If you’ve ever loved the idea of camping—but not the part where you sleep on a yoga mat and pray your air mattress doesn’t betray you—welcome to the world of glamping in Colorado.
This is camping’s cooler, comfier cousin. The one who brings coffee from a French press, not instant powder. The one who hikes all day and still gets a good night’s sleep. Colorado glamping blends the best parts of being outside (mountain views, fresh pine-scented air, campfire s’mores) with the joys of not being covered in bug spray and regret by bedtime.
And in Colorado? It just hits different.
Colorado is built for glamping. Wide open skies, fresh mountain air, alpine lakes, wildflower meadows, and more stars than your phone’s camera can capture. But instead of pitching a flimsy tent and digging for a bathroom, glamping lets you enjoy it all from the comfort of your own cozy basecamp.
It’s camping that doesn’t punish you for liking comfort. You’re still under the stars, still waking up to birdsong, still breathing that sweet Colorado air—you’re just doing it all with clean sheets and a good cup of coffee.
Short answer: a lot. Longer answer: Colorado is basically the adventure capital of the Rockies. Whether you’re in the Royal Gorge area or up in the mountains, here are a few reasons to unzip your glamping tent and head out for the day.
This is the kind of splashy, laugh-until-you-cry activity that families and groups actually bond over. Echo Canyon River Expeditions offers beginner-friendly floats and more thrilling whitewater routes through the Royal Gorge—a jaw-dropping canyon carved out by the Arkansas River. You’ll raft past towering cliffs, maybe spot some bighorn sheep, and definitely get wet. In the best way.
Not everyone wants to paddle the river. For a slower-paced view of the same epic canyon, hop aboard this scenic train that winds along the cliffs. Pair it with lunch or dinner service and enjoy panoramic views from a plush seat (this one’s for Grandma).
Colorado has hiking trails like other places have potholes—everywhere. Take your pick from short nature walks to full-on summit treks. The Royal Gorge region alone has spots like Tunnel Drive Trail for mellow, view-packed strolls and Oil Well Flats for those itching to mountain bike.
For a family-friendly detour that doesn’t involve paddles or elevation gain, explore Picketwire Canyon or the Royal Gorge Dinosaur Experience—yep, real dino tracks and animatronic T-rexes included.
Let’s be clear—glamping isn’t about hiding from nature. It’s about enjoying it without sacrificing your sanity (or sleep). You’ll still hear the owls at night, still roast marshmallows by the fire, still wake up to golden sun filtering through the tent fabric.
But you’ll do it all:
You’ll be outdoors enough to feel the magic—but not so outdoors that you have to Google “how to pitch a tent in wind.”
Whether you’re planning a weekend escape with the kids, a romantic getaway with mountain views, or a full-on family reunion where everyone actually wants to hang out—glamping in Colorado gives you the freedom to explore and the comfort to relax.
Adventure outside. Real pillows inside.
S’mores in hand. No tent poles in sight.
Now that’s how you Colorado!
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