Best Glamping near Hayden, CO

Pearl Lake State Park Campground houses upscale yurts and glamping accommodations just 34 miles northeast of Hayden in Clark, Colorado. These waterfront glamping units feature electricity, heating, real beds with linens, and private outdoor areas perfect for taking in mountain views. Nearby Strawberry Park Hot Springs offers rustic-luxe cabins and glamping tents with natural hot springs access. Steamboat Springs KOA provides deluxe glamping cabins with private bathrooms, furnished interiors, and riverfront views. "This site has some great amenities and the location is not too far from town. The facilities were clean, and the site is well maintained," notes one guest. Both locations feature comfortable beds, electricity, and eco-friendly design elements that blend with the natural environment.

Activities at these glamping destinations center around outdoor recreation and relaxation. Strawberry Park Hot Springs features multiple natural mineral pools with temperatures ranging from 101-106°F, surrounded by stone masonry and forest views. Pearl Lake offers paddleboarding, fishing, and hiking trails directly from the glamping sites. According to a camper, "The setting is idyllic with mature trees and the beautiful Yampa River running through it." Winter visitors can take advantage of the free city shuttle that stops at Steamboat Springs KOA for easy access to ski resorts. Wolford Campground, about an hour's drive south, features cabin glamping with lake access for boating and fishing. Reservations are essential during summer months when these eco-friendly glamping options fill quickly with visitors seeking comfort in nature.

Best Glamping Sites Near Hayden, Colorado (11)

    1. Yampa River Headquarters Campground — Yampa River State Park

    18 Reviews
    Hayden, CO
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 276-2061

    $28 - $36 / night

    "The campground is beautiful, staff is friendly,you get a covered picnic table."

    "Showers & laundry available. Electric at site for RVs. Also tent camping. Some noise from Route 40 but not bad. Nice stay."

    2. Steamboat Springs KOA

    24 Reviews
    Steamboat Springs, CO
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 879-0273

    "Tent sites, RV sites, tent cabins and full fledged cabins. We had a tent site right on the river. Miniature golf. Various bikes to rent. This was the priciest camp site on our cross country trip."

    "Then, moved to #31 a back-in site against the fence and away from the road. Although it was smaller, we personally liked #31 better. It had more privacy then the larger open center one."

    3. Dutch Hill Campground — Steamboat Lake State Park

    27 Reviews
    Clark, CO
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 879-3922

    $18 - $28 / night

    "Steamboat Lake State Campground is a very clean and beautiful site right on the lake. We were in site 166, on the end and overlooking the lake."

    "We stayed on Bridge Island and there are plenty of sites with good distance between."

    4. Strawberry Park Hot Springs

    5 Reviews
    Steamboat Springs, CO
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 879-0342

    "Many options to stay including walk in camping and covered wagon cabins. There is a long steepish trail that leads to many camp sites along the river."

    "Super clean, great facilities and friendly staff!"

    5. Pearl Lake State Park Campground

    6 Reviews
    Clark, CO
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 879-3922

    $18 - $90 / night

    "Camping along Pearl Lake is a dream come true. It's a quiet lake, surrounded by mountains and forest, perfect for paddle boarders."

    "Half of the upper loop sites have a lake and mountain view. Plenty space between sites for privacy too. They had twice daily ranger visits and they were very polite."

    6. Bear River Designated Dispersed

    5 Reviews
    Yampa, CO
    32 miles
    +1 (307) 745-2300

    "There are a lot of people around this area, please do your part to keep the land as natural as possible. The poop fairy does NOT live here- pack it out!"

    7. Wolford Campground

    7 Reviews
    Kremmling, CO
    50 miles

    $30 / night

    "Driving by, we pulled in and it is a great location - so we booked in. I imagined bbq overlooking the lake every night. But."

    "Lake was full, not low like many reservoirs. Campsites were clean but rvs just parked on road next to tables. Some sites had covered tables. It seemed to be windy every afternoon."

    8. Deep Lake

    2 Reviews
    Glenwood Springs, CO
    49 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 328-6388

    "The Deep Lake area of Flat tops Wilderness offers a variety of scenic hikes and drives as well as 4x4 trails and great lake fishing."

