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Cdash
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Jun 17, 2015

Rocky mountain national park and ??

Getting ready for a trip that we really haven't planned at all for. Going to go from Michigan and spend 2 weeks in Colorado seeing the sights. We are taking our 30' fifth wheel for the last week of June and first week of July. We plan to spend a chunk of our time in RMNP, but maybe the second week traveling and visiting other areas, like the cliff dwellings.

Without any planning, and the very few first come first served sites in the park, I think we are going to have to stay outside the park. Just don't see that we are going to get in the park campgrounds. We'll probably hike and sight see mostly.

Any recommendations for campground we may have a chance to get into at this late period? Was thinking Estes Park area would be a decent choice.

Also, recommendations for other places to go in Colorado, kind of like the "must see" list?

Any help would be appreciated!
  • I would show up at the park early in the morning and grab one of the first come first served sites. In my book staying in the park is far better than any commercial RV park, even if it takes more effort.
  • Timber Creek Campground is in the west side park and several private campgrounds are close to Grand Lake. There is also Lodge overlooking Grand Lake.