What are the best camping sites in or near Red Rocks Park in Colorado?

Lana E

My son is going to Red Rocks over Labor Day weekend for a concert. He camps in a tent. Where should he stay and how much are the camping fees? Has anyone had good/bad experiences at Red Rocks?

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It looks like the choices are limeted. And its first come first server so he better get there early. I didn't find anything on the prices.

Bear Creek Lake Park
SE of Morrison on Morrison Road
(303) 697-6159 (Bear Creek Lake Park does NOT take reservations. It is strictly first-come, first-served.)

Chief Hosa Campground is no longer available for concert camping.

Please contact the following campgrounds ahead of time for reservations,
spots are limited and reservations are required.

Dakota Ridge RV Park
17700 West Colfax
Golden, Colorado
(303) 279-1625

Clear Creek RV Park
1400 10th Street
Golden, Colorado
(303) 278-1437

Golden Gate Canyon State Park
Chatfield Resevoir
Cherry Creek Resevoir
Colorado State Parks Reservation Line-
1-800-678-2267 or (303) 470-1144
www.parks.state.co.us

Golden Gate Canyon State Park
3873 Highway 46,
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 582-3707
golden.gate.park@state.co.us

Golden Scenic Rock RV Park
www.ci.golden.co.us
17700 West Colfax Avenue
(303) 279-1625
I-70 Colfax

Golden Terrace RV Resort
17801 West Colfax
Golden, Colorado
303-279-6279


Reservations can be made for the above locations online at reserveamerica.com, or by calling toll free 1-800-470-1144.

Local U.S. Forest Campground information may be obtained through the Clear Creek Ranger District at 303-567-3000.

Colorado Campground and Lodging Owners Assoc.
970-385-5499
www.campcolorado.com

Colorado State Parks Reservation Line
1-800-678-2267 or (303) 470-1144
www.parks.state.co.us

Summer Hours
April 2-Sept. 30 April 2-Sept. 30, 7a.m. - 4:45 p.m.

Winter Hours
Oct. 1- March 31, 8 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.

Looking for a good place to camp in Colorado?

rain

I want something I can tent camp in, but I don't want to do any back-country camping.

I've been looking at some of the state parks and although they do have tent sites available they also seem to be overrun with RVs and campers. I don't mind being nearby to other tent campers, but I guess I don't want to be stuck in the middle of a bunch of RVs.

Can anyone recommend a good place they've been camping at? I would also enjoy something with a lot of hiking trails.

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You can camp at Horse ranch park. Bathroom facilities only but lovely place to camp. Not far from Lake Irwin. Lots of horse campers, but they won't bother you. The trails is fantastic. Lots of hiking. This place is just nothwest of Crested Butte, Co.

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Best place to Camp in Colorado?

Devin k

My friends and I are going camping during the last week of June in Colorado. The five of us want a place to camp that has hiking and biking close by and a lake if possible. I was wondering if anyone knew of a great place that has an amazing view. The place should kinda be the cliche mountain, lake, forest scene. We do not want too formal of a campsite, just an area for tents, maybe a fire pit, we can make our own too. It would be nice if the sites were far away from each other and we could have fun and not disturb others. So if you know of a great place let me know! We will be there for 3 nights.

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Devin,

I'm not sure what part of Colorado you are looking to camp in. So, here is the website that I have used when I wanted to go somewhere new in CO. You can sort your preferences and it will show you all of the ones that have them. This is the "tent site listing" only. Travel safe and have a great time! http://www.coloradodirectory.com/Tents/

CAMPING questions?

Q. answer these questions.

Why do you like camping?
Where do you go camping?
Who have you gone camping with?
What games do you play camping?
What do you do while camping?
As you might want to know I love camping myself and i wanted to find out id other people like it too.

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First, my personal definition of "camping." To me, camping usually means a hike first. I'll only camp at a campground if I absolutely have to, I'd rather hit the backcountry. RVing is ABSOLUTELY NOT CAMPING. It's amazing that those things are actually called "campers." Exception: if you are somehow disabled from sleeping in a tent (back problems ect.)

Now then...

