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Randy Tucker

Randy Tucker

About Randy Tucker

Randy lives up in Wyoming but often comes down to Colorado to visit, explore and camp around. He enjoys writing about the best places to camp around the state.

Autumn Afternoon Lake Dillon Frisco CO Camping Summit County

Camping near Breck, Dillon, Frisco, and Silverthorne, all around Summit County

June 20, 2022 By //  by Randy Tucker

Summit County is probably the most popular weekend destination for the millions living on the plains around Denver. Summer or winter brings in the masses, looking for the world-class recreation like camping and skiing it …

Pikes Peak Colorado

Camping near Manitou Springs and Pikes Peak

June 9, 2022 By //  by Randy Tucker

Moments west of Colorado Pass lies Ute Pass, which begins the upward climb of Highway 24 past the lovely alpine communities Manitou Springs, Cascade, and Green Mountain Falls. All boast wonderful campgrounds and make the …

Great Sand Dunes Campground Colorado

Camping near Alamosa, Sand Dunes, and around the San Luis Valley

May 5, 2022 By //  by Randy Tucker

The San Luis Valley is one of Colorado's most unique places, from its reported UFO sightings to the gigantic dunes of sand at the base of the Sangre de Cristos. The area is loaded with camping around the San Luis Valley, …

Camping near Crested Butte Lake Irwin Sunrise Kebler Pass

Camping near Crested Butte and Kebler Pass

May 4, 2022 By //  by Randy Tucker

Nestled high in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, Crested Butte is a favorite place to visit for camping and other outdoor recreation. Once you gain a little elevation over the town's base of 8,909 feet, you'll quickly …

Lake McConaughy Dispersed Tent Camping Nebraska

Camping near Julesburg and Nebraska’s Lake McConaughy

May 3, 2022 By //  by Randy Tucker

Few people venture east from the front range in Colorado to camp, choosing instead to go west up into the Rockies. Those that descend onto the Great Plains have several jewels to discover like Nebraska's Lake McConaughy, …

Camping near Craig Colorado

Camping near Craig and Hayden

August 27, 2021 By //  by Randy Tucker

There are plenty of public lands to explore near Craig and Hayden, CO, with ample campgrounds to accommodate travelers. From national forest and BLM land to private RV parks, you'll find a lot of camping …

Camping near Steamboat Springs Sunrise at Steamboat Lake State Park Clark CO

Camping near Steamboat Springs, Oak Creek and Clark, around Yampa Valley

August 26, 2021 By //  by Randy Tucker

Whether you're coming for the dazzling natural beauty or a soak in the local hot springs, Steamboat Springs makes a for a terrific camping destination. Between Oak Creek, Steamboat and Clark, there are ample campgrounds …

Moraine Park Campground RMNP Estes Park Campsite 1

Camping near Estes Park, around Rocky Mountain National Park

July 18, 2021 By //  by Randy Tucker

Estes Park is one of Colorado's favorite mountain towns, in no small part thanks to its neighbor, Rocky Mountain National Park. Between the national forest and national park surrounding Estes Park, there's a plethora of …

Camp Dick Campground Welcome Sign Lyons CO

Camping near Allenspark, Lyons and Longmont

July 17, 2021 By //  by Randy Tucker

The Roosevelt National Forest is loaded with camping around Allenspark, CO, just west of Lyons. Everything from RV-friendly campgrounds with full hookups, to primitive backpacking campsites, can be found within this …

Gross Reservoir Dispersed Camping Boulder CO

Camping near Nederland, Rollinsville and Ward, around Boulder County

July 16, 2021 By //  by Randy Tucker

Boulder is one of Colorado's most iconic towns, located amongst the foothills of the northern front range. Just due west of town lies the Rocky Mountains, and exceptional camping nearby the towns of Rollinsville, …

Sheep Posing on Mount Evans near Evergreen CO

Camping near Evergreen and Mt. Evans

July 8, 2021 By //  by Randy Tucker

Evergreen is among Denver's closest mountain communities, full of desirable real estate in the thick of the mountains, yet close to the capital. There a few places to camp west of Evergreen near the 14,270-foot Mount …

Golden Gate Canyon Camping near Golden CO

Camping near Golden, Black Hawk and Central City

July 5, 2021 By //  by Randy Tucker

Old West Golden is the metro area's own mountain escape, nestled right at the edge of the Rocky Mountains. It offers close access to a big backyard of adventure, with plenty of camping nearby Golden, Black Hawk and …

Chatfield Reservoir Dam Geese

Camping near Littleton, Lakewood and Morrison, around Red Rocks

July 4, 2021 By //  by Randy Tucker

Red Rocks is one of the metropolitan front range area's biggest draws. Morrison is home to this beautiful park and amphitheatre, nestled at the edge of the Rocky Mountains and Great Plains. There are surrounding camping …

Mount Evans behind Echo Lake near Idaho Springs CO

Camping near Georgetown and Idaho Springs, by Guanella Pass and Mt. Evans

July 3, 2021 By //  by Randy Tucker

Idaho Springs and Georgetown are a couple of the most accessible mountain towns from the Denver Metro. Both are often overlooked for nearby Summit County, but these towns of Clear Creek County offer a gateway to some …

State Forest State Park Gould CO North Michigan Reservoir Mountain Vista

Camping near Walden and Gould, around North Park

June 29, 2021 By //  by Randy Tucker

The North Park region of Jackson County, centered around its county seat, Walden, makes for a terrific camping destination. The great outdoors surround in all directions with numerous campsites to choose from nearby …

Camping near Red Feather Lakes CO Dowdy Lake Sunrise

Camping near Red Feather Lakes and the Cache La Poudre River

June 29, 2021 By //  by Randy Tucker

Although only an hour northwest of Fort Collins, Red Feather Lakes feels like a world away from the Larimer County seat. There are plenty of places to camp nearby town or south along the Cache La Poudre River. This …

Pawnee National Grassland Greeley CO

Camping near Greeley and Pawnee National Grassland

June 28, 2021 By //  by Randy Tucker

Greeley is a college and agricultural town that acts as a gateway to Colorado's eastern plains. For those looking to explore the often-skipped eastern attractions like Pawnee National Grassland, while still being close …

Grand Lake Colorado

Camping near Granby and Grand Lake, around the West Side of RMNP

June 21, 2021 By //  by Randy Tucker

Tucked away north of Winter Park lies the "Great Lakes of Colorado," sandwiched between the Grand County gems of Granby and Grand Lake. This region features a handful of alpine lakes, ranging from small and remote, to …

Pinyon Ridge Sunset Meeker Colorado

Camping near Meeker and the Flat Tops

June 19, 2021 By //  by Randy Tucker

As the western gateway to the Flat Top Wilderness, Meeker attracts its fair share of adventure seekers. From hiking and fishing, to hunting and camping, there's a vast wilderness waiting to be explored east of …

Tent Camping ner Yampa CO Flat Tops Wilderness Devil's Causeway

Camping near Yampa and the Flat Tops

June 19, 2021 By //  by Randy Tucker

Tucked away forty-minutes south of Steamboat Spring on State Highway 131, Yampa is the eastern gateway to the Flat Top Wilderness. It's seasonally connected with Meeker, via the 2+ hour stretch of Flat Tops Trail Byway, …

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