Willalee
So we decided to go out and camp this summer. We are going to put all of our things in storage, and live in a tent for the summer. It's cheaper and I anticipate will be quite a fun experience!
My husband still plans on working - so we have to stay within an hour from Denver... and I realize we are going to have to move around a lot as most places give you only a 1-2 week max to camp at (unless you go to a KOA... and that is hardly camping).
We are new to CO and so we aren't entirely sure where to go and where to look. We plan on starting in July... soooooooo can someone give us some good ideas?
We will be mainly tent camping.
Why can't it be like it used to be? Everywhere is always 15 - 30 dollars a night! Dammit. :)
Answer
Sounds like fun... Here are a couple options w/ their proximity to Denver:
Cherry Creek State Park (15 miles)
4201 S. Parker Road
Aurora CO 80014
Directions
One mile south of I-225 on Parker Rd., adjacent to Southeast Denver.
Project Office: (303) 699-3860 ext 720
Barr Lake (15 miles)
13401 Picadilly Road
Brighton CO 80601
Directions
From Denver, take I-76 East to Bromley Lane (Exit 22). Go east one mile to Picadilly Road. Drive south 2 miles to the park entrance, located on the west side of Picadilly.
Project Office: (303) 659-6005
Chatfield State Reservoir (30 miles)
11500 N. Roxborough Park Road
Littleton CO 80125
Directions
From Denver, the main entrance into the park is one mile south of C-470 on Highway 121 (Wadsworth) make a left into the park. Directions to the Plum Creek Entrance are south of C-470 on Santa Fe to Titan Parkway. Turn west on Titan Parkway to Roxborough Park Road. Make a right at Roxborough Park Road and follow into park.
Information: (303) 791-7275
Golden Gate (30 miles)
92 Crawford Gulch Road
Golden CO 80403
Directions
From Denver take I-70 west to Hwy 58, Hwy 58 west 5 miles to Hwy 93, Hwy 93 north 1.5 miles to Golden Gate Canyon Rd, left on Golden Gate Canyon Rd 14 miles to the park visitor center.
Project Office: (303) 582-3707
St. Vrain (30 miles)
3525 Highway 119
Longmont CO 80504
Directions
Six Miles east of Longmont. Take Hwy 119 west of I-25; turn north on County Rd. 7.
Project Office: (303) 678-9402
Banner Lakes (30 miles)
317 W. Prospect
Ft. Collins CO 80526
Directions
From I-76 at Hudson, go 4 miles East on Hwy 52 to property. Reservations for this park are handled only by the Central Reservation Office.
For reservations, please call 1-800-678-2267 - or in the Denver area, 1-303-470-1144.
Sounds like fun... Here are a couple options w/ their proximity to Denver:
Cherry Creek State Park (15 miles)
4201 S. Parker Road
Aurora CO 80014
Directions
One mile south of I-225 on Parker Rd., adjacent to Southeast Denver.
Project Office: (303) 699-3860 ext 720
Barr Lake (15 miles)
13401 Picadilly Road
Brighton CO 80601
Directions
From Denver, take I-76 East to Bromley Lane (Exit 22). Go east one mile to Picadilly Road. Drive south 2 miles to the park entrance, located on the west side of Picadilly.
Project Office: (303) 659-6005
Chatfield State Reservoir (30 miles)
11500 N. Roxborough Park Road
Littleton CO 80125
Directions
From Denver, the main entrance into the park is one mile south of C-470 on Highway 121 (Wadsworth) make a left into the park. Directions to the Plum Creek Entrance are south of C-470 on Santa Fe to Titan Parkway. Turn west on Titan Parkway to Roxborough Park Road. Make a right at Roxborough Park Road and follow into park.
Information: (303) 791-7275
Golden Gate (30 miles)
92 Crawford Gulch Road
Golden CO 80403
Directions
From Denver take I-70 west to Hwy 58, Hwy 58 west 5 miles to Hwy 93, Hwy 93 north 1.5 miles to Golden Gate Canyon Rd, left on Golden Gate Canyon Rd 14 miles to the park visitor center.
Project Office: (303) 582-3707
St. Vrain (30 miles)
3525 Highway 119
Longmont CO 80504
Directions
Six Miles east of Longmont. Take Hwy 119 west of I-25; turn north on County Rd. 7.
Project Office: (303) 678-9402
Banner Lakes (30 miles)
317 W. Prospect
Ft. Collins CO 80526
Directions
From I-76 at Hudson, go 4 miles East on Hwy 52 to property. Reservations for this park are handled only by the Central Reservation Office.
For reservations, please call 1-800-678-2267 - or in the Denver area, 1-303-470-1144.
Im looking for a place for tent camping?
Stavis
Yeah. Hi! Im 17 years old and me and about 15 others (age 17 and 18- no parents allowed : ) ) are planning a camping trip. In May we took a trip to Rifle and it was perfect. But we wanted to change it up a little and go somewhere different. I was wondering if anyone would have any suggestions for a place for tent camping. I have been doing some research and havent been very successful with it. We plan on staying 3-5 days, so showers would be nice and bathrooms are a must have. Hiking is our main activity and lakes/rivers are always nice for fishing and just hanging out in or around. It doesnt matter where in Colorado, Southern Wyoming and Northern New Mexico are ok. so, 15 people, bathrooms (and showers if available, well-in the mountains, no more than a 5 hr drive from Denver, and at least some type of water (lake, reservoir, river, stream, whatev). Thanks! Links to websites or images are greatly appreciated. Thanks! ( ;
Answer
If you go on weekdays, you should be able to get a few sites at Lower Cataract Lake Campground. Otherwise, go below Lower Cataract Lake to Green Mountain Reservoir where you will find a huge amount of space, good fishing, and cold-water swimming. Many hiking trails are available in the Eagles Nest Wilderness Area.
If you go on weekdays, you should be able to get a few sites at Lower Cataract Lake Campground. Otherwise, go below Lower Cataract Lake to Green Mountain Reservoir where you will find a huge amount of space, good fishing, and cold-water swimming. Many hiking trails are available in the Eagles Nest Wilderness Area.
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