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Observer Ranch Campground & Learning Center

Hosted by The · Florence, Colorado
49 sites · RV, Tent, Lodging · 76 acres
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Big rig-friendly
Spacious, level camping well-suited for travel trailers over 40 ft long.
Full RV hookups
Electrical, water, and sewage hookups are available at select sites.
Creature comforts
Enjoy the comforts of home at some sites—including flush toilets, showers, and a kitchen.
Observer Ranch Campground & Learning Center is an educational campground, offering classes, a library and learning opportunities in addition to camping activities! Located in Penrose, Colorado, with plenty to explore outdoors in the surrounding areas! Our Little Spark Library has 350+ books focused on Earth/Space Science, Nature, Outdoors, Classics, Gardening/Homesteading, Permaculture and more! Nurture your love of learning here and find a book that inspires you! Our Learning Center will provide a space for informative classes, events, hands-on learning, and appeal to different learning styles and preferences! Our hope is that you’ll come as you are, with your family, friends, kids, loved ones to connect to nature, and learn/deepen understanding of topics that pique your interest – we look forward to having you visit!

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Tent/Boondocking Site

Tent site · Sleeps 6
Our tent and boondocking sites are a simple way to unplug, with open space, quiet nights, and room to spread out. Each site is placed to give you a little privacy while keeping you close to the land. Pitch your tent, build the evening around a fire, and wake to wide ranch views. Clean restrooms, spacious showers, and the Observer Lodge are an easy walk away, with the Royal Gorge and Arkansas River close by. Sleep out under a sky full of stars.
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RV-only sites

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Back in RV Site 40ft

Vehicle site · Sleeps 8 · Vehicles under 40 ft
Our back-in RV sites sit on roomy lots about a tenth of an acre, each with full hookups: 30 and 50 amp power, water, and septic. You get a polywood table and chairs, Adirondack chairs, and a fire ring with a cooking grate, made for slow evenings outdoors. Spread out, then join classes and activities at the Observer Lodge. Penrose sits between Colorado Springs and Pueblo, close to the Royal Gorge. Nights here come with a wide sky full of stars.
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Back in RV Site 50ft

Vehicle site · Sleeps 8 · Vehicles under 50 ft
Our back-in RV sites sit on roomy lots about a tenth of an acre, each with full hookups: 30 and 50 amp power, water, and septic. You get a polywood table and chairs, Adirondack chairs, and a fire ring with a cooking grate, made for slow evenings outdoors. Spread out, then join classes and activities at the Observer Lodge. Penrose sits between Colorado Springs and Pueblo, close to the Royal Gorge. Nights here come with a wide sky full of stars.
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
Electrical hookup
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Pull Through RV Site 30ft

Vehicle site · Sleeps 8 · Vehicles under 30 ft
Our signature pull-through RV sites make arrival easy, each about a tenth of an acre with full hookups: 30 and 50 amp power, water, and septic. Settle in with a polywood table and chairs, Adirondack chairs, and a fire ring with a cooking grate for evenings outside. Join classes and activities at the Observer Lodge, set on 76 acres near Penrose with the Royal Gorge and Arkansas River close by. Pull through, set up, and look up at the stars.
Campfires allowed
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Pets allowed
Electrical hookup
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Pull Through RV Site 50ft

Vehicle site · Sleeps 8 · Vehicles under 50 ft
Our signature pull-through RV sites make arrival easy, each about a tenth of an acre with full hookups: 30 and 50 amp power, water, and septic. Settle in with a polywood table and chairs, Adirondack chairs, and a fire ring with a cooking grate for evenings outside. Join classes and activities at the Observer Lodge, set on 76 acres near Penrose with the Royal Gorge and Arkansas River close by. Pull through, set up, and look up at the stars.
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
Electrical hookup
Water hookup
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Pull Through RV Site 60ft

Vehicle site · Sleeps 8 · Vehicles under 70 ft
Our signature pull-through RV sites make arrival easy, each about a tenth of an acre with full hookups: 30 and 50 amp power, water, and septic. Settle in with a polywood table and chairs, Adirondack chairs, and a fire ring with a cooking grate for evenings outside. Join classes and activities at the Observer Lodge, set on 76 acres near Penrose with the Royal Gorge and Arkansas River close by. Pull through, set up, and look up at the stars.
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
Electrical hookup
Water hookup

