The best yurt rentals near Sugarloaf, Colorado

Sugarloaf is a tiny community nestled into the foothills above Boulder, Colorado, midway between Boulder and Nederland. It sits at the base of Sugarloaf Mountain, a rocky little knoll that’s easy to summit. The views of Longs Peak and Rocky Mountain National Park from the top of Sugarloaf are incredible and well worth the half-mile climb. The popular Switzerland Trail also takes off from Sugarloaf and follows an old railroad grade through the mountains. Camping is not allowed in the mountains near Sugarloaf—it’s more of a residential area than a town. You can find several campgrounds 10 miles west in Nederland.

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1. Creekside Paradise

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4.8mi from Sugarloaf · 6 sites · Tents, Lodging · CO

Located perfectly between Boulder, Nederland, and Rocky Mountain National Park, and very close to other stunning hikes, this spot is a great landing pad to have easy access to some of the most beautiful places in the Rockies as well as offering it's own breathtaking scenery. This land is the sacred land of the Arapaho tribe. Chief Niwot and his tribe spent winters here. It is a very special place. The property is a mile long so there is plenty of space with the tent sites being 1/2 mile from the yurt and separate entries for each. There are currently 3 tents sites available, a bell tent, and a yurt. Please read the entire description for your specific site before booking.

2. Yurt Haven

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3.1mi from Sugarloaf · 1 site · Lodging · Nederland, CO

Welcome to Yurt Haven where you can relax and kick up your feet after a day of hiking, biking, sightseeing, skiing/snowboarding, etc. You are equidistant to Nederland and Boulder where you'll find many choices of amazing restaurants and music and Eldora Mountain resort is only 20 minutes away! EnjoyLearn more about this land:Welcome to Yurt Haven. A 20 foot yurt set in the beautiful mountains of Colorado. A peaceful and serene setting with a separate bathhouse just steps away from the yurt itself and connected by the lounge deck. In your private bathhouse you will find a composting toilet, sink, and shower. The yurt itself has a kitchen(refrigerator, toaster oven, 2-burner cooktop, microwave, tea kettle, pots, pans, dishes, etc.), queen size bed and upper sleeping/meditation loft with 2 single mattresses. There is wifi though not always with the strongest signal, tv, and DVD player. There is parking for 2 cars and then it's just a short walk to the yurt itself. This is glamping at its finest!

Sugarloaf is a tiny community nestled into the foothills above Boulder, Colorado, midway between Boulder and Nederland. It sits at the base of Sugarloaf Mountain, a rocky little knoll that’s easy to summit. The views of Longs Peak and Rocky Mountain National Park from the top of Sugarloaf are incredible and well worth the half-mile climb. The popular Switzerland Trail also takes off from Sugarloaf and follows an old railroad grade through the mountains. Camping is not allowed in the mountains near Sugarloaf—it’s more of a residential area than a town. You can find several campgrounds 10 miles west in Nederland.

98% (315)

Top-rated campgrounds

1. Creekside Paradise

95%

(431)

4.8mi from Sugarloaf · 6 sites · Tents, Lodging · CO

Located perfectly between Boulder, Nederland, and Rocky Mountain National Park, and very close to other stunning hikes, this spot is a great landing pad to have easy access to some of the most beautiful places in the Rockies as well as offering it's own breathtaking scenery. This land is the sacred land of the Arapaho tribe. Chief Niwot and his tribe spent winters here. It is a very special place. The property is a mile long so there is plenty of space with the tent sites being 1/2 mile from the yurt and separate entries for each. There are currently 3 tents sites available, a bell tent, and a yurt. Please read the entire description for your specific site before booking.

2. Yurt Haven

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3.1mi from Sugarloaf · 1 site · Lodging · Nederland, CO

Welcome to Yurt Haven where you can relax and kick up your feet after a day of hiking, biking, sightseeing, skiing/snowboarding, etc. You are equidistant to Nederland and Boulder where you'll find many choices of amazing restaurants and music and Eldora Mountain resort is only 20 minutes away! EnjoyLearn more about this land:Welcome to Yurt Haven. A 20 foot yurt set in the beautiful mountains of Colorado. A peaceful and serene setting with a separate bathhouse just steps away from the yurt itself and connected by the lounge deck. In your private bathhouse you will find a composting toilet, sink, and shower. The yurt itself has a kitchen(refrigerator, toaster oven, 2-burner cooktop, microwave, tea kettle, pots, pans, dishes, etc.), queen size bed and upper sleeping/meditation loft with 2 single mattresses. There is wifi though not always with the strongest signal, tv, and DVD player. There is parking for 2 cars and then it's just a short walk to the yurt itself. This is glamping at its finest!

