The best luxury RV campgrounds near Fort Collins, Colorado

A lively university town, Fort Collins is known for its brew pubs and nightlife scene, but there are plenty of outdoor adventures to be had as well. You can bike just about everywhere in this bicycle friendly town, including the scenic Poudre River Trail. Just outside of town, hike, mountain bike, horseback ride, climb, and paddle at Lory State Park, Horsetooth Reservoir, and Horsetooth Mountain Open Space, then camp lakeside or in the backcountry. The city is also a gateway to the Rocky Mountains and the Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests, where plenty of natural beauty, outdoor adventure, and camping options await.

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A lively university town, Fort Collins is known for its brew pubs and nightlife scene, but there are plenty of outdoor adventures to be had as well. You can bike just about everywhere in this bicycle friendly town, including the scenic Poudre River Trail. Just outside of town, hike, mountain bike, horseback ride, climb, and paddle at Lory State Park, Horsetooth Reservoir, and Horsetooth Mountain Open Space, then camp lakeside or in the backcountry. The city is also a gateway to the Rocky Mountains and the Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests, where plenty of natural beauty, outdoor adventure, and camping options await.

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1. Riverview RV Park and Campground

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11mi from Fort Collins · 100 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Loveland, CO

Riverview RV Park and Campground is set in the rolling foothills of the Rocky Mountains along the Big Thompson River. The quiet countryside setting of our family-oriented park, with its gorgeous surroundings and charming wood carvings, is a favorite for groups or a romantic getaway. Hidden beneath the cottonwoods at 5100 ft elevation, Riverview RV Park and Campground is near the Big Thompson Canyon entrance. We are 30 minutes from the beauty of Estes Park and 20 minutes from unique shops, art district, and numerous family friendly activities within Loveland and Ft Collins. Cheyenne and Denver are about an hour’s drive from Loveland on I-25.

2. Mera Gardens Glamping

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31mi from Fort Collins · 4 sites · Tents, RVs · Niwot, CO

Discover your perfect Front Range escape—choose from: Two vintage campers: Cozy, restored trailers with a private feel One mixed-use camp space: Classic site for your tent or small RV One dedicated tent-only spot: Just you, the stars, and nature What you’ll find: Four unique stays: Two vintage travel trailers with heat, cooling, kitchenette, and private charm One flexible camp space, ideal for tenting or a compact RV One quiet, tent-only spot tucked into nature Flex-room retreat: A shared space with a kitchenette (sink, microwave, coffee maker), conference table with TV, bathroom with shower, plus an additional half bath. Perfect for remote work, group meals, or a change of scene. Hammock quad station: Four hammocks strung beneath a mature tree—ideal for reading, napping, or simply soaking in the mountain air. Modern conveniences: Running water, compact kitchenettes in trailers, heat for cooler nights, and on-site parking for each accommodation. Outdoor living areas: Enjoy sunrise coffee, sunset views, and stargazing after dark. Ideal for: Couples or solo travelers seeking flexibility—camper or tent options Small groups wanting varied stays all in one place Outdoor lovers planning hikes, brewery visits, or a peaceful retreat near Niwot and Boulder Embrace Colorado’s tiny-home charm with a mix of retro trailer nostalgia, flexible camp spaces, and thoughtful extras—from the hammock quad to the flex-room that blends comfort with convenience.

3. A-Lodge Boulder

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39mi from Fort Collins · 59 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Boulder, CO

A-Lodge Boulder is a 30 room lodge just 2 miles above downtown Boulder, Colorado. We are located in a wilderness area of Boulder Canyon, right at the junction with Fourmile Canyon. We have three #vanlife sites and four tentsites for offer on Hipcamp. We have a BRAND NEW barrel sauna, hot tub, grills, seasonal pool (Memorial Day to Labor Day), meeting space, outdoor beer garden, bathrooms and showers for campers and a wonderful trail to Betasso Preserve right from your campsite. The Fourmile Creek runs through our property along our large lawn area. Great views and you might see bear, deer, elk, moose, foxes, or even a mountain lion! Walk-in sites are just a short hike, about 100 feet, on an unmanicured trail to our platforms. We provide the platform for your tent as well as access to all of our lodge's amenities; front desk, lobby, bar & beer garden, fire pits, grills, bathrooms, shower, outdoor common areas, free wifi, etc. A-Lodge has a 7-day non-refundable cancellation policy. If you cancel within 7 days of your arrival, 50% of the total is non-refundable. Our guests love us too! Check out what a fellow camper had to say: "First time Hipcamper and A-Lodge visitor here, I’d definitely recommend checking this place out if you’re traveling to the Boulder area. The tent platforms were easy to get to and spaced far enough apart for privacy and generally a nice break from setting up a tent on a gravel pad. WiFi was stable throughout my visit and I was able to get some work done before heading home."

