Destination Colorado: Summer in Bloom with Wildflowers and Glamping

Or venture along the Pikes Peak Highway for alpine meadows full of bluebells, old man of the mountain, and Indian paintbrush.

West of Colorado Springs, the Royal Gorge Cabins has glamping options galore. Stay in the queen tents with a redwood deck, bed, love seat, and an outdoor porch with chairs and table for soaking up the views. Or select a double queen tent on a concrete slab with in-floor radiant heat for chilly mornings and a large outdoor patio with more seating.

Summit County

The Peaks Trail between Frisco and Breckenridge is a wildflower wonderland in mid-summer. You’ll likely see larkspur, asters, and wild geraniums amid the forest.

Breckenridge’s Bivvi is a rustic mountain lodge that’s ideal for adventurers with a dedicated gear room to stash your bike and hiking boots. Accommodations range from bunk rooms to a hot tub suite with a fireplace and balcony so you can rest and wake up refreshed for a day of hiking or biking in the high country.

Vail Valley

Shrine Ridge Trail near Vail Pass is a must-visit spot with 360-degree views. Keep your eyes peeled for  purple monkshood and yellow arnica.

The Tennessee Pass yurts are furnished with handcrafted log beds, down comforters, and wood stoves to keep you warm and cozy after a day in the mountains. Each yurt sleeps up to six people with a full/double bed, and a full/double over a full/double bunk bed. Book early as these reservations are quick to fill.

Crested Butte
Crested Butte has earned its title of the Wildflower Capital of Colorado. Snodgrass Mountain, the Lupine Trail, and Gothic Valley bloom with vibrant colors all summer long.

Campfire Ranch on the Taylor has sites for dispersed tent camping as well as a Micro Cabin which sleeps two people, for a cozy and comfortable option. All campers have access to metal-ring fire pits, a grill, picnic table and unlimited supply of firewood as well as gear carts to move your supplies to your campsite.

Telluride
Bridal Veil Falls and the basins around Imogene Pass are filled with fiery Indian paintbrush, columbine, and forget-me-nots.

Situated on 500 acres on the Dolores River, the Dunton River Camp is one of Colorado’s most luxurious destinations. Eight luxury tents offer amenities including en-suite bathrooms with six-foot soaker tub/showers, hot water, and even towel warmers. Each tent has two mountain bikes for guests’ use during their stay as well so you can hit the trails anytime.

Winter Park & Grand County

The Jim Creek Trail and Second Creek Trail offer a stunning mix of mountain and meadow blooms with moderate elevation gains and panoramic views.

In a scenic locale near Granby, YMCA of the Rockies’ Snow Mountain Ranch is perched on 5,100 scenic acres. The yurts are available from June through October for an ideal place to stay with a queen bed, two sets of bunk beds, WiFi, a picnic table, fire ring and more.



As summer brings colorful wildflowers across the state, make plans to stay in some luxurious lodges and glamping destinations. Bring your hiking boots so you can hit the trails and enjoy the bright palette across the meadows.