A small stream flows over rocks surrounded by green trees and foliage in a forest.

Attractions

Attractions

Sun with radiating lines.

Bliss Camp is your basecamp for the best things to do near Rocky Mountain National Park. Spend your days hiking and exploring scenic drives, then mix it up with rafting, biking, horseback riding, live music, and great local dining. 

Hiking

Hiker with a tan backpack and poles, facing snow-capped mountains and trees.
Person with backpack standing in a tall, dense forest; trees reach towards bright sky.
Person hikes on a path towards mountains with a backpack. Green hillside, trees, and gray mountains.

Recreation Areas

Gravel path winds through a lush forest of green trees and vibrant vegetation.
Person hiking uphill on a rocky path, surrounded by trees and a cliffside.
Snow-covered mountain peaks with rocky cliffs, partially obscured by clouds, under a blue sky.

Rafting

A bit further afield is adventurous rafting, offering an exciting way to experience Colorado’s natural beauty from the water. With clear mountain streams, rushing rapids, and breathtaking canyon views, it’s an ideal activity for adventure seekers.

Rafting on a river; four people in yellow helmets paddle through white rapids.
A red raft with people floats down a river, surrounded by lush green trees.
People white water rafting through churning, white water rapids; boaters paddling.

Biking

Bliss Camp is on one of the most popular bike routes in Colorado. Cycling in Boulder County, Colorado has become legendary – it’s one of the few places outside Europe that’s become somewhere every serious road cyclist feels they need to visit. This is where many Olympians and racers come to train!

Cyclist in orange vest rides on road with two other cyclists in the background.
Cyclist on a mountain bike overlooking a green mountain range under a blue sky.
People riding mountain bikes on a trail in the mountains at sunset.

Music Festivals

Lyons hosts 2 of the best music festivals in Colorado

Large crowd gathered outdoors near a river and trees, likely a celebration or event with a mountain in the background.
Entrance to the Roskilde Festival, with a wooden archway, art, and people walking through to a festival.

Horseback Riding & Stables

Horseback riding offers a peaceful way to explore the region’s natural landscapes, with guided tours that lead you through scenic trails, forests, and open meadows. It’s an accessible adventure suitable for all experience levels.

Woman on horseback in canyon, wearing straw hat, riding through trees.
Three brown horses standing on grassy hill beneath a tree with autumn foliage.
A person rides a brown horse on a forest trail with yellow aspen trees.

Town of Lyons

Street view with a fork sign, shops, cars, and a cloudy sky.

Heartfelt welcome to Bliss Camp

Many of our glampers like to explore the local food scene, music venues, and maybe a few bars nearby in Lyons (10 miles down-canyon). Here is a list of potential places to gain nourishment and eat, according to a very opinionated and picky foodie: Byron!

Large, seared piece of meat on a metal grill. Exterior is dark brown, interior is red, with a blurry background.
Hand pouring dark beer from a tap into a glass at a bar.
Birria tacos on a plate with dipping sauce, lime, radish, and a hand dipping a taco.
Chef pouring sauce from a silver saucepan onto a plate of food in a dimly lit kitchen.
Indian food spread: naan, curry pots, fritters, salad, and chutneys on a black tray.
Margarita in a blue-rimmed glass, salt shaker, and nachos on a table.
Two samosas on a bed of lettuce, with red onion.
Burger with bacon, cheese, lettuce, and red onion on a sesame seed bun, on a wooden board.
Red tomatoes and green herbs in a cardboard box, close-up shot.
Wooden barrels stacked in a warehouse, secured in wooden racks.