Best Glamping near Rand, CO

State Forest State Park houses several glamping options near Rand, Colorado with diverse accommodation choices including yurts and cabin-style glamping sites. North Michigan Campground and Ranger Lakes Campground both feature glamping facilities within the expansive 71,000-acre wilderness area. These sites provide electric hookups and amenities not typically found in standard camping, allowing visitors to experience nature without sacrificing comfort. The park's glamping accommodations offer prime locations with scenic reservoir views and convenient access to hiking trails. The accommodations blend rustic charm with modern conveniences, making them suitable for those who prefer enhanced comfort while experiencing Colorado's mountainous terrain. One visitor noted, "The cabins are right on the edge of the reservoir, and we used string lights to provide light inside, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere."

Glamping guests at State Forest State Park enjoy exceptional wildlife viewing opportunities in what locals call "the moose capital of Colorado." The park's trail system provides direct access to alpine lakes and mountain vistas, with several trails leading to scenic destinations between 6-10 miles round trip. North Park Campground, another glamping option near Rand, features yurts among its accommodation types. Winter glamping is particularly special, with heated units providing cozy shelter during snowy months. A recent visitor mentioned, "We stayed here for 2 nights in one of the cabins in December. There is no electricity or running water, but there is a propane heater that looks like a wood burning stove that casts a great ambiance." The remoteness of these glamping sites ensures minimal light pollution, creating outstanding stargazing opportunities from the comfort of well-appointed accommodations.

Best Glamping Sites Near Rand, Colorado (35)

    1. North Michigan Campground — State Forest State Park

    17 Reviews
    Rand, CO
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 723-8366

    $28 - $120 / night

    "There is no electricity, bedding, or running water, but there is a propane heater that looks like a wood burning stove that casts a great ambiance."

    "We were camping in Utah at Dinosaur National Monument, but due to the smoke from a nearby wildfire and the high heat of the summer, we decided to cut our stay one day short, and head over to the Rockies"

    2. Ranger Lakes Campground — State Forest State Park

    8 Reviews
    Rand, CO
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 723-8366

    $36 / night

    "Small campground next to three lakes. One lake has dried up. Beautiful Gould, CO. We also boondock camp in this area as well. Don't miss Lake Agnes. It's at the top of a mountain."

    "Short hike to multiple high altitude lakes. Glorious views from campsite. Only has electric and water hookup and the dump station was not convenient. Saw moose from the campsite. Clean and very quiet."

    3. Winding River Resort

    20 Reviews
    Grand Lake, CO
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 627-3215

    $40 - $60 / night

    "Options for everyone from cabins, to FHU RV sites (limited and not the ideal locations, but still nice), water/electric sites and tenting areas.  Even Conestoga wagons! "

    "Although this site is a no water/ electric site and next to the horses, we had a blast! Especially the kids. The site was a great size!"

    4. The Crags Campground — State Forest State Park

    10 Reviews
    Rand, CO
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 723-8366

    $28 / night

    "I love the opportunity to connect to the wild spaces that surround us. I love finding people who share that same passion."

    "This is a pitch your tent, start a fire, watch the deer walk thru type campground. Beautiful views of the Rockies, trails for all levels of hiking."

    5. Green Ridge Campground

    27 Reviews
    Grand Lake, CO
    25 miles
    Website

    $29 - $88 / night

    "Great central campsite to explore the surrounding areas Signal: 1-2 Bars LTE Verizon

    Water: potable and cold, located in front of bathrooms, looked like you could thread a hose on just not super securely"

    "Nice national forest campground near the water, fishing, clean flush toilet bathrooms, had water, trash, picnic tables, fire pits and bear proof containers,, stayed 2 nights in May 2018,"

    6. Glacier Basin Campground — Rocky Mountain National Park

    60 Reviews
    Estes Park, CO
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 586-1206

    $35 - $70 / night

    "Nice flush toilets with running water, sinks, very clean. Water available throughout the campground and solar showers and a dishwashing station. We had spotty cell service which is fine."

    "The spaces are large, but quite close to one another with few trees for privacy. Each site here is variable, with some open with no trees and others nestled in some mature trees."

    7. North Park Campground

    3 Reviews
    Rand, CO
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 723-4310

    "I stayed at site 410 which has a stream behind it and was a beautiful spot. I would also recommend sites 411-414 & 421 for the primitive camper."

    8. Stillwater Campground

    19 Reviews
    Grand Lake, CO
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 887-4100

    $5 / night

    "Campground sits by itself on a small peninsula in Lake Granby, CO. Has many drive up spots with gravel tent pads. Sites are not right on top of each other so you will have some space."

    "Our site had water and electric. There were toilets and showers on site. The lake is beautiful and the little boat ramp and dock is just right on the other side of the campground."

    9. Estes Park Campground at Mary's Lake

    46 Reviews
    Estes Park, CO
    35 miles
    Website
    +1 (800) 964-7806

    $45 - $70 / night

    "Great staff and great people!! Big area and right across the road from the Lake so easy walk. Has super clean bathroom showers and facilities."

