winter camping near rocky mtn national park
I was wondering if anybody knows of a campground that is open year round around rocky mtn national park. That has at least electric. thanks
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Lived and worked in Estes Park for 31 years. I'm not sure what your definition of winter is... Thanksgiving, Christmas, etc. Moraine Park campground in RMNP is your only choice. Why not borrow or buy a cheap generator. You'll probably have the place to yourself. You only need enough of a generator to keep the battery up for lights, heat and fridge. You probably don't need to worry about the official generator hours since you'll have the place pretty much to yourself.
Just remember that anytime after about December 1st you should be prepared for temperatures well below zero. Your biggest issue may be water and propane. Your profile or signature gives us a clue about your unit.
Also, be prepared to get stuck in your camping spot for 24/48 hours in case of heavy snow.
You can stay in Loveland but the commute to Rocky will be 1 hour plus in good weather.
You must be a youngling. The rest of us gave up camping during the winter in Colorado decades ago. Did it in a tent a couple of times 40+ years ago. Long johns, wool socks, sock hat, down sleeping bag, warm wife, etc. Now it's Arizona, king size bed, heat, a couple of cats, warm wife, etc.
Just remember that anytime after about December 1st you should be prepared for temperatures well below zero. Your biggest issue may be water and propane. Your profile or signature gives us a clue about your unit.
Also, be prepared to get stuck in your camping spot for 24/48 hours in case of heavy snow.
You can stay in Loveland but the commute to Rocky will be 1 hour plus in good weather.
You must be a youngling. The rest of us gave up camping during the winter in Colorado decades ago. Did it in a tent a couple of times 40+ years ago. Long johns, wool socks, sock hat, down sleeping bag, warm wife, etc. Now it's Arizona, king size bed, heat, a couple of cats, warm wife, etc.
