Jupiter planet camper wrap exterior with red Adirondack chairs and fire ring

Glamping at Observer Ranch

Glamping Near the Royal Gorge

Planet campers and one-of-a-kind stays, minutes from the Royal Gorge

from $74/nightPlanet CampersMoon PodPet-friendly options★ 4.9 · 201 Google reviews
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Sleep somewhere you will actually remember. Our planet-named campers and trailers sit under some of the darkest night skies in southern Colorado, minutes from the Royal Gorge, each one set up so you can arrive with a bag and settle in.

Earth planet camper with blue continents vinyl wrap exterior at Observer Ranch

Pick your planet

Every camper has a personality

Eleven planet-named campers and trailers plus the Moon Pod, each with its own personality, from cozy two-sleepers to the roomy Grand Design for families. Each comes furnished with real beds, a kitchen or kitchenette, and a private spot to sit outside and watch the sky do its thing.

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Take a look

Every planet, outside and in

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Observer Ranch Camper Grand Design photo

Glamping, not roughing it

The hard parts, removed

This is camping with the hard parts removed. Power, comfortable mattresses, and a short walk to hot showers at the lodge. Bring food, bring people you like, and let the ranch handle the rest.

Traveling with a dog? One of our campers is pet friendly. It is marked when you book, and since it is a single unit it goes fast, so reserve early. Prefer four walls or bringing your own rig? See our A-frame cabins and RV sites.

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Panoramic view of Observer Ranch

Where you are: minutes from the Royal Gorge

Penrose, Colorado · High desert between Colorado Springs and the Royal Gorge

Good to know

How many campers are there?

Eleven planet-named campers and trailers, plus the Moon Pod. No two are the same.

Which campers allow dogs?

One camper is pet friendly. It is marked when you book, and since it is a single unit it books up first. The other campers do not take pets. A $35 pet fee applies to the pet-friendly camper.

Where are the showers and bathrooms?

Every camper is a short walk from hot showers, restrooms, and laundry at the lodge.

How many people do the campers sleep?

They range from cozy two-sleepers up to the roomy Grand Design for families. Each unit's exact capacity shows when you check availability.

Reviews

What Guests Say

★★★★★
My stay was exceptional. The staff is extremely friendly, capable, and knowledgeable. The RV that I rented seemed brand new.
Conrad · 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

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