Royal Gorge Yurts
Quick Facts
Why the Royal Gorge
Cañon City sits at the mouth of the Royal Gorge, a 10-mile canyon carved by the Arkansas River, home to the Royal Gorge Bridge — built in 1929 and still the highest suspension bridge in the country, soaring 955 feet above the river. The surrounding area draws both families and thrill-seekers, with whitewater rafting, a scenic railroad, and zip lines all built around the canyon itself.
Royal Gorge Yurts gives guests a comfortable, well-equipped base right near the action, with private patios built for evenings around the fire after a day exploring the gorge.
What Makes It Special
- Location: Cañon City, near the Royal Gorge
- Setting: Canyon country along the Arkansas River
- Site type: Yurts with private patios
- Amenities: Propane grills and fire pits, Keurig coffee makers, access to the Arkansas River
- Recreation: Whitewater rafting and fishing on the Arkansas River
Pro Tips for Booking
Leave anxious or barking dogs at home. Reviewers note this property doesn’t tolerate barking well — worth knowing before you book if traveling with a pet.
Book whitewater rafting ahead. The Royal Gorge stretch of the Arkansas River is a genuinely popular rafting run, and trips fill up in peak season.
Walk the Royal Gorge Bridge. It’s the highest suspension bridge in the country and a short drive from the property.
What to Do Around Here
- The Royal Gorge Bridge, the highest suspension bridge in the U.S.
- Whitewater rafting on the Arkansas River through the gorge
- The Royal Gorge Route Railroad, a scenic train through the canyon
- Tunnel Drive, a hiking and biking trail through historic tunnels
- Zip lining and the Royal Gorge Via Ferrata for climbers
