Colorado Trip in July
First off thanks for those who replied to my previous post about my trip. I have since did further research and still am just as unsure where to go. We enjoy national forest or state campgrounds and ...
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agb2529 wrote:
Also in Colorado Springs area is Mueller State Park, beautiful wooded park at around 9500' elevation, about 45 minutes from Colorado Springs on the other side of Pikes Peak. We used it as a base for exploring the area, loved it. For a lesser known gem in the south part of the state, the Great Sand Dunes N.P. is amazing. We camped next to it in San Luis S.P. - upside of the state vs. national is you can get electric sites & shower facilities.
^^^^^ This. For both recommendations.
There's also Cheyenne Mountain SP, but it's extremely difficult to get reservations there and is likely already booked completely for July. Mueller is a great alternative and gaining in popularity.
As for Great Sand Dunes, there's a lot more than just climbing up/down dunes. There's some great hikes NOT in the sand, but trails in the mountains to which the dunes abutt. There's also 4x4 trails to explore if you're so inclined.