I like camping for several reasons. It gives me something to do with my close friends, for starters. It gives me an opprotunity to enjoy the outdoors and get closer to Earth. I love the smell of the wilderness, and the whole scene is always very peaceful. It's a way to get away from everything else and clear my mind, almost like medatation. Plus, if I'm climbing a mountain, this gives me the chance to acclimate and have a smaller climb to do the next day.

I live in Colorado and usually go camping up in the mountains near timber-line. My favorite spot is Willow Lake, which is located right at timber-line, surrounded by grass and trees, with cliffs on its East end graced by a water fall. Not suprisingly, it's a popular camping spot so I usually take to the site I found once with a friend of mine that is away from the rest of the campers usually. It's up the side of a hill with great views of the lake and the mountains, but out of view from other campers. I also have plans of camping in the Grand Canyon or Zion NP over spring break.

I've been camping with my dad, my best friend Abe, my sister Kim, and I have gone camping with relative strangers before. It hardly matters to me unless the person is just plain gross.

I haven't really played games besides card games like rummy, because I can easily find things to do in the wild. Since camping usually involves backpacking as well, I'm usually pretty tired and don't feel like running around really (unless my friend sprays me with cold water from his bottle.) But, I'm sure I could be convinced to play games if the person tried hard enough.

Climb is the usual answer, among just living in nature, and just plain ol' messing around and exploring. The ever-changing landscapes of the Rocky Mountains are pretty much enough to keep me amused, and the prospect of a mountain summit is always prodding me onwards.

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Tent Camping in Colorado?

Doc 13

ok I am huge outdoors-men, and I love camping. However when I say camping I mean Camping NOT parking an RV. does anyone know any good tent campsites that allow open campfires and preferably are secluded from or do not have RV sites. I live in Colorado Springs but distance is not a huge issue but would like to keep it to a couple hours or so

Answer
How about some of the campgrounds along The Cache La Poudre River,west of Fort Colins on highway 14.

Is there a campground along the Colorado River from Parker to Lake Havasu?

Trigger

Am looking for a place to camp on the Colorado River...Right on the water!!!!!!

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Moabi Regional Park, rated 7 (of 10), on the Colorado River. 600 sites, hookups, recreation, etc. Check

www.co.san-bernardino.ca.us/parks/moabi

South of Blythe, try Palo Verde County Park, "near the Colorado River". No other camp around for many miles. Near a bend in the Colorado, near Cibola Nat'l Wildlife Refuge. Free for tents & RVs. No drinking water.

Take I-10 to Hwy. 78. South on 78 twenty miles (S of Palo Verde) to park.

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Looking for a good place to camp in Colorado?

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rain

I want something I can tent camp in, but I don't want to do any back-country camping.

I've been looking at some of the state parks and although they do have tent sites available they also seem to be overrun with RVs and campers. I don't mind being nearby to other tent campers, but I guess I don't want to be stuck in the middle of a bunch of RVs.

Can anyone recommend a good place they've been camping at? I would also enjoy something with a lot of hiking trails.

Answer
You can camp at Horse ranch park. Bathroom facilities only but lovely place to camp. Not far from Lake Irwin. Lots of horse campers, but they won't bother you. The trails is fantastic. Lots of hiking. This place is just nothwest of Crested Butte, Co.

where are some excellent fishing lakes in co that have tent camping?

ppsutt

We live in NW CO and are looking for lakes to spin and bait cast for trout (or any fish for that matter) that are relatively close. We love to tent camp. Ideally we would be at as a secluded, treed site as possible near the water without much of a hike in as we are older. Thank you in advance and have a great day!

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Northwest Colorado is pretty vague. If you live near Craig, then Flat Top Wilderness Area is close. If you live near Kremmling, then you should go to the Eagles Nest Wilderness Area. If you are near Vail, then head for Holy Cross Wilderness Area. If you are near Carbondale, then look at Hunter-Fryingpan Wilderness Area. White River National Forest has 2.3 million acres in which to find lakes and rivers.

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Can you recommend specific camp sites in Colorado?

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I am looking for recommendations that include not only the campsite name and location with a description of surroundings, but specific locations within the campsite, such as lot numbers, so I can make reservations. Hopefully this will help others in the future as well.

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Riverbend Resort Cabins & RV Park

3/4 miles of private river frontage stocked with trophy-sized rainbow trout. Beautiful mountain setting in the heart of the San Juan Mountains.

