Best Glamping near Orchard, CO

Denver East-Strasburg KOA houses distinctive glamping accommodations including covered wagons and yurts, providing a unique overnight experience just 35 miles east of Denver. The glamping units feature comfortable beds with linens, electricity, and climate control for year-round comfort. Located in Strasburg with easy access from Interstate 70, this KOA offers a blend of rustic charm and modern conveniences. Amenities include clean showers, restrooms with "chic mirrors," and on-site laundry facilities. The property maintains a swimming pool, kiddie pool, and a well-equipped game room for entertainment. A recent visitor mentioned, "The covered wagons you can rent for the night looked fun. We'll stop again if in the area."

Jackson Lake State Park Campground complements the glamping scene with resort-style camping experiences along the shoreline of a recreational lake. Glamping tents positioned near the water provide scenic views and easy access to swimming, boating, and fishing activities. The park features electrical hookups, fire pits with cooking grates, and picnic tables at each site. Guests can explore hiking trails, wildlife viewing areas, and enjoy the sandy beaches that line portions of the lake. The campground maintains shower facilities and clean restrooms for glamping guests. According to a camper, "We stayed in site 147 in the Foxhill loop. It was a nice little basic site near the lake where people were fishing and boating. The kids had fun at the little beach." Reservations are recommended, particularly during summer months when the park experiences higher visitation.

Best Glamping Sites Near Orchard, Colorado (6)

    1. Jackson Lake State Park Campground

    31 Reviews
    Orchard, CO
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 645-2551

    $28 - $540 / night

    "Easy pull-through, clean spot, large metal picnic table with large fire pit and grate. Each camp spot in Pelican has an entrance to lake although a rocky step before water."

    "I would always jump for the electrical sites but any sie will do. The non-electrical sites have much less natural shade so you will need canopies."

    2. Crow Valley

    9 Reviews
    Grover, CO
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 834-9270

    $17 - $339 / night

    "Shaded spots next to a wildlife walk. Tons of birds! Campsites were clean, nice big fire pit and bbq. Lots of room to spread out. Large picnic area if you have a lot of people. Clean bathrooms."

    "When you think Colorado you think endless mountains, but a good chunk of CO is prairie and grasslands."

    3. Denver East-Strasburg KOA

    14 Reviews
    Watkins, CO
    43 miles
    Website
    +1 (303) 622-9274

    "Staff are friendly. Golf cart escorts to your site. Sites are flat but a bit cramped. The laundry, bathroom and showers were clean with nice hot water."

    "Highway noise is inevitable. Friendly staff, clean bathrooms/showers. The women's bathroom has very chic mirrors! They have some covered wagons you can rent for the night that looked fun."

    4. Udder Joy and Milkiness

    2 Reviews
    Keenesburg, CO
    32 miles

    $50 / night

    5. Falcon’s Landing RV Park

    2 Reviews
    Loveland, CO
    46 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 800-1569

    $48 - $54 / night

    6. Genuine Homestead

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    Johnstown, CO
    44 miles

    $80 - $150 / night

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Glamping Reviews near Orchard, CO

60 Reviews of 6 Orchard Campgrounds


  • Paula O.
    Mar. 6, 2021

    Denver East-Strasburg KOA

    Convenient stop over

    Stayed one night to wait out weather in the mountains west. Staff are friendly. Golf cart escorts to your site. Sites are flat but a bit cramped. The laundry, bathroom and showers were clean with nice hot water. The have pizza delivery to your site-- which on a day that was 36 degrees with icy rain, was a welcome treat! The town has a basic commercial street with a gas station, liquor store, and coffee shop. There's a bar and grill across from the campground also. I wouldn't call it a destination, but more than served its purpose for the night.

  • Erin S.
    Jul. 4, 2019

    Denver East-Strasburg KOA

    A typical KOA campground near the interstate 35 miles from Denver

    My family and I stayed here for one night in a 34' travel trailer as a reward from crossing Kansas. :) We knew what we were getting into - a tight family campground, so we weren't disappointed in that regard. It's actually a little hard to write this review because there's such a mix of pros and cons. I think listing them out will be the best strategy.

    Cons

    - VERY close to the interstate. Take a look at a satellite map view so you will come prepared. The road noise is ever present, and if you can tune it out you will be a much happier camper. We were able to sleep ok with it, but it was a constant in our experience.

    - Proximity to your neighbor. This is the way it is with KOAs, but it did feel strange hooking up utilities within arm's reach of your neighbors having dinner.

    - Wifi. They advertise it, but it was so slow that not once was I able to successfully load a single webpage. Verizon is also not strong here.

    - Cable. They had hook-ups but quality was too poor to watch.

    - The hot tub was closed with no indication when it will open. 

    Pros:

    -The playground was pretty awesome, large and with multiple things to climb on for kiddies.

    - They had a pool and kiddie pool. Both are small, though.

    - The game room is really nice! (see pics)

    - Pizza and ice cream on site.

    - Affordable laundry. $2.50 for wash and 50 cents for 8 minutes for the dryer.

    - Clean and tastefully decorated bathrooms and showers.