Stories from the community

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Seth

October 2025

Weekend Trip to Creekside Paradise

Shawn did a great job making sure we were fully prepared for our time at the Yurt. Falling asleep to the sounds of the creek couldn’t be beat. A great way to spend our nights after fall hiking in the area.

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Drew

September 2025

Weekend Trip to Creekside Paradise

My partner and I had a wonderful time during our two night stay. The ger is magical. Lots of space inside. The indoor wood-stove was so nice to use when it got a little chilly at night. We loved how much respect Shawn has for the ger and the land. This is a really beautiful spot.

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Jen

August 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Creekside Paradise

Great place to camp with kids! The yurt is spacious, the creek area is fun for kids to play in and the spot offers a grill, fire pit and “bathroom” area. We had an awesome time with our boys and would definitely recommend.

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Tonya

July 2025

2 nights at Creekside Paradise

Huge space, but dark inside. Bring candles or additional lanterns. Cooler provides which is great. Cookware also provided along w/ some cooking oil (likely a previous guest) Remote-ish location. You can hear trickle of stream and cars from road, but at night there are few cars. Area around yurt could use some landscaping to make it more appealing.

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Tim

June 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Creekside Paradise

It was a really cool spot with more room than we expected inside and outside. We wish we could have spent more time!

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Barbara

June 2025

Weekend Trip to Creekside Paradise

This is a distinctive and special place. I enjoyed the lovely creek, unique yurt, and distance from yet proximity to the amenities of town (Ward Mountain Exchange and Marrocco’s restaurant). It’s a bonus to have t Brainard Lake recreation area just 20-minute or so drive away. Be prepared to get out of the yurt on hot afternoons. It cools down nicely once the sun lowers.

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The best yurts near Sugarloaf guide

Where to go

Boulder

Boulder is a huge outdoor adventure town situated at the base of the Flatirons, about thirty miles northwest of Denver. Boulder Creek runs through downtown and a trail runs alongside it offering trail running and cycling right in town. There’s also excellent hiking, rock climbing, and mountain biking in the nearby foothills. Campers will find the closest camping at the Gross Reservoir, midway between Boulder and Nederland.

Nederland

At an elevation of 8,228 feet in the front range mountains, Nederland is a quaint outdoor adventure town about an hour from Denver. Nederland sits on the Peak to Peak Scenic Byway, a spectacular scenic route from Estes Park to Interstate 70. Camping is abundant within the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forest surrounding the town and in the Indian Peaks Wilderness. Popular campgrounds include the Kelly Dahl Campground and the dispersed camping area near Gordon Gulch.

Estes Park

Ester Park is just a little over an hour from Sugarloaf via the Peak to Peak Scenic Byway. Estes Park is the gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park and the town itself offers its fair share of hiking, biking, and water sports fun. The town has several RV parks with some offering cabin and yurt rentals and plenty of opportunities for tent, RV, and backcountry camping in Rocky Mountain National Park.

When to go

Given its lower elevation and the fact that the Boulder area boasts over 300 days of sunshine a year, Sugarloaf is worth a visit in any season. Summer is definitely the most popular season for hiking, biking, and camping adventures but fall is especially nice when the aspens around town turn a brilliant gold. Colors tend to peak along the Peak to Peak Scenic Byway in late September.

Know before you go

There are no services in Sugarloaf, but you can find everything you need in nearby Boulder.
Camping near Sugarloaf is incredibly popular given its proximity to Denver. Book campground reservations ahead of time if you can.
Dispersed camping is typically only allowed in designated sites in the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forest near Sugarloaf. Make sure camping is allowed before you set up your tent.
Fire restrictions may be in effect at any time of the year. Check current restrictions before building a campfire.