Utah & Colorado State Parks
Just would like to know must sees in each of those states. Have been to Muller and Ridgeway in Colorado and very Beautiful!!! Thanks Tara
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Trailertraveler has a good list for Utah. Personally, I'm not similarly impressed with what CO has to offer.
The James Robb Colorado River parks do have campsites that make a good base to explore the area around Grand Junction. Sylvan Lake SP south of Eagle is in a pretty setting, but the campsites have few trees for any kind of privacy. Rifle Falls is a nice setting with jut a few campsites. Nearby Rifle Gap is another one of those CG's with few trees. (Hey, I like trees for the shade and a little privacy)
In the area you asked about, there are some lesser know NM's. Of course there's Mesa Verde NP, but how about the different units of Hovenweep NM (both UT and CO). Canyon of the Ancients also has a variety of Native American Ruins. There's a great visitors center near Dolores. Personnel at the Anasazi Heritage Center can give you info as to how to get to some of the more off the beaten path places.
If you've been to Ridgway SP, then you've probably had a chance to visit the mountains around Durango, Silverton, Ouray and Telluride. Lots to explore in that area.
IMHO, many of the best parts of CO aren't in NP's, SP's, or NM's.
The James Robb Colorado River parks do have campsites that make a good base to explore the area around Grand Junction. Sylvan Lake SP south of Eagle is in a pretty setting, but the campsites have few trees for any kind of privacy. Rifle Falls is a nice setting with jut a few campsites. Nearby Rifle Gap is another one of those CG's with few trees. (Hey, I like trees for the shade and a little privacy)
In the area you asked about, there are some lesser know NM's. Of course there's Mesa Verde NP, but how about the different units of Hovenweep NM (both UT and CO). Canyon of the Ancients also has a variety of Native American Ruins. There's a great visitors center near Dolores. Personnel at the Anasazi Heritage Center can give you info as to how to get to some of the more off the beaten path places.
If you've been to Ridgway SP, then you've probably had a chance to visit the mountains around Durango, Silverton, Ouray and Telluride. Lots to explore in that area.
IMHO, many of the best parts of CO aren't in NP's, SP's, or NM's.
