Heading to Durango, CO

TomB, we're headed to Durango as well. Not taking the camper but flying and staying at the Strater Hotel on this trip. Taking the train to Silverton on Wed the 1st. We'll be there through the 4th.. Hope the festivities are as good as the hype.

I'm sure they must have had a reason, but it didn't seem like it would have been that big of a deal to me. I'm glad others are happy with them.

EcoBullet wrote:

RAS43 wrote:

EcoBullet wrote:
We were passing through, between campgrounds in Pagosa Springs and Cortez, but wanted to take a quick side jaunt up toward Silverton to get high (elevation wise). We were looking for a place to drop the trailer for a few hours and stopped at the Alpen Rose. Although there were obviously vacant trailers there, they wouldn't consider letting us park. I thought that was being just a little chicken $hit on their part. I won't be staying there in the future.

Let me see. You wanted to park your trailer for free in a campground "for a few hours". And are mad at them 'cause they declined and you saw vacant trailers. Maybe those paying customers were out seeing the sights. Cheezzz! :S

I never said anything about asking to park there for free. No, I wasn't expecting to park in a campsite, and yes there was room where there were trailers sitting that weren't hooked up to utilities. Cheezzz! :S

My bad. I made an assumption based on another comment on this thread.

Anyway, my experience with the owners has been nothing but great. They have gone out of their way to accommodate me on several occasions. They really are very nice people.

They must have their reasons, but after all, it is their business and they can pretty much do what they want. Likewise, choosing to not stay there is your business, but I hope that no "regular customers" are influenced by your decision.

RAS43 wrote:

EcoBullet wrote:
We were passing through, between campgrounds in Pagosa Springs and Cortez, but wanted to take a quick side jaunt up toward Silverton to get high (elevation wise). We were looking for a place to drop the trailer for a few hours and stopped at the Alpen Rose. Although there were obviously vacant trailers there, they wouldn't consider letting us park. I thought that was being just a little chicken $hit on their part. I won't be staying there in the future.

Let me see. You wanted to park your trailer for free in a campground "for a few hours". And are mad at them 'cause they declined and you saw vacant trailers. Maybe those paying customers were out seeing the sights. Cheezzz! :S

I never said anything about asking to park there for free. No, I wasn't expecting to park in a campsite, and yes there was room where there were trailers sitting that weren't hooked up to utilities. Cheezzz! :S

sizzy wrote:
I also agree with tour bus up and train back down. The train is very slow and becomes pretty boring although worth one trip.

I think the train up and the bus back. The mountains get afternoon rains and I wouldn't want to be in the open car on the train at that time. Mornings are safer for the weather.

We enjoyed Alpen Rose. Big sites and best of all was the very, very large fenced dog run. Largest one we have ever encountered. Friendly staff, clean and lots of activities for kids.

Rob

I also agree with tour bus up and train back down. The train is very slow and becomes pretty boring although worth one trip.

EcoBullet wrote:
We were passing through, between campgrounds in Pagosa Springs and Cortez, but wanted to take a quick side jaunt up toward Silverton to get high (elevation wise). We were looking for a place to drop the trailer for a few hours and stopped at the Alpen Rose. Although there were obviously vacant trailers there, they wouldn't consider letting us park. I thought that was being just a little chicken $hit on their part. I won't be staying there in the future.

Alpen Rose has no places to park except for their sites. Which site wouldn't they let you use for free?

EcoBullet wrote:
We were passing through, between campgrounds in Pagosa Springs and Cortez, but wanted to take a quick side jaunt up toward Silverton to get high (elevation wise). We were looking for a place to drop the trailer for a few hours and stopped at the Alpen Rose. Although there were obviously vacant trailers there, they wouldn't consider letting us park. I thought that was being just a little chicken $hit on their part. I won't be staying there in the future.

Let me see. You wanted to park your trailer for free in a campground "for a few hours". And are mad at them 'cause they declined and you saw vacant trailers. Maybe those paying customers were out seeing the sights. Cheezzz! :S

Junction Creek is real nice with big trees. Carry a full tank of fresh water. The roads are washboard the last mile +. 50A electric. Very close to town.