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Several rustic cabin rentals can be found near Wetmore, Colorado, with varying levels of amenities and comfort. Mingus Ranch offers a historic cabin experience with limited utilities - just one electrical outlet and no running water, though it provides two upstairs bedrooms and a downstairs day bed. Lake Isabel Cabin, located in the San Carlos Ranger District, features electricity, drinking water, and indoor plumbing with toilets. Aspen Acres Campground in nearby Rye provides cabin accommodations with access to shower facilities and well-maintained bathrooms. "This was a delightful experience for us. There are sites for every type of camper: tent, trailer, RV, glamping and cabins," notes one visitor to Aspen Acres. Most cabins in the region include basic furnishings but vary significantly in their utility hookups and bathroom facilities.
Cabin styles range from primitive forest cabins to more comfortable furnished options with modern conveniences. KOA cabin camping is available at both the Pueblo South-Colorado City KOA and Royal Gorge-Canon City KOA, where cabins typically include electricity and heating. According to one guest at Pueblo South KOA, "We didn't stay more than one night, but most KOA's don't disappoint and this one didn't either. A very welcoming place with warm camping cabins." Pet policies vary by location - Mingus Ranch and Lake Isabel Cabin do not permit pets, while many KOA cabins are pet-friendly. Reservations are essential, particularly during summer months when occupancy rates are highest. Mountaindale Cabin & RV Resort, about an hour north of Wetmore, offers clean, well-maintained cabins with private bathroom facilities and laundry access.
Most basic cabins require visitors to bring their own bedding, towels, and cooking equipment. Higher-end cabins may provide linens and kitchen essentials, but it's advisable to confirm what's included when booking. At Cripple Creek KOA, cabins feature "beautifully done log furniture" and "comfortable beds" with fire pits outside. Food storage options are limited in most cabins, so secure containers are recommended, especially in areas with wildlife activity. While some campgrounds have on-site stores selling basic provisions and firewood, the remote location of many cabin sites means visitors should arrive prepared with necessary supplies. Cooking facilities range from simple fire rings to electric outlets for small appliances, depending on the cabin's amenities level.
Best Cabin Campgrounds near Wetmore (45)
1. Arkansas Point Campground — Lake Pueblo State Park
"We booked this site last minute and it was perfect! The grounds were quiet and people respected the Quiet Hours curfew. Each site has a covered picnic table to block the wind."
"This was first camping trip staying in a Colorado State park and it was great! We had an electric only back-in site next to the bathhouse which was clean and had 4 separate bathrooms with showers."
from $36 / night
Check Availability2. Aspen Acres Campground
"This was a campground that had RV spots, cabins and tent spots."
"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."
3. St Charles Campground - Lake Isabel
"We lucked out on a first come-first served spot on a Friday - spot #10 is tent only, by a creek and several private trails. The camp was quiet with a vault toilet nearby."
"The sites are separated from each other with plenty of trees & space. The sound of the nearby river is very relaxing."
from $25 / night
Check Availability4. Royal Gorge-Canon City KOA
"The site we got had our door facing another camper's door and our picnic tables were next to eachother, so we didn't spend much time hanging out outside."
"Always great bathrooms and showers. 1st campsite was full of fire ants but we were able to move to 109 with electric for our tent. Lots of great stuff for kids. Slide, playground, mini golf."
5. Desert Reef Hot Springs
6. San Isabel National Forest Oak Creek Campground
7. Mingus Ranch
"National forest cabin that is affordable. Very rustic with no water and only one outlet. Cabin has an outhouse that is fifty feet from cabin."
from $75 / night
Check Availability8. Pueblo South-Colorado City KOA
"A very welcoming place with warm camping cabins. I recommend it."
"We wanted to stay at the state park in Trinidad and in the summer, we definitely would do that. But it’s December and it’s cold and this park has full hookups unlike the state park (electric only)."
9. Mountaindale Cabin & RV Resort
"This is a lovely park about 30 minutes south of Colorado Springs. We camped here for 5 nights in a back in spot with full hookups, site 51."
"The camper had its own slot with the hook- ups, fire pit and picnic table but there was a lot of room for all of that. Best part of the site was that there is basically another site attached."
from $69 - $79 / night
Check Availability10. Observer Ranch Campground and Learning Center
"Full showers and even a building open 24 hours. Nearby town of Penrose is super quaint and the overlook of the mountains from the site is beautiful."
Drive Time
- 34 min from Pueblo, CO
- 1 hr 3 min from Colorado Springs, CO
- 1 hr 55 min from Denver, CO
- 2 hrs 18 min from Boulder, CO
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Cabin Reviews near Wetmore, CO
559 Reviews of 45 Wetmore Campgrounds
Daniel H.
ScoutMountaindale Cabin & RV Resort
Great spot for relaxing weekend getaway for our family. Plenty of room for the kids to explore and they even had a blow up bouncy house for them during the day. Hot tub under the stars at evening time. Very clean bathrooms!
