Canon Bonito RV & Fisherman’s Club Antonito, CO

Our private waters on the unsung gem of fishing, the , provide you with the perfect trifecta of trout fishing, Big Hungry Browns, Graceful and Hard Fighting Rainbows and the Rare and Elusive Cutthroat.

Site Information Special Attractions Directions Beautiful full hookup sites with  Call or visit website for special For detailed directions, please 30/50 AMP service on 39 acres of fishing package rates! contact the park, or put in the open space. Can accommodate any park’s street address into size RV Recreation Google Maps at Fly fishing, sightseeing https://maps.google.com Amenities/Facilities Laundry, shower room, Wi-Fi, fire Of Interest pits, 1.3 miles of private river Canon Bonito RV Park & Fisherman’s Club is located off Rates highway 17, west of Antonito, $27 Colorado. It is centrally located near the Sand Dunes National Monument, Los Pinos River, Platoro Reservoir, Taos Gorge Bridge, La Manga Pass, and Contact Information Cumbres & Toltec Scenic 6819 County Road D5 Railroad. Fly Fishing enthusiasts Antonito, CO 81120 will not only enjoy carefree 719.376.2274 fishing on site, but clean [email protected] campsites, and the newly www.canonbonitorv.com constructed RV park.

Great RV Escapes 2013 Travel Guide 202 Pinon Park Campground & RV Resort Arboles, CO

Pinon Park is the only full service RV Park and campground with full hook-