Camping in the Mountainous Terrain of Colorado
Camping is really fun and exciting. You cook your lunch using a portable stove and a small pan. You sleep
in a tent. Your neighbors are the trees and forest. No buses, cars,
or big buildings. In other words, you are living in a world ruled by
nature and untouched by civilization.
The diversity of Colorado camping promises plenty of outdoor fun
and relaxation whether it’s cold and snowy or in the heat of summer.
From snowmobiling and skiing to hiking and horseback riding,
Colorado provides year-round fun.
There are 41 Colorado state parks, 15
national parks and
recreation areas within the state, and more than 100 other public
campgrounds managed by the USDA Forest Service.
Colorado Springs Camping
Colorado Springs is a terrific vacation destination, whether you’re
wanting to enjoy the city nightlife and fine dining, explore the
area zoos and museums with the kids, or get adventurous with some of
the nation’s best whitewater and hiking.
The Colorado Springs KOA offers fully equipped campsites for RVs
and tents, as well as one and two room and deluxe cabin rentals. The
campground features many amenities, including a pool, hot tub, and
wireless internet access.
Colorado’s newest state park, Cheyenne Mountain State Park, has
recently opened in Colorado Springs. This park provides 20 miles of
hiking and bicycling trails through fragile, protected ecosystems
with great views of area wildlife.
Northern Colorado Camping
Northern Colorado offers a large variety for vacation lovers. Water
lovers can enjoy one of the many northern Colorado lakes. North
Sterling State Park has 3,000 acres of water for boating, jet
skiing, fishing, swimming, and even sail boarding. There are 3
campgrounds within the state park, providing 141 campsites total.
State Forest
State Park in northern Colorado has 5 campgrounds available for
winter camping. Bring your snowmobile and race across over 50 miles
of maintained trails or venture into the Routt National Forest for
more trails. You can also enjoy cross-country skiing, sledding,
snowshoeing, and tubing within the park.
If you would like to plan a Colorado camping vacation that is
filled with outdoor fun as well as educational explorations,
Dinosaur National Monument in northern Colorado and Utah, offers
plenty of fun and 6 developed campgrounds.
Colorado History
The name Colorado traces its beginning from the Spanish’ color red. Aside from the Rocky Mountain state identity, Colorado is also known as the Centennial state, with the city of Denver as its capital.
Colorado also offers mountain adventure to its constituents and visitors. Mountain climbing is delightful in spring seasons when wild flowers are in full bloom. If you are really adventurous enough, you can take the challenge of climbing the state’s highest peak—Mount Elbert.
One of the perfect campsites situated in the state is the Colorado River State Park. It has five diverse sections— Island Acres, Corn Lake, Wildlife Area, Connected Lakes, and Fruita. The Fruita campground provides campers the scenic view of the famous Colorado National Monument. It also neighbors the Little Book Cliffs Wild Horse Range where you can have horse-riding activities while you are on camp.
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