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LibertyReloaded
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Dec 19, 2014

Full Time Suggestions for Denver

My wife and I have been full-timing in Florida for about 6 months and will be moving to Denver this February. I could use a little help locating some full-time places near Denver or the surrounding areas.

The challenges I'm finding are that some parks aren't open year round, others have 2 week maximum stays, and a lot of them tend to cater to the touristy/transient market (way too many amenities at too high a cost).

I've also heard there's a network of people who'll let you full-time on their their private land so that you aren't required to stay at a park, but can't find anything supporting that.

I'd appreciate first hand knowledge of Denver sites, helpful tips, or useful networks/sites/apps.

We'd be parking a 39ft 5er with 2 vehicles and dogs. It's just turning out to be harder to find something as reasonably priced in Denver so far.

Thanks in advance.
  • Thom02099's avatar
    Thom02099
    Explorer II
    Dec 20, 2014
    LibertyReloaded wrote:
    The reason for moving is that I'm finishing up my job in Florida and wanting to move back out west. Since I commute for work, the wife just needs "a job some place in Colorado." My family is in Longmont and it seemed like a good idea to be near family while figuring out where in UT, ID, CO, SD, AZ, NM I want to settle.

    With that said I greatly appreciate the help so far. My RV app didn't pull up all the options listed on here.

    I didn't know about the Longmont Fairgrounds, but will be looking into it.

    Flying Saucer looks nice, but do any of you have personal knowledge of its owners? "No agressive breeds" might exclude my mastiff.


    You'll need to look under Boulder County Fairgrounds (located in Longmont), but I think they have a limitation aside from the events limit. In February, events may not be an issue.

    If you're considering the north side of the Metro area, you could consider Johnson's Corner in Johnstown/Loveland area. It's very close to I-25 so there's a lot of road noise, but it's open all year and allows for long term stays. It's only about 15-20 miles from the Longmont exits on I-25.
  • LibertyReloaded's avatar
    LibertyReloaded
    Explorer
    Dec 20, 2014
    The reason for moving is that I'm finishing up my job in Florida and wanting to move back out west. Since I commute for work, the wife just needs "a job some place in Colorado." My family is in Longmont and it seemed like a good idea to be near family while figuring out where in UT, ID, CO, SD, AZ, NM I want to settle.

    With that said I greatly appreciate the help so far. My RV app didn't pull up all the options listed on here.

    I didn't know about the Longmont Fairgrounds, but will be looking into it.

    Flying Saucer looks nice, but do any of you have personal knowledge of its owners? "No agressive breeds" might exclude my mastiff.
  • imgoin4it's avatar
    imgoin4it
    Explorer
    Dec 20, 2014
    Check out the flying saucer rv in sheriden / englewood. Lots of full timers there. There is also an rv park around the corner on federal blvd but last I knew we they would not take dogs
  • Busskipper's avatar
    Busskipper
    Explorer
    Dec 20, 2014
    LibertyReloaded wrote:
    My wife and I have been full-timing in Florida for about 6 months and will be moving to Denver this February. I could use a little help locating some full-time places near Denver or the surrounding areas.

    The challenges I'm finding are that some parks aren't open year round, others have 2 week maximum stays, and a lot of them tend to cater to the touristy/transient market (way too many amenities at too high a cost).

    I've also heard there's a network of people who'll let you full-time on their their private land so that you aren't required to stay at a park, but can't find anything supporting that.

    I'd appreciate first hand knowledge of Denver sites, helpful tips, or useful networks/sites/apps.

    We'd be parking a 39ft 5er with 2 vehicles and dogs. It's just turning out to be harder to find something as reasonably priced in Denver so far.

    Thanks in advance.


    Sorry to say that there are not a lot of options - BUT we have spent at least 3 Winters in Golden Clear Creek and if you are able to get a space it is really great.

    They have full hook ups and will rent by the month in the winter. once summer comes you will be limited to two weeks.

    Anotherr option is Jefferson Fairgrounds but they chase you out when they have events.

    Longmont Fair grounds is one more option - but that is a hike to Denver.

    BOL,
  • Old-Biscuit's avatar
    Old-Biscuit
    Explorer III
    Dec 20, 2014
    There MUST be some compelling reason for a move to Denver in the winter.......

    Hope you are prepared for FTng in freezing temps for months.

    Having grown up in WY/UT I would NOT want to live in the area in a RV unless absolutely necessary.....meaning no other options.

    We FTd for 7 yrs. and have been got in some storms/bad weather.
    Snow and Ice.......-14*f temps but fortunately it was only for short duration (2 weeks or less)
    It is NOT for the unprepared. It takes a lot of prep to be able to 'winter' in an RV.

    Good Luck....hope the best to you.
  • Thom02099's avatar
    Thom02099
    Explorer II
    Dec 19, 2014
    There's really not a whole lot to choose from in the immediate Denver area. There are some really, really not so nice places in Denver and Aurora, glorified parking at mobile home parks, not highly rated.

    Check rvparkreviews.com for Golden/Dakota Ridge RV Park, Sheridan/Flying Saucer RV Park, and Wheat Ridge/Propect RV Park. These all offer long term spaces and are open all year. I would not even waste any time with anything else in the area. There are several very nice State Parks in the area, but they won't fit your needs for length of stay. For long term, these are just about it, for feeling safe.

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