Valley View Hot Springs Orient Land Trust offers a naturist camping experience located in Moffat, Colorado. The property sits at 8,000 feet elevation in the San Luis Valley with views of the Sangre de Cristo mountain range. Campsites vary from exposed areas with valley panoramas to more secluded spots nestled among trees, and visitors need advance reservations due to limited capacity and high demand.
What to do
Explore natural hot pools: Visitors to Valley View Hot Springs—Orient Land Trust can access multiple soaking options throughout the property. "The gem here is the wonderful landscape and the soaking pools throughout. I can't speak highly enough about the pools, the overall vibe and the expansive views," reports Morgan Y.
Visit nearby caves: Several glamping locations offer cave exploration opportunities. "Property features several natural hot springs and you can hike to a cave. Facility was clean but a little crowded for me," notes Justin C. about Valley View Hot Springs.
Enjoy stargazing: The remote location provides exceptional night sky viewing with minimal light pollution. At Cutty's Resort - Hayden Creek, visitors appreciate "remote mountain area" settings where "tall pines and rivers" create ideal conditions for evening stargazing.
What campers like
Clothing-optional environment: The naturist aspect of Valley View attracts diverse visitors. "This place has a different Vibe everytime we visit. Often an International Destination for travelers from all over the World to weirdo Bernie Sanders Types. A mixed bag of People make this place interesting as it is Natural," explains Aaron M.
Communal facilities: Great Sand Dunes Oasis provides shared amenities that enhance the camping experience. "Bathrooms were fantastic. Showers were some of the best I've seen with a private dressing area and hooks/shelves to put your dry clothes on. There is a dishwashing station also," reports Myndi C.
Seasonal soaking: Winter visitors find unique experiences at Valley View. "Very Beautiful! We loved the sauna. Hiking to the hot springs pools and soaking with snow on the ground was a whole experience worth having," shares Katie.
What you should know
Reservation requirements: Advance planning is essential for glamping close to Westcliffe, Colorado. "You need to reserve well in advance as the demand is much higher than the capacity," advises Morgan Y. about Valley View Hot Springs.
Facilities vary by season: Some amenities may be unavailable during certain times. At Royal Gorge-Canon City KOA, "It looked like they had a lot of seasonal activities that were closed when we were there in October," explains Cynthia K.
Water quality concerns: Check water sources before filling tanks. Thomas E. notes about Valley View: "Place is really run down and you cant enjoy the water there is so much blue green algae which irritates the skin."
Tips for camping with families
Activity options: Cutty's Resort - Hayden Creek offers numerous family-friendly amenities. "They have lots of outdoor activities on site: mini golf, tetherball, swimming pool, play areas, cornhole, etc. Wonderful location with a peaceful stream running through it. Also an indoor pool and arcade games," shares Linette C.
Educational opportunities: Some glamping sites near Westcliffe provide learning experiences for children. At Cutty's, "they had young staff that organized hands on crafts and science experiment classes for all the kids to participate in who were staying that weekend. One class was the kids making alka seltzer rockets," reports Thomas P.
Site selection for privacy: When glamping with families, consider site location. At Five Points Campground — Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area, "the sites are a bit small but we fit our 2 tents. There are few trees unless you happen to get a spot down by the river so it gets windy as well," notes Austin C.
Tips from RVers
Hookup availability: Electric and water connections vary by site at glamping locations near Westcliffe. At Aspen Acres Campground, "All is the wooded back-in sites have full hook-ups (30A) and there are pull-thru sites. We only wish we had a longer power cable. Our port is at the back and the outlet was way up front," advises Michelle G.
Road conditions: Access roads to some glamping spots require careful navigation. At Five Points Campground, "I highly recommend you look up directions and/or GPS coordinates on the CO State Park site, as your mapping app will take you to the ranger office instead of the campground," warns Amber A.
Seasonal considerations: Weather affects RV camping experiences. At Aspen Acres, "Big bonuses: the colors of the aspens were changing and there are plenty right in the campground! Also the weather was just cool enough to be able to use the propane fire rings that we rented for a nominal fee," notes Annette W.
