Wondering if that highway turn-off near Eagle, Colorado, is actually worth the drive? After years of passing the signs, we finally scored a weekend reservation at Sylvan Lake State Park to see what the buzz was about. From incredible wildlife sightings to the best campground loops for families, here is our honest review of tent […]
Tucked right along the rushing waters of the Arkansas River, Ruby Mountain Campground is one of Chaffee County’s best-kept secrets for a quick mountain getaway. Perfectly positioned between the vibrant mountain towns of Buena Vista and Salida, this scenic spot offers front-row seats to world-class rafting and stunning views of the Collegiate Peaks. Whether you
Rifle Falls State Park is one of three state parks in the vicinity of Rifle and New Castle. The primary focus is the massive waterfalls and the white, calcium covered cliffs along Rifle Creek. There are full hook-up sites and hike-to tent sites. This post contains affiliate links, which means I may earn a small
Every visit to the Sand Dunes National Park is a surreal experience and Pinon Flats Campground is the closest place to stay. The heaps of sand are a stark contrast to the steep mountain range and this is only more dramatic in the spring when the mountains are still snowy. The snowmelt river only adds
The Sand Flats Recreation Area is just an hour west of the Colorado Stateline and while it is a very loooong hour the slick rock, waterfall hikes, and Moab itself is worth the drive. This post contains affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Rating: 4 of
The Railroad Bridge Campground is part of the Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area and lives up to its name with sites right next to an old railroad bridge and easy access to the Arkansas River. This post contains affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Rating: 3 of 5 Location: North of
The Prospector Campground is one of three campgrounds located on the shores of Lake Dillon Reservoir. It is located about 10 minutes from Keystone and 15 minutes from the Dillon/Silverthorne and Frisco town areas. There are multiple loops with over 100 sites total. This post contains affiliate links, which means I may earn a small
There are multiple campgrounds within the Eleven Mile Canyon Recreation Area — this review is for the Spillway Campground that we stayed in. The site we had was at the end of the loop and right next to the river. There were lots of trails and rocks for the kids to frolic on. This post contains affiliate
Camp Hale Campground is between Leadville and Minturn just below Tennessee Pass. It’s in a large valley with mountains all around, views for days. Camp Hale is a National Historic Site with multiple plaques and remnants from the 10th Mountain Division training days. The campsites are spread out among lodge pole pines. This post contains
The Silver Dollar Campground is located on Turquoise Lake near Leadville, Colorado and offers forest camping with easy access to the lake and a short drive into the historic mining town of Leadville. This post contains affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Rating: 4 of
