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Aspen Acres Campground houses upscale glamping accommodations nestled in the San Isabel National Forest near Rye, Colorado. The property features a variety of luxury canvas tents and glamping cabins with comfortable beds, electricity, and private outdoor spaces. Located at 16561 Highway 165, this boutique camping destination combines wilderness immersion with resort-style amenities including clean shower facilities that are maintained twice daily, a recreation center for entertainment, and full hookup options for those seeking a more connected glamping experience. One visitor noted, "We loved this camp site! Several sites to choose from. Some have views of the dunes, some are more secluded. Bathrooms were clean. Very spacious tent site with a fire pit."
Visitors staying at these glamping resorts can explore nearby Lake Isabel, just 10 minutes away, or visit the unique Bishop's Castle attraction only 5 minutes from the campgrounds. The surrounding San Isabel National Forest provides extensive hiking opportunities with trails accessible directly from some glamping sites. Great Sand Dunes Oasis, another glamping option in the region, offers safari-style accommodations with stunning views of the dunes and mountains. According to a camper, "This was a delightful experience for us. There are sites for every type of camper: tent, trailer, RV, glamping and cabins. This is a somewhat small but well maintained private campground with lots of simple amenities." Reservations are recommended for these popular glamping destinations, especially during peak summer months when the comfortable beds and climate-controlled accommodations provide welcome relief from traditional camping.
"My relatives live in nearby Trinidad, Pueblo, and Colorado Springs. This site is convenient to all three."
"Nice clean park, Friendly staff. Bathrooms, showers and laundry area are cleaned on Schedule and great. Camp store a bit under stocked but nice to have."
"It is a beautiful quiet campground right next to a creek. It is not free though, it is $25 per night which is fine."
"The sound of the nearby river is very relaxing. Amenities are as expected with a secluded campground, we had no phone or internet service at all with AT&T or Verizon."
from $25 / night
Check Availability"There is a shower house with bathrooms that are well maintained. Trash is kept tidy and didn’t smell even on the 97 degree day. Very easy to access but no road noise (at least not at our site)."
"The staff is extremely helpful and friendly. Even the drive up to it was peaceful and beautiful. It’s definitely a quiet, clean campground."
"It does have electrical hook ups which made it nice for our dog to enjoy a air conditioned trailer when it got hot during the day."
"This campground has electricity, clean vaulted toilets, and potable water. You can not hook water directly to camper though. It is within walking distance to Isabel lake."
from $30 - $35 / night
Check Availability"Has a fire pit with grill, picnic table, and sites 2, 5, and 9 have the log covering. The sites are pretty close together, but we had no problem with our neighbors."
"Arrived around 2 on a Saturday in the middle of August without reservations.. The camp takes reservations and there's a lady that comes around regularly to check registration/ enforce check out time."
from $25 / night
Check Availability"The grounds were quiet and people respected the Quiet Hours curfew. Each site has a covered picnic table to block the wind. The site we booked had electricity hookups."
"First of all, the sites towards the back, by the trails... yeah, get one of those. Trail access directly from those campsites. Also the best views."
from $36 / night
Check Availability"It was our first time to tent camp in Colorado and it was great. Several sites to choose from. Some have views of the dunes, some are more secluded. Bathrooms were clean."
"It was still off season so we did not have running water at the site but we were able to fill up on site when we arrived."
from $25 - $169 / night
Check Availability"There is running water in the bathrooms, which is super great, and each individual bathroom has a shower, which is good and bad."
"Very pretty campground within lake Pueblo state park. You need reservations before entering the campground, but you can do that online or at the visitors center easily."
from $18 - $36 / night
Check Availability"Dont think there was water in any sites, and there was no water in the bathrooms and no shower. There is a drinking water spigot near the bathrooms."
"It was a great campsite, have to use fire pits provided. Alcohol is allowed pets are allowed on leash. And most camp sites are within walking distance to the water. Kids loved it!"
from $28 / night
Check Availability"Very nice campground, friendly staff, clean facilities."
"We stopped here on a last minute reservation.. staff helped us from start to finish to make our stay a good one.. Our site had a patio and lawn furniture.. plenty of space."
TravelerBasic amenities, but clean and easy to find. The campsite is very close to the highway, so if you're looking for something more off the beaten path, keep looking. However, if you just need a place to sleep with great views, this is a solid spot. We saw bighorn sheep and even heard what sounded like a bobcat possibly mountain lion at night.
TravelerFree, clean, pit toilet quite, greate view all around.
TravelerI ended up at this campsite for a night or two while I wait for the rain to clear out in Western Colorado. The visitor center has wood and ice and signage makes it easy to get around. The campsites are spacious bathrooms, trash cans, and fire rings, picnic tables and metal covers at most campsites.
ScoutThis campground charged upfront for full 5 day stay. They closed due to fire which is understandable. They are back at park now. They do not return calls or emails. They will not refund. Buyer beware.
Guideall drive in campsites, paved road. Very busy, spots are very close to one another. but right off the resivoir.
TravelerThe campground had plenty of space for large rig, and the camp store had a good array of supplies in addition to being one of the few places to get sand sleds. Only complaint was there was not a lot of bathrooms, and there was a decently long line at sundown for showers.
GuideNice open view at top of hill.
TravelerThis park has both back in and pull thru. We just stayed one night in a pull thru. Staff were extremely pleasant as we were nervous about staying with the Aspen Acres fire being so close. There were a lot of evacuees. The park was very clean. Bathrooms were immaculate. They have horse shoes and mini golf although we did neither. We’ve stayed at some not so nice KOA’s but this one was very nice. I would definitely stay again if in the area.
TravelerHas spots to back in or pull through. A park, pool, and mini golf.
Camping near Rye, Colorado offers opportunities in San Isabel National Forest at elevations ranging from 6,500 to 8,000 feet. The area receives moderate rainfall during summer months with afternoon thunderstorms common in July and August. Temperatures can drop significantly at night even in summer, with typical daytime highs of 75-85°F and overnight lows of 45-55°F.
Hiking at Lake Isabel: St. Charles Campground provides access to several hiking trails around Lake Isabel. "There is a great hike that knocked us out. Highly recommend!" notes Kathrina M. who visited in July. The St Charles Campground - Lake Isabel area features the Cisneros trail leading to historic mines.
Visit nearby attractions: The Royal Gorge is approximately 35 miles from Rye. "Close to rafting, Royal Gorge and other attractions," reports Kara D. about Royal Gorge-Canon City KOA, which serves as a convenient base for exploring the area.
Fishing opportunities: Lake Pueblo State Park offers productive fishing spots within an hour's drive. "The fishing was good, better when you get on the water via paddleboard or boat," shares Thomas B. who stayed at Northern Plains Campground. Juniper Breaks Campground also provides good lake access with "tons of trails to the water lots of places to explore."
Night sky viewing: The lack of light pollution makes for exceptional stargazing at many campgrounds near Rye. "The nighttime show of stars spectacular!" reports Kristin K. who camped at Arkansas Point Campground — Lake Pueblo State Park. Similar dark sky experiences can be found at most forest camping areas.
Wildlife encounters: Campers frequently report wildlife sightings. "We were visited by several mule deer and very friendly chipmunks," shares Kathrina M. at St. Charles Campground. Another camper at La Vista Campground - Lake Isabel reported, "Wonderful campground. Saw 2 bears!"
Clean facilities: Many glamping options close to Rye, Colorado pride themselves on well-maintained facilities. "They clean the bathrooms/shower-house twice a day and it shows," notes Vanessa about Aspen Acres. Another camper appreciated "Super clean and warm bathrooms with no smell" at Arkansas Point Campground.
Fire restrictions: Fire bans are common during dry periods. "Although we had a fire ban in effect, we were able to rent a propane fire pit from the office. Be super cautious and check fire restrictions for Custer County," advises Michelle G. from Aspen Acres Campground.
Weather variability: Mountain weather can change quickly. "We had a lovely time. Spent the first day in our tent due to weather," reports Rachel O. who experienced rain at St. Charles Campground. The area is prone to afternoon thunderstorms in summer.
Limited cell service: Many campgrounds have poor or no cellular coverage. "No cell service for Verizon. Personally, I was happy to be unplugged for a couple of days!" mentions Michelle G. at Aspen Acres Campground. Plan communications accordingly and download offline maps.
Junior Ranger programs: Lake Pueblo State Park offers educational opportunities. "We took our kids (2, 5, & 7) to the junior ranger class they host at the visitor center almost every Saturday. They learned about boat safety and got free sunglasses and emergency whistles," shares Marissa B. from Juniper Breaks Campground — Lake Pueblo State Park.
Kid-friendly amenities: Some campgrounds offer recreational facilities. "The kids rode go carts, the big slide, and putt putt," reports Zak K. about Royal Gorge-Canon City KOA, which has activities suitable for children of various ages.
Sheltered picnic areas: Many campgrounds provide covered eating areas. "Our tent spot was tucked back in a quiet place, close walk from our tent to plumbed toilets and a further walk to the bathhouse with showers," notes Quentin C. who enjoyed the family-friendly setup at Aspen Acres Campground.
Hookup locations: Check the positioning of utilities before setting up. "Our site 6E has a sewer hookup that is fairly far from the electric and we needed our 20 foot sewer hose to reach it. It's on a slight uphill slant so some creative engineering was required to dump," advises Jackie R. from Pueblo South-Colorado City KOA.
Winter considerations: For cold-weather glamping close to Rye, Colorado, prepare for freezing conditions. "The water was frozen at our site because the provided heat tape wasn't functioning. I had to re-tape it with some heat tape I brought," reports Jackie R. who visited Pueblo South-Colorado City KOA in December.
Site selection strategy: Choose sites based on orientation and privacy. "If I could I would give 4.5 stars since the sites were really close together," notes Marissa W. about Davenport Campground. For more privacy at Juniper Breaks, "I would try to stay at some of the sites farther away from the entrance and closer to the water."
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