Sirius A-frame cabin at dusk under Colorado skies at Observer Ranch

Royal Gorge Camping & Cabins

A-Frame Cabins Near the Royal Gorge

Star-named A-frames under some of Colorado's darkest skies

from $179/nightSleeps 4-5Heated + cooledFire ring & grill★ 4.9 · 201 Google reviews
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Dark-sky stargazing, near the Royal Gorge Bridge

Royal Gorge Camping and Cabins at Observer Ranch

A-frame cabins, planet-themed glamping, and full-hookup RV sites, 8 miles from Cañon City, under some of the darkest skies in southern Colorado.

Loft, wide view, in Sirius A-frame cabin at Observer Ranch

Inside the cabin

Built for mountain views

Dramatic A-frame design with mountain views, a full kitchen, a full bath, private patio, and loft sleeping for 4-5 guests. Six star-named cabins near Cañon City, one of them pet friendly. Also on the ranch: planet-themed glamping and full-hookup RV sites.

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Take a look

Step inside a cabin

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Kitchen, wide view, in Sirius A-frame cabin at Observer Ranch

On site

More than a place to sleep

Complimentary telescope use for every guest, plus monthly astronomy events with expert-guided night sky tours. An on-site library, board games, astronomy workshops, and kids' programs bring space and nature education to all ages, right outside your door.

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Observer Ranch landscape

76 acres near the Royal Gorge

Penrose, Colorado · 8 mi to Cañon City · 20 min to Royal Gorge Bridge · 45 min to Colorado Springs

Good to know

How many guests can a cabin sleep?

Each A-frame cabin sleeps 4-5 guests, with a full kitchen and private patio.

Are the cabins heated and cooled?

Yes, every cabin is heated and cooled for comfort in any season.

Is there a fire pit or grill?

Each cabin has its own fire ring and grill on a private patio.

Are the cabins pet friendly?

One cabin is pet friendly. Choose that cabin when you book and bring the dog.

Is there a kitchen and bathroom in every cabin?

Yes. All six cabins have a full kitchen and a full private bathroom.

Reviews

What Guests Say

★★★★★
Wonderful experience! We stayed in one of the cabins. The cabins are nicely furnished, comfortable, cozy, and have an ample supply of all the basics. Our cabin was clean and well-supplied.
Robert · Google
★★★★★
Great campground. Peaceful. Well appointed. Great facility team - Barb especially. Mind blown by the great events hosted. It's now on my yearly must-stay list.
Thomas · Google

Penrose, Colorado

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