Cozy cabins are open all year with fireplaces, decks, microwaves and charcoal grills. Our deluxe cabin has a private hot tub.

Full hookup RV sites. Riverside tent sites under the trees are in a separate area. RV Service on site.

Pet friendly, Hot tub, FREE WI-FI, Satellite TV, Laundry, Showers, Playground, Rec hall, Game room, Gift shop.

Summer Fun: Fishing in lakes, streams and rivers. Many ATV and Jeep trails nearby. Ghost towns. Hiking. Mountain biking. Historic mining towns. Creede Repertory Theater. Fine dining. Ride the historic trains from Alamosa and Antonito. Visit the Great Sand Dunes National Park. Golf packages available for the Rio Grande Club PGA championship 18 hole golf course 5 minutes away. Sit and relax by our rippling river or by the evening campfire.



Fall Colors: Enjoy spectacular fall colors. Fantastic fall fishing. Big game hunting.

Winter Adventure: Ski packages at Wolf Creek Ski and Snowboard Area. Wolf Creek gets the most snow in Colorado. It's an easy 20 minute drive from Riverbend. Miles of excellent snowmobiling -- some of the very best groomed trails in Colorado. Great cross country skiing and snowshoeing. Also fun sledding for the family. Good ice fishing nearby.

We are the perfect location to visit activities and attractions in the San Luis Valley. We are on US 160 near milepost 183 just 3 miles southwest of South Fork. Or 15 miles east of Wolf Creek Pass and Ski Area. Less than an hour west of Alamosa.

Daniel and Linda Pruss, owners 33846 W Hwy 160, South Fork, Colorado 81154; reservations only 800-621-6512; 719-873-5344; fax 719-873-5770.


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What is it like camping at the bottom of the grand canyon?

april_hwth

I am determined to get to the bottom of the grand canyon. What is it like carrying all that stuff down there? Does the duffel service carry tents? There is no lodging available at Phantom Ranch for hikers until next October. We want to go this Spring. My husband is not crazy about camping. Should we just do some day hikes and not worry about getting to the bottom?

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It is definitely worth trying to get to the bottom of the Grand Canyon as it is a very different (and in my opinion) much more rewarding experience than just staying on the top. There is no feeling on earth like standing beside the muddy waters of the Colorado River with the dark rough walls of the Inner Gorge towering above you. I have been to the bottom over a dozen times and it still makes my heart skip a beat each visit.

Bright Angel campground (the one at the bottom by Phantom Ranch) is about as civilized a backcountry camp site as you are going to find. They have a facet with drinking water and real bathrooms with flush toilets. Each campsite has a picnic table with ammo cans and poles for storing food away from critters. Although it is a large camp area and all the sites are close together, the lush vegitation and the pleasant background noise of nearby Bright Angel creek make it feel very peaceful and not crowded.

As far as how tough it is to backpack down... well, I would say that if you consider yourself fit enough to hike it without a pack than you can probably handle it with one (unless perhaps, you have significant knee or lower back problems). As long as your pack fits correctly, you take your time and stop for rests when you need them than you should not have any problems - especially since you have several months to prepare. I have a couple of friends who are over 40 and a bit over-weight (certainly not athletes) who I have done it with and they did not have problems - they just took it slow at their own pace.

Mr. Danger above has a lot of good tips and suggestions. As he notes, you will want to make sure that you get ready both physically and mentally. Start with going on regular hikes around your home with a small day pack and then try renting or borrowing a pack, load it up with the weight you expect to carry, and try doing some long day hikes with that (doing at least one easy overnight practice trip would be ideal). You are going to want to be building up your leg muscles, increasing your cardio-vascular endurance, and also building up stomach and lower back muscles. Note - it is not training for the olympics - just that if you don't do regular cardio exercise than you should start and make sure that you get a day or two experience carrying a full pack.

As Mr. Danger notes you could try buying stuff on eBay or rent from several places near the canyon. A couple of additional suggestions about packing the canyon for the first time:

1) While it does not have to be the ultra-ligh high-end stuff, make sure that you get true backpacking equipment. You do not want to be carrying an 10lb 'car camping' tent or other much heavier equipment. If your entire pack - including water - is over 30lbs than something is wrong.

