Spending a vacation roughing it in the woods or in any other wilderness area is an adventure that appeals to much of the American population. Some people camp out in tents while others bring trailers or have camper shells installed on their pickups. Regardless of your chosen method of habitat you can find some of this country's best camping in Colorado.
With year round camp sites available most locations offer a wide variety of amenities for their guests. Most offer not only lots for those with campers, trailers, and RVs but areas for those who prefer using tents. Many have on site laundry rooms and shower areas for guest convenience. Picnic areas complete with bar-b-ques and fire pits are available in the warmer months of the year and during colder months you may find a kitchen area for cooking and serving meals.
There are many historic and scenic areas in this state to visit. You will find many archaeological dig sites that are open for tours along with locations where you may view dinosaur foot prints and follow the migration paths that they followed centuries ago. You will also be allowed to fossil hunt in some areas. The high desert areas offer equestrian tours that will take you to wildlife refuges and Native American ruins located there.
There are many white water areas in the rivers of this state. Rafting in these areas is very popular and guided tours are available. The rivers also cut a path through millions of years of soil displaying the history of this land. Fishing for pike and trout in the rivers can produce record breaking fish. Visitors are also able to take leisurely cruises down the rivers for sightseeing or photography opportunities.
There are over thirty nine hundred sites designed for campers in this state. Some are located near lakes or rivers that provide visitors with a multitude of options for recreation. The scenery is outstanding for photography or for simply viewing while you lie on the numerous sandy beaches or cruise across a lake in a canoe or other small boat. You may have views of Mount Evans and or the beautiful peaks of the Rocky Mountains depending on where you plan to camp.
Commercial camp sites offer hookups for large campers that supply water and electricity. Those who are planning an extended stay can rent the spaces for a monthly or weekly fee. There are usually retail outlets within a thirty minute drive from these sites where guests are able to hunt souvenirs, find groceries or enjoy an evening of dinner and a movie.
While touring the wild lands that have camp areas available you can schedule guided tours of cabins belonging to early American legends who lived here. Wild Bill McKinney's cabin is one site and the location of one of Quantrill's Raiders hideouts is another historic site available for touring. There are also tours of the remnants of the original Santa Fe Trail that brought settlers to the wild west for homesteading ranches and farms.
If you want to plan a vacation that is family friendly and will allow you to bring your pet along with you the camping opportunities available in this state offer the perfect answer for your situation.
With year round camp sites available most locations offer a wide variety of amenities for their guests. Most offer not only lots for those with campers, trailers, and RVs but areas for those who prefer using tents. Many have on site laundry rooms and shower areas for guest convenience. Picnic areas complete with bar-b-ques and fire pits are available in the warmer months of the year and during colder months you may find a kitchen area for cooking and serving meals.
There are many historic and scenic areas in this state to visit. You will find many archaeological dig sites that are open for tours along with locations where you may view dinosaur foot prints and follow the migration paths that they followed centuries ago. You will also be allowed to fossil hunt in some areas. The high desert areas offer equestrian tours that will take you to wildlife refuges and Native American ruins located there.
There are many white water areas in the rivers of this state. Rafting in these areas is very popular and guided tours are available. The rivers also cut a path through millions of years of soil displaying the history of this land. Fishing for pike and trout in the rivers can produce record breaking fish. Visitors are also able to take leisurely cruises down the rivers for sightseeing or photography opportunities.
There are over thirty nine hundred sites designed for campers in this state. Some are located near lakes or rivers that provide visitors with a multitude of options for recreation. The scenery is outstanding for photography or for simply viewing while you lie on the numerous sandy beaches or cruise across a lake in a canoe or other small boat. You may have views of Mount Evans and or the beautiful peaks of the Rocky Mountains depending on where you plan to camp.
Commercial camp sites offer hookups for large campers that supply water and electricity. Those who are planning an extended stay can rent the spaces for a monthly or weekly fee. There are usually retail outlets within a thirty minute drive from these sites where guests are able to hunt souvenirs, find groceries or enjoy an evening of dinner and a movie.
While touring the wild lands that have camp areas available you can schedule guided tours of cabins belonging to early American legends who lived here. Wild Bill McKinney's cabin is one site and the location of one of Quantrill's Raiders hideouts is another historic site available for touring. There are also tours of the remnants of the original Santa Fe Trail that brought settlers to the wild west for homesteading ranches and farms.
If you want to plan a vacation that is family friendly and will allow you to bring your pet along with you the camping opportunities available in this state offer the perfect answer for your situation.