4. Arapaho Valley Ranch

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47mi from Fort Collins · 71 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Granby, CO

Arapaho Valley Ranch is a gorgeous, family-owned guest ranch in Colorado’s beautiful Grand County. Our ranch is surrounded by the Arapaho National Forest and is nestled in one of the most beautiful wilderness areas in the Indian Peaks Wilderness. This area features hiking trails, waterfalls, and historic steam engines from the old town of Monarch. We have a private hiking trail that leads to our “kissing swing” overlooking the headwaters of the Colorado River Valley. Property Description Disclaimer: The amenities, features, and services displayed in photos on our website or promotional materials are for illustration purposes only. AVR does not guarantee the availability, condition, or quality of these amenities at the time of your visit, and they are subject to change. AVR reserves the right to change, modify, or discontinue any feature or service without notice at any time. Guests must be at least 18 years of age or older to book and stay at Arapaho Valley Ranch.

5. Last Chance Camp, Cheyenne

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49mi from Fort Collins · 273 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Cheyenne, WY

Rustic Ranchette on the Wyoming Plains Primitive boondocking — no RV dump station or hookups. Simple, no-fuss camping for RVs, tents, buses, vans, and car campers. Electric sites (110/20 AMP) available. Unique stays available year-round: 🔥 22-ft Tipi Rental – Warm, furnished, sleeps 2-8. 🐴 Horsebox Renovation – Cozy, guest favorite. 🛌 Guesthouse rooms also available (see below). 🎆 4th of July Weekend Available! No fireworks on-site — enjoy 360° fireworks shows from a distance. 🤠 Cheyenne Frontier Days Event — July 18-27 at Last Chance Camp! Book direct or see “Event Listings” below. Amenities & Facilities: 🔥 Hot outdoor shower — seasonal, on-demand hot water by the kitchen. Indoor showers available off-season on request. 🍳 Large community kitchen by the barns with electric burners, toaster ovens, gas grills, coffee & tea, deep well water, dining table, and utensils. 🚽 Port-a-pot on site. 🔥 Firepit for gathering. 🌾 Explore the hidden labyrinth, prairie land, and farm life with horses, chickens, and Barnie the barn cat. Dog Policy, Ranch Style: 🐾 If the tail ain’t waggin’ & hair’s pricklin’—leash up and command “OUT” to other dogs before a bark becomes a bite. 💩 Scoop your dog’s poop. 👀 Eyes on eyes — keep watch, no zoning out off-leash. Camping Info: 🏕️ Self-sufficient camping — be prepared, no office on-site. 🚰 Deep well water available. 🚫 No sewage or greywater dumping — $500 fine. 🔇 Quiet generators only (max 60 dB), off by 9 PM, on after 7 AM. 🛻 Pick a spot, message Christine on arrival/departure. Location & Check-In: 📍 2 miles east of I-25 / Exit 16 (search: Tractor Supply, Cheyenne, WY) 🕛 Check-in: 12 PM – 12 AM | Check-out: around 12 PM (flexible) Late arrivals: SHHH… fuss in the morning. Lights out! Local Highlights: 🌲 31 mi. Kurt Gowdy State Park: hike, kayak, Hidden Falls 🪨 41 mi. Vedauwoo: rock formations and trails 🍽️ 21 mi: The Bunk House Bar & Grill: very western dining & live music 🏛️ Downtown Cheyenne (7 miles) — State Capitol, Rib & Chop House, breweries 🥩 2.5 miles to The Little Bear / The Brand Bar — local beef & brews Guesthouse & Lodging: 🛌 Guesthouse & Unique stays, year-round. 🚿 Guesthouse shower $5 (subject to availability, call/text). Let’s make it a great stay, Christine & Steve 307-640-0697

Stories from the community

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Kate

2 weeks ago

18 ft campervan

Weekend Trip to Last Chance Camp, Cheyenne

sam and christine were so welcoming and helpful! able to reach them at any time we needed and the communal kitchen was a blessing! great people, great campsite!

Frank

October 2025

20 ft campervan

1 night at Last Chance Camp, Cheyenne

Quiet spot. Was able to fill my water in my van. Private, no one close by.

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Katie

October 2025

Tent

1 night at Last Chance Camp, Cheyenne

Cleanest portapottie I've ever been in - it even smelled nice. 😂 Gorgeous property. Christine was quick in communication.

