One of the country's fastest growing metropolitan areas, the Denver Metro boasts more than 3 million residents who love their backyard of world class outdoor recreation. And one of the state's most treasured natural …
Camping near Fairplay, Alma, Como, Hartsel and Jefferson, around South Park
Like most of the Rockies, the more time you spend in South Park the more you love it. What seems like a pretty lifeless high desert, is actually teeming with interesting gems waiting to be discovered. There's camping …
Camping near Lake George, Tarryall and Eleven Mile Canyon Reservoir
Nestled at the southeastern gateway to South Park, Lake George lies in close vicinity to the great outdoors. It's home to several big reservoirs with world class fishing and plenty of campgrounds to accommodate …
Camping near Vail, Avon, Beaver Creek, and Eagle
Vail is one of Colorado's most well known towns, situated along Interstate 70 in the beautiful Vail Valley. Along with its ski town neighbors, Avon and Beaver Creek, Eagle County sees a lot of tourists every summer …
Camping near Leadville and Twin Lakes
Colorado's highest incorporated city at 10,152 feet offers some spectacular camping in the close vicinity of majestic alpine peaks and lakes. Between Leadville and Twin Lakes, CO, there are many cool campgrounds and …
Camping near Estes Park, around Rocky Mountain National Park
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 …
Camping near Allenspark, Lyons and Longmont
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 …
Camping near Boulder, Nederland, Rollinsville and Ward
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, …
Camping near Naturita, Nucla and Gateway, around the Utah Border
Few people explore the far western stretches of Colorado out near the Utah border. Yet, just southwest of Grand Junction holds some amazing landscapes and places to camp that are worth the 5-6 drive. Hidden west of …
Camping near Evergreen and Mt. Blue Sky
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 are a few places to camp west of Evergreen near the 14,270-foot Mount …
Camping near Buena Vista and Nathrop, around the Arkansas River
Situated at the base of the 14,000+ foot Collegiate Peaks alongside the Arkansas River, Buena Vista is a beautiful place to camp. Its teeming with outdoor recreation, with a slew of great campgrounds and free dispersed …
Camping near Golden, Black Hawk and Central City
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 …
Camping near Littleton, Lakewood and Morrison, around Red Rocks
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 …
Camping near Idaho Springs, Georgetown and Guanella Pass
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 …
Hiking into the Black Canyon of the Gunnison: The Gunnison Route
For the intrepid adventurer, a weekend trip to The Black Canyon of the Gunnison offers some of the most enjoyable scrambling in the state. One of the lesser known National Parks in Colorado, Black Canyon provides …
Camping near Walden and Gould, CO
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 and the Cache La Poudre River
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 …
Camping near Greeley and Pawnee National Grassland
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 …
How to Camp and do it Right
Ah, camping season in Colorado. Is there anything better? Colorado offers everything from front country car-camping in developed campgrounds to true wilderness experiences that take days carrying your pack to get …
Hiking Etiquette 101: Rules for the Trail
Whether you're heading out for an easy day hike near the city, planning to climb one of Colorado’s famous fourteeners, or backpacking for several days in some of the state’s national forests and wilderness areas, there …