Telluride is one of Colorado's most beloved mountain towns and most secluded. Throughout the warmer spring, summer and fall months, people flock to town (usually for a festival) and look to set up camp somewhere. The …
Camping near Salida, Poncha Springs and Monarch, around the Arkansas River
Salida is one of the most popular mountain towns in Colorado, thanks to its scenic location on the Arkansas River and proximity to the front range. At nearly three hours drive from Denver, it's quite manageable, but yet …
Camping near Granby and Grand Lake, around the West Side of RMNP
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 …
Camping near Breck, Dillon, Frisco, and Silverthorne, all around Summit County
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 …
Camping near Cortez, Dolores and Mancos, around Mesa Verde
Tucked away between Cortez and Mancos in Southwest Colorado, Mesa Verde is the state's second most visited national park (after RMNP). Along with neighbor Dolores, these three towns offers an abundance of outdoor …
Camping near Meeker and the Flat Tops
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 …
Camping near Yampa and the Flat Tops
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, …
Camping near Winter Park and Fraser
Tucked away on the western side of the Continental Divide over Berthoud Pass, Winter Park and neighbor Fraser are the gateway to Grand County. This remarkable region of expansive views offers a tremendous amount of …
Camping near Kremmling, Parshall and Hot Sulphur Springs
Kremmling is well known for its abundant outdoor recreation, including fishing and boating on numerous nearby reservoirs and the mighty Colorado River, as well as camping in the surrounding national forest. It's dubbed a …
Camping near Montrose and Delta, around Black Canyon of the Gunnison
People flock to Colorado's far western slope for a variety of reasons and recreation. One of the highlights around the Montrose and Delta region is the South Rim of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park. And to …
Camping near Paonia, Hotchkiss and Crawford
Nestled in Colorado wine country, Paonia is one of the hidden gems of the Western Slope. It's connected to Hotchkiss and Crawford via the West Elk Loop, a stunning national byway that passes some tremendous scenery and …
Camping near Westcliffe and Rye, CO
Westcliffe is a wonderful destination to retreat to for a weekend (or week) of camping at the base of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Surrounded by the San Isabel National Forest, there are many great campgrounds and …
Fatal Bear Attacks in Colorado
While bear sightings aren't rare in Colorado, fatal attacks are, thankfully. Just a handful of deaths have been attributed to bears in the state since the 1970s and bears typically avoid interacting with …
Camping near Palisade, Grand Junction and Fruita
Located on Colorado's far western slope, Mesa County is home to the largest city west of the continental divide in the state, Grand Junction (GJ). Between Palisade, GJ, and Fruita you have an area full of fantastic …
Camping near Divide, Cripple Creek and Victor
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, …
Camping near Loveland and Fort Collins
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 near Lake City, Colorado
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 …
Camping near Rangely and Dinosaur National Monument
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 …
Camping near Manitou Springs and Pikes Peak
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 …
Camping near Creede, Colorado
Thirty minutes into the Silver Thread Byway from its southern start in South Fork, sits the historic and very interesting town of Creede, Colorado. It was one of true wild west towns in its heyday, and today, those …