Observer Ranch night sky photography

Stay at Observer Ranch

Campground Near the Royal Gorge

76 acres of high-desert camping at 5,400 feet near the Royal Gorge

from $29/night★ 4.9 · 197 Google reviews
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We look forward to serving you here at Observer Ranch!

Check out our lodging and rental options, and don't forget to check our Events page for classes and workshops! Please text or call (719) 203-2436 or contact us at Info@ObserverRanch.com.

CHECK IN: 3 PM

CHECK OUT: 11 AM

Click here for a virtual tour of Observer Ranch!

Day and Monthly Passes available, use our space during open hours!

$15 / 1 Adult and 1 Child

$30 / Family

Overview of rental lodging options at Observer Ranch

Interior: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Uranus and Neptune

Planet-themed camper interior with queen bed at Observer RanchPlanet-themed camper interior with dinette seatingPlanet-themed camper kitchenette stocked with suppliesPlanet-themed camper interior sleeping area

Interior: Jupiter, Saturn

Jupiter camper interior with queen bed at Observer RanchSaturn camper interior with bunk bedsBunk beds inside a family-size planet camperSeating area inside a family-size planet camperInterior view of a family-size planet camper

Interior: A-frame Cabins

A-frame cabin interior with kitchen and living areaA-frame cabin loft sleeping areaA-frame cabin bedroom at Observer RanchA-frame cabin bathroom

Interior: Azure 3D X180

Azure 3D printed tiny home interior with Murphy bedAzure 3D printed tiny home modern kitchenAzure 3D printed tiny home bathroomAzure 3D printed tiny home interior at Observer RanchObserver Ranch campground amenities bannerMain campground building at Observer RanchCamp store inside the main buildingModern shower and restroom facilitiesLittle Spark Library bookshelves in the Learning CenterLearning Center interior at Observer RanchAerial view of Observer Ranch campgroundLearning Center event space set up for a gatheringGuests gathered at an Observer Ranch eventWorkshop underway in the Learning CenterLearning Center gathering space at Observer RanchEvent seating in the Observer Ranch Learning CenterRow of A-frame cabins at Observer Ranch
Observer Ranch landscape

76 acres near the Royal Gorge

Penrose, Colorado · 5,400' elevation · Gateway to the Royal Gorge

Amenities

  • What's included

    Hot showers and spotless restrooms, on-site laundry, level sites with water and 20/30/50-amp power, fire rings, a general store, and the Observer Lodge and Learning Center, all under some of Colorado's darkest skies.
Reviews

What Guests Say

★★★★★
Wonderful campground! We loved our spot! Amazing amenities, laundry and large bathroom shower space. Best shower facility we've had so far in our travels!
Lou Ann · Google
★★★★★
This was hands-down the fanciest campground I've ever stayed at! The bathrooms and showers are absolutely superb. Spotlessly clean, beautifully designed, and incredibly family-friendly.
B · Google

Penrose, Colorado

Nights this dark are worth the drive

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