Boondocking I-70 in Colorado?

KazooTom wrote:
We will be traveling from SW Michigan to Las Vegas, NV this summer. We want to spend a couple nights in the Vail area, but know that the area is not very RV friendly. Brother in law lives in Vail but has no room in his driveway for us (36' motorhome). I know there are a few nat forest campgrounds close by, but they are all booked up.

Noticed that at exit 168 there is a Walmart Super Center. Does anyone know if they allow overnighting there? We would have planned to stop at Tiger Run in Breckenridge but they are sold out for our dates.

We just need an overnight and some time to visit the next day then on our way. Any suggestions would be welcome.

Since you were considering Tiger Run in Breckenridge (which is about 35 miles from Vail), have you considered other areas than along I-70 per se, ie, the Leadville area? It's about 42 miles from Vail, there are some commercial parks there as well as USFS CG. I know they are popular as well, but may want to give consideration in the off chance that there may be something available up there. I've stayed at Sugar Loafin' RV Campground, outside of Leadville, and they've never been completely full the times I was there,including weekends. Not to say they won't be, but worth considering. Not the amenities of Tiger Run, but hookups avaiable and at that elevation, much more climate friendly for your traveling fur companions. :)

Also, for that area, might want to check to see if there are any bike races in the general area (Vail/Breck/Leadville); many times CG can be booked due to races and staging in those areas.