Shannon F.ScoutPikes Peak RV Park
New owner are not good people
I want to start on a positive because that is the type of person I am, and because this review is going to have a lot of negative. This park is a great location for sightseeing, especially if you are going to Pikes Peak by way of the Cog or shopping in Manitou. My GM and I worked hard to make the park as great as we could with the very little funding that we got. As seen in the reviews we had excellent customer service and had high standards for keeping the park clean. I was very good at my job and I loved doing the work until the new owners took over. When the park was sold, we had high hopes that the new owners would be good people and want to put real work into the park. We were very disappointed that they turned out to be money grubbing horrible people. Ken, one of the owners, treats people and his business very Trump like. He and his wife must state that they are religious more than a few times when having a conversation; I personally think this is to make themselves look good to cover the toxicity that truly lies under the surface. When they meet people, they put on a façade and lie and say whatever they think people want to hear to get what they want; proven to me by the broken verbal promises they made to me. They are not community driven; they are money driven; you can make money and still be good people, but they chose not to be. They practice wage theft just like big corporations by over working employees and under paying them; in their words“you must wear all hats”. They are the type of people that use others until they don’t need them then throw them away like garbage. I was bullied into quitting on a phone call where Ken was very disrespectful and unprofessional with me. The phone call was me trying to explain that I could no longer do the FB post due to our deferent ethical viewpoints, and he would not let me talk by saying“you are not doing your job, are you going to quit” repeatedly. I found out that I was not allowed to post about Manitou Pride parade because he said,“it is not family friendly, and the company and I do not promote the LGBTQ+ community”. I am a proud member of that community and so I should not be the one to post on FB for the company. The groundman quit a day later because of disrespect and broken verbal promises. Then a few days later my boyfriend was fired and then Sheryl the GM was fired.(I believe they were fired for retaliation) Ken only wants employees that are easy to exploit or controlled, because he is incapable of managing people without fear and bullying. He boasted that he is called the grim reaper in business, but I don’t think that is the flex he thinks it is. But yes, he was the destruction of the community we put so much work into. I also want to voice my disappointment in Dana, who Sheryl worked hard getting to be allowed to come back as an employee. Dana did great work her first summer with us, so it was a shock to see her true colors show when she started to brown nose Ken. She spread multiple rumors, I feel the worst one was about Melinda’s daughter and the things she wrote about in her diary. I also did not like how she used David, the guy that does the golfcart tours in Manitou, was nice to his face then talked so badly about him when he was not around. I truly think Jesue and her father would be ashamed of her for how she acted to get her new position.
- DDuane H.Guide
Piñon Campground — Lathrop State Park
Nice place place for overnight
I got in about 3 and had no trouble getting a site on Monday. I was escaping the wind. Not crowded and plenty of room for big rigs and me.
- LLori M.Guide
Mueller State Park Campground
Nice and well kept
Our Campsite was nice, very clean and well kept. It did seems like the sites were a bit to close together and every spot filled. Pads were level, area around the picnic table spacious. Pit toilets were clean. The dump station was very nice and easy to use. We were driving down through Colorado to view the Fall Aspen leaves. I wish we would have stayed longer at this campsite. We stayed at the Conifer Ridge loop site 46 ...
Stephen M.
TravelerGreat Sand Dunes Oasis
Can't believe it's free
Free, clean, pit toilet quite, greate view all around.
johny R.
LegendGoldfield RV Park
Cozy
Small place right off hwy 24 at the base of the mountains. Coffee place across the street and an auto parts store out front, not a bad combination for an RV park. Ita pretty much just a gravel lot but there are some trees. Not a bad stop but not a destination
- johny R.Legend
Foot Of The Rockies RV Resort
Follow signs
Dont follow gps follow the signs its on the left hand side. If yiu go past you will go to a tariler court. Place isnt very much nature. Its an rv park in town. Alot of long term residents and traveling workers. Has a small playground for kids. Dumpsters and a dump station. Not a bad stop along your trip but wouldnt call it a destination
Brett D.LegendGoldfield RV Park
Super convenient campground to hiking
Nice little campground, and the front desk lady was super friendly and welcoming. The location is really the key factor—very convenient to all the major hiking trails, most of which are about 15 minutes or less away. You can hear a little road noise, but it wasn’t too bad. The sites are fairly close together, and the showers and bathrooms were very clean.
Unfortunately, I did have one negative experience the evening before we left.
I went to use the bathroom, and as I was exiting, I was approached by a man who lives in the camper directly next to the bathhouse. His first words to me were, “If I see you go back into the bathhouse with those wipes in your hand, I’m going to boot and ban you.”
I apologized and explained that I didn’t realize the wipes were not allowed. There were no signs indicating this policy, it isn’t listed on the website, and no one at the office had mentioned it. I even showed him the package, which states that the wipes are biodegradable and septic/sewer safe. He responded that people should use common sense and again told me that if I used them, I would be booted and banned. He also said he had just done the same thing to another camper two days earlier.
