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thirtydaZe's avatar
Jul 01, 2014

Estes Park

I've been researching the area for a couple days now, i know of a few places there, but it seems like most get 3 star reviews, which isn't much of a bother, however i've been having horrible luck getting these place to respond to my online inquiries.

I wanted Paradise River which was quickly shot down, with a semi rude email, and still not sure if they were booked, if my equipment length, young child, or dog was our demise.

Anyhow, I'm looking for 8-2-14 arrival and an 8-9-14 departure (perhaps not enough lead time).

Anyone have any good suggestions for campgrounds around the area? Maybe Estes wont be able to be our destination.

We have a 7 month old, so from Omaha we will take 3 days to get into the rockies, 3 days home, just taking our time, and then obviously do a 7 night stay as mentioned.

Don't have specific plans, only to get away, see some sights, camp in the mountains, do some shopping, eating, drinking, etc. Of course it's an opportunity to do my favorite thing, get on the road and really stretch my trucks legs.....:C

Hoping you pros have some good info for me. Thanks again.
  • minn camping family wrote:
    Just my opinion but during this busy time of year and since you aren't planning that far ahead, I'd call them instead of emailing places.

    Back when we were planning we seriously considered Elk Meadow Resort and have heard good things about the place. There is also a KOA there that some reviewers really like. Can you get by without hookups? There are campgrounds within Rocky Mountain National Park....



    i'd love to go without hookups, not with a baby, and the creature comforts will make the wife happier.
  • Just my opinion but during this busy time of year and since you aren't planning that far ahead, I'd call them instead of emailing places.

    Back when we were planning we seriously considered Elk Meadow Resort and have heard good things about the place. There is also a KOA there that some reviewers really like. Can you get by without hookups? There are campgrounds within Rocky Mountain National Park....
  • We stay at Spruce Lake it is nice right on the Big Thompson, pool, playground and a fishing pond
  • EastTexasFosters wrote:
    We always stay at Spruce Lake RV Resort. It is very nice, great location, and pets or children are not a problem! It's a great place!

    http://www.essentialcoloradorv.com/spruce-lake/



    going to revisit that option, i emailed Elk Meadow with no response.

    thanks.
  • We always stay at Spruce Lake RV Resort. It is very nice, great location, and pets or children are not a problem! It's a great place!

    http://www.essentialcoloradorv.com/spruce-lake/

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