    "Gotta bring a paddle board for the lake next time I go!"

    9. Happy Camper RV Park

    1 Review
    Slater, CO
    45 miles
    Website
    +1 (307) 383-7120

    $32 - $95 / night

    10. Ute Lodge

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    Meeker, CO
    35 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 878-4669
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Glamping Reviews near Hayden, CO

96 Reviews of 11 Hayden Campgrounds


  • Thomas B.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 31, 2019

    Strawberry Park Hot Springs

    2nd Best in the State!

    We absolutely love staying here! Many options to stay including walk in camping and covered wagon cabins. There is a long steepish trail that leads to many camp sites along the river. You are not allowed to drive to camp, you must walk your gear in. Very shaded and flat areas built for tents in each site, picnic table, gas grill with propane, fire pit, showers and bathrooms are a short distance away. Running water and easy access to the Hot Springs too.

    The place is always updating and staying on top of upkeep. It has many pools of various sizes and temperatures. Even river access to cool off when it's not moving too quick.

    As you can see on this visit, we were snowed on. As it seems to be a crazy season this spring 2019- be prepared for muddy rough conditions on the road to the Hot Springs entrance. It can require 4x4 and sometimes is not passable. Depending on weather and conditions. See there website and/or call!

  • Anthony P.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 19, 2018

    Deep Lake

    Great Views and a Great Lake

    The Deep Lake area of Flat tops Wilderness offers a variety of scenic hikes and drives as well as 4x4 trails and great lake fishing. The drive up to this area is up a dirt road about 10 miles, the road can be a beat beat up in areas. I blew a tire on my truck on the way up. Other than that the drive up is very scenic, you will pass the deep creek overlook and can see Aspen, Beaver Creek, and Vail Ski Resorts all in the same view.

    The campgrounds are very large and spaced out. We went with a large group, 5 cars and many tents and had plenty of room. Some site are able to accommodate an RV or trailers. Sites vary between open and exposed to set against the forest for shaded. Restrooms were located fairly close to our spot and i remember it being one of the cleanest vault toilets i have ever used! Each spot also has a metal fire pit with a grill over top.

    Like i mentioned earlier the Deep Lake area is a great base camp to go out and explore. You will find many people driving off road vehicles around. The fishing in the lake is also very good, the Forest Service stocks the lake every year. Lastly the campground sits at 10.500 ft so it does gets chilly up there even in the middle of summer.

  • Frank H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 2, 2021

    Steamboat Springs KOA

    Basic Campground

    A basic family style campground directly on the Yampa River within city limits of Steamboat Springs. Tent sites, RV sites, tent cabins and full fledged cabins. We had a tent site right on the river. Miniature golf. Various bikes to rent. This was the priciest camp site on our cross country trip. But it is located within an upscale ski resort town so probably expected. A little noisy from road traffic.

  • Thomas B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 28, 2019

    Wolford Campground

    Not bad

    Beautiful views abound, the lake is very clean and access is easy. There is lots more lake for us to explore on our paddle boards, but each day the wind picks up around 1-2pm and makes travel treacherous at best on the lake. Camp hosts are friendly and welcoming. They offer $7 bundles of firewood and $4 bags of ice.

    The bathrooms are all vault toilets, with running water sinks. Very clean and up kept but no soap. And we never saw any showers anywhere. There is a fish cleaning station next to the launch ramp, which was very nice to use.

    Fishing was rough from shore, conditions are slow due to temperature and late season snows, some locals informed me. Also advise trying to get on the water to fish, much better results trolling, just like you see lots of folks on the lake doing.

    The campground has no shade, no trees, no cover, only some picnic tables have roof covers but no wind block. There is no cover or shelter from the wind. And it blows, everyday, according to the camp hosts. Sometimes extremely high winds- 40+ mph. We had to use our hammock rain cover as a shield in the shade shelter to cook dinner, and help keep our sanity in the wind.