Lodging

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Uranus Camper Suite

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Onsite RV/trailer · Sleeps 4 · 1 bed · 1 toilet
Uranus is a planet-themed camper suite at Observer Ranch, wrapped in its own bold design and sleeping up to three. Inside: a queen bed, a convertible dinette for a third sleeper, a private shower, a microwave, and a refrigerator. Your site has a 12-foot awning over private outdoor seating, a fire ring, and POLYWOOD® patio furniture — a quiet place to relax under wide, dark, starry skies with views toward the Sangre de Cristo mountains. As our guest you're welcome at the Observer Lodge and Learning Center, the Little Spark library, and clean bathhouse facilities across our 76-acre ranch. Borrow a telescope from the Lodge and make the most of the night sky. Plenty to explore nearby: - 15 minutes from the Royal Gorge Route Railroad - 15 minutes from Brush Hollow Reservoir - Local hot springs and quaint historic towns close by - About 1 hour from Colorado Springs, 2 hours from Denver - 2–3 hours to Monarch, Loveland, Arapahoe Basin, Breckenridge, Keystone, Copper, and Cuchara ski areas
Campfires allowed
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No pets
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Azure x180

Cabin · Sleeps 2 · 1 bed · 1 toilet
Azure is a 3D-printed, tiny cabin, a modern one-of-a-kind stay with clean lines and real comfort. Inside, a full bathroom with a large shower, a convertible couch-to-bed, and a refrigerator cover the essentials for two. Outside, a private pergola deck frames wide ranch views, the kind of spot you settle into and lose track of time. Set on 76 acres near Penrose, with the Royal Gorge and Arkansas River close by. Architecture you will not find anywhere else, and starry nights to match.
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No pets
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Cabin 1 | Sirius

A-frame · Sleeps 4 · 2 bedrooms · 3 beds · 1 toilet
Sirius is the brightest star in the night sky, and this A-frame cabin earns the name. A full kitchen and modern bathroom anchor the space, with a queen on the main floor, a second queen in the loft, and a sofa bed, sleeping up to four. Step onto the private deck for wide ranch views, then walk to the Observer Lodge for classes and a stocked library. Set on 76 acres near Penrose, with the Royal Gorge and Arkansas River close by. Clear evenings here are made for stargazing.
Campfires allowed
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No pets
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No picnic table
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Cabin 2 | Betelgeuse | Pet Friendly

A-frame · Sleeps 5 · 6 beds · 1 toilet
Named for the red giant in Orion, Betelgeuse is a pet-friendly A-frame cabin for the whole family. Full kitchen, modern bathroom, a queen bed, and three twins in the loft, sleeping up to five. Relax on the private deck with ranch views, then visit the Observer Lodge for classes and a library. Your furry astronauts are welcome too — no separate pet fee (it's included), plus a dog park to run and play. Minutes from the Arkansas River and Royal Gorge. Starry nights and room to roam.
Campfires allowed
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Pets allowed
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No picnic table
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Cabin 3 | Alpha Centauri

A-frame · Sleeps 6 · 2 bedrooms · 4 beds · 1 toilet
Alpha Centauri is our nearest neighbor star, and this A-frame is an easy home base for a getaway. A full kitchen and modern bathroom pair with a queen on the main floor, a second queen in the loft, and a sofa bed, sleeping up to six. The private deck looks out over the ranch, and the Observer Lodge nearby hosts classes, keeps a stocked library, and draws a friendly crowd. The Royal Gorge and the Arkansas River are a short drive away. Stay up late for the stars.
Campfires allowed
Toilet
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No pets
Showers
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Cabin 4 | Vega

A-frame · Sleeps 6 · 2 bedrooms · 4 beds · 1 toilet
Vega is one of the brightest stars overhead in summer, and this A-frame is a comfortable base for the whole group. A full kitchen and modern bathroom pair with a queen bed, a sofa bed, and twin beds in the loft, sleeping up to six. Spend mornings on the private deck with ranch views, then head to the Observer Lodge for classes and a stocked library. Penrose sits between Colorado Springs and Pueblo, with the Royal Gorge close by. Save your evenings for the stars.
Campfires allowed
Toilet
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No pets
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Cabin 5 | Polaris

A-frame · Sleeps 6 · 1 bedroom · 3 beds
Polaris, the North Star, has guided travelers for centuries, and this A-frame is a fine place to land. A full kitchen and modern bathroom, a queen bed, and twin beds in the loft sleep up to six. The private deck opens to ranch views, and the Observer Lodge is a short walk to classes, a stocked library, and time with other guests. Set on 76 acres near Penrose, close to the Royal Gorge and the Arkansas River. When the sun drops, the sky fills with stars.
Campfires allowed
Toilet
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No pets
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Cabin 6 | Rigel

A-frame · Sleeps 6 · 3 beds · 1 toilet
Rigel burns blue-white in Orion, and this A-frame cabin shines in its own right. A full kitchen, a modern bathroom, a queen on the main floor, a second queen in the loft, and a sofa bed sleep up to six. Unwind on the private deck with open ranch views, then visit the Observer Lodge for classes, a stocked library, and easy conversation. You are 45 minutes south of Colorado Springs, with the Royal Gorge nearby. The nights out here are long, quiet, and full of stars.
Campfires allowed
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No pets
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Earth Camper Suite

