Colorado Campground???

[DinTulsa]

Looking to take a family trip next summer to Colorado. We would like somewhere in the mountains, with excellent views. If possible the park would have 50amp service, not absolutely needed, but full hookups if possible. Once again full hookups are not a must, but with a family of four its nice. We would like somewhere that we can rent side by sides and travel over some passes. We have considered the Durango\Silverton area for the train. We are open to any and all ideas.

Thanks in advance

[Two_Jayhawks]

We are in Kansas so CO is often our go to destination. We tried a new area this year (Pagosa Springs) and loved it. We rented a side by side for a full day and I thought the ATVing was awesome. This was on top of Grayback Mountain 12,600 ft.

[RedRocket204]

Buena Vista/Salida is a good suggestion for the CO experience. Just west of BV over the Collegiates is one of the best concentration of OHV trails in CO, known as Taylor Park. Normally you can access TP though BV going over Cottonwood Pass but that pass is closed until probably 2018 now due to road improvements. Until it is reopened, access into the Taylor Park area must be done south via the town of Gunnison but it is well worth it.

There is a RV park with full hookups at the Taylor Park Trading Post and there is also a place to rent ATVs/SxSs where you can ride directly to trails without having to trailer somewhere. If this place is of interest, you best get reservations early for both the RV park and SxS rental.

Be prepared for high altitude if you go there. There are many, many trails out there to legally take an ATV/SxS and many trails that go up to 12,000 ft with incredible views. Also be prepared for rain and cold as you never know when the weather can turn, even in the summer.

[FunTwoDrv]

Having spent 8 weeks in Colorado this Summer, you're getting great advice from these folks!!

Gary

[Thunder_Mountai]

Busskipper wrote:

DinTulsa wrote:
Looking to take a family trip next summer to Colorado.

We would like somewhere in the mountains, with excellent views.

If possible the park would have 50amp service, not absolutely needed, but full hookups if possible.

Once again full hookups are not a must, but with a family of four its nice.

We would like somewhere that we can rent side by sides and travel over some passes.

We have considered the Durango\Silverton area for the train.

We are open to any and all ideas.

Thanks in advance

My suggestion is Buena Vista and the Collegiates - with a day trip across Independence Pass (RT 82) to Aspen and Maroon Bells. Possible a trip to Minturn Vail or Breckenridge just to get some civilization into the trip. Leadville Red Cliff - and Salida are all available for a dinner out If K's and Quincy's don't work.

With this as the destination - you can pick from a number of RV parks to suit you needs - I've always just gone to see a location not an RV park, so I keep no records of those.

Now what else do you enjoy - in the area - we have Lakes - Streams - 4X4 trails - Hikes - Fishing- and some of the most Beautiful drives in Colorado.

How long do we have to play?

Would a drive over to Ouray/Telluride/Silverton for a couple days possible be in the Cards?

Might just be great to scout out future trips.

Best of Luck,

On Edit - Might just stop by Great Sand Dunes National Park on the way to.

X2 Thanks for posting. Saved me the time. BV is a great place to live and play. We hike, raft, four wheel, ATV, etc. That is why we move here!

[Thom02099]

Just returned from a 2000 mile round trip from northern Colorado to the Grand Canyon, so I now have a renewed perspective on some of the locations mentioned above. Though I've been through these areas many times in the past, having a new view gives a new enduring love of those areas.

I agree that, for a good overview of Colorado, choose the Upper Arkansas River Valley area of Salida/Buena Vista/Leadville. Many good places to set up a base camp and then explore outward from that base camp. The Collegiate Range of mountains is a formidable collection of 14'ers, with magnificent views from anywhere in the valley. And lots of trails and roads to explore. Day trip to the San Luis Valley? Easy. Want to head to places like Glenwood Springs? Done. Aspen? Just a trip over one of the highest passes in Colorado with views that are unbelievable. If you're getting brouchures in the mail, start with those that are within driving distance of this wonderful area for a base camp. You won't regret it.