    Sites are all very small for tents. If you have a large tent you may have trouble finding any ground worthy of trying to sleep on. Most camps we saw had campers, and parked them all as wind blocks, hiding out each afternoon behind the RV or camper.

    The camp was fairly clean, although I did pick up handfuls of micro trash and did a loop around the campground picking up a handful of larger trash too. I'd say a B+ on litter.

    Overall we had a good time, but for the price- we did expect a little more. Showers. More space and flat area per campsite. Trees, cover, wind blocks are needed when it is known to have such high winds on the daily.

  • Heidi P.
    Sep. 7, 2019

    Dutch Hill Campground — Steamboat Lake State Park

    Beautiful and clean

    Steamboat Lake State Campground is a very clean and beautiful site right on the lake. We were in site 166, on the end and overlooking the lake. The area has 2 campground areas once you pass the showers and store.

    Watch for the sites that are walk-I’m only where you have to use a cart to haul your stuff. Although they are nice we chose a drive up site.

    This campground doesn’t have many trees but still seemed private with cool metal dividing walls that give you shade as well.

    Vault toilets only at the campground or you can drive back to the showers area for real facilities, laundry and showers. Water at each loop. Would definitely return.

  • Zack G.
    Jul. 19, 2025

    Steamboat Springs KOA

    Tent site

    The tent sites are tiny you are packed together with no space, fire pits less than 3 feet from where you are required to set up your tent so expect to get burn holes

  • Steve & Ashley  G.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 29, 2019

    Dutch Hill Campground — Steamboat Lake State Park

    Great State Park

    We traveled to this park from Jackson WY. The site is about 30 minute drive up a winding road from the main highway 40. It’s a large state park on a local reservoir. Our site had a very nice elevated western view. The sites had ample room and firewood. The mule deer were nightly visitors during our two night stay. The lake below can fill up on weekends and become very busy. It’s a self checkin system and the sites are patrolled by park police. The visitor center and office is on the road leading to the campsite. The staff were very helpful even with large summer crowds. Our loop only had a few guests but others looked fairly full during August stay. This is a nice option is you are traveling from Wyoming to Steamboat Springs.

  • K
    Jul. 25, 2019

    Yampa River Headquarters Campground — Yampa River State Park

    No privacy but showers and laundry

    Good spot to stop and shower/do laundry in between primitive camping. Each site has a picnic table and a fire pit, the table has cover. Good cell phone coverage. Playground. Showers, laundry. Reservations (at least one day ahead) required.

    Pros: — clean facilities: flush toilets, showers (coin operated), washing and drying machines — easy access — right by Yampa River — sites are spacious

    Cons: — very few trees — no privacy at all

  • Love4travel T.
    Jun. 5, 2022

    Steamboat Springs KOA

    Friendliest and hard working staff

    We stayed at the Steamboat KOA for 2-1/2 weeks on a business trip and greatly appreciated the solid Wi-Fi. The setting is idyllic with mature trees and the beautiful Yampa River running through it. The first half of our stay we were in the original Campground with a center, gravel, pull thru, #71. Then, moved to #31 a back-in site against the fence and away from the road. Although it was smaller, we personally liked #31 better. It had more privacy then the larger open center one. The park opened a new section for Memorial Weekend doubling the size. The new area added 27 paved RV lots as well as 10 deluxe cabins and 14 improved tent sites. They had a large friendly staff, working nonstop who took care of everything!! Every arrival received a person golf cart escort to their site. The general store is well stocked, there’s movie nights and a playground for the kiddos. All the facilities were clean and well maintained. By the end of our stay we felt like family thanks to Lance, Ruth and Beth.


Guide to Hayden

Yampa River State Park Headquarters Campground sits 6 miles west of Hayden, Colorado at 6,150 feet elevation. The park follows a 13-mile stretch of the Yampa River, with camping sites set in an open grassland environment with limited tree coverage. Winter temperatures often drop below freezing while summer days reach into the 90s with cool evenings in the high 40s.

What to do

Paddle boarding on Pearl Lake: Pearl Lake State Park Campground, located 34 miles northeast of Hayden, prohibits motorized boats but allows paddle boards, kayaks and canoes. "The lake looks like glass and is so peaceful! You are allowed to fish from the shore and paddle board on lake," notes one camper.

