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Ready for an unforgettable family adventure under the stars?
Why Families Love Observer Ranch:
Hands-On Learning: Spark curiosity in our Learning Center and Library, filled with books and activities focused on nature, science, nature, homesteading and more.
Lodging for Every Explorer: From large primitive tent sites surrounded in nature to cozy cabins, space-themed trailers, and even a 3D-printed tiny home, there’s a perfect option for your family’s needs.
Space to Roam & Connect: Let the kids be kids—with open skies, stargazing opportunities, bikes, and creative play areas built to inspire.
Memorable Events & Activities: Whether you’re joining one of our homesteading workshops, participating in a rocket launch, or enjoying cosmic yoga, there’s always something to engage the whole crew.
Make memories, slow down, and reconnect—with nature, learning, and each other.
Litezilla play systems and an interactive projector for creativity – create your own designs or find some friends and come up with a new one!
Family fun for all ages! Bikes outside to enjoy nature, hike in nature and telescopes to rent at night for stargazing.
We love chess at Observer Ranch- play outside or on the giant chessboard in the Learning Center!
Spacious tent sites away from the main campground in nature for families that prefer to keep it simple. Want to feel surrounded in nature? The main campground building can’t be viewed from some of these sites!
Planet RV rentals with linens and kitchen items- bring food, clothes and enjoy! No hauling a trailer, setting up and taking down.
Jupiter and Saturn come with bunkbeds and can sleep up to 6- each site comes with a picnic table, fire ring with a cooking crate, and adirondack set.
Looking for comforts of glamping? Stay in a new A-frame cabin – includes a loft, kitchen, bathroom and small deck. Mini-split for heating and cooling, with different sleeping arrangements based on your needs.
Our Little Spark Library has over 400 books dedicated to nature, science, homesteading and more. Find classics, books on self-sufficiency, skills and more!
Find a number of workshops and events in our Learning Center! From monthly Mom’s Support Meetups, Permaculture and Blacksmithing workshops, animal processing, dome garden workshops, rocket launches… there is always learning going on at Observer Ranch.
Discover the local area- the Royal Gorge Bridge and Park boasts America’s Highest Suspension Bridge, raft the Arkansas River, take an educational tour with Colorado Jeep Tours, fish in Gold Medal water!
Modern and clean facilities for guests with full showers. Bright open laundry room that wraps around back to the Learning Center.
Looking to host a birthday party, graduation or group event? Inquire about our event space rental options, guests receive a discount on lodging!
Enjoy a campfire under the stars with loved ones- wake up to views of the Sangre de Cristo Mountain range. Memories like these will last a lifetime!