Best Glamping near Great Sand Dunes National Park And Preserve

The towering dunes of Great Sand Dunes National Park provide a dramatic backdrop for several glamping sites in southern Colorado. Glamping accommodations near the park range from safari tents to well-appointed yurts with real beds and quality linens. Most sites have electricity and some form of climate control, which helps during hot summer days and cool desert nights. The City Park Campground has upgraded its offerings with more comfortable sleeping arrangements than standard tent camping. Many glamping spots include actual furniture and bedding rather than the sleeping bags and air mattresses you'd need to bring yourself. Some properties even help arrange meals or have staff available to assist with planning activities. These upscale sites fill quickly during peak season since they combine comfort with proximity to the massive sand dunes. The Rocky Mountains rise behind the dunes, creating a stunning landscape that you can enjoy without roughing it. Most glamping locations sit within 30 minutes of the park entrance, making day trips easy. Visitors should reserve spots several months ahead, especially for summer weekends when the park sees its highest visitation.

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Best Glamping Sites Near Great Sand Dunes National Park And Preserve (20)

    1. Great Sand Dunes Oasis

    54 Reviews
    Great Sand Dunes National Park And Preserve, CO
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (719) 378-2222

    $25 - $169 / night

    "It was our first time to tent camp in Colorado and it was great. Several sites to choose from. Some have views of the dunes, some are more secluded. Bathrooms were clean."

    "It was still off season so we did not have running water at the site but we were able to fill up on site when we arrived."

    2. UFO Watchtower

    11 Reviews
    Mosca, CO
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (719) 378-2296

    $15 / night

    "There is an observation deck above the ufo information center. Which also sells souvenirs. Porto potty’s are the restrooms. The view is great of the surrounding mountains."

    "The area was very clean and although it's right off the highway the camping spots are tucked far enough away to where it's no bother."

    3. Alamosa KOA

    18 Reviews
    Alamosa, CO
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (719) 589-9757

    "Super easy to access, very nice staff & good amenities. I pitched my tent four one night here. Tent sites are spacious & have a privacy fence between them."

    "The staff really make this place five stars. So sweet and helpful and welcoming! Amenities are fine, pool was closed during our post-labor day visit."

    4. St Charles Campground - Lake Isabel

    10 Reviews
    Beulah, CO
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (877) 444-6777

    $25 / night

    "The sound of the nearby river is very relaxing. Amenities are as expected with a secluded campground, we had no phone or internet service at all with AT&T or Verizon."

    "Trash receptacles close. Creek on the south side of park. Many pit toilet. Camp host during operation. Both times we stayed here the host was very helpful and friendly."

    5. Aspen Acres Campground

    9 Reviews
    Beulah, CO
    31 miles
    Website
    +1 (719) 485-3275

    "There is a shower house with bathrooms that are well maintained. Trash is kept tidy and didn’t smell even on the 97 degree day. Very easy to access but no road noise (at least not at our site)."

    "The staff is extremely helpful and friendly. Even the drive up to it was peaceful and beautiful. It’s definitely a quiet, clean campground."

    6. Valley View Hot Springs—Orient Land Trust - CLOTHING OPTIONAL

    11 Reviews
    Villa Grove, CO
    34 miles
    Website
    +1 (719) 256-4315

    "The camp sites were simple but great and you have total access to all hot springs, bathrooms, showers, sauna, AND a communal outdoor kitchen."

    "Clothing optional hot springs and camping"

    8. La Vista Campground - Lake Isabel

    6 Reviews
    Beulah, CO
    31 miles
    Website
    +1 (877) 444-6777

    $35 / night

    "It does have electrical hook ups which made it nice for our dog to enjoy a air conditioned trailer when it got hot during the day."

    "This campground has electricity, clean vaulted toilets, and potable water. You can not hook water directly to camper though. It is within walking distance to Isabel lake."

    9. Davenport Campground

    7 Reviews
    Beulah, CO
    33 miles
    Website
    +1 (877) 444-6777

    $25 / night

    "Has a fire pit with grill, picnic table, and sites 2, 5, and 9 have the log covering. The sites are pretty close together, but we had no problem with our neighbors."

    "Arrived around 2 on a Saturday in the middle of August without reservations.. The camp takes reservations and there's a lady that comes around regularly to check registration/ enforce check out time."

    10. Colorado Sports Ranch and Refuge

    3 Reviews
    Moffat, CO
    29 miles
    Website

    "The Colorado Sports Ranch and Refuge offers a unique blend of outdoor activities and relaxation, making it an ideal getaway for sports enthusiasts."

