Colorado suggestions/info

You do not want to stay on the west side of Rocky Mtn NP as all the major activities are on the east side; some 45 miles away and up over the Cont Divide.
We had dinner with former neighbors from Estes Park last night. Hwy 34 up is in pretty good shape but some sections lack the guard rails and all. Think it can be done in an RV with some real caution. REAL caution.

I understand Fall River Road will be closed all 2014.

If you are going to the "mountains" I am not sure why you are looking at Central City - mainly a lower level gambling area. Depends on what you are looking for.

If you can, head over to Buena Vista / Leadville area. We really love that area and Black Canyon and all.

Estes can use all the support it can get but make sure to check out things you want to do and places you want to visit very carefully before making decisions.

Try Winding River Resort at Grand Lake. Abt a mile from the west gate of Rocky Mountain NP. Check the website.

We stayed here in Estes Park. It was not riverside. I am sure that the local businesses will appreciate your business. Rocky Mountain Park is very close. WiFi and showers and access to all of Estes Park.

We will be in CO around the same time. Chatfield is a nice park. I would not write off anywhere that was flooded last year. We are looking at St Vrain SP, Longmont. 1/2 the sites were flooded. They are looking at March to reopen.

RMNP will be open. Not every CG is next to the river. Old Fall River Road is a great drive if open. Dirt road. Single lane. No trailers. One way. Length limit. Did it with 2WD dually no problems.