    "Great place for kids and pets. Playground , pool, and nicely stocked camp store. Not a ton of shade so, it gets hot at 2:00 p.m. It is right off the road so some traffic noise."

    10. Arapaho Bay Campground

    31 Reviews
    Grand Lake, CO
    32 miles
    Website

    $29 - $58 / night

    "Big sites, big fire pits, clean facilities. No bear lockers and only vault toilets, nowhere to wash hands so bring hand sanitizer. We had a little bit of shade at our site which was great."

    "No electric or flush toilets but that didn’t matter. The campground is located about 8 miles from the main road and a short distance from Monarch Lake."

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Glamping Reviews near Rand, CO

495 Reviews of 35 Rand Campgrounds


  • Toby V.
    Sep. 2, 2024

    North Park Campground

    Not well kept, but has potential

    Was an old KOA. In fact, there are two typical KOA A frame buildings that need to be torn down due to their lack of upkeep. The grounds were overgrown with weeds knee high.

  • 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!

  • Gary J.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 15, 2022

    Estes Park KOA

    Noisy next to road and small showers

    Nice people, but right against the road. My tent was 50 feet from the main road and I tried to sleep with my head under the pillow. Also, showers are TINY, but bathhouse is air conditioned.

  • J
    Jun. 12, 2018

    North Fork Poudre Campground

    A hidden gem near Red Feather

    This is a great little campground with only 7 campsites that are first come first served (no reservations). However, it's almost never full and if it is full there are plenty of free camping areas along the road (forest service road). There is no electricity or sewer capabilities for RV's and campers and the sites are relatively small, but a pop up or smaller 5th wheels and RVs will fit. There are pit toilets in the campground, but no running water - so pack your own or bring a filter to pump out of the creek.

    The beautiful Kilpecker Creek runs through the camp and most of the campsites are situated right along the creek. All of the campsites have a good tent pad, fire pit and picnic table. The great thing about this campground is it's location and the fact that the sites are fairly spaced out giving you more privacy at each site. There is also a great communal area in the center of the campground of you have a small group up there.

    Maka sure to use a bear bag or put all food in the car at night (bear country)

  • Becky S.
    Jun. 20, 2018

    Arapaho Valley Ranch

    We love Arapaho Valley Ranch!

    There are community fire pits, stocked trout pond, access to the river, acres of woodland, and Colorado’s smallest bar! We love the vibe at AVR and the owners are amazing. Occassionally you can catch live music and there are several historic buildings they are restoring. We have a few friends that don’t camp which is okay because they also offering glamping, tipis, cabins, and a lodge. Trust me... one stay and you’ll be booking another one soon after!

  • Meghan T.
    Oct. 3, 2022

    Sun Outdoors Rocky Mountain

    Great RV Park

    This place has everything! Bowling, an amazing pool and hot tubs, super clean facilities, full hookups, rent an airstream or chuckwagon for the weekend, stay in a tiny home - really, there’s so much to do especially for families. Our site (308) had an outdoor kitchen area, nice firepit and chairs, and outdoor table and chairs.

  • Christine M.
    Jul. 14, 2018

    Estes Park KOA

    Great location

    great location right near most attractions in Estes park. Inexpensive. They gave showering/bathroom facilities. There’s is a store for your camping essentials. Fire pits, great view of the mountains. Campsites are very close to each other. Laundry also is on site.

  • Deborah C.
    Aug. 3, 2019

    Glacier Basin Campground — Rocky Mountain National Park

    Glacier basin campground in Rocky Mountain National Park , July 2019

    Beautiful campground with great amenities. Nice flush toilets with running water, sinks, very clean. Water available throughout the campground and solar showers and a dishwashing station. We had spotty cell service which is fine. A short hike takes you to sprague lake or the park and ride shuttle to bear lake area. The shuttle does come into the camp, but due to construction it was easier to walk over to the park and ride. If possible take the drive up through the park to grand lakes via the alpine visitor center!

  • Kim B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 18, 2018

    Estes Park Campground at Mary's Lake

    Mary's Lake Estes Park, CO

    Great staff and great people!! Big area and right across the road from the Lake so easy walk. Has super clean bathroom showers and facilities. Cute very well stocked store with anything you might need from tons of camping gear to OTC medicines, clean laundry room, clean outdoor pool, free outdoor large hot water sink areas to wash dishes and such. Nice safe playground and relaxing pool. No WI-FI signal at all but some cell services (Verizon). Staff quickly Clean open camp sites scooping fire pits, washed down picnic tables and even picked up teeny tiny trash in the grass and bushes! Many sites have little to no shade so really hot during daytime. Site #135 is nice with good shade. It is a busy place so you must make reservations in advance!!


Guide to Rand

State Forest State Park offers a variety of cabin and yurt accommodations near Rand, Colorado at an elevation of 8,500 to 10,000 feet. This 71,000-acre park features alpine lakes, dense forest, and high mountain terrain with dramatic temperature changes even in summer months. Winter temperatures often drop below zero, making heated glamping structures particularly valuable for cold-weather visitors.

