Description
Book SynopsisDiscover 50 of the state’s best campgrounds for car campers, with the guide that offers essential details and easy-to-read maps.
The Centennial State provides a spectacular backdrop for some of the most scenic campgrounds in the country. But do you know which campgrounds offer the most privacy or the best lakeside views? Monica Parpal Stockbridge traversed the entire state—from the historic Mesa Verde National Park to the bird watcher’s paradise at Pawnee National Grassland—and compiled the most up-to-date research to steer you to the perfect spot!
With Best Tent Camping: Colorado, you’ll always know what to expect. The new full-color edition of this proven guidebook provides everything you need to know. Inside you’ll find:
- 50 campgrounds in national parks, state parks, and other breathtaking locales, organized into five distinct regions
- Selections based on location, topography, nearby activities, and overall appeal
- Detailed maps of each campground and key information such as fees, restrictions, dates of operation, and facilities
- Driving directions and GPS coordinates
- Ratings for beauty, privacy, spaciousness, noise level, security, and cleanliness
Whether you seek a quiet campground near a fish-filled stream or a family campground with all the amenities, grab Best Tent Camping: Colorado. It's a keeper for all who wish to find those special locales that offer a true connection with nature.
Trade Review"A superb guide and a 'must-have' for anyone determined to experience the wilds of Colorado for themselves."
—The Midwest Book Review
"Discover 50 of the safest and most scenic campgrounds in the state."
—Colorado Homes & Lifestyles
Table of ContentsColorado Campground Locator Map
Acknowledgments
Preface
Best Campgrounds
Map Legend
Introduction
Eastern Colorado
- Jackson Lake State Park Campground
- John Martin Reservoir State Wildlife Area: Lake Hasty and The Point Campgrounds
- Pawnee National Grassland: Crow Valley Family Campground
- South Republican State Wildlife Area Dispersed Camping
North Central Colorado
- Buffalo Campground
- The Crags Campground
- Elbert Creek Campground
- Pinewood Reservoir Campground
- Gold Park Campground
- Golden Gate Canyon State Park Campgrounds
- Guanella Pass Campground
- Hermit Park Open Space: Hermit’s Hollow Campground
- Rocky Mountain National Park: Longs Peak Campground
- Lost Park Campground
- The Narrows Campgrounds: Lower
- Peaceful Valley and Camp Dick Campgrounds
- Rainbow Lakes Campground
- Robbers Roost Campground
- Rocky Mountain National Park: Aspenglen Campground
- Weston Pass Campground
- Staunton State Park Campground
Northwest Colorado
- Cold Springs Campground
- Colorado National Monument: Saddlehorn Campground
- Dinosaur National Monument: Echo Park Campground
- Fulford Cave Campground
- Irish Canyon Campground
- Rifle Falls State Park Campground
- Shepherds Rim Campground
- Pearl Lake State Park Campground
- Weir and Johnson Campground
South Central Colorado
- Alvarado Campground
- Bear Lake Campground
- Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve: Pinon Flats Campground
- East Ridge Campground
- O’Haver Lake Campground
- Mueller State Park Campground
- North Crestone Creek Campground
- Trujillo Meadows Campground
Southwest Colorado
- Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park: North Rim Campground
- Burro Bridge Campground
- Cathedral Campground
- Lost Lake Campground
- Lost Trail Campground
- Mesa Verde National Park: Morefield Campground
- Mirror Lake Campground
- Ridgway State Park Campgrounds
- Silver Jack Campground
- Amphitheater Campground
- Stone Cellar Campground
- Transfer Park Campground
Appendix A: Camping Equipment Checklist
Appendix B: Sources of Information
Index
About the Authors
