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Best Glamping near Ouray, CO

286 Reviews

Ouray Riverside Resort and Ouray KOA Holiday house upscale glamping accommodations within Colorado's breathtaking San Juan Mountains. The glamping options include canvas safari tents and yurts equipped with comfortable beds, quality linens, electricity, and climate control systems to enhance the outdoor experience while maintaining indoor comfort. "This place was absolutely wonderful!! Need more than 2 days to explore everything," one visitor noted, highlighting the resort's strategic location for accessing Ouray's attractions. Both properties feature full bathrooms with hot showers, kitchenettes for meal preparation, and private decks or seating areas that maximize mountain views. The eco-friendly glamping cabins incorporate sustainable building materials and energy-efficient systems while providing the luxury amenities travelers expect, including WiFi connectivity and thoughtful interior design.

The walking trail along the Uncompahgre River connects Ouray Riverside Resort's glamping sites directly to downtown's dining and shopping. Canvas tent camping experiences come with access to on-site restaurants, laundry facilities, and communal gathering spaces. According to a camper, "The location is excellent and has beautiful views of the mountains surrounding it. Town is close by and you can walk to it via the river walk that runs alongside the RV park." Glamping guests enjoy privileged access to nearby Box Canyon, hot springs, and the Million Dollar Highway's scenic drives. Summer stays from May through September offer optimal weather conditions, though some properties remain open year-round with heated accommodations. Advanced reservations are essential during peak season when the combination of luxury amenities and mountain scenery creates high demand for these distinctive outdoor lodging experiences.

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Best Glamping Sites Near Ouray, Colorado (32)

    1. Ouray KOA

    25 Reviews
    Ouray, CO
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 325-4736

    "Our site backed up to a stream that sounded wonderful with running water. Each site has a picnic table and a combo fire ring/grill. They even welcome you with three large fire logs!"

    "The best thing about this park was the location. It is located close to Ouray and many activities in the area."

    2. Ouray Riverside Resort

    19 Reviews
    Ouray, CO
    0 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 325-4523

    $50 - $99 / night

    "We loved the trail into town - an easy walk to the hot springs pool or to grab something to eat. The campground is clean and offers full hookups. No fire rings, but there is a communal fire pit."

    "The location is excellent and has beautiful views of the mountains surrounding it.  Town is close by and you can walk to it via the river walk that runs alongside the RV park. "

    3. Elk Ridge Campground — Ridgway State Park

    33 Reviews
    Ridgway, CO
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 626-5822

    $28 - $36 / night

    "In addition to plenty of tent and RV sites, Ridgeway SP also has three heated and furnished yurts for those seeking an enhanced comfort level."

    "Concrete pads under the picnic table and fire pits. Water access nearby. Bathrooms were super clean and the showers were nice and hot. Laundry facilities available."

    4. Dakota Terraces Campground — Ridgway State Park

    19 Reviews
    Ridgway, CO
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 626-5822

    $36 - $90 / night

    "Bathroom and shower facilities were clean. Very pretty area. Park staff were super friendly. 5 min from Ridgeway, 25 from Ouray, 45 from Telluride."

    "Pro: Nice clean campground by a lake. Free showers. Clean bathrooms. Laundry facilities on site. Just a short drive to Montrose (Walmart, Target, etc) and Black Hills of the Gunnison National Park."

    5. Uncompahgre National Forest Thistledown Campground

    6 Reviews
    Ouray, CO
    3 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 240-5300

    "There are about 8 sites, most of them relatively close to each other (within sight). When we arrived ---for two days--- bathrooms were in a bad shape."

    "All sites are provided a bear box and vault toilets and trash dumpster are available. Creek was silty due to rain so was not a reliable water source. $10/night."

    6. Ouray KOA Holiday

    4 Reviews
    Ouray, CO
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 325-4736

    "Near each other and close to the bathrooms and playground. Kids loved the playground and jump pad! Close by to Ouray for great SXS and off-road trails. Must tow there with trailer. Beautiful scenery."

    "Stayed at a small back-in site with 30 amp & electric in our camper van. The site had a fire ring, grill, and picnic table. Loved that they had a store, laundry room, and firewood for sale."

    7. Uncompahgre National Forest Amphitheater Campground

    3 Reviews
    Ouray, CO
    1 mile
    Website
    +1 (970) 240-5300

    8. BASECAMP 550

    2 Reviews
    Ridgway, CO
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 400-7275

    "The campground’s location is perfect, with easy access to Ouray, Montrose, Telluride, and other nearby areas."

    "We came along this location when all the campgrounds in Ouray were full, this one was only 7 minutes away in Ridgeway."

