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.

Mars planet camper with red surface vinyl wrap exterior and yellow chairs

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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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? Select campers welcome pets. Choose a pet-friendly unit when you book and bring the whole crew. 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

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?

Select campers are pet friendly. Choose a pet-friendly unit when you book and bring the whole crew.

Where are the showers and bathrooms?

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

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

Arrive with a bag and settle in

Direct booking means the best rate guaranteed. No OTA commissions, no middleman fees.

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