DENVER—Camping season is on the horizon, and if you’re not one of those Coloradans booking reservations months in advance, perhaps you could use some destination recommendations.
Campspot, a website and app that helps campers book campsites, has a few local suggestions. In March, the company announced the winners of its fourth Campspot Awards, which recognize campgrounds in the U.S. and Canada that offer “unforgettable outdoor experiences,” according to a statement.
Three Colorado camping destinations earned recognition in 2025, including an RV park on the Front Range, a new campground near the Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve, and a Western Slope orchard that allows guests to camp among the fruit trees. The award winners were chosen based on data like Campspot’s user ratings and park features, among other criteria.
The Sun Outdoors Rocky Mountains in Granby ranked No. 4 among North America’s top RV campgrounds. In 2023, Campspot named it one of the best glamping destinations and, in 2022, the website touted it as one of the best campgrounds for first-time campers.
Farther west, Big B’s Delicious Orchard in Hotchkiss nabbed the No. 5 spot on the list of unique campgrounds. The venue has campsites for tents, RVs and trailers in the shade of its peach, apple and apricot trees. In the summer, the orchard regularly hosts live music.
Ramble, which opened near the Great Sand Dunes National Park in Alamosa in 2023, also earned a shout-out as the No. 5 tent camping spot in North America. The company has since opened a second campground near Mesa Verde National Park and plans to expand significantly in the coming years.
