If you're looking for glamping near New Castle, look no further. Glamping offers the perfect opportunity to explore New Castle and stay off the beaten path. Whether you're looking for a quiet location in the woods or a site closer to all the action, The Dyrt makes it easy to find the perfect glamping spot.
$45 - $64 / night
We are a short drive from Aspen & Vail, Colorado!
Glenwood Canyon Resort, located just east of Glenwood Springs, CO is the only lodging, [camping and RV] (http://glenwoodcanyonresort.com) resort in beautiful Glenwood Canyon, where Hanging Lake resides and the mighty Colorado River flows.
Elk Creek Campground welcomes ALL campers to come enjoy a mountainous getaway in the colorful Colorado Rockies! There is fishing, hiking, biking, climbing, rafting, off-roading, and so much more available in the surrounding areas.
$50 - $150 / night
This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature. If this option is available, you will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.
For facility specific information, please call (928) 537-8888.
Ranger
Stayed in RV site along creek, which was quite nice with the sound of the water. Unfortunately, sites were not roomy, were close to each other and close to the campground road. Dogs next spot over were not restrained and roamed freely, in front of campground staff. Children wandered around. Smokers walked right by van and smoke smell came right in.
Showers and restrooms were decent and clean and had hot water but centrally located so a bit of a walk.
Food aside: Ate take out from pizza place in town, which was good. Breakfast was sausage and instant egg burritos. Yum.
Traveler
We’re Van camping in the lower campground, 50’ from the banks of the Colorado River. Electric & Water. Cabins avl. On the River and upper grounds. Our site, 44 is also located off set and below the deck of the resort event center. (Weekend celebrations may offend some, not us) quite time is 10pm. We’ve enjoyed watching Rafters, Kayakers & Geese float & fly the turns of the River. Wonderful staff. Available if needed. Kevin, manager; generous & helpful. Twilla, the work & stay host att. Is super attentive. Clean, accessible Bathhouse facilities. Discounts on rafting while booked at GCR. 1.7m to downtown Glenwood, (foodies, cute shops) bike path, or… just hang by the river near the boat launch & tent sites. (Our fav. spots!) Great place to R&R, Hot springs, Hike…
Scout
However what I found was designated site only camping mostly on the side of the road and they were not free. $10/night
Guide
Grand mesa is the largest mesa in the world. For over 150 years cattle have roamed here. They need to go. It is time. The diversity and wildlife will slowly be destroyed and it is exponential. The climate is changing and places like this need to to be protected they are our arks. No atvs no generators no cattle. Would improve.the place.ten fold. And absolutely no logging. Ban all fires! We are about to lose it all including Grand mesa. Wake up.
Guide
Site #3 was a good spot right on the water. Water was stagnant and not worth getting in. Would be good for fishing. Spot was hot during the day but cool at night. Lots of mosquitos.
LegendLoved the location. Right on the Colorado River. Bike path is right out the front. We rode it from Aspen down valley and right back to our campsite. A feature we really liked.
The sites were tight. Class A's take up most of it. The good thing is the row we were on had lots of room to maneuver in front of the site. The Laundry room was broke the 3 days we were there. So prepare for that. I would be back just because of the location.
Scout
The KOA Glenwood Springs campground offers pleasant amenities, however, there are concerns regarding the maintenance and the professionalism of the staff. Multiple guests, including ourselves and fellow RVers, encountered rudeness characterized by a lack of care, communication, and basic courtesy. This experience with the staff significantly impacts our decision to not return to this location.
LegendWe spent a night here and were very pleasantly surprised by the facilities and the warm welcome from the staff. The campsites are small in size, but very clean. The creek running through the campground is beautiful. We would cheerfully stop in again. Very nice looking little cabins are available should you have forgotten your camping equipment. But they do ask you to bring your own linens!
TravelerLet's shout it from the rooftops this place is Amazing! Nestled in a fabulous forested valley in Newcastle. Far enough away from the bustle of the city and the sounds of traffic and highway. Yet close enough for all your adventurous wants and needs! The creek that runs thru the campground is a pure delight to dip and play in. Whether you select a riverside site or not the creek is accessible to all visitors! It's been a blessing to call this place home for the time we are allowed! Thank you Elk Creek Campground for all the amazing support and help you provided! Shane, Lisa, Steven, Mark, LOGAN, Terry and Tom, thank you for all the hard work and effort you put into this glorious place!
ScoutGlenwood Canyon Resort





