    Other:

    - Pancake and sausage breakfast on the weekends for $6.50.

    - A BBQ restaurant run by the campground.

    - 40 minutes to Denver. 

    - Dog park.

    Overall, not a bad experience, just not spectacular.

  • Shawn S.
    Jul. 12, 2020

    Jackson Lake State Park Campground

    If you find the right spot

    We stayed in Pelican camp grounds (#86). Easy pull-through, clean spot, large metal picnic table with large fire pit and grate. Each camp spot in Pelican has an entrance to lake although a rocky step before water. There is a small beach at the end to put your kayaks, rafts, boards in. You have to walk through that camping spot but that’s the pros/cons of that last space. You are allowed to enter water anywhere.

    Dogs are allowed anywhere as long as on leash, including beaches.

    Never went to the main beach. The marina was stocked with a variety of things but not a lot of quantity. Plenty of wood and ice. Friendly staff. Fires allowed!

    Biggest complaint- SOOOO MANY GNATS!!!! I mean more than we have ever seen anywhere. The gnats issue almost made this a 3-star review.

  • Alexandria A.
    Jul. 22, 2020

    Jackson Lake State Park Campground

    LOVE this campground!!!

    We have been going to this campground since as long as I can remember. I would always jump for the electrical sites but any sie will do. The non-electrical sites have much less natural shade so you will need canopies. We love taking our boat out and we recently got an ATV and enjoyed time on the OHV track. There is so much to do here including a lot of things for the kids to be involved with nature. We love camping but also having access to running water and showers and toilets for convenience.

  • Elena T.
    Oct. 10, 2020

    Jackson Lake State Park Campground

    Solid Campsite

    Solid campsite option. Nothing to extraordinary but don’t have anything bad to say. We had a pull through site with electric hook ups, a fire pit that had a grill grate on it, and a picnic table. The campsites are spaced out pretty well but there aren’t really any trees to give you privacy. There are stairs down to the beach in the water area which was a nice place to take a walk. When we went, there was construction and took us down a fairly bumpy dirt road detour. They do have water available throughout the campsite so we were able to pull up and load up our RV tank. Super peaceful at night.

  • M
    Aug. 9, 2025

    Crow Valley

    Lots of birds!

    Nice quiet campground. Really nice host. Shaded spots next to a wildlife walk. Tons of birds! Campsites were clean, nice big fire pit and bbq. Lots of room to spread out. Large picnic area if you have a lot of people. Clean bathrooms.

  • S
    Jul. 25, 2019

    Denver East-Strasburg KOA

    Location Fail

    The staff is friendly, the bathrooms are clean, and there’s a restaurant across the street and a pizza place on site. However, the location is a disaster. Literally right next to highway I-70, there’s no way you’ll get a restful nights sleep. Maybe in a RV or renting a cabin you’ll have better luck, but as a tent camper it was brutal.

  • CThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 30, 2020

    Denver East-Strasburg KOA

    A lot of background noise but a convienient location

    Probably best for an overnight stay en route to a destination. Right off of I70, so there is constant highway noise. Train heard faintly in the distance, but not bad. Under the flight paths for Denver airport, so the occasional overhead plan noise. Sites are cramped but clean. Stayed in site 81, which was a bit uneven sloping down to the front of the pull through site. Connections are a little far for some RV models, so make sure you have extensions for cords and hoses just in case. The campground advertises a lot of conveniences like pizza orders delivered to your site. Did not use any of those services during the 2 night stay. Local saloon across the frontage road from the park entrance if you are up for soaking in some of the local color. About 30 miles from Aurora and the outskirts of Denver.

    AT&T signal is OK. Verizon is better.

  • Jennie P.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 15, 2025

    Denver East-Strasburg KOA

    BEWARE

    Appears to be kid and pet friendly or just a nice place to stay overall but I will tell you first hand it was not. I’ve never in my life spent so much money to be treated with so little respect in my life. My family and our dogs stayed for a week (mind you we are quiet and keep to ourselves, our kids are respectful and we always clean up after our pets) during this time we had a woman that worked here at our camper at least 50 times a day “checking in on us” first thing was she didn’t like our solar lights we put out so we could see to put our shoes on when we had to make midnight doggie deposit runs (and not have to turn on our big light and disturb our neighbors)… next big thing was it rained for 3 days straight while we were here… which didn’t phase my kids who strapped on their rain gear and went to play on their play equipment… when the rain stopped and the sun came out- the same woman came knocking to let us know my kids had gotten their play equipment muddy and she expected them to go clean it off- which was no problem I sent them with the broom and some spray bottles. Little did I know, she was going to have someone power wash it 25 min after they had spent all day scrubbing and cleaning it… but my final straw was our last night here… we had left for a few hours to go do some things and we came back and my 2 year old daughters wagon (very clearly not a utility wagon- it’s pink!) was completely full of all the pet waste from the day I’m guessing, with a note taped to it saying “dump pet waste here” needless to say I’m fuming at this point.

