Colorado State Parks

Wildcants wrote:
Fruita State Park in Grand Junction, C0. We have had nothing but problems here. We have had nothing but problems here. The employees are rude and ugly. Out of the 7 Colorada State Parks we have stayed in (the last 3 months), they have changed their mind about permits, where to attached permits and what tags go on what vehicle.

We have been told sites where not open and then go on line and reserve a space.

I would not recommend dealing with Colorado State Parks unless you just stay 'Yes, how much more money do you need now. How many stickers can I glue on to my property.

Could the OP elaborate a bit more, than "we had nothing but problems"? What sort of problems, aside from perhaps not understanding the Colorado permit system(s). Problems with the site? Problems with the utilities? Problems with the restrooms? Problems getting around the park? More details than just an open ended rant would probably elicit more favourable responses.

Having camped at various Colorado State Parks for the better part of 35 years, I can honestly say I've never encountered any problems that would cause me to give an unfavourable review of a park. Yes, there can be quirks about each park, and that's applicable to private ones as well as USFS/BLM/COE, whatever parks. Rules can vary from park to park to a degree; one park may be in bear country and as such, they can be sticklers for not leaving food out, versus a park that's not in bear country and so is a bit relaxed in that particular rule.

To condemn an entire park system, without some more factual information, is unfair to the park system and to potential users. If it's so bad, tell us why!