[Lauren]

Having lived in CO for 8 years and now gone back many times since we left 14 years ago I love CO probably more than ever.

My suggestion, if it is possible, is to split your time between Buena Vista and Ouray. We were to both again this last summer / fall and have made reservations for next summer / fall.

Not sure how much time you have so will not go into detail.

CO is the most beautiful state in the nation.

Feel free to email or P M me if you would like.

Lauren

[kalynzoo]

We enjoy Durango, and have stayed as AspenRose a few times. Lovely campground, watch the morning Silverton train, which is a great family experience. Day trips to Masa Verde. My daughter took her RV and based at Mesa Verde this summer and said the KOA there was excellent. A day trip to Farmington New Mexico is also nice, lots of Indian museums, and a nice casino. Another choice is Estes Park, beautiful, fantastic, high elevation makes it hard to breath for the first day or two...not so much for the kids, but it was well worth it. You really can't go wrong in Colorado.

[BB_TX]

Southern Colorado along US 160 from South Fork to Durango is beautiful with lots of campgrounds and RV parks. Keep in mind that the elevation ranges from about 6,500' at Durango to over 8,000' at South Fork. Temps are typically cool even in the summer reducing the need for air conditioning and therefore 50 amp. Near South Fork we have even run the furnace some nights in July. And you would get to travel over La Veta pass at 9,400' and Wolf Creek pass at 10,800'.

The Cumbres & Toltec steam railroad (Antonito, CO to Chama, NM) is also a great train ride.

[TxTwoSome]

You might want to check out Mineral Creek Campground in Silverton!

[Busskipper]

DinTulsa wrote:
Looking to take a family trip next summer to Colorado.

We would like somewhere in the mountains, with excellent views.

If possible the park would have 50amp service, not absolutely needed, but full hookups if possible.

Once again full hookups are not a must, but with a family of four its nice.

We would like somewhere that we can rent side by sides and travel over some passes.

We have considered the Durango\Silverton area for the train.

We are open to any and all ideas.

Thanks in advance

My suggestion is Buena Vista and the Collegiates - with a day trip across Independence Pass (RT 82) to Aspen and Maroon Bells. Possible a trip to Minturn Vail or Breckenridge just to get some civilization into the trip. Leadville Red Cliff - and Salida are all available for a dinner out If K's and Quincy's don't work.

With this as the destination - you can pick from a number of RV parks to suit you needs - I've always just gone to see a location not an RV park, so I keep no records of those.

Now what else do you enjoy - in the area - we have Lakes - Streams - 4X4 trails - Hikes - Fishing- and some of the most Beautiful drives in Colorado.

How long do we have to play?

Would a drive over to Ouray/Telluride/Silverton for a couple days possible be in the Cards?

Might just be great to scout out future trips.

Best of Luck,

On Edit - Might just stop by Great Sand Dunes National Park on the way to.

On second Edit - https://Old Post

[jerryjay11]

The wife and I just returned from Mess Verde National Park, CO. Lots of mountain views, trails, winding mountain road, cliff dwellings, some are open to hike to with a tour guide. The park has a store, several dining facilities, deer that walk right through your campsite, full hook-ups. Walmart in area, real Indian made items in local area, etc., etc. Web site http://www.visitmesaverde.com/lodging-camping/morefield-campground/

We only spent 4 days. Wish we could have spent a week.

[DutchmenSport]

We also are considering Colorado for this Summer too. My wife went to WWW.Colorado.com and ordered their "free vacation guide." We've been deluged with literature from Colorado Tourism ever since. (and it's only been a couple months now). Those leaflets, booklets, and brochures sure are overwhelming. There's so much to see and do, it's hard to pin-point anything specific yet. Campgrounds are everywhere (so it seems).

My suggestion, go to their web site and explore it. Then order the free literature and sit back in your comfy recliner and enjoy reading one rainy night, or several rainy nights!