View all
Glenwood Canyon Resort
3.9
(987)
2-star hotel
OVERVIEW
PRICES
SERVICES
REVIEWS
PHOTOS
BY OWNER
ABOUT



weeklymonthly






Google review summary
54321
3.9
(987)
Reviews
All
river163
cabin123
rafting70
train59
+6
Sort by
Most relevant
Newest
Highest
Lowest
bob shoulders
Local Guide·20 reviews
just now
NEW
Tried to camp there last week on a trip out west but I-70 was closed by the Colorado Dept of Transportation at mile marker 116 because of a mudslide. I was coming from Grand Junction and the Glenwood Canyon Resort is at MM 119 so there was … More
Pamela Johnson
9 reviews·1 photo
a week ago
NEW
Vacation | Friends
Our camper van, fortuitously, broke down near the entrance of the Glenwood Canyon Resort. The Resort staff were very helpful in finding us a mechanic to have a look at the van; however, nothing could be done on the day. This circumstance … More

Hayley Brown
1 review
a month ago
Vacation | Family
We found this place by chance and it is probably one of my favorite places in CO. The place is keep incredibly clean. The bike trail along the water can take you directly to town is beautiful. There is a river rafting place right on … More
Glenwood Canyon Resort (Owner)
3 weeks ago
Hi Hayley! Thanks for your 5 star review. We can't agree with you more, our park is a favorite place for LOTS of people!
Cori Barnes
3 reviews
a month ago
Recently we booked our family event for 120+ people at the Glenwood Canyon Resort. Due to unforeseen circumstances (an accident closing I 70), we were unable to hold our event at Glenwood Canyon Resort, so I have split the review into two … More
Glenwood Canyon Resort (Owner)
a week ago
Thanks for your review! We're sorry that the accident on the interstate caused such a disruption to your plans. We were so looking forward to hosting our first big event! To be sure, there were issues that we needed to work out, but we had our team working dilligently to make everything right for you. We thank you for your review because it helps us to ensure that all of the proper steps and communication on our part will be better in the future.