    As far as the facilities… We paid for 50 amp power and full hook ups for the duration of our visit- they instead put us in a 30 amp campsite (which is not a big deal we had adapters) but for the price difference I’m a little pissed looking at how we were treated. The shower houses are nice.. And the price gouging in the store is outrageous… almost 600% markup for even just a cold drink. I will try to add a positive note, as I try to do for even places such as these- they did have a very nice wash room for laundry. But having only one dryer that kinda worked (2 hours to dry a small load of laundry) kinda ended up being another strike against them as well. I’m not one to be nit picky, nor am I petty.. but how I was treated was completely outrageous. -20/10 makes me reconsider ever staying at a KOA again if this is how they are allowed to treat their campers!

    Also beware of the goat heads! They’re everywhere. I got one in my foot, my son got one in his bike tire, and we had a flat on the camper due to one. When I say they are thick, they are THICK.


Guide to Orchard

Jackson Lake State Park offers glamping in Orchard, Colorado across 2,700 acres of prairie landscape at an elevation of 4,452 feet. The park's reservoir spans 2,700 surface acres, providing opportunities for water recreation in this eastern Colorado destination. Seasonal considerations include significant temperature variations with summer highs frequently exceeding 90°F and winter temperatures dropping below freezing.

What to do

Water recreation access: Jackson Lake State Park Campground provides direct water access with varying lake conditions throughout the season. "Great for fishing and boating," notes Jennifer L., who also cautions that "low lake levels and green water can be an issue later in summer season."

Birding tours: Crow Valley serves as the starting point for the Pawnee birding driving tour. "This is the beginning and end of the Pawnee birding driving tour and less than an hour from the Buttes themselves," shares Amber A., who recommends getting a free map from the ranger office. Shannon O. adds, "There is great bird watching in this area."

Prairie exploration: The surrounding grasslands offer unique wildlife viewing opportunities with fewer crowds than mountain destinations. "We enjoyed exploring this part of the state, complete with pronghorn antelopes, deer, birds, burrowing owls, sunsets, crazy thunderstorms, buttes, and rolling hills," describes Irene L. who visited Crow Valley campground.

What campers like

Spacious sites: Campgrounds near Orchard feature sites with ample room to set up camp. At Crow Valley, David H. notes, "There is a picnic table and fire ring at each site. Bathrooms are plenty close to all sites." Another camper, Dee D., appreciates that "you can easily have the whole place to yourself esp. if you go during the week."

Shaded camping: In an area known for limited tree cover, Crow Valley stands out with its wooded sites. Megan M. describes it as a "nice quiet campground" with "shaded spots next to a wildlife walk." This provides welcome relief during hot summer days when temperatures regularly exceed 90°F.

Clean facilities: Luxury glamping near Orchard includes well-maintained amenities. At Falcon's Landing RV Park, Dennis G. notes the property is "in the process of being updated and some serious Remodeling" with "great plans moving forward." The park accommodates "overnight, short stays and long term" visitors.

What you should know

Bug preparedness: Insect activity can be intense, particularly during certain seasons. Jennifer L. from Jackson Lake State Park Campground advises, "Bugs can be an issue." Another visitor, Shawn J., specifically mentions "tons of mosquitoes" at the park.

Wind concerns: The open prairie landscape experiences significant wind events. Jennifer L. cautions campers to "always put down awnings/canopies and secure belongings before leaving site" due to wind conditions at Jackson Lake State Park.

Noise considerations: Proximity to highways affects some campgrounds in the area. At Denver East-Strasburg KOA, Christopher H. reports, "Right off of I70, so there is constant highway noise. Train heard faintly in the distance, but not bad. Under the flight paths for Denver airport, so the occasional overhead plan noise."

Utility reliability: Electrical systems vary between campgrounds. Karen A. warns about potential electrical issues at Jackson Lake: "Our camp trip cost us an additional $400 because our site #42 fried our surge protector... This site is not grounded!"

Tips for camping with families

Beach access for children: Jackson Lake State Park Campground offers designated swimming areas popular with families. Casandra L. shares, "Great for taking kids, fishing is awesome the swim beach is lots of fun too. The amphitheater always has fun family type activities which is cool."

Off-season advantages: Visiting during shoulder seasons provides more space for families to explore. Patti C. notes, "We went during off season and the campground was very isolated until the weekends so we had lots of room to explore and play without having others around."

Playground facilities: Several campgrounds offer dedicated play areas for children. At Denver East-Strasburg KOA, Erin S. reports, "The playground was pretty awesome, large and with multiple things to climb on for kiddies." The same reviewer mentions additional family amenities: "They had a pool and kiddie pool" and "The game room is really nice!"

Tips from RVers

Site selection strategy: For RVers seeking shade, research site locations before booking. Jennifer L. advises, "Some sites are well shaded, others are zero shade. Check google satellite images to find sites that are good for shade."

Power supply considerations: Campers with RVs should verify electrical specifications. Christopher H. notes sites at Denver East-Strasburg KOA may have "connections a little far for some RV models, so make sure you have extensions for cords and hoses just in case."

Levelness assessment: RV campers should prepare for potential site grading issues. Christopher H. stayed "in site 81, which was a bit uneven sloping down to the front of the pull through site" at Denver East-Strasburg KOA.

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