2) Fit is everything. Regardless of if it is bought, borrowed or rented find somebody knowledgeable to guide you in loading and fitting your pack. I will take a well-balanced well-fit heavy pack over a poorly packed, ill-fitting light pack any day. Remember that the weight should ride on your hips, not your shoulders.

3) Invest in some trekking poles (look like ski poles). These make a huge difference by taking strain off your back and knees and improving your balance. Having a pair of trekking poles is like taking 10lbs off your pack.

4) Be warned that the South Rim is at 7000 feet and does experience snow and freezing temps in winter. Icy patches can be quite common on the upper stretches of trails well into April. Check with the backcountry office before you go - if they are really icy, you will want to have instep crampons.

5) See about getting your meals at the Phantom Ranch canteen. Even if you are not staying in the dorms/cabins, they always have extra dinners and breakfast seats that backpackers can reserve (you MUST have reservations - made through Xanterra). Although a bit pricy, the food is good and it means you don't have to carry food or cooking supplies. Bag lunches (as well as individual snack items) can be bought at the canteen without reservation.

6) Backcountry camping permits are selected 4 months in advance. Spring is a popular time for backpacking in the canyon, so permits get picked quickly. If for instance, you want to go in April, than you should have your permit request sent in well before January 1 (see link below).

As far as duffel service goes... yes, (for most of the year anyways) you can hire a mule to carry your gear. The gear must fit in a space of 36x20x13 inches, which could prove a challenge for two people's gear. It costs about $60 per duffel per trip (ie: one trip down and one trip up) and you can only drop-off and pick-up your gear at certain times during the day. You are still going to have to carry a day pack with water, snacks and probably some bad weather gear. Considering the hassle and expense of the duffels, I would say just backpack it - it is a great experience and the feeling of accomplishment and independence that you get when you come out of the canyon carrying your own gear is something you will remember for the rest of your life.

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where are some excellent fishing lakes in co that have tent camping?

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ppsutt

We live in NW CO and are looking for lakes to spin and bait cast for trout (or any fish for that matter) that are relatively close. We love to tent camp. Ideally we would be at as a secluded, treed site as possible near the water without much of a hike in as we are older. Thank you in advance and have a great day!

Answer
Northwest Colorado is pretty vague. If you live near Craig, then Flat Top Wilderness Area is close. If you live near Kremmling, then you should go to the Eagles Nest Wilderness Area. If you are near Vail, then head for Holy Cross Wilderness Area. If you are near Carbondale, then look at Hunter-Fryingpan Wilderness Area. White River National Forest has 2.3 million acres in which to find lakes and rivers.

how to go on a graduation road trip for cheap?

batman264

i'm planning a road trip for my senior trip. it will be with 4 -6 total in the group. i want to last about 2-3 weeks. not sure how to pull it off for cheap. i live in Louisiana and am planning on driving through Texas, New Mexico, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama, Florida, and Mississippi then returning home. not sure exactly what to see and do and we're planning on staying in tent at national camp sites if possible. any suggestions and help would be much appreciated

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Planning on a 2-3 week road trip and covering 11 states seems to be a bit overwhelming. I'd try to narrow the trip down and either head toward Texas, New Mexico and Colorado or head east toward Mississippi, Alabama and Florida. For me, I'd even narrow it down and just make the trip to Colorado. There is a lot to see in that state. Even with living in campgrounds, you'll be too tired driving or even see the sites and you gas bill would be out of sight, Pick just a few states and relax. Narrow down the list of states, check with your friends and find out what they would like to see. Look on he Internet and also in state guides for information of historic sites, parks, etc. Your trip will probably be in Summer, so traveling in the Texas area might be pretty hot.

To save money on your trip, a camp site is a good idea. Also, so not forget to carry perishable foods in an ice chest and cook most of your own meals. Eating out can obviously be expensive. Some national park camp sites might be crowded especially during the summer months. When you decide what states you will visit, make reservations or bring a campsite directory for the state you will be visiting. You can often fine books like this in any large bookstore. It goes without saying that give your car a good checkup-maintenance, carry spare water and oil and check the inflation on your tires. Also bring a camera or two. Have fun.

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