Camping near Rocky Mountain National Park
Thinking about a trip to Rocky Mountain National Park in late May or early June of next year. What are some good campgrounds for a base camp for a few days. We like to drop off the 5th wheel and th...
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If you decide to not stay within the park, Carter Lake or Flatiron Reservoir are west of Berthoud and SW of Loveland and have nice campgrounds ran by Larimer County. They're pretty close to Highway 34, but still not too far from Highway 36. Both nice spots and very easy in-out with a trailer. I would stay there and then just drive up to the park during the day (go early!). They have spots with electrical but not water, and Carter Lake has a dump station.
We stayed at Flatiron in Spot 3 in early May this year and it was very pleasant and easy in-out with our 38' toyhauler. Most of the spots closer to the entrance are big rig friendly, the ones in the loop looked better for smaller trailers/RVs. Only tight spot we ran into was having to turn around in the loop to pull into our spot the right direction, but just took it slow and it was fine. Our Verizon cell phones did not work there, which was fine with us, but just a heads up if it's an issue for you. Carter Lake is busier because it is a larger reservoir that allows boats.
St. Vrain that someone else mentioned is right next to the Interstate and may work fine, but I think it's noisy. Boyd Lake State Park in Loveland is fine for a base camp too and easy in/out and right off Highway 34. I wouldn't stay there if you're going when 34 is still closed though. It's also right in town so you don't get a great "this is camping" feeling. More just like an in-town RV park.
We stayed at Flatiron in Spot 3 in early May this year and it was very pleasant and easy in-out with our 38' toyhauler. Most of the spots closer to the entrance are big rig friendly, the ones in the loop looked better for smaller trailers/RVs. Only tight spot we ran into was having to turn around in the loop to pull into our spot the right direction, but just took it slow and it was fine. Our Verizon cell phones did not work there, which was fine with us, but just a heads up if it's an issue for you. Carter Lake is busier because it is a larger reservoir that allows boats.
St. Vrain that someone else mentioned is right next to the Interstate and may work fine, but I think it's noisy. Boyd Lake State Park in Loveland is fine for a base camp too and easy in/out and right off Highway 34. I wouldn't stay there if you're going when 34 is still closed though. It's also right in town so you don't get a great "this is camping" feeling. More just like an in-town RV park.
