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3 NEW SPOTS TO STAY THIS SUMMER Words by Lisa Blake | Courtesy Photos
A-Frame Club
C
Dunes Desert Camp
Camp Eddy
amp, glamp and explore Colorado’s rivers,
Saloon opened in December 2022, and the first
mountains and dunes in style and comfort.
A-Frame cabins opened the following month.
These innovative stays elevate your summer
Settle into the cedar, fir and birch-paneled
adventures.
chalets, and enjoy a main floor living room, kitchenette and full bath with a lofted bedroom
CAMP EDDY
and freestanding Onsen-style soaking tub. Fish,
Set up basecamp along the Colorado River in
hike, bike and explore the Fraser Valley by day,
Grand Junction, and take advantage of styled
and sip craft cocktails and share stories around
tiny homes and Airstreams or BYO RV. Camp
the community fire pit by night.
Eddy opened in August 2022, offering a new
1008 Winter Park Drive, Winter Park
opportunity for glamping with all the amenities
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of a hotel. Take advantage of the onsite Hub’s riverside patio, camp store and laundry and
DUNES DESERT CAMP
shower facilities, and enjoy easy access to a
Set on a 320-acre private ranch near Alamosa
river boat launch, Grand Junction’s restaurants
and neighboring the Great Sand Dunes National
and wineries and adrenaline-fueled Colorado
Park, Dunes Desert Camp is the newest gateway
National Monument adventures. Camp Eddy is
to Colorado’s San Luis Valley. Groups of mountain
pet and kid friendly and boasts a scenic half-mile
bikers, campers, hikers, climbers and families
walk along the river to the Amphitheater at Las
can book the adventure playground and stay in
Colonias Park.
luxury safari glamping tents or bring their own
347 Eddy Drive, Grand Junction
RVs and tents. Explore the desert on horseback
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or dune buggy, or fly over the valley in a hot air balloon; the Dunes experiences team serves
A-FRAME CLUB
as an onsite adventure concierge, customizing
Drawing travelers with stylish 1970s-inspired
valley excursions that include yoga classes,
design nods and elevated culinary offerings,
private chef services, guided hikes, stargazing
A-Frame Club is a throwback to classic, time-
and more.
honored mountain hospitality. Guests enjoy
15001 Lane 4 N., Mosca
wooded privacy across 31 standalone A-Frame
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cabins situated on three acres in historic Old Town Winter Park. The project’s après-focused SPOKE+BLOSSOM
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