    "The Colorado Sports Ranch and Refuge offers a unique blend of outdoor activities and relaxation, making it an ideal getaway for sports enthusiasts."

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Glamping Reviews near Great Sand Dunes National Park And Preserve

181 Reviews of 20 Great Sand Dunes National Park And Preserve Campgrounds


  • Brittany R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 15, 2024

    Valley View Hot Springs—Orient Land Trust - CLOTHING OPTIONAL

    Came for the daily soak - stayed for the camping

    This place was great! We originally planned just to do a daily soak before heading to our next campsite but ended up just staying here because we enjoyed it so much. The camp sites were simple but great and you have total access to all hot springs, bathrooms, showers, sauna, AND a communal outdoor kitchen. We participated in the clothing optional experience but didn’t feel like we had to. Great people all around from guests to staff. Highly recommend!

  • pThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 22, 2024

    Joyful Journey Hot Springs

    Costs a lot more than listed

    We were charged $170 for a site in the middle of a gravel parking lot. It included dinner, breakfast and use of the hot springs. The WiFi didn’t reach us, but worked in the buffet style cafeteria-like dining area. Way overpriced for the experience!

  • Casey W.
    Jul. 17, 2018

    Great Sand Dunes Oasis

    Amazing stay with views of the Dunes!

    We loved this camp site! It was our first time to tent camp in Colorado and it was great. Several sites to choose from. Some have views of the dunes, some are more secluded. Bathrooms were clean. Very spacious tent site with a fire pit. Our tent sleeps 6 and we had no trouble fitting in the spot.

  • Sharon B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 1, 2020

    Alamosa KOA

    What all KOAs aspire to

    Super easy to access, very nice staff & good amenities. I pitched my tent four one night here. Tent sites are spacious & have a privacy fence between them. All wood burning fires are currently prohibited in Colorado, but there are fire pits for when they're not. I met a couple with an RV that make this camp a part of any trip this direction. They pointed out that even full this camp is still a gem.

  • S
    Apr. 10, 2022

    Great Sand Dunes Oasis

    Our First Camping Trip of 2022

    We absolutely loved Sand Dunes Oasis! It was still off season so we did not have running water at the site but we were able to fill up on site when we arrived. The code to the bathroom changes so if you check in after dark, be sure to get a new code the next day! We almost could not take showers as a result!

  • Jim W.
    Aug. 25, 2019

    La Vista Campground - Lake Isabel

    Beautiful scenery in quiet campground

    I stayed in this campground in mid July for 3 nights.  The campground is pretty rustic but clean. It does have electrical hook ups which made it nice for our dog to enjoy a air conditioned trailer when it got hot during the day. The sites are a little close together and positioned so it you have a trailer where your awning comes out is in direct view of the other campers. Also we brought our kayaks to enjoy the Lake. The only kicker is you are not allowed to park where the ramp is to walk your kayaks down to the lake unless you rent them from them. So you have to use the many flights of stairs that wind back n forth all the way down to the lake. They are lined with rail road ties sometimes stacked 5 high.   So you have to lift your kayaks above the ties as you walk down. If you have a heavy kayak is almost dangerous of injury.  I feel like if they have a ramp you can walk them to if you pay for the campground you should be allowed to park your vehicle there to do so.

  • Michelle G.
    Jul. 13, 2020

    Aspen Acres Campground

    Well maintained & staffed

    This was a delightful experience for us. There are sites for every type of camper: tent, trailer, RV, glamping and cabins. This is a somewhat small but well maintained private campground with lots of simple amenities. All is the wooded back-in sites have full hook-ups (30A) and there are pull-thru sites (Ithink they are still 30A). The center wooded area is perfect for tents. A small dog park gave our girls the chance to run free for a little. There is a shower house with bathrooms that are well maintained. Trash is kept tidy and didn’t smell even on the 97 degree day. Very easy to access but no road noise (at least not at our site).

    We have a 26’ trailer and stayed in site 18. It was near the end of the row and relatively quiet. We only wish we had a longer power cable. (Our next purchase!) Our port is at the back and the outlet was way up front. To reach, we had to set up near the front of the site which limited our parking. Just pointing that out for others who might be ill prepared too.

    We were too far away to take advantage of WiFi which is fine, we just wandered up near the office to check our texts once daily. It might be more accessible if you are located closer to the office. No cell service for Verizon. Personally, I was happy to be unplugged for a couple of days!

