Dunton, Colorado
Opened
2013
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Luxe Wellness LocalOutside the door
The house
By DuntonRiverside tented camp
Eight canvas pavilions make up this summer camp on a former cattle ranch, with days centered entirely on the river.
“the seasonal, 500-acre Dunton River Camp features eight luxury tents with showstopping views of the San Juan Mountains or the west fork of the Dolores River.”
What it’s good at
Notable
Private fly-fishing on the Dolores River accompanies meals sourced from local ranch farms.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and AFAR.
It’s about as plush as camping could possibly be, and guests are far more immersed in their natural surroundings than any permanent structure would allow.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
On the Dolores River in the San Juan Mountains, surrounded by five hundred acres of ranchland.
The rooms
Canvas tents hold six-foot soaking tubs and gas stoves, with private decks facing either the river or aspen groves.
The sauna
A cedar barrel sauna sits on the grassy riverbank, looking out over running water toward groves of aspens.
At the table
Communal timber tables sit on the riverside deck, where dinners bring wild-foraged chanterelles and wine from McElmo Canyon.
Full of quirky Southwestern design, these safari tents each include a king-size bed, a shower with soaking tubs, two mountain bikes, Wi-Fi, and a small sitting area.
How it began
The grounds were once Cresto Ranch, a nineteenth-century cattle homestead whose original farmhouse still stands twenty feet from the river.
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How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.