Cincinnati to Vail

Thom02099 wrote:

cinandtim wrote:
This is most helpful Busskipper! From the research we have done thus far, you are right on with your suggestions! Do you suggest we camp in Ouray or Ridgeway SP for most of that time and make day trips? Any other camping suggestions? We will have our 31’ class C and a couple of tents. Thx!!!

For Ridgway SP, a couple of things to be aware of. First and foremost there is a Stage II fire ban in place, which means no fires of any sort -- no fires in the fire rings and no charcoal grills. Not banned are propane stoves. This is until further notice, which is likely until Labour Day unless a good monsoon season kicks in.

And in August, it may be difficult to impossible to find sites available for your group. Reservations are fairly standard in most of the popular State Parks and Ridgway is very popular. Plus, for the size group you have, it may be necessary to have 2 sites.

Perhaps a better option would be to check out the KOA outside of Ouray to the north.

Thom is the Resident expert for CG's in Colorado. I'm one of those who seldom makes reservations, so I'd call to see what might be available - Always something, somewhere, Wal*Mart and many a Gas station have enjoyed My Company - For the most part if you get to some elevation you will not need the Air so you could actually "Camp" - :E

Between Thom and 4runnerguy - these two Really Know Colorado - they should be able to locate a spot for you - Ridgway would be my first choice, for your group, as Thom said they fill fast but often during the week they have holes in the Schedule (Vacacy's/Cancellations) but to be In Town on the river is really not bad, tight but easy - hot springs pool and All. Usually in August they should have something going On. https://www.ouraycolorado.com/events

Optional CG's are also available in Silverton - Jeep rental will likely be in your Future. Alpine Loop - is slow and Easy - MY DW called it the most Beautiful Drive I ever took her on, so ........

Lake City has a few sites/CG's, the National Forest is dotted with Spots - Montrose - in a pinch for a day or two..........

Get on the phone - You'll find something - we rolled in for a few days one year to Marble - next thing you Know they started the Marble Marble Festival - was Great. https://www.marbleinst.org/

After a week of Vail you will be Ready to get out and "Rough It" for a while.

Keep us all in the loop - we'll help if we Can - ;)

Best of Luck,

Busskipper

Edit - One more who has a lot of good Info Fanrgs