Fun campgrounds with full hookups?

[Tim K]

That confirms what I'm seeing, Cheyanne is booked solid already on the weekends. Being self employed, we can go during the week once the kids are out of school, but until then we are tied to weekends just like every other schlub out there.

Is it safe to assume the commercial campgrounds will have more availability? I'm not against KOA or whatever in principal.

We intend to try Mueller once it warms up. I'm specifically on the hunt for a place to go the last weekend in April. I'm thinking lower elevation for some warmer temps.

[colorider]

I'm more of the type that loves to avoid the full hookup places. Way too many people, close to each other, rules, etc. to me, the only advantage of using a hookup style place is that you don't have to empty the tanks. I'd head up to Texas Creek and boondock it Weather is nice, kids can ride bikes, fish, pan for gold, hike, toss rocks etc. fill water tank, turn on water pump and you are some. Be cautious on how much battery you use unless you have a generator. If you have a generator I think a hookup space is a total waste. He only more work with boondocking is filling the water tank and dumping after.

[TFOGGER]

Gateway RV park in Carbondale. Walkup access to the bike path along the Roaring Fork river, 15 minutes from all the fun stuff in Glenwood Springs, full hookups (electric, water, and sewer).

http://www.gateway-rv-park.com/

[killianak9]

Congrats on the New camper Tim. We really enjoy our camper and look for the places to camp that have stuff for kiddos too
Check out GrapeCreekCamp grounds in Westcliffe https://grapecreekrv.net/
I believe all spots are full, sewer included,hook ups!
We spent last yearJuly 4th week here for the town parade and fire works at Lake Dewese. My kids , age 6&4, have a blast.
Not far from great Atv trails,hiking and fishing. Full hook up spots are nice and the views of the Sangre de Cristo are awesome.
The town of Westcliffe has everything you would need if you run out.

We have stayed at Jelly Stone in Estes Park and Larkspur before. Both are great but prefer Larkspur. Really geared towards the kids! With the flag raising ceremony every morning and pancake breakfast on the weekends, the kids really enjoy it. Spots at Larkspur have plenty of room. Water and electricity in most spots on the camp ground with a dump station on the way out.
Estes Park has less room to roam and spots are tight. My 35ft 5th wheel barely fit in their “40 foot” back in spot.
Enjoy and safe travels



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[GilpinGuy]

Chalk Creek campground is very nice. Just outside of Buena Vista. Lots of fishing around and hot springs. There's one with a water slide and stuff for the kids. He campground has a decent playground and a huge grass field for frisbee, tossing the football, etc. We've only tented it though. But this has to be the cleanest campground I've stayed at.

[Bailey Guns]

Chalk Creek campground is very nice. Just outside of Buena Vista.

That is a nice place. My son and I stayed there for a few days way back in 02...just a "get away for a few days" kinda thing. Wound up going into town for pizza one night and the place was closed...so I bought a new Camaro SS instead. It was one of the last ones made. Kid thought I was crazy until he realized who would be driving it home.

Yeah...nice place!

[opie011]

We've been to a lot of the state parks camping and love to boondock as well, Jefferson is great during the week, but every year we make sure we get at least one trip to Rifle Gap in May and Mueller in September! Good fishing at Rifle Gap plus if you get bored there's a public shooting range down the road. Mueller is probably our favorite spot and go for my wife's birthday every year and the hiking is awesome especially when all the aspens are turning!

[OtterbatHellcat]

That....is funny.