Glamping: Have you ever heard of it? If you haven’t, it is defined as “glamorous camping” (get it?) and consists of enjoying the great outdoors via luxurious accommodations. Is this your kind of camping (like it is mine)? If so, you are in luck, as Colorado is home to several “glampgrounds”, including:

  1. Dunton Hot Springs (Dunton)

Dunton Hot Springs

Dunton Hot Springs Beautifully restored log cabins. Glamorous decor and furnishings. Fine dining and spa treatments. The very definition of glamping can be found at the stunning Dunton Hot Springs, which is located just across the mountain from Telluride.

  1. Verde Ranch (Steamboat Springs)

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Yelp This Steamboat-area dude ranch guarantees to pull out all the stops: 5-star dining, 4-diamond amenities, and the joys of the Colorado outdoors await you at this beautiful, all-inclusive resort.

  1. C Lazy U Ranch (Granby)

C Lazy U Ranch

C Lazy U Ranch Facebook Are you looking for a unique family vacation? Look no further than the C Lazy U Ranch, which not only features spacious rooms with working stone fireplaces, but fun family activities, like horseback riding, hayrides, panning for gold, and so much more.

  1. The Vail Collective Retreat (Vail)

The Vail Collective Retreat Facebook

The Vail Collective Retreat Facebook Don’t feel put out by having to plan your next vacation; let the experts at the Vail Collective Retreat take care of it all! In addition to assembling your custom accommodations, the pros at the Vail Collective will select the perfect menu of foods and activities based on your preferences.

  1. Mountain Goat Lodge (Salida)

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Yelp Not that you need any more convincing after seeing this view from the hot tub, but the Mountain Goat Lodge offers numerous digs including the bed and breakfast itself AND a few adorable retro campers.

  1. 4UR Dude Ranch (Creede)

4UR Dude Ranch

4UR Dude Ranch 4UR definitely isn’t your mamma’s dude ranch! This little slice of heaven features nearby hot springs, nightly turn-down service, gourmet meals, and a whole lot more.

  1. The High Lonesome Ranch (De Beque)

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The High Lonesome Ranch Facebook Alright, outdoorsman; the high riding, sharp shooting, and oh-so comfortable lodging at the High Lonesome Ranch is just for you.

  1. Tennessee Pass Cookhouse and Nordic Center (Leadville)

Tennessee Pass Cookhouse and Nordic Center Facebook

Tennessee Pass Cookhouse and Nordic Center Facebook While the word “yurt” may not sound the most glamorous, the cozy and relaxing sleep-yurts at the Tennessee Pass Cookhouse and Nordic Center sure are! (I don’t know about you, but I can already picture my family relaxing next to this fire.)

What do you think: Is glamping your thing? Or do you prefer the more traditional tents and campsites?

Dunton Hot Springs

Beautifully restored log cabins. Glamorous decor and furnishings. Fine dining and spa treatments. The very definition of glamping can be found at the stunning Dunton Hot Springs, which is located just across the mountain from Telluride.

Vista Verde Ranch Facebook

Yelp

This Steamboat-area dude ranch guarantees to pull out all the stops: 5-star dining, 4-diamond amenities, and the joys of the Colorado outdoors await you at this beautiful, all-inclusive resort.

C Lazy U Ranch

C Lazy U Ranch Facebook

Are you looking for a unique family vacation? Look no further than the C Lazy U Ranch, which not only features spacious rooms with working stone fireplaces, but fun family activities, like horseback riding, hayrides, panning for gold, and so much more.

The Vail Collective Retreat Facebook

Don’t feel put out by having to plan your next vacation; let the experts at the Vail Collective Retreat take care of it all! In addition to assembling your custom accommodations, the pros at the Vail Collective will select the perfect menu of foods and activities based on your preferences.

Mountain Goat Lodge Facebook

Not that you need any more convincing after seeing this view from the hot tub, but the Mountain Goat Lodge offers numerous digs including the bed and breakfast itself AND a few adorable retro campers.

4UR Dude Ranch

4UR Dude Ranch

4UR definitely isn’t your mamma’s dude ranch! This little slice of heaven features nearby hot springs, nightly turn-down service, gourmet meals, and a whole lot more.

The High Lonesome Ranch Facebook

Alright, outdoorsman; the high riding, sharp shooting, and oh-so comfortable lodging at the High Lonesome Ranch is just for you.

Tennessee Pass Cookhouse and Nordic Center Facebook

While the word “yurt” may not sound the most glamorous, the cozy and relaxing sleep-yurts at the Tennessee Pass Cookhouse and Nordic Center sure are! (I don’t know about you, but I can already picture my family relaxing next to this fire.)

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