    9. Little Molas Lake Campground

    14 Reviews
    Silverton, CO
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 884-2512

    "Nice little campground on the Million Dollar Highway heading between Durango and Silverton, with the Colorado Trail passing right through the campground."

    "This spot is closer to the highway but we weren't there during the day and at night there was not a lot of road noise."

    10. Big Cimarron

    4 Reviews
    Ridgway, CO
    17 miles
    Website

    "We decided on BC b/c I loved the running river next to the campground, it also felt more private and secluded. IT WAS. We loved it."

    "Plenty of shade, easy access to the river, tons of wildlife, and quiet, starry nights. It’s everything I dream of when I picture the perfect campsite."

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  • FThe Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 24, 2024

    BASECAMP 550

    Great Location and Atmosphere

    We had an amazing stay at Basecamp 550. The campground’s location is perfect, with easy access to Ouray, Montrose, Telluride, and other nearby areas. The amenities were excellent, including quarter-operated hot showers and laundry, restrooms, Wi-Fi, full hookups, and a clubhouse with coffee + tea, kitchen access, and a great workspace. Our site had a beautiful view and was right next to a ranch where cows would come right up to the fence. The communal fire pit was a nice touch, and the private, fenced-in setting made us feel safe and comfortable. They also offer glamping tents and casitas on the property. Highly recommend!

  • T
    May. 31, 2021

    Ouray KOA

    Heaven in the mountains

    Wow is all I can say! After surviving towing the airstream up Red Mountain pass, we pulled into the KOA and couldn’t be more happy. Our site backed up to a stream that sounded wonderful with running water. Each site has a picnic table and a combo fire ring/grill. They even welcome you with three large fire logs! They now offer horseback riding right from inside the KOA. They have everything from teepees to tent, cabin and RV camping. A great restaurant on site with a well stocked store and laundry facilities. This place is really well run. The only complaint is the WiFi, which is non existent, however, they are currently working on that and should have campwide WiFi by summer.

  • C
    Jul. 12, 2021

    Ouray KOA

    Location!

    The best thing about this park was the location. It is located close to Ouray and many activities in the area. The park also offers beautiful scenery and it is a wonderful Basecamp for exploring the area. There is a state park nearby with a beautiful lake and kayaking. There are hiking trails nearby and many wonderful off road four wheel trails.

    The park can accommodate big rigs and we were able to get our 38 foot 5’er into the parking and into a spot, but I would not call the park big rig friendly due to tight turns and small sites.

    Amenities include a nice camp store, laundry facilities, restaurant with a nice outdoor deck, on property horseback riding, on property jeep rental, hiking trails. There were bathrooms and showers at the back of the property but it was too far to walk from the front of the property so we never used them. The laundry facilities are a little small for this sized park and we weren’t able to do laundry because it was too busy.

    One big problem was electrical outages during 100° weather. The electrical system in the park just cannot keep up. Luckily we had solar and were able to maintain AC until evening hours.

    There is one small hot tub that was usually very busy we didn’t use that either.

    There are nice tent camping spots.

    Most of the people in the park Had four wheelers or motorcycles for off-road trails. The off-road trails in this area are amazing and shouldn’t be missed. We took a tour from Ouray and thoroughly enjoyed it.

    We took a horseback ride from the park and had a lovely time. The horses were very safe and great for a family experience. They also offer 15 minute rides for children.

    We would stay again if we were in the area.

  • AJ G.
    Jul. 15, 2023

    Dakota Terraces Campground — Ridgway State Park

    Nice base camp to explore the area.

    Camping here was nice. Limited trees so summer can be rough in direct sunlight. Sites are okay size wise. Bathroom and shower facilities were clean. Very pretty area. Park staff were super friendly. 5 min from Ridgeway, 25 from Ouray, 45 from Telluride.

  • Russ M.
    Jun. 9, 2016

    Elk Ridge Campground — Ridgway State Park

    Yurt Camping, yes dogs are allowed

    In addition to plenty of tent and RV sites, Ridgeway SP also has three heated and furnished yurts for those seeking an enhanced comfort level. Each unit includes a fridge, futon type beds, dinner table and chairs. Bring your fishing poles, hiking shoes, water craft and dogs, cause they're all allowed.

  • Joseph W.
    Jul. 25, 2020

    Vallecito Resort

    Beautiful location, poor cell service

    Vallecito Resort in beautiful Bayfield CO. We stayed here 3 days. This park is quite beautiful and well maintained. Staff is super friendly and helpful. There are a lot of seasonal residents here but all seem very friendly. We even joined them for a Christmas in July evening of decorating a tree, desserts and listen to Christmas music. Had a nice size spot #56. Very quite at night. Great location for day trips as we visited three near buy lakes, and Mesa Verda National park (used your America The Beautiful pass for free entrance). I would love to stay here longer and visit more locations but was only able to get three days. Cell service sucks with Verizon up here and WiFi available near office area only.

  • Clément S.
    May. 11, 2024

    Cedar Creek RV Park

    Good city RV park

    Bathrooms and showers are clean Wifi available and cellphone service are good Close to Black Canyon of the Gunnison

  • Delci L.
    Aug. 6, 2022

    Ouray Riverside Resort

    Beautiful Ouray

    Gorgeous spot! We loved the trail into town - an easy walk to the hot springs pool or to grab something to eat. The campground is clean and offers full hookups. No fire rings, but there is a communal fire pit. It’s a little less rustic than our preferred type of CO camping, but the location and beautiful views definitely make up for that. My one complaint is that the outer side of the “trees loop” is very close to the highway and we had lots of car noise, but again, plenty of positives that off set this. We stayed 3 nights and would happily come back again!

  • kristin S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 1, 2020

    Ouray KOA

    Mountain beauty

    I typically rate campgrounds as they fit into 1 of 5 categories. This campground will be rated as a Basecamp — grounds that offer a comfortable home base that you’re happy to return to after a day of exploring the surrounding area. Ratings for this category are based on: Value to cost: 5 Overall grounds: 4 Utility of sites (hookups, layout, accessibility): 5 Local Attraction Proximity: 5 Reservation Process/Ease of Getting a Site: 4 Amenities: 4 Customer Service: 5 Cleanliness: 5

    Ouray is a wonderful place... tucked away in the mountains, surrounded by peaks and pines. The Ouray KOA encapsulates that vibe. It is rustic and cozy with pine trees and cabins. The new owner is very new... having taken ownership in Jan 2020. We had some time to speak with him and he is a great guy. He was explaining his extended plan for the grounds and it sounds epic, and luxury. The current vibe is nice and we appreciated the wonky nature of the sites (we were tucked in right to a border fence and pretty close to our neighbors, but not in an overly imposing way). It’ll be interesting to see what the future holds for these grounds.

    At any rate, we liked the layout. There is a cafe with actually good food! We got the breakfast burrito twice. The cafe is open for breakfast in mornings and live music and dinner on most evenings. The cabins looked great. Everything was clean and basic including dishwashing area, laundry and the office. There is a nice stream running through the grounds.

    Historic Ouray is 15 minutes up the road as is the town hot springs. Ridgway is 10 minutes away and Ridgway State Park another 5. We were able to hike in the San Juan Mountains and drive the Million Dollar Highway to Silverton within an hour.

    The park seems popular so you might want to plan your trip to Ouray ahead of time. The sites are a bit expensive but the area commands the cost. WiFi is useless, that was our biggest problem. This place is a solid 4.5 on its way to an optimized 5, but for now, we have to round down to a 4 star place.

Frequently Asked Questions

What glamping options are available in Ouray, Colorado?

Ouray offers several glamping experiences to suit different preferences. Ouray KOA provides cozy cabins with creek-side locations and mountain views. For those seeking enhanced comfort, Elk Ridge Campground — Ridgway State Park features heated and furnished yurts equipped with refrigerators, futon beds, and dining furniture. These options blend outdoor adventure with comfortable accommodations, making them ideal for travelers who want to experience Ouray's stunning natural beauty without sacrificing modern conveniences. Most glamping sites in the area serve as excellent basecamps for exploring nearby attractions including hot springs, hiking trails, and mountain views.

How much does glamping in Ouray typically cost?

Glamping prices in Ouray vary based on accommodation type and season. At Ouray Riverside Resort, full hookup sites typically range from $60-$85 per night, while their premium glamping accommodations can cost $150-$250 nightly. BASECAMP 550 offers glamping options starting around $120 per night for basic units, with luxury options reaching $300+ during peak summer season. Most glamping sites require minimum stays (usually 2-3 nights) during high season. Many locations offer shoulder season discounts, with prices dropping 20-30% during spring and fall. Booking well in advance is recommended, especially for summer weekends when premium glamping accommodations fill quickly.

What unique amenities can I expect at glamping sites in Ouray, CO?

Glamping sites in Ouray elevate the camping experience with distinctive amenities. Riverbend RV Park & Cabins offers peaceful riverside locations with private patios and firepits. At Dakota Terraces Campground — Ridgway State Park, you'll find clean bathroom facilities, hot showers, and access to beautiful lake activities just minutes from Ouray. Many glamping options include fully-equipped kitchenettes, comfortable bedding, electricity, heating systems, private bathrooms, and outdoor living spaces with stunning mountain views. Some luxury sites provide complimentary firewood delivery, coffee service, communal gathering spaces, and easy access to walking trails. Most glamping locations offer WiFi and good cell service, allowing you to stay connected while enjoying Ouray's natural beauty.

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