing gear that is free to use during your visit."

Cabin options for comfort: For families wanting glamping near Grand Junction without tenting, Homestead Places offers several options. "The Cabin that a father and son built will be a treasure for so many more generations! Its the greatest, it is really a sweet place for a family get away. It is very comfortable, with scenery to absolutely fall in love with. The kiddos will have a terrific time too!"

Tips from RVers

Site size considerations: RV glamping sites vary in size accommodation. At Uncompaghre River Resort, "Sites are large, no issues to fit my 43' 5th wheel and Truck. 12 miles to Montrose - a cute yet full sized town - anything you need is there."

Age restrictions: Some RV parks have specific requirements. A reviewer noted that Uncompaghre River Resort "is a 50 year old and over hidden gem. Absolutely amazing laundry and showers, concrete pads, hiking trail."

Off-season availability: Shoulder season often provides the best glamping experience. At Palisade Basecamp, "The resort may not be busy in the fall, but that just adds to the appeal of staying this season. The bathhouse is heated and in pristine condition."

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular glamping campground near Grand Junction, CO is Palisade Basecamp RV Resort with a 4.5-star rating from 27 reviews.

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