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Finding The Best Camping In Colorado

By Ines Flores


Family vacations often involve packing up a tent, sleeping bags, the kids and dog and heading for the hills. Roughing it in the wilderness is a very popular pass time for individuals that enjoy outdoor activities that include rivers, lakes and hiking areas. Some campers possess small trailers that they pull behind their vehicle and others obtain camper shells that are permanently attached to their pickups. Whether you prefer to sleep in a tent or have a solid roof over your head you will find that camping in Colorado will satisfy all expectations you may have for your vacation.

Regardless of when you decide to visit this state you will find sites designed to accommodate campers. Most camp grounds are open all year and have activities scheduled for each season. You will find swimming pools and picnic areas available for summer months and open pits for bonfires for the coldest months. You can also reserve a cabin in some of the locations and enjoy the fireplace and warmth of multiple comforters at bed time.

A little research will acquaint you with the different areas of this state and the attractions each area has to offer for campers. The high dessert area can offer equestrian tours into the desert with views of the Arapaho National Forest. You might also enjoy cross country skiing in the winter months or hiking into the canyons and mountains. In other areas you can visit archaeological digs or dinosaur and fossil tours.

The rivers that flow through this state carve spectacular canyons that display eons of history in the layers of soil they expose. These same rivers offer opportunities for various water sports such as white water rafting or fishing. The calmer areas of the rivers offer kayaking, slower rafting cruises down the river banks with picnics on the beaches.

There are numerous lakes and rivers that help create areas that house the nearly four thousand camp sites in this state. The lakes will provide you with canoe rides over glassy waters and views of Mount Evans and the highest peaks of the Rocky Mountains. You will find over ninety three miles of sandy beaches on the Gunnison River banks providing wilderness camping and water sports of every nature.

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.

Guided tours of historic sites are also available for campers. Many relics from the old west are located in Colorado including remnants of the Santa Fe Trail and the cabin of Wild Bill McKinney. You can research other popular tours online.

This area is almost entirely pet friendly and many sites offer doggy day care while you are off exploring the area. Having the opportunity to spend quality time with your family while vacationing in an area that welcomes families and pets may allow you and your family time to bond and become closer than you can imagine.




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