bob shoulders
Local Guide·20 reviews
2 hours ago
NEW
Tried to camp there last week on a trip out west but I-70 was closed by the Colorado Dept of Transportation at mile marker 116 because of a mudslide. I was coming from Grand Junction and the Glenwood Canyon Resort is at MM 119 so there was no way to get there from the West. I tried to call the office but it was after 6 pm so no one answered. Found a place to plug in and called the next morning to get a refund and was told their no cancellation policy wouldn't allow me to get a refund even when the highway was closed in the canyon which does happen now and then. Their lame justification was that other people made it there last night and implied that I should have kept driving into a closed interstate highway and try to sneak through. Amazing. I lost the mobile signal while discussing and called back several times and left a voicemail but they didn't want to deal with me so this is my only option. So, unless you are willing to give them your money with no recourse when Glenwood Canyon closes, you are at risk of losing it.
Traveler
Small KOA: very clean, lovely staff.
As a drop-in with no reservation, we were lucky to get a spot with awesome concrete pad and patio furniture right beside the river. Stayed an extra night because we liked it. We couldn't hear the road at all because of the high rushing spring river: perfect for sleep!
We enjoyed the paved bike bath all the way into Carbondale.
Carbondale is a nice town with some good restaurants.
We also enjoyed playing pickleball in Carbondale with the friendly local club. They have 8 outdoor courts with gorgeous (distracting for my game) views of the mountains.
Scout
Hot water, toilets, showers, everything someone could need.
GuideThis is a lovey spot with 360 Views of the canyon and nice amenities. Clean, hot showers. Cabins, yurts and pull ins. Shop. Lovey staff. Not inexpensive however.
Legend
Ashley here with The Dyrt. I want to extend a warm welcome to your host, Greg. Life on their ranch includes horseback riding, guided white water rafting, fly fishing excursions, zipline adventures, mountain biking, and as much down time as you need. This is the perfect experience for everyone from families to couples to solo travelers. This is a working ranch, so no pets please. Book your stay today and leave a review here!
Traveler
I love this lake. It's beautiful and you can always walk away with some fish.
ScoutThis is a beautiful location next to the river but very expensive. $130 in October for a van site. There were no fire rings or tables at most of the van sites and would not let us park in a tent site even if I was putting up a tent. The sites are VERY close together. The restaurant that they advertised has been closed for two years. People were very friendly, but I would have stayed at the rest area right up above it. 
GuideFall camping is the best! The aspens around this beautiful lake are really showing their color.
The campsites are very spacious and spaced well apart.
Flushing toilets and showers are around the campground. Water is available too.
ScoutFound a great spot on the river. Trains can be loud, but pretty spot
TravelerWe needed some camping that accepts last minute reservations in the area so we landed here. The area is well organised, spacious, and clean (there's showers and restrooms). We stayed with our little tent at TM spot and had enough of privacy. Nice views when you stay near the river. Minus point for being so close to the quite busy street.
Scout
This is a nice location along the river. Campsite was clean and quiet. Ranger was very helpful in helping us secure our reservation.
Scout
A hidden gem campground! It is in the heart of Marble, a 2 minute walk to the famous Slow Groovin BBQ and a 5 minute walk to Beaver Lake. The campground host was very friendly and welcoming. The bathrooms were well kept, clean and very nice. The campground itself was beautiful, great views and each site was well spaced out. There is also a Starlink that worked great! We parked our sprinter van here for a night and ran up Crystal Mill in the morning. Great accessibility. Excited to stay here again soon!
LegendWe loved near here for years so we were happy with the location. The campground is only a couple years old and has super clean, wonderful amenities and is very organized. Check in was a breeze, we have a beautiful site backing up to the river with full hookups. The splash pad, park, pool, hot tub and shower facility were all new and super clean. Wonderful facilities all around.
Highly recommend heading to miners claim for dinner on the free shuttle from the camp ground. We are here when we lived a few towns over a couple years back and it’s still one of the best choices around!
GuideThis campground is located right in town and walking distance to everything. However, it’s surprisingly quiet. I expected it to be much louder but was pleasantly surprised. There’s a friendly fox that roams the campground and a few marmots. The sights are clean but close together, as is with most RV parks. The bathroom is a little older but works great. The host keeps them clean and working well. We got up early and beat the crowds to crystal mill then walked from our campsite to slow groovin BBQ for dinner. Overall it’s a great place to stay if you’re wanting full hook ups while exploring the marble area.
TravelerHonestly, we were a little bit disappointed with our stay. Stayed in one of the riverside sites, thought they views and facilities were worth the expensive rate in summer. However, all picnic tables were removed (I assume) in order to make room for more sites. Meaning that you had nowhere to sit and eat - and you practically were sitting in your neighbor’s site when using the fire pit. The views of the river and the mountains were truly great, however, mostly masked by looking into the side of the rigs on either site. We had a 30ft RV and there was not much place to navigate - I would not recommend for rigs larger than that. Showers and bathrooms were ok, but could use an update (eg for more privacy - you step directly from the shower into the common area to dress/undress). Too bad the restaurant was closed to lack of staff - that would have been a great add-on. The staff was very friendly!
ScoutI enjoyed staying here, but there's not a lot of shade besides the picnic table enclosure. Clean bathrooms.
ScoutA very nice camp ground for tent campers, very few people, beautiful scenes and within a very short distance of good hiking. Campground staff was helpful and we had a beautiful site right by the lake which is open to fishing and swimming. Be prepared to put a cover on your tent as intermittent thunderstorms come up out of no where. There is no cell service unless you go down route 65 a little more to the beautiful views of the valley.
GuideVery nice place to stay overnight. Clean bathrooms with showers. WiFi service needs to be improved.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the most popular glamping campsite near New Castle, CO?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular glamping campground near New Castle, CO is Glenwood Springs West/Colorado River KOA with a 4.4-star rating from 23 reviews.
What is the best site to find glamping camping near New Castle, CO?
TheDyrt.com has all 18 glamping camping locations near New Castle, CO, with real photos and reviews from campers.
