Rocky Mountain Cabins: Where to Stay for Summer Adventure

YMCA of the Rockies is the best place to stay for your summer vacation. For many families, renting cabins in Estes Park is a yearly tradition – and for good reason. The unparalleled beauty of the Rocky Mountains provides the perfect opportunity to get away and explore the great outdoors, with all the convenience of a lively mountain town just minutes from the park entrance.

With over 200 cabins for rent, YMCA of the Rockies is more affordable than other Estes Park cabin rentals, thanks to generous donor support that helps keep costs low. In over 100 years of operation, our cabins have become some of the most beloved cabins in Colorado, offering families a comfortable, convenient base to explore the outdoors.

Whether your goal is spending quality family time, relaxing in nature, or visiting Rocky Mountain National Park, YMCA of the Rockies has it all.

Choosing a cabin over a hotel room is about more than just space—it’s about freedom and flexibility. While hotel rooms can provide a lot of convenience and affordable prices, they can quickly be outgrown. With significantly more space, cabins provide the ability to spread out, relax, and enjoy each other’s company without feeling confined.

After a full day of hiking in Rocky Mountain National Park, the additional space in a cabin makes it easier to gather in the evening. A cabin allows for stargazing from the porch, board games at the dinner table, or just the chance to spend a cozy evening by the fire. When bedtime arrives, you can put the kids to bed and still take time for yourself as if you were at home.

Cabins also come equipped with full kitchens, making family meals easy, cost-effective, and enjoyable. After a full day of hiking, eating dinner at your cozy cabin and settling in for the night can make for the perfect day.

If you are traveling with a pet, cabins offer more flexibility for your pet. YMCA of the Rockies offers pet-friendly cabin options so you can include the whole family. Explore our cabin offerings here!

In addition to our lower price point compared to other local options, YMCA of the Rockies is located right next door to Rocky Mountain National Park, providing easy access to the beloved vacation destination. Surrounded on three sides by the National Park, few accommodations bring you as close to the park or provide vistas quite as stunning as YMCA of the Rockies, making us one of the most popular places to stay near Rocky Mountain National Park.

With plentiful lodging options, family-friendly programming, and activities suitable for all ages, YMCA of the Rockies provides a welcoming environment for lasting connections and fun, and an unbeatable location to establish yearly family traditions. From outdoor exploration to relaxing evenings together, your ideal Rocky Mountain cabin getaway awaits.

While our cabins have everything you need from dishes, to bed linens to towels, there are a few items you may want to bring. Read our blog “7-Must Pack Items for Your YMCA of the Rockies Vacation” here.