Grand Canyon to Denver to Salt Lake City
On a trip now with our family of 5 (DH and 3 DDs) in our 29' Class C. Heading to Zion and Bryce and we already have reservations for Grand Canyon mid-Sept. for a few nights. Now I'm reconsidering what...
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You didn't say how old your daughters are. Would they enjoy a museum with exhibits on the Anasazi designed for children, including interactive videos and even microscope slides of 1,000 year-old pottery? If so, you should visit the Anasazi Heritage Center in Dolores, 10 miles north of Cortez, after your tour of Mesa Verde. You can get electric RV spaces at Juniper Campground at McPhee Reservoir, which is located just west of the museum.
You can continue north from Dolores on CO 145 to Telluride to ride the gondola to the top of the ski area and drive up the canyon to view Bridal Veil Falls. From there, take CO 145 to Placerville, CO 62 to Ridgway, and US 550 and 50 to Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park (NP has a campground with electric hookups).
From Black Canyon, continue east on US 50 over Monarch Pass to Salida and down the Arkansas River canyon/Royal Gorge to Canon City. Then you can take CO 115 to Colorado Springs and I-25 to Denver. Cheyenne Mountain State Park is located right on CO 115 just before Colorado Springs and has both electric=only and full-hookup sites for $22-24 a night.
You can continue north from Dolores on CO 145 to Telluride to ride the gondola to the top of the ski area and drive up the canyon to view Bridal Veil Falls. From there, take CO 145 to Placerville, CO 62 to Ridgway, and US 550 and 50 to Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park (NP has a campground with electric hookups).
From Black Canyon, continue east on US 50 over Monarch Pass to Salida and down the Arkansas River canyon/Royal Gorge to Canon City. Then you can take CO 115 to Colorado Springs and I-25 to Denver. Cheyenne Mountain State Park is located right on CO 115 just before Colorado Springs and has both electric=only and full-hookup sites for $22-24 a night.
