Best Glamping near Rocky Mountain National Park

Several glamping options surround Rocky Mountain National Park, giving visitors comfort without sacrificing the mountain setting. Yurts and safari tents at sites near the park entrance come with real beds and quality linens instead of sleeping bags on the ground. Many glamping spots include heating and air conditioning systems, which help during cold mountain nights and hot summer days. Some locations even serve meals that go well beyond typical camping food, with fresh ingredients and proper table settings. A few places have staff who can arrange activities or answer questions about the park. While trees are sparse at certain glamping sites, the views of the Rockies make up for the lack of shade. The Colorado River flows near some of these upscale camping spots, good for evening walks or fishing trips. If you want to see more than mountains, the Great Sand Dunes lie within driving distance. Be aware that fire rules can be strict in this area, and many sites limit how long you can stay. Most glamping spots fill up quickly, so booking ahead makes sense. Check if you need special permits before arriving. The combination of wilderness location with home comforts makes glamping here different from standard camping.

Best Glamping Sites Near Rocky Mountain National Park (51)

    1. Glacier Basin Campground — Rocky Mountain National Park

    56 Reviews
    Estes Park, CO
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 586-1206

    $35 - $70 / night

    "Wonderful view of the surrounding mountains, quiet, clean, staff was friendly. They had wood and ice for sale."

    "I have a 22’ travel trailer I pull behind an F150. Since this campground is inside Rocky Mountain National Park, the roads are all paved."

    2. Estes Park Campground at Mary's Lake

    45 Reviews
    Estes Park, CO
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 577-1026

    $20 - $55 / night

    "With no traffic, it’s only about 6 minutes from the park entrance. There certainly is a lot to do here and I appreciate the bear boxes at each site. Very well maintained."

    "Trash. Great bathhouse with showers and toilets and sinks and countertops. A dishes sink in the back was a plus, too."

    3. Arapaho Bay Campground

    31 Reviews
    Grand Lake, CO
    10 miles
    Website

    $29 - $58 / night

    "Good campground not to far from Rocky Mountain National Park. It’s about 9 miles off the main road so it’s a good drive back in there but nice area right by the lake and some streams."

    "Arapaho Bay Campground is on Lake Granby in the Arapaho National Forest to the south east of Rocky Mountain National Park's Grand Lake entrance."

    4. Green Ridge Campground

    25 Reviews
    Grand Lake, CO
    7 miles
    Website

    $29 - $88 / night

    "We used it as our base to visit Rocky Mountain National Park.  It was the perfect location for us.  We visited the nearby town and went into the park several times. "

    "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"

    5. Winding River Resort

    17 Reviews
    Grand Lake, CO
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 627-3215

    $40 - $60 / night

    "A lovely wooded campground literally on the edge of Rocky Mountain National Park - we even saw moose from the back window of our RV! "

    "If you love real bathrooms and showers, this is your place! There’s a wonderful petting zoo area, playground, basketball courts and much more."

    6. Stillwater Campground

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

    $5 / night

    "The Stillwater Campground is right on Lake Granby, with great views of Rocky Mountain National Park and true Indian Peaks Wilderness."

    "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."

    7. Estes Park KOA

    25 Reviews
    Estes Park, CO
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 586-2888

    "We have stayed here 3 or 4 times due to the close proximity to Rocky Mountain National Park.  The campground is extremely well managed, clean and well maintained. "

    "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."

    8. Sunset Point Campground

    14 Reviews
    Granby, CO
    11 miles
    Website

    "Plenty of trees for privacy especially if you're on the lake side. Typical NFS vault toilets but clean. Dumpsters for trash."

    "Great access to Lake Granby with private access at the campground. Most sites are shaded and are very private. Campground is small and fills up fast during the season."

    9. Hermit Park Open Space

    18 Reviews
    Estes Park, CO
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 679-4570

    $30 - $120 / night

    "Staff and Rangers are very friendly and helpful, very knowledgeable about the area. Other reviews mention only 3.2 alcohol, but that rule has changed!"

    "The bear box was a good size, easy to use, and well located. Restrooms were a short walk away. Our site was easy to get level on but some others looked difficult."

    10. Elk Meadows Lodge & RV Resort

    14 Reviews
    Estes Park, CO
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 586-5342

    $40 - $81 / night

    "Right behind our row of RVs(Row A, on the edge of the park) was the road into Rocky Mountain National Park. We were a 5 minute drive from our lot to the Beaver Meadows gate into the park."

    "Good Sam discount CO RV Parks are all more on the expensive side, but Elk Meadow is on the lower end of those around them. Great access to the RMNP(5 mins max!), as well as to downtown."

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Glamping Reviews near Rocky Mountain National Park

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Which is the most popular glamping campsite near Rocky Mountain National Park?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular glamping campground near Rocky Mountain National Park is Glacier Basin Campground — Rocky Mountain National Park with a 4.5-star rating from 56 reviews.

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