Best Glamping near Hillside, CO

Valley View Hot Springs and Cutty's Resort offer distinctive glamping experiences set amidst Colorado's scenic mountain terrain. Valley View features clothing-optional accommodations with access to approximately 12 natural hot spring pools scattered across the property, while Cutty's provides family-friendly glamping options near Hayden Creek. Both locations include comfortable accommodations with essential amenities that elevate the camping experience beyond traditional tent sites. "We loved the sauna. Hiking to the hot springs pools and soaking with snow on the ground was a whole experience worth having," noted one visitor about Valley View. Mueller State Park Campground and Joyful Journey Hot Springs round out the luxury outdoor options, with the latter offering yurts alongside their cabins and tent sites, providing guests with stunning mountain views and direct access to mineral hot springs.

The natural hot springs at Valley View and Joyful Journey create unique relaxation opportunities rarely found at standard campgrounds. Guests can soak in mineral-rich waters while enjoying expansive valley views or stargazing at night. For families, Cutty's Resort delivers engaging activities including two swimming pools, mini-golf, basketball courts, and organized children's activities. According to a camper, "There's a lot for kids to do - pool, mini golf, game room." Royal Gorge-Canon City KOA provides convenient access to the spectacular Royal Gorge Bridge and Park for those seeking adventure beyond the campsite. Most glamping sites in the area remain open seasonally from April through October, with some requiring reservations several months in advance due to their popularity. Tricki's Glamping under the Stars earned perfect five-star ratings from visitors appreciating its intimate setting with just two boutique camping sites available.

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Best Glamping Sites Near Hillside, Colorado (37)

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

    11 Reviews
    Villa Grove, CO
    12 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"

    2. Cutty's Resort - Hayden Creek

    10 Reviews
    Coaldale, CO
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (719) 942-4222

    $60 - $300 / night

    "Our family and another reserved two sites next to each other. The pools on site were perfect for the kids. On site mini golf was a blast. The views in the campground were awesome."

    "They have lots of outdoor activities on site: mini golf, tetherball, swimming pool, play areas, cornhole, etc. Wonderful location with a peaceful stream running through it."

    3. Five Points Campground — Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area

    10 Reviews
    Cotopaxi, CO
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (719) 539-7289

    $28 / night

    "It tends to be a bit loud at night being so close to a major roadway but the breeze that blows through the canyon takes the edge off the heat."

    "Our original spot ended up being closed and this was near by.

    Great little campground. The sites are a bit small but we fit our 2 tents."

    4. Royal Gorge-Canon City KOA

    18 Reviews
    Cañon City, CO
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (719) 275-6116

    "Very nice campground, friendly staff, clean facilities."

    "We stopped here on a last minute reservation.. staff helped us from start to finish to make our stay a good one.. Our site had a patio and lawn furniture.. plenty of space."

    5. Joyful Journey Hot Springs

    6 Reviews
    Villa Grove, CO
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (719) 256-4328

    $80 / night

    "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. "

    "The Sangre de Christo Mountains tower in the distance and on a moonlit night, they positively glow from the farthest pool."

    6. Great Sand Dunes Oasis

    54 Reviews
    Great Sand Dunes National Park And Preserve, CO
    40 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."

    7. Salida East Campground — Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area

    11 Reviews
    Salida, CO
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (719) 539-7289

    $28 / night

    "This campsite is a couple miles outside of Salida. Along the river it offers beautiful views and immediate access to the river. The camp host is friendly and the campsite is very well maintained."

    "Salida is a short drive or good walk from the campground, and a lot of restaurants and shops are less than ten minutes from the campground."

    8. Mueller State Park Campground

    61 Reviews
    Divide, CO
    49 miles
    Website
    +1 (719) 687-2366

    $28 - $270 / night

    "The gravel tent pad, picnic table and fire pit were all in good condition. Most campers near us had RV or trailer bathrooms so the vault toilet and flush toilets were usually unoccupied."

    "Beautiful place to camp with electric hookups. My kids loved playing at the playground and exploring the nearby national monument of Florissant Fossil Beds."

    9. Tricki's (Travis and Vicki) Glamping under the stars

    1 Review
    Rockvale, CO
    20 miles
    +1 (303) 809-7819

    $50 - $200 / night

    10. Colorado Sports Ranch and Refuge

    3 Reviews
    Moffat, CO
    22 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 Hillside, CO

387 Reviews of 37 Hillside 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!

  • Tasha M.
    Aug. 2, 2018

    Cripple Creek KOA

    Beautiful scenery and WONDERFUL owners/staff

    This little gem hidden away in the mountains was a perfect spot for our Mother/Son roadtrip. We originally got a delux tent spot with water and electric but when a storm came through and blew our tent down and since we had been roughing it for the past few days it really made for some bad times but we were able to upgrade into a cabin and it made our night so much better. The family who runs the KOA were so welcoming and kind. They gave us information on a good fishing spot where my 7 yr old son caught his first trout and he fed his tribe. Lol everything was so clean. There are washers and dryers available. They had a nice gift shop and provided a s’mores night for the campers for free. They have pancake breakfast for $3 on Saturday and Sunday ( not always). Overall it was an amazing place to camp everything was reasonably priced and lots of activities for the kids. Board games were able to be checked out, there was a game room where the kids spent most of their time. There is a dog park area. Hummingbirds enjoyed the area as well

    They had an outdoor kitchen with cast iron skillets for the campers to use as well as a stove and two big charcoal grills up at the main building

    Very nice KOA

    also it’s the WORLDS HIGHEST KOA @ 10,000 ft

  • 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!

  • PThe Dyrt PRO User
    Mar. 15, 2022

    Echo Canyon Campground - CLOSED

    Not Verified but it seems to be closed to RVs

    Looking at the website from the link on The Dyrt, there's no mention of RV sites, just Glamping cabins, etc. UPDATE: I'm headed to Canon City area so I'll check out this campground to verify.

  • 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.

  • A
    Sep. 23, 2022

    "Glamping" Pike's Peak Camping Spot- Reservation Only Site

    BEST private camp spot in the area!

    Camp site has everything you need without the hassle of pitching your tent and packing it up. Many key items thought of such as grill, staged fire pit, picnic table, privy room, pitched tent, and fabulous COMFY bed! Couldn't ask for more when connecting to nature, definitely coming back to this one! Book your stay today, you won't regret it :)

  • 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!


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