At Estes Park KOA and Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park, luxury glamping accommodations combine rustic charm with modern comforts just a short drive from Rocky Mountain National Park. Canvas tents, yurts, and stylish cabins provide boutique camping experiences with amenities typically unavailable in traditional camping. "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," notes one visitor. Climate-controlled accommodations feature comfortable beds with linens, electricity, and private outdoor spaces. Both locations maintain well-stocked camp stores for last-minute needs, while Estes Park KOA offers organized activities including karaoke and all-you-can-eat pancake breakfasts.
Longs Peak Lantern glamping tents provide a perfect escape from urban life without venturing too far, serving as an ideal base for exploring Rocky Mountain National Park. The luxury outdoor stays feature exceptional mountain views and unique amenities not found at standard campgrounds. One reviewer highlighted that this site offers "an escape from the city in style." Trail access connects directly to popular hiking routes, while wildlife viewing opportunities abound throughout the surrounding areas. South Bay Campground at Horsetooth Reservoir complements the regional glamping scene with lakeside domes and pods that combine water recreation with comfortable accommodations. Most locations remain open from May through October, with advance reservations strongly recommended during peak summer months when temperatures remain comfortable for enjoying outdoor spaces around these premium accommodations.
"Excellent Staff and amenities on site. The lake is great for catch and release. Grounds are well maintained no observed litter on the property."
"Nice staff, clean campground and facilities and a nice set of scenery to match. Fort Collins is a nice college town and has restaurants, shopping and a nice downtown. "
$20 / night
"Clean, well-kept campground with full outdoor kitchen, pool and play areas. The staff were extremely kind. One of the best KOA’s we have stayed at."
"This is a KOA journey, meaning it’s great for a stopover, and it is located next to a horse farm. If you are used to smelling farm life, then the smell won’t be a problem."
$25 - $45 / night
"Beautiful campsites next to water with onsite water access. Wonderful campfire pits/grills and picnic tables. Quiet hours were no inforced which can be good or bad."
"We have camped in Colorado for over 15 years. By far the campsites with the best views! And you can rent cabins too. Just love this place. Lake gets busy In the summer."
"Had my packet ready when I arrived to make for a easy check in. The bathrooms are clean, but internet is spotty."
"Water went out for half the day while we were here in the campsites but one of the bathhouses was still online so we used those showers and they were nice and clean and spacious."
$35 - $70 / night
"Nice flush toilets with running water, sinks, very clean. Water available throughout the campground and solar showers and a dishwashing station. We had spotty cell service which is fine."
"The spaces are large, but quite close to one another with few trees for privacy. Each site here is variable, with some open with no trees and others nestled in some mature trees."
$27 - $62 / night
"The staff were very kind and accommodating. Bbq on-site was delicious. Not too difficult to get on and off the main highway. All around a great experience"
"While waiting for it to arrive from Denver, we found a cute little RV park in Cheyenne, WY called AB Camping. It is a family-run, Christian campground and they served dinner until 8 pm."
$45 - $70 / night
"Great staff and great people!! Big area and right across the road from the Lake so easy walk. Has super clean bathroom showers and facilities."
"Great place for kids and pets. Playground , pool, and nicely stocked camp store. Not a ton of shade so, it gets hot at 2:00 p.m. It is right off the road so some traffic noise."
$35 / night
"Just pit toilets but they were clean and close by."
"Hermits Hollow is a nice place to camp near Estes, offering a quiet retreat away from the crowds. We only stayed the night, arriving late and leaving early. "
"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."
"The staff is very friendly! Estes Park is beautiful and this campground has wonderful views of the mountains."
$25 / night
"However, it was also right next to residential housing. Everything was quiet, but it is still a far cry from secluded- and neighbor campers were very close as well."
"Plenty of sites with electric hook-ups, tent sites, nice bathrooms (showers are coin operated & out of order), 1 water spout. With amenities comes weekend warriors."
RangerClean, well-kept campground with full outdoor kitchen, pool and play areas. The staff were extremely kind. One of the best KOA’s we have stayed at. As a couple reviewers have mentioned, there may be a livestock smell depending on the wind direction, but we only noticed it once and it was bothersome.
TravelerNice people, but right against the road. My tent was 50 feet from the main road and I tried to sleep with my head under the pillow. Also, showers are TINY, but bathhouse is air conditioned.
TravelerThe campground was an open field, with other campers spread out and some picnic tables in the mix. They have a porta potty, and outside shower, and an outdoor kitchen area. It’s just right outside of the main town area here in Cheyenne so super convenient!
ScoutBeautiful campsites next to water with onsite water access. Wonderful campfire pits/grills and picnic tables. Quiet hours were no inforced which can be good or bad.
ScoutThis is a great little campground with only 7 campsites that are first come first served (no reservations). However, it's almost never full and if it is full there are plenty of free camping areas along the road (forest service road). There is no electricity or sewer capabilities for RV's and campers and the sites are relatively small, but a pop up or smaller 5th wheels and RVs will fit. There are pit toilets in the campground, but no running water - so pack your own or bring a filter to pump out of the creek.
The beautiful Kilpecker Creek runs through the camp and most of the campsites are situated right along the creek. All of the campsites have a good tent pad, fire pit and picnic table. The great thing about this campground is it's location and the fact that the sites are fairly spaced out giving you more privacy at each site. There is also a great communal area in the center of the campground of you have a small group up there.
Maka sure to use a bear bag or put all food in the car at night (bear country)
Travelergreat 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. Campsites are very close to each other. Laundry also is on site.
RangerBeautiful campground with great amenities. Nice flush toilets with running water, sinks, very clean. Water available throughout the campground and solar showers and a dishwashing station. We had spotty cell service which is fine. A short hike takes you to sprague lake or the park and ride shuttle to bear lake area. The shuttle does come into the camp, but due to construction it was easier to walk over to the park and ride. If possible take the drive up through the park to grand lakes via the alpine visitor center!
ScoutI think this campground experience varies significantly based on your site. We stayed at E36, which was nice, clean, and right across from the pit toilet which was nice for our needs in a teardrop. However, it was also right next to residential housing. Everything was quiet, but it is still a far cry from secluded- and neighbor campers were very close as well. There was a level tent pad in addition to the pull-through site. Leveling the trailer was pretty straight forward.
Loved the trees, and the placement of the fire pit was ideal at our site- surrounded by pines. I can imagine how beautiful it would be in the summer.
Driving through the campsite there were some sites that overlooked the lake- I imagine the reservations for those go quickly, but I will definitely try to get one of those sites next year.
There was a bath house with a few stall toilets and running water. They also had some coin operated showers and a lovely day-use picnic area.
All-in-all an enjoyable stay, and it probably would’ve gotten 5 stars if we had a site with a view, but decent otherwise.
Of note: *Very limited cell service, but better on top of the hill by the bath house. *The road in had some pretty rutted areas that had to be avoided- and also pretty narrow- I don’t think the main road through the campsite would’ve handled 2 cars wide, and there was no signage stating it was a 1-way road.
LegendJake from the Dyrt here! The Longs Peak Lantern Glamping Tent is a great spot to escape from the city without going too far, and its a great jumping off point to visit Rocky Mountain National Park! Check them out and share some pictures you take on your trip!
Wellington, located at 5,200 feet elevation in northern Colorado, experiences hot summers and cold winters with low humidity. The area sits between the grasslands of the eastern plains and the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, creating diverse camping opportunities with both prairie and mountain landscapes within reach.
Fishing activities: At Horsetooth Reservoir South Bay Campground, you can enjoy shoreline fishing or boat access. "This is a great location to bring your boat for wakesurfing, kayak or SUP. I recommend the South Bay. The campground is nice and the natives are chill," notes camper Tom D.
Hiking trails: The Kruger Rock Trail starts directly from Hermits Hollow Campground and rewards hikers with panoramic views. "The Kruger Rock Trailhead is inside the campground, and it is a nice hike with an amazing view of the Rockies and Estes at the top. Bring your crayons - there are two trailmarkers on the trail that you can do rubbings of," says Erin K.
Mountain exploration: Rocky Mountain National Park is accessible from several Wellington-area campgrounds. "The location approximately 4 miles outside of Estes Park is great," notes a visitor to Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park, making it convenient for day trips to the national park.
Lake views: Many sites at Carter Lake provide scenic water views. "Depending on what spot you get, you may have wonderful views of the lake," explains Jeremy C. about Eagle Campground at Carter Lake, adding "This particular campground was clean and the camp hosts were great."
Evening entertainment: Some campgrounds offer structured activities. "We love the river, dog park, live music on sat. night and laundry," shares Tyler D. about Riverview RV Park & Campground, where weekend performances make for relaxing evenings.
Spacious sites: The region offers camping spots with room to spread out. "Our site was very wide and open, but we might just have been lucky. Most are tree covered sites and not packed in," explains Aaron about Riverview RV Park, which provides a more comfortable experience than tightly packed sites.
Reservation requirements: During peak seasons, campgrounds fill quickly. "This campground experience varies significantly based on your site," notes Christine S. at Eagle Campground. "I imagine the reservations for those [lakeside sites] go quickly, but I will definitely try to get one of those sites next year."
Site variability: The terrain around Wellington creates diverse camping conditions. "Loop A site 14. The campsites in this section had good tree cover for shade," notes Bryan K. about Glacier Basin Campground, while "the beetles have caused many of the trees to be removed; however, despite what the reservation site says, loop C has enough trees to hang a hammock."
Additional fees: Check for day-use fees beyond camping costs. "It was likely our error, but we did not see anywhere in the booking process that there would be additional fees once we arrive at the campground," explains one reviewer about Horsetooth Reservoir South Bay.
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