People relaxing outdoors by a parked SUV and bikes; a makeshift campsite with a tarp, cooler, and chairs under trees in a forested area.

Peaceful, Unplugged Campsites at Arapaho Valley Ranch

Tent Camping in Colorado’s High Country

Set within a scenic mountain valley, Arapaho Valley Ranch offers traditional tent camping for guests seeking a quieter, more connected outdoor experience. Many sites are located near the river, providing easy access to nature without crowding or noise. With flat ground for easy setup, open skies, and peaceful nights, these campsites are ideal for simple stays and classic Colorado camping.

Whether you’re pitching a tent for a weekend escape or settling in for a few nights under the stars, AVR’s tent sites offer space, calm, and a true back-to-basics atmosphere—just a short walk from the heart of the ranch.

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Tent Campsite Features & Details

  • Tent Camping Only
    No hookups, showers, or utilities included
  • Fire Pit & Picnic Table at Every Site
    Perfect for campfires, cooking, and gathering
  • Flat, Easy-Access Sites
    Ideal for quick setup and stress-free arrival
  • Peaceful, Scenic Setting
    Many sites near the river with open space and quiet surroundings
  • Nearby Restrooms
    Vault restrooms and porta potties within a short walk
  • Pet-Friendly Camping
    Dogs are welcome with respectful use of shared spaces
  • Site Capacity 
    Accommodates up to 5–6 guests depending on site
  • Parking
    1-2 vehicles per site, based on availability, personal items/vehicles must stay within confines of site

Included with Every Tent Camping Stay

To enhance your stay, all reservations include access to Arapaho Valley Ranch’s seasonal and year-round amenities through our resort fee. Activities are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

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A person stands on a blue canoe in calm lake water, surrounded by pine trees, mountains, and small cabins under a bright, partly cloudy sky.

Summer Amenities

  • Canoes and paddle boards
  • Mountain bikes and fishing poles
  • Hiking trails
  • Outdoor games including volleyball, horseshoes, cornhole, and ping pong
Two people ride a sled down a snowy slope, smiling, as forested hills and fresh powder surround them.

Winter Amenities

  • Snowshoeing and sledding
  • On-site ice-skating rink
Three kids read together on a brown leather couch in a sunlit cabin, with a deer mount and framed display on the wall nearby.

Year-Round Comforts

  • Complimentary coffee
  • Wi-Fi
  • A selection of board games and indoor gathering spaces
A campsite in a forest with a blue tent among trees, dirt path, and sunlight filtering through the pines.
A camping scene: view from a tent entrance shows a plaid blanket inside, trees and a lake beyond, with a red hammock tied between them.
A forested campsite with a gravel path, metal fire pit in the foreground, and a picnic table under tall pine trees.
A campsite in a forest with a dome tent, chairs, a table, and a wooden cabin nearby under tall pine trees.

Camping That’s Looked After

This isn’t roughing it for the sake of it. It’s camping that’s been thoughtfully managed—where the land is respected, the basics are in place, and help is nearby if you need it.

You come for the quiet, the space, and the setting. The rest is here to support the stay, not compete with it.

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A sunny meadow with trees, a wooden bench and tables, and distant mountains under a clear blue sky.
Looking out from a tent at a lakeside campsite; a red hammock hangs between trees, plaid blanket inside the tent, peaceful nature vibe.
A sunny outdoor campsite with a wooden bench and table, tall pine trees, and a clear blue sky; a peaceful nature setting.
A lime-green vintage van with an orange pop-top roof parked on a dirt trail in a forest, smoke rising, tall trees in the background.
A forested riverside with tall pines, a rocky stream bed, and a small log-dam under a bright blue sky.
A dirt road winds through a forest with tall trees and green foliage, a small wooden cabin on the left, and sunlight filtering through.