Luxurious camping trips have been on the rise, from celebrity glamping weddings to everyday people deciding to add some royal touches to their camping experience. While camping is fun for those who love the outdoors, it can still come with a handful of challenges for the inexperienced. This is where luxe camping comes in. You get all the joys of camping – being a part of nature, sitting by the fire, looking at the stars, making s’mores – with none of the hassles of setting up a tent or sleeping on the floor.
Luxe camping, or glamping, is an elevated camping experience, made for completely enjoying the outdoors, with all of the comforts of home – and Nederland, Colorado is a popular glamping spot. So, in order to enhance your luxe camping experience in Nederland, here are 5 things you won’t want to forget when planning your trip.
The number one requirement of any luxe camping trip is having a comfortable bed to lay your head on at night after a day full of outdoor activities. If you are not staying at a cabin where a luxurious bed is already waiting for you, consider ways to step out of the sleeping bag norm. There are elevated cots, air mattresses, hammocks, and so many other luxe sleeping options. Don’t forget to bring some soft sheets, extra blankets, comforters, and pillows to add your own extra touch of relaxation.
This is your trip, so why not make the space your own while you’re there? Add some fun lights inside and out to create a warm, fun vibe. Bring some pictures, fuzzy blankets, decorations, and a mirror to keep yourself looking and feeling like campsite royalty. It’s all in the little details, so put some thought into how to bring life to your own personal campsite kingdom.
Typically, the food you eat while camping is one step above survival food. In today’s world of glamping, however, that is a thing of the past. You can cook food just like you would at home. Just bring a good cast iron skillet for the grill or fire, some utensils, and a metal mug for hot beverages, and you have the ability to make five-star meals. Take it up a notch and bring a tablecloth, candles, cute and reusable plastic cups, plates, bowls, and utensils with you to make your whole dining experience fit for a king.
A campfire is an essential nightly ritual of any camping trip – especially in Nederland, where temperatures can drop at night, even in the summer months (the average low temperature in June is 37 degrees Fahrenheit!). But aside from keeping you warm and fed, a campfire can spark conversation, inspire storytelling, or instill wonder in the silence of watching the flickering flames. Consider playing a drinking game or another conversation-starting game to liven up the night.
When it comes time for dessert, s’mores are the traditional treat, but you can spice this up in a lot of simple ways that are perfect for glamping. Try roasting strawberries and pineapple chunks on a stick for something different, or wrap sliced apples and brown sugar in tin foil and let them roast in the flames for an even more extravagant dessert.
Start off your royal, luxe camping trip right by stopping in Nederland at the Kind Castle, the only castle-themed dispensaries in the United States. The Kind Castle has an outstanding variety of flowers, edibles, topicals, vapes, and extracts for you to enjoy while stargazing at night and exploring during the day.
Note: While purchasing weed is legal in Nederland, smoking in national parks is not, so please keep this in mind if that is where your glamping leads you, and always check campsite regulations before partaking. Often, edibles can be a viable alternative to smoking or vaping.
Whether you choose to rent a cabin in the woods or just vamp up your normal campsite for a DIY luxe camping experience, Nederland is a beautiful place to explore. There are more than 50 trails in the surrounding areas to choose from, some with lakes to enjoy, and all with amazing scenery that will take your breath away. Stop in town to get supplies and stock up your cooler before heading out for the most magical experience while luxe camping in Nederland.