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Stephen

October 2025

21 ft Class B

With kids

1 night at Arapaho Valley Ranch

Awesome place at the end of a fairly rough dirt road. Original lodge with pool table. Dark sky, lots of stars. Definitely going back. Probably stay in in one of the tent “cabins” facing the pond with showers!

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ANDREW

October 2025

20 ft campervan

With pets

Weekend Trip to Last Chance Camp, Cheyenne

Beautiful and well maintained site. Assisted by great ranch hand!

Courtney

October 2025

19 ft campervan

1 night at A-Lodge Boulder

Fun, cozy setting and amenities. We enjoyed our very first night in our van here. Great location that feels remote yet is only minutes outside of Boulder. Easy access.

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Patty

October 2025

22 ft travel trailer

With pets

6 nights at Mera Gardens Glamping

They have everything! A peaceful setting in a space shared with two other trailers (vintage, that they rent to glampers) nice outdoor green spaces to enjoy with picnic tables, hammocks and outdoor cooking area. Then they also have indoor space: two flush toilets, shower, dinning table and chairs, microwave and large screen TV. Two nice silly dogs in residence and two very nice, thoughtful, kind and welcoming hosts in Greg and Olivia. We stayed twice this summer and will surely be back when we return to the area. Only negatives: no sewer hookup for our camper (not a huge deal with flush toilet and sinks mere steps away in the flex room described above) Also the space was a challenge for me to pull out of due to tight turns around some fencing. Since I was nervous about taking out these lovely host’s fence with our 21 ft. Travel trailer, Greg very kindly backed out for us to save me the stress. While the location is excellent and the property lovely and well cared for, it is sometimes a little loud as it is across the street from Niwot high school football and sports fields. Some mornings and Friday nights the practices and games were quite easily heard from their tranquil backyard space. But that was a small trade off for a place that was very peaceful most of the rest of the time.

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Maxim

September 2025

25 ft travel trailer

6 nights at Riverview RV Park and Campground

Well run commercial campground between Loveland & RMNP. Ours & most sites by us had just 50A & 20A electric. We were promised a 30A site so they lent us a converter (great staff esp maintenance guy). Water was great but pressure varied, next time we'll use their water to fill our tank then use our pump for consistent pressure. Sites were a little small but our 30' trailer fit easily. Some sites had big class A's & 5th wheels w/6 slide outs. Staff spread out campers so our neighboring sites were vacant half the week we were there. Beautiful perimeter trail along the river & nice dog park. Very quiet & friendly place, ~20 minutes to a Safeway in Loveland but still has that out-in-the-woods feel. 45 minutes to Estes Park & a bit under an hour to Rocky Mountain National Park. Lots of cabins & RV parks in this area but this one is back in the woods so no noise from US34.

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Cara

September 2025

16 ft car

With pets

Weekend Trip to Last Chance Camp, Cheyenne

This site was exactly what we needed. Everything was as advertised and the directions made it easy to find. Beautiful spot.

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Phillip

September 2025

19 ft travel trailer

With kids

2 nights at Riverview RV Park and Campground

The park was well maintained and had the feel of being in the deep woods. Although you could see a peek of the highway through the trees you could only hear the river.

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Jennifer

September 2025

15 ft campervan

1 night at A-Lodge Boulder

Great place! I loved the amenities and the staff and the location (I’ve reviewed and stayed here before)

Em

September 2025

19 ft campervan

2 nights at A-Lodge Boulder

A-Lodge Boulder is a quaint delight! After a long day of driving it felt great to set on their patio and enjoy the music and refreshing drink. Perfect place to hit some gravel and hiking trails.

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Jennifer

August 2025

15 ft campervan

1 night at A-Lodge Boulder

Great location. Great amenities. The tent platforms look amazing. Love the pool, sauna. Hot tib not working when I was there. All round great stay!

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esther

August 2025

39 ft fifth wheel

With pets

7 nights at Riverview RV Park and Campground

Riverview RV Park had easy accessibility to Rocky Mountain National Park and any service needed was within 7 miles. It was far enough from Loveland, CO to be away from the congestion. It was a very pleasant place to stay.

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Mark

August 2025

34 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Last Chance Camp, Cheyenne

Super friendly, stay was great will visit again only a couple miles to Cheyenne.

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Randy

August 2025

16 ft pop-up camper

With pets

Weekend Trip to Arapaho Valley Ranch

Love this place nice, quiet and relaxing. Will be coming back soon.