Onsite RV/trailer · Sleeps 3 · 1 toilet
Earth is a planet-themed camper suite built for two to three guests who want a comfortable, low-key stay. You get a queen bed, a convertible dinette for a third sleeper, a private shower, a microwave, and a refrigerator. Step out under the 12-foot awning to your own seating and settle in as the day winds down. Hot springs are close by, along with the Royal Gorge and the Arkansas River. Campers here are named for planets, and the night sky puts on a show.
Campfires allowed
Toilet
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No pets
Showers
No picnic table
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Jupiter Camper Suite

Onsite RV/trailer · Sleeps 6 · 1 toilet
Jupiter is our largest planet-themed camper suite, made for families and groups of up to six. A queen bed, a convertible dinette, and child bunk beds give everyone a place to sleep, with a private shower, a microwave, and a refrigerator on hand. The 12-foot awning shades plenty of outdoor seating for meals and downtime. Hot springs are nearby, along with the Royal Gorge and the Arkansas River. The kids will love the starry nights out here.
Campfires allowed
Toilet
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No pets
Showers
No picnic table
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Mars | Pet Friendly

Onsite RV/trailer · Sleeps 3 · 1 toilet
Mars is our pet-friendly planet camper on a roomy site. Inside: a queen bed, a dinette that converts to a twin, a fridge with freezer, a cooktop, and a private bathroom. Bring your furry astronauts — dogs welcome, no separate pet fee (it's included), plus a dog park to run and play. Join classes at the Observer Lodge. Hot springs, the Royal Gorge, and the Arkansas River are close by. Easy comfort under a sky full of stars.
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
Showers
No picnic table
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Mercury Camper Suite

Onsite RV/trailer · Sleeps 3 · 1 bed · 1 toilet
Mercury is a planet-themed camper suite for two to three guests. Inside, a queen bed, a convertible dinette for a third sleeper, a private shower, a microwave, and a refrigerator. Outside, a 12-foot awning shades your own seating, a good spot to watch the Penrose evening fill with stars. Hot springs sit just up the road, with the Royal Gorge and Arkansas River close by. Cabins here are named for stars and campers for planets, and Mercury keeps you close to all of it.
Campfires allowed
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No pets
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Moon Pod

Onsite RV/trailer · Sleeps 2 · 1 toilet
The Moon Pod is a cozy, pared-down retreat for two, with glass doors that open to the view. A full-size bed sits low to the floor with bedding included, and you get a hand sink with cold water, a toilet, and a space heater for cool evenings. Simple by design, the pod has no kitchen, refrigerator, shower, or air conditioning, and hot showers are a short walk away at the Observer Lodge. Near the Royal Gorge and the Arkansas River. Drift off under a sky full of stars.
Campfires allowed
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No pets
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No picnic table
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Neptune Camper Suite

Onsite RV/trailer · Sleeps 3 · 1 toilet
Neptune is a planet-themed camper suite for two to three guests, named for the deep blue outer planet. Inside, you get a queen bed, a convertible dinette for a third sleeper, a private shower, a microwave, and a refrigerator. A 12-foot awning covers your outdoor seating, a quiet place to settle in as the night sky fills with stars. Hot springs are a short drive away, with the Royal Gorge and Arkansas River close by. Campers here are named for planets, Neptune, the most distant of all.
Campfires allowed
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No pets
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Saturn Camper Suite

Onsite RV/trailer · Sleeps 6 · 1 bedroom · 1 toilet
Saturn is a roomy planet-themed camper suite for families and groups of up to six. Inside, a queen bed, a convertible dinette, and child bunk beds sleep the whole crew, with a private shower, a microwave, and a refrigerator. Out front, the 12-foot awning covers ample seating for slow mornings and easy evenings. Hot springs are a short drive away, with the Royal Gorge and Arkansas River close by. The night sky fills with stars once it gets dark.
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
No pets
Showers
No picnic table
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Venus Camper Suite

Onsite RV/trailer · Sleeps 4 · 1 bed · 1 toilet
Venus is a planet-themed camper suite wrapped in its own design, comfortable for up to four. Inside, a queen bed, a convertible dinette for extra sleeping, a private shower, a microwave, and a refrigerator. Out front, a 12-foot awning shades your own seating, a good place to slow down at the end of the day. Hot springs are an easy drive away, with the Royal Gorge and Arkansas River close by. Cabins here are named for stars and campers for planets, and the nights fill up with stars.
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
No pets
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No picnic table

Reviews

100% Recommend1 ratings · 1 review
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· June 2025
Uranus Camper Suite
The RV was well cleaned and clearly the owners care about giving campers a great experience. The theming was a great touch but not over the top by any means. Would recommend!!
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Benjamin A.
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Florence, Fremont, Colorado, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by The Team A.

Joined in December 2024

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