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Randy Tucker

Mueller State Park View of Pikes Peak Sunrise

Camping near Divide, Cripple Creek and Victor

June 11, 2022 By //  by Randy Tucker

Situated at the junction of CO-67 S and Highway 24, Divide makes a great basecamp for outdoor adventure. Head further south on Highway 67 and you'll come to the former gold mining camps of Cripple Creek and Victor, …

Lory State Park Overlooking Horsetooth Reservoir Bellvue CO

Camping near Loveland and Fort Collins

June 10, 2022 By //  by Randy Tucker

Nestled close to nature, the northern front range cities of Loveland and Fort Collins make an exceptional basecamp. There are a myriad of campgrounds located both in town and to the west along the forested …

Camping Lake City CO Elkhorn RV Resort and Cabins

Camping near Lake City, Colorado

June 10, 2022 By //  by Randy Tucker

Lake City is a wonderful little alpine town hidden away in the remote San Juan Mountains. Because of its amazing geography and isolate, nature and camping is very easy to find. It's surrounded by some amazing campgrounds …

Tent Green River Campground Dinosaur National Monument Utah

Camping near Rangely and Dinosaur National Monument

June 9, 2022 By //  by Randy Tucker

Northwest Colorado is one of the most seldom visited regions of Colorado, home to small rural towns and secluded natural landmarks. Camping is easy to find nearby Dinosaur National Monuments, between the towns of …

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 …

Elk Creek Campground Curecanti Gunnison CO

Camping near Gunnison and the Blue Mesa Reservoir

June 4, 2022 By //  by Randy Tucker

Secluded in the middle of the Rockies, Gunnison is a remote and welcoming destination for Colorado campers. Between the national forest and Curecanti National Recreation Area, there's no shortage of incredible …

John Martin Reservoir Hasty Campground Colorado

Camping near La Junta and Lamar, around Comanche National Grassland

June 3, 2022 By //  by Randy Tucker

Located an hour apart on US-50, La Junta and Lamar both make a fantastic basecamp for exploring Southeast Colorado's many fascinating attractions. Sitting between the two towns, John Martin Reservoir offers lakeside …

LImon Colorado Great Plains Aerial View

Camping near Limon in Eastern Colorado

June 3, 2022 By //  by Randy Tucker

Known as Eastern Colorado's "Hub City", Limon makes a convenient basecamp for exploring the Great Plains. There are numerous campgrounds near town, with easy access from both Denver and Colorado Springs. The drive to …

North Sterling State Park Camping

Camping near Sterling in NE Colorado

June 2, 2022 By //  by Randy Tucker

As the largest city in Northeast Colorado, Sterling makes a great basecamp for exploring this overlooked region of the Great Plains. The local gem for outdoor recreation is north from town at North Sterling …

Jackson Lake State Park Lakeside Camping near Fort Morgan CO

Camping near Ft. Morgan & Jackson Lake

June 2, 2022 By //  by Randy Tucker

Situated about an hour and fifteen minutes northeast of Denver, Fort Morgan makes for easy weekend camping trip away from the crowds. Its recreational jewels include camping, fishing, boating and more. The nearby Jackson …

Dispersed Camping near Deckers CO Tent

Camping near Deckers and Sedalia

June 1, 2022 By //  by Randy Tucker

The Pike National Forest lies sandwiched between Denver and Colorado Springs in the nearby front range mountains. One of the most popular destinations for outdoor recreation, especially camping await in the alpine …

Castlewood Canyon State Park Franktown CO

Camping near Castle Rock, Larkspur and Monument

May 23, 2022 By //  by Randy Tucker

Aside from the natural attractions within the Rocky Mountains, Denver and Colorado Springs are the state's two largest attractions. So it makes a lot of geographic sense to basecamp right between the two major cities, …

Cherry Creek Reservoir Aurora Colorado Sunset

Camping near Aurora, Parker, and Brighton

May 20, 2022 By //  by Randy Tucker

Denver's eastern metropolitan neighbors hold several awesome attractions, location advantages and reasons to base camp there. Let's discover the closest campgrounds to Brighton, Aurora and Parker. Twenty minutes …

Rampart Reservoir Woodland Park CO

Camping near Woodland Park and Rampart Reservoir

May 20, 2022 By //  by Randy Tucker

Although only thirty minutes west of Colorado Springs and a practically a suburb of it now, Woodland Park feels like a world away in the "city above the clouds".  The relatively large mountain community of Woodland Park …

Tent Camping Kenosha Pass Colorado Bailey CO

Camping near Conifer, Pine and Bailey, around Guanella and Kenosha Pass

May 10, 2022 By //  by Randy Tucker

Take Highway 285 southwest out of the Mile High metropolitan sprawl and you'll quickly be driving up, then down, and up the rolling Rocky Mountains. You'll pass several mountain communities, starting with Conifer, until …

Williams Creek Reservoir Road Pagosa Springs Colorado

Camping near Pagosa Springs, Colorado

May 7, 2022 By //  by Randy Tucker

Home to the deepest geothermal hot springs aquifer in the world, Pagosa Springs is a renowned tourism destination year round. In the summer, Archuleta County comes alive with campers, seeking out the endless rolling …

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Camping near Aspen, Snowmass Village and Basalt

May 6, 2022 By //  by Randy Tucker

Aspen's one of the most well known and beloved mountain towns in Colorado. It's surrounded by the White River National Forest, offering a myriad of campgrounds and dispersed camping for all types of car …

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, …

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