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Elaine

August 2025

18 ft travel trailer

1 night at Last Chance Camp, Cheyenne

The open land is outstanding! Everything you need is available. Peace and quiet an outdoor kitchen , an outdoor shower. All types of campers would love this place. RVs have plugs, tents have space!

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Moe

August 2025

21 ft travel trailer

1 night at Last Chance Camp, Cheyenne

Very pleasant, quiet stay. Beautiful property just outside of the city. We only stayed 1 night, but would definitely stay again.

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Silvia

August 2025

16 ft car

1 night at A-Lodge Boulder

The A-Lodge is very nice, even if bathroom facilities for van/tent spots are not a lot (two restroom, one with the shower, and a common shower for men). The location is beautiful, in the woods but ten minutes drive from Boulder downtown.

Kurt

August 2025

26 ft travel trailer

3 nights at Riverview RV Park and Campground

We spent three nights at Riverview RV Park and Campground and found the accommodations to be just fine. We had a small snafu regarding power (thought we were getting 30A, but the pedestals were 50A or 20A only), but the camp store loaned us a dogbone adapter so we could fully power our coach. The entrance to the campground is IMMEDIATELY off the highway, which is convenient ... but be aware this is one of the main highways to Estes Park and there WILL be traffic noise. The entrance is also on a bend, so pull out onto the highway decisions will need to made quickly! Our full hookup site backed up to the Big Thompson River, which was a lovely mountain stream. The site was reasonably level, and there are restroom and shower facilities available to campers. There is also a surprisingly well stocked store located on the grounds, which services travelers and a number of full-time and/or full-season residents who you will share the campground with. Overall, we enjoyed our stay at Riverview and would recommend it. It's convenient location - halfway between Loveland, CO and Estes Park / Rocky Mountain National Park - made it a great choice for us as we like to dump our coach and go exploring from there. And there are PLENTY of places to explore from this location.

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The best luxury RV camping near Fort Collins guide

Where to go

Mountains and Forests

Head southwest to explore Rocky Mountain National Park’s peaks and vistas, and stay in a developed campground or one of hundreds of backcountry sites. At Arapaho and Roosevelt national forests, find 1.5 million acres of forest, outdoor recreation, and more than 20 campgrounds within the Canyon Lakes Ranger District. Explore the mountains and lakes of State Forest State Park, go moose viewing, and choose from developed campgrounds, backcountry sites, and year-round cabins, yurts, and huts.

Grasslands and Plains

Head east to the Pawnee National Grasslands, rich in wildlife and pioneer history, and plenty of opportunities for recreation, including hiking, horseback riding, OHV riding, and birdwatching. A seasonal campground offers amenities while dispersed camping is allowed year-round. Further south, enjoy water activities at Jackson Lake State Park, where several campgrounds make it easy to stay in a tent or RV lakeside. Camping, fishing, and hunting are also available at Prewitt Reservoir further east.

Wyoming

Head north for Wild West and cowboy culture in Cheyenne, just across the border in Wyoming. Further west, explore the foothills of the Laramie Mountains at Curt Gowdy State Park, home to several reservoirs, water activities, and year-round camping. Nearby Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest offers millions of acres of wilderness, dozens of developed campgrounds, and plenty of dispersed camping.

Front Range Urban Corridor

Head south to enjoy watersports and camp at Boyd Lake State Park near Loveland. At St. Vrain State Park near Longmont, enjoy fishing and birdwatching, and camp near several ponds. Just south of Denver, Cherry Creek State Park offers a large reservoir and rolling hills and year-round campsites ranging from basic to full hookup. Or explore Golden Gate Canyon State Park west of Denver, and choose from developed campgrounds, backcountry camping, cabins, and yurts.

When to go

Spring, summer, and fall are all great times to visit Fort Collins. The weather is pleasant for outdoor activities, and there are numerous festivals during this time. Spring and early summer are great times for wildflowers in the region, while May and June are the best times for birdwatching in the grasslands and plains. Afternoon storms are common in the spring and summer. Many winter activities are snow dependent.

Know before you go

Campsites in Colorado state parks require advanced reservations while permits are required to backcountry camp in Rocky Mountain National Park. Some popular parks may limit capacity at peak times.
Many of the recreation areas and campsites in the region are at high elevation. Be aware of potential altitude issues.
Fishing licenses are required in Colorado for those over age 16 and in Wyoming for those over 14.

Nearby attractions

Experience the beauty of camping in Poudre Canyon, a picturesque mountain getaway. Set up camp amidst towering cliffs, hike scenic trails, and listen to the soothing sounds of the Poudre River. Enjoy fishing, spot wildlife, and create lasting memories in this tranquil natural paradise.