Finding The Best Camping In Colorado

By Ines Flores


Spending a vacation roughing it in the woods or in any other wilderness area is an adventure that appeals to much of the American population. Some people camp out in tents while others bring trailers or have camper shells installed on their pickups. Regardless of your chosen method of habitat you can find some of this country's best camping in Colorado.

Many camp areas in this state are open year round and offer amenities designed to make your stay pleasurable regardless of time of year you choose to visit them. You will find sites that have swimming pools and picnic areas for use during the warmer months and community areas that feature fire pits and cooking areas for cooler months. Cabins are also available all year long with fire places and very comfortable living spaces.

A little research will acquaint you with the different areas of this state and the attractions each area has to offer for campers. The high dessert area can offer equestrian tours into the desert with views of the Arapaho National Forest. You might also enjoy cross country skiing in the winter months or hiking into the canyons and mountains. In other areas you can visit archaeological digs or dinosaur and fossil tours.

The rivers and the canyons created by the rivers are monuments to the power of water and expose the history of earth in the layers of soil from different eras of evolution. They also create white water rafting opportunities for more adventurous campers. Leisurely rafting cruises and fishing are also very popular activities for river areas. Favorite fish species in the rivers include pike and trout that many times approach record weight and size.

There are over thirty nine hundred sites designed for campers in this state. Some are located near lakes or rivers that provide visitors with a multitude of options for recreation. The scenery is outstanding for photography or for simply viewing while you lie on the numerous sandy beaches or cruise across a lake in a canoe or other small boat. You may have views of Mount Evans and or the beautiful peaks of the Rocky Mountains depending on where you plan to camp.

Many camp grounds offer a more urban atmosphere by providing community rooms and common areas that offer picnic and bar b ques areas. The community rooms may supply a complete kitchen for those who want to feed more than a few people. Showers and laundry facilities are also available at these sites for use by guests. Many are located within thirty miles of shopping areas where guests can shop or enjoy an evening out on the town. These sites usually offer discounted rates for long term guests with reasonable weekly rates to accommodate the campers.

While touring the wild lands that have camp areas available you can schedule guided tours of cabins belonging to early American legends who lived here. Wild Bill McKinney's cabin is one site and the location of one of Quantrill's Raiders hideouts is another historic site available for touring. There are also tours of the remnants of the original Santa Fe Trail that brought settlers to the wild west for homesteading ranches and farms.

Most camp sites are child and pet friendly so there is ample opportunity to involve the entire family in this vacation adventure. The activities available cover every aspect of family and individual adventure finding as well as offering quiet solitude to those who prefer to relax and soak up the atmosphere and sunny days that are so abundant year round.




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