Hot springs access: At Strawberry Park Hot Springs, visitors can enjoy natural mineral pools with stone surroundings. A reviewer mentions it's "the most natural one I've been to. Area is clean and well kept." The facility offers both day use and overnight options.

Mountain biking from camp: From Steamboat Springs KOA, riders can access Emerald Mountain trails directly. "I love the ability to ride into town to the mountain bike trails on Emerald Mountain. On your way back from the amazing singletrack, be sure to stop at Taco Cabo to grab to-go grub," reports one mountain biker.

What campers like

Covered picnic tables: Several campgrounds near Hayden feature sheltered eating areas. At Yampa River State Park Headquarters Campground, "Each site has a picnic table and a fire pit, the table has cover. Good cell phone coverage," notes a camper. Another visitor adds that the RV sites include "an awning-like structure with an enclosed side to the west. It provides nice cover for the summer afternoon showers."

River access: Most camping options near Hayden offer water proximity. A Deep Lake visitor shares that "The Deep Lake area of Flat tops Wilderness offers a variety of scenic hikes and drives as well as 4x4 trails and great lake fishing." Another camper adds that "The fishing in the lake is also very good, the Forest Service stocks the lake every year."

Public transportation: Steamboat Springs KOA provides convenient transportation options. "They have a bus that is free that will drop you in town," explains one reviewer. This makes accessing nearby attractions simpler without moving vehicles.

What you should know

Weather patterns: The region experiences predictable afternoon conditions. At Wolford Campground, "the wind picks up around 1-2pm and makes travel treacherous at best on the lake." Another camper confirms, "it blows, everyday, according to the camp hosts. Sometimes extremely high winds - 40+ mph."

Reservation requirements: Most established campgrounds require advance planning. At Yampa River State Park Headquarters, "Reservations (at least one day ahead) required." For glamping near Hayden at dispersed sites, availability works differently. Bear River Designated Dispersed Camping has specific rules: "All sites are first come, first served and have nightly rates from $10-$20 per night. No reservations allowed."

Limited tree cover: Many camping areas offer minimal shade. One Yampa River camper notes "very few trees" and "no privacy at all." At Wolford Campground, a visitor explains, "The campground has no shade, no trees, no cover, only some picnic tables have roof covers but no wind block."

Tips for camping with families

Insect preparation: Pack appropriate repellent for mosquitoes, particularly near water. At Steamboat Lake State Park one camper warns about "very hungry mosquitos so pack up on deet (was still attacked after spraying the 30%)." Another visitor to Yampa River mentions "the mosquitos are fierce. There are also small black bugs that seem to out also."

Playground access: Families with young children benefit from dedicated play areas. Yampa River State Park Headquarters includes a "Playground" according to a reviewer, making it suitable for children needing physical activity options.

Elevation considerations: Camp elevations affect temperatures significantly. A Deep Lake reviewer cautions, "the campground sits at 10,500 ft so it does gets chilly up there even in the middle of summer." Pack layers for all seasons, even during summer glamping trips near Hayden.

Tips from RVers

Leveling challenges: Some sites require equipment for stabilizing RVs. At Wolford Campground, a reviewer notes, "Wasn't horrible leveling a small camper, but I can see why larger ones would have a hard time."

Dump station locations: Plan waste management accordingly. Yampa River State Park offers a "Dump station and potable water fill available. Sites only have electric but 30 and 50 Amp." At Steamboat Lake, "At the marina loop there is a dump station, coin laundry, flush toilets and coin showers."

Cell service variability: Reception varies significantly between campgrounds. At Wolford, one RVer reports, "T-Mobile service is non-existent. AT&T was okay for calls but challenging for data without a booster. (cell tower is to the West but behind a large hill). Sites to the south may have better coverage."

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular glamping campsite near Hayden, CO?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular glamping campground near Hayden, CO is Yampa River Headquarters Campground — Yampa River State Park with a 3.9-star rating from 18 reviews.

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