    Although we had a fire ban in effect, we were able to rent a propane fire pit from the office. Be super cautious and check fire restrictions for Custer County. (http://oem.custercountygov.com/firecon.htm)

    Aspen Acres has a lot more staff than I expected and they patrolled frequently. Very helpful and friendly.

    5 minutes from Bishops Castle and 10 minutes from Lake Isabel ($7 day use fee). Easy drive up from I-25 but fairly steep in spots if that is problematic.

    We will stay again!

  • E
    Sep. 11, 2021

    Alamosa KOA

    Great service!

    The staff really make this place five stars. So sweet and helpful and welcoming! Amenities are fine, pool was closed during our post-labor day visit. Store is well stocked and they have a pizza shop on site that can be delivered to your campsite. Really good pizza!! The sites are typical KOA- fairly close but well kept and level. Some highway noise, worth it to reserve a “view site” because they’re farthest from the road and bigger. A+ experience!

  • Shari  G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jan. 3, 2024

    Joyful Journey Hot Springs

    Camping Isn't the Reason to Come Here

    Just going to start by saying that camping is not why people come here -- it’s for the waters!  The spa offers numerous pools and tubs at varying temperatures so you can find your joyful spot– be sure to check out the cold plunge pool as well. 

    The RV spots are on one side of the large parking lot, with the hook up spaces in the middle, with non-electric spots running around two of the outside sides. We were in one of these spots because we run completely on solar to save money. There are zero trees around the lot so sunshine was plentiful. 

    The bathrooms were clean, modern and nice, as was the small, shared kitchen where we could do dishes. In addition to camping the resort offers hotel rooms, private yurts, tipis, conference rooms and other hotel services. In addition to the soaking being included in the price, so was a buffet style breakfast and dinner. The food was delicious, and veggie/ organic friendly. The whole experience was very reasonably priced and relaxing!

    There’s a lot of hiking nearby, in the mountains to the north, west and east- but definitely a drive away. We didn’t check out the walking path in the spa, but they did offer yoga classes in the yurt as well as private massages services and a host of other spa treatments. 

    There aren’t a lot of nearby towns that offer larger grocery stores, Crestone has a small co-op grocery as does Buena Vista, so if you are planning on cooking for yourself, come prepared.


Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best season for glamping at Great Sand Dunes National Park?

Late spring through early fall (May-September) offers the most pleasant glamping experience near Great Sand Dunes. Summer provides warm days for sand exploration, though sand temperatures can reach 150°F midday—plan dune activities for mornings or evenings. Great Sand Dunes Oasis notes that facilities may have limited services in the off-season, with some water systems winterized. The Alamosa KOA typically closes their pool after Labor Day. For comfortable glamping, aim for June-August when all amenities are fully operational, but be prepared for afternoon thunderstorms in July and August.

What types of yurts are available at Great Sand Dunes National Park?

While Great Sand Dunes National Park itself doesn't offer yurts, several nearby accommodations provide these unique structures. Valley View Hot Springs—Orient Land Trust offers yurt accommodations that grant access to their multiple hot springs, sauna, and showers in a clothing-optional environment. For family-friendly alternatives, the Colorado Sports Ranch and Refuge provides yurt options with more conventional amenities. Yurts in the region typically feature wooden floors, canvas walls, dome skylights, and basic furnishings, offering a comfortable middle ground between tent camping and cabin stays while providing shelter from the area's variable weather.

Where can I find glamping accommodations near Great Sand Dunes National Park?

Several glamping options exist near Great Sand Dunes National Park. Aspen Acres Campground offers glamping sites alongside traditional camping, with well-maintained grounds and full hook-ups in a wooded setting. For a unique experience, Joyful Journey Hot Springs provides glamping accommodations with the added luxury of access to multiple hot springs pools at varying temperatures. While their RV sites are in a parking area, the draw is the therapeutic waters and spa amenities. Both locations offer a perfect balance of comfort and nature while exploring the dramatic dunes landscape.

Are there cabins available for glamping at Great Sand Dunes?

Yes, cabin accommodations are available near Great Sand Dunes for a comfortable glamping experience. La Vista Campground - Lake Isabel offers rustic cabins with electrical hookups, which is particularly appreciated during hot summer days. For more variety, Cutty's Resort - Hayden Creek provides cabin options with varying amenities. When planning your cabin stay, confirm availability as they often book quickly during peak season (May-September), and inquire about specific amenities like electricity, heating, and bathroom facilities, as these vary significantly between properties in the region.