Saturn planet camper with rings vinyl wrap exterior and campsite seating

Cabins · Campers · RV · Long-Term

Stay at Observer Ranch

Cabins, planet campers, and RV sites near the Royal Gorge in Penrose, Colorado

★★★★★ 4.9 · 201 Google reviews

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Lodging

Ways to Stay

6 A-frame cabins, 11 planet campers, the Moon Pod, and 22 full-hookup RV sites on 76 acres.

A-frame cabin at sunset at Observer Ranch near the Royal Gorge, Penrose Colorado
from $179/night
Cabins
A-frame cabins with lofts, kitchens, full baths, and private fire pits.
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Earth planet camper exterior at Observer Ranch, Penrose Colorado
from $74/night
Planet Campers & Trailers
Eleven planet-named campers and trailers plus the Moon Pod, no two alike.
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Blue planet camper on a level RV pad at Observer Ranch near Canon City, Colorado
from $49/night
RV Spots
Level concrete pads with water, sewer, and 20/30/50 amp power. Mountain views included.
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Campfire beside an RV site at dusk at Observer Ranch, Penrose Colorado
from $850/month
Long-Term Stays
Monthly RV sites with full hookups, 50-amp power, and dark skies.
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22 RV sites, 6 A-frame cabins, 11 campers, and the Moon Pod. Book direct for our lowest rate.

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Milky Way over Observer Ranch night sky

76 acres near the Royal Gorge

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

Observer Ranch sits on 76 acres of high desert in Penrose, Colorado, 8 miles from Cañon City and 45 minutes south of Colorado Springs. Six A-frame cabins, eleven planet-named campers, the Moon Pod, and 22 full-hookup RV sites share the same view of the night sky, open year round. Book direct for our lowest rate, or call (719) 203-2436.

Campground Map

Observer Ranch campground map, Penrose Colorado, showing A-frame cabins, RV sites 1 to 33, RV storage, the Observer Lodge with check-in, store, learning center and library, and a separate primitive camping area with sites D1 to D14 along Eightmile Creek, about 8 miles from Canon City.
Observer Ranch campground map. See the Ranch Information page for the full map and directions.
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
★★★★★
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.
Robert · Google

Penrose, Colorado

Nights this dark are worth the drive

Rated 4.9 from 201 Google reviews. Book direct for our lowest rate.

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