November 2016 Camping suggestions
Hello all, I have a really cool job that allows me to work out of my rig and take my family with me. We are looking for camping suggestions this November (5th to 26th) starting at Colorado Springs...
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GreenSalsa wrote:
Hello all,
I have a really cool job that allows me to work out of my rig and take my family with me. We are looking for camping suggestions this November (5th to 26th) starting at Colorado Springs, CO and heading towards Fayetteville, NC.
We are thinking of exploring the South West due to weather and availability of access to facilities. We have previously explored the following areas:
Rocky Mountain National Park. The same goes for Mesa Verde and Bryce NP--I think the seasons will be pretty much closed by late October.
Dinosaur National Monument.
Arches National Park.
Zion National Park. This is a must do for us--(even though we also visited this two years ago)--can you say "Angel's Landing"? Again we think we can spend another 3-4 days here easily.
Grand Canyon National Park. We are thinking of taking a MINOR trip into the canyon (say 1.5-2 miles down) but overall think this might be just a short visit.
I can see doing a quick lunch at Arizona Meteor Crater or at Petrified National Forest.
So my question to you is, what are we missing? What trails are MUST DOs in your recommended parks? What campgrounds would you stay at?
Just do a search of these few areas - they are all along your route and will likely fit into your likes, needs.
Mexican Hat
Monument Valley
Page/Lake Powell/Antelope Canyon/North Rim(yes it is closed but often the road is still open and no-one is there)
Come into the Grand Canyon from the East, Rt 64 just different.
Canyon de Chelly
Window Rock
Santa Fe
Carlsbad
Hill country, TX
San Antonio
We have done all of these in the months of the winter (Dec-Feb) so you should , with a little luck be able to enjoy all these on the route you choose going home.
Just an added note - while November is often the start of Winter in Colorado, we have still enjoyed many of the sites during the months of November and into December, contrary to popular belief, Colorado is still fun and really Beautiful with a little SNOW.
Keep up the great trip and take a few pictures and share with US.
BOL,
Just an added note IMHO the Girls would love a day or two on the slopes if you where to get the Opportunity. Colorado Ski Resorts rock all year round!