What to do

Hiking to alpine lakes: The park features several trails leading to scenic alpine lakes. At Ranger Lakes Campground, "There are several good hikes off the road through the park, several lead to alpine lakes, anywhere from 6-10 miles round trip" according to Donella L., who recommends Lake Agnes as a worthwhile destination.

Wildlife viewing opportunities: The park is known for moose sightings. At The Crags Campground, Lauren P. reports: "Nice and quiet. Remote, but access to some really great hikes (American Lakes/Snow Lake, Lake Agnes). Saw a smallish bull moose and lots of bucks!"

Winter activities: Winter camping offers unique experiences. At North Michigan Campground, Hayley K. notes: "We stayed in cabin #3 and it was an awesome experience! We had room enough for 4 people and 3 dogs and didn't feel like we were on top of each other. The gas stove kept us nice and toasty all night long!"

Historical sites: Explore nearby ghost towns and historic establishments. As Stephanie J. mentions about the area near Ranger Lakes: "Teller City is a nearby ghost town, and the Rand store is a time warp to the 1800's."

What campers like

Primitive camping experience: The Crags Campground offers a more rustic experience. Zann R. explains: "This is not 'glamping'. This is a pitch your tent, start a fire, watch the deer walk thru type campground. Beautiful views of the Rockies, trails for all levels of hiking."

Cabin accommodations: Winter glamping options are popular at North Michigan Campground. According to Brenda I., "This is a wonderful campground on Michigan Reservoir. It's busy for sure, but never in a way that deters me from visiting. There are cabins to rent, which are fun too."

Direct water access: Many sites offer immediate access to water. B B. shares about North Michigan Campground: "We were able to paddle board and fish right from our campsite, and had a wonderful fresh trout dinner."

Quiet atmosphere: Despite being a popular destination, the park maintains a peaceful environment. Kell H. notes: "Stayed in the North Michigan Reservoir loop for three wonderful days after the Fourth of July holiday weekend. Perfect weather and beautiful scenery. It was not crowded during the week but was full for the weekend."

What you should know

Water availability varies: Some loops have limited water access. As Jen M. points out about North Michigan Campground: "There is no water directly in this loop of the campground so make sure you fill up near the cabins before driving up."

Bear safety critical: Amanda M. warns: "You ARE in bear country and there were no bear bins in the campground - be bear safe and bear smart, lock all of your food and toiletries inside your car at night."

Pine beetle impact: The forest has been affected by pine beetles. According to Heather C., "I tent camped at Ranger Lakes. I was the only one tent camping among all the RV's. I didn't mind that the spaces were visible from each other since I was camping alone."

Winter preparation: For cold-weather glamping near Rand, plan for extreme conditions. As one reviewer noted about cabin camping: "There is no electricity or running water, but there is a propane heater that looks like a wood burning stove."

Tips for camping with families

Family-friendly sites: Winding River Resort provides amenities specifically for families. Mary D. shares: "There's a wonderful petting zoo area, playground, basketball courts and much more. They offer all sorts of activities such as horseback riding, ice cream social, chuckwagon breakfast, square dancing, cowboy church."

Water activities for children: Michigan Reservoir provides safe water play. Meghan H. explains: "Amazing views and something for everyone. My 4 year olds threw rocks in the reservoir, they bikes on nearby trails. The bathrooms were clean too. My dog was able to cool off in the reservoir on a hike."

Wildlife education: The Moose Visitor Center offers educational opportunities. Amanda M. recounts: "We returned to the Moose Visitors Center to share the experience with the rangers (they record the specifics of moose sightings in the area on a board), and the ranger gave us a high five for spotting our first ever moose."

Multi-activity options: Look for sites with varied terrain. Meghan notes about North Michigan: "Something for everyone. My dog could swim in north Michigan reservoir. The kids could ride bikes in trails and throw rocks in the water. Hiking was fun."

Tips from RVers

Limited hookup availability: Many sites lack full hookups. At North Park Campground, Sarah F. notes: "The bathrooms/showers were rundown from the leftovers of the KOA. The State Park is a haul to get to. There are no real towns of any significance nearby. No hookups but the views are worth it!"

Seasonal considerations: Be prepared for unexpected weather. Sarah adds: "We were there in late June and we saw about 6 inches of snow overnight. It was cold!"

Access challenges: Some campgrounds have restricted vehicle access. About The Crags, Grant M. advises: "Had no trouble pulling our 16ft Scamp up with a minivan, but can see that if the road was wet it wouldn't have gone as well. Small trailers are fine, 2WD is fine as long as you aren't battling the weather."

Site selection for RVs: Choose your loop carefully for the best experience. At Glacier Basin Campground, Judy B. explains: "There are 150 standard and 12 group campsites. The sites are distributed in 4 loops with each site having a picnic table, tent pads, and fire grates. There is a limit of 35 feet for RV/Trailer length."

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