A luxurious take on sleeping under the stars in Colorado.
Riverside Colorado
Sitting along the Poudre River in the Roosevelt National Forest, Riverside Colorado offers a canyon retreat where guests can experience the state’s great outdoors in style. Accommodations range from safari tents for two to spacious setups for six, with comfort stations throughout the property. Nearby concerts at the Mishawaka Amphitheatre add another layer to the mountain escape. The result is a riverside oasis that captures the spirit of traditional camping with a more refined approach—and some of Colorado’s best stargazing just outside your tent.
Arapaho Valley Ranch
Near Rocky Mountain National Park, Arapaho Valley Ranch offers high-country glamping with tents and yurts outfitted with real beds, wood-burning stoves, and private fire pits. Set across 40 acres in Grand County, the elevated canvas accommodations feel airy and polished, with roomy interiors and zippered windows framing Colorado’s mountain scenery. Rustic charm meets modern comfort, while the on-site Red Dog Saloon—Colorado’s smallest bar—serves drinks just steps from the lodge. Guests can also enjoy fishing, paddleboarding, and easy access to nearby trails.
Rustic Rook Resort
Near Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve, Rustic Rook Resort offers a desert escape that pairs the beauty of Southern Colorado with elevated comforts. Furnished tents, complimentary breakfast, and preordered grill packages create a refined camping experience, while sandboard and sled rentals invite guests to fully immerse themselves in the surrounding landscape. After a day racing down North America’s tallest dunes, visitors can unwind beneath remarkably dark skies and some of the state’s most spectacular stargazing, far from city lights below.
Comings & Goings
The historic Mishawaka Amphitheatre hosts live concerts each week, set right in the Poudre Canyon. Guests staying at Riverside Colorado can also take advantage of complimentary transportation to the concerts.
The summer-long Granby Rodeo brings classic western culture to the mountains on Saturday nights, featuring bull riding, barrel racing, and fireworks against the sweeping high country.
Join a daily Visitor Center Ranger Talk at 11:15 or 1:45 at Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve to discover more about the park’s unique landscape and natural history.
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