I completely understand the need to protect a campground’s septic and sewer systems, and I would have respected the rule if I had been made aware of it. My issue was the way the situation was handled. Instead of simply and politely saying, “Please don’t use those wipes because they can cause problems with our system,” I was immediately threatened with being booted and banned.
The interaction felt unnecessarily hostile and unfriendly. It also left me feeling uncomfortable, as though campers are being watched closely rather than simply being approached respectfully when there is an issue.
That was especially disappointing because, aside from this encounter, our stay was pleasant. A little communication and a more courteous approach would have made a big difference in the overall experience.
Guide to Wetmore
Cabin camping near Wetmore, Colorado offers accommodations ranging from rustic forest service cabins to modernized private facilities at an elevation of 6,000-7,000 feet. The area sits at the junction of the Arkansas River Valley and Wet Mountains, creating a climate that's typically 10-15°F cooler than nearby Pueblo. Most sites experience strong afternoon winds during summer months with afternoon thunderstorms common in July and August.
What to do
Explore mountain hiking trails: Nearby Lake Isabel features several trails leading from the campgrounds. "There were several trails nearby and a restaurant that was open on the weekends. I definitely want to come back and backpack the Cisneros trail to see the mines," notes a visitor to St Charles Campground - Lake Isabel. These trails vary in difficulty but most are under 5 miles round-trip.
Wildlife viewing opportunities: The surrounding forests host abundant wildlife year-round. At Mountaindale Cabin & RV Resort, one camper observed, "We saw deer wander around the campsites every morning and evening." Wildlife viewing is best during early morning or evening hours when animals are most active.
Water activities in summer months: Lake Isabel offers fishing and non-motorized boating from May through September. "Nice campground above San Isabel lake. Good fishing in the lake, we rented a paddle boat while staying there," shares one camper who enjoyed the water amenities. Boat rentals typically cost $15-25 per hour depending on the watercraft type.
What campers like
Private, spacious sites: Many cabin and tent sites in the region provide good separation from neighboring campers. One St Charles Campground visitor appreciated that "The sites are separated from each other with plenty of trees & space. The sound of the nearby river is very relaxing." This privacy is especially valued during peak summer weekends.
Fall foliage viewing: The area transforms with autumn colors, typically peaking in late September. "Aspen leaves in full color. Peaceful park, great place for hiking," notes a visitor who experienced the seasonal display. Some campgrounds offer specialized fall weekend packages during this popular viewing period.
Children's activities: Several private campgrounds provide structured recreation for families. At Aspen Acres Campground, one camper appreciated that "Staff was very friendly and they had a lot things to do for the kids in the camp store/facility." Activities typically include weekend crafts, nature programs, and recreation facilities.
What you should know
Limited cell service: Most forest cabins have poor or no cellular connectivity. A camper at Aspen Acres Campground reported, "No cell service with ATT but don't mind so much. Disconnect is not so bad." Several campgrounds offer limited WiFi near their office buildings.
Water quality concerns: Municipal water supplies can be inconsistent in quality. One camper noted, "All fine for a night except we filled our tank with the most disgusting undrinkable water imaginable. I'd not come back for that reason." Many experienced campers bring drinking water or treatment systems.
Unpredictable weather patterns: Mountain weather can change rapidly, particularly in summer. "We spent the first day in our tent due to weather. The road was a bit washed out but the camp host was great. We didn't let the rain keep us down," shares one visitor who adapted to challenging conditions. Always pack rain gear and layers even for summer stays.
Tips for camping with families
Reserve cabins with bathroom access: With children, proximity to restrooms matters. A family staying at Royal Gorge RV Resort & Cabins found that "We had a great tent spot up on the hill with a great view of the valley behind. So it was a quiet tent spot to ourself, but 30 seconds down the hill for access to the amazing restroom and showers!" Facilities range from vault toilets to modern bathhouses.
Check fire restrictions: Fire bans are common in summer months. One visitor noted, "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." Current fire status can be confirmed through county websites or campground hosts.
Pack for temperature swings: Mountain evenings cool significantly even in summer. A visitor camping with children advised, "The lake was beautiful! Finding wood was a little difficult but need be, the restaurant sold it for $6.99 a bundle." Overnight temperatures can drop below 50°F even in July and August.
Tips from RVers
Water and electric locations: Some sites have unusual utility placements. A camper at Pueblo South-Colorado City KOA observed, "The 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." Bring extension cords and extra-long water/sewer hoses.
Seasonal campground variations: Services often change seasonally, especially in shoulder seasons. "Their website says that they 'are open and fully functional' and we would have chosen a spot closer to the office building if the closed bathrooms were indicated," noted one winter camper. Call ahead to confirm which amenities are operating during your visit dates.
Consider road conditions: Some campground access roads present challenges. One visitor mentioned, "One thing we didnt like is road coming in was a little wash pan. Hard on our older rig." Low-clearance vehicles may struggle with forest service roads leading to more remote cabin locations.
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