Colorado Route Suggestions?
This summer we are heading out for 8 weeks to go cross country. We drive from Vermont to St. Louis for a couple of nights and then on to Cherry Creek State Park to get somewhat altitude adjusted befo...
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2gypsies wrote:A slightly different state park in the same area would be Rifle Falls SP, which is one of our favorites (if you can get reservations for a site long enough for your trailer!). For other route and campground ideas, see my blog HERE. Another alternative is the James Robb campground at Colorado River State Park in Fruita if you are planning to visit Colorado National Monument.
I really suggest an overnight between Estes Park and Ridgeway.... perhaps at Rifle Gap State Park. After getting out of Estes and climbing the mountains you will most likely be tense and need a break from driving. Then you'll be refreshed for the final leg to Ridgeway.
And we much prefer the Elk Ridge cg at Ridgway State Park to the other two campgrounds. However, if you are staying longer that your tanks will hold out, the Pa Co Chu Pak cg below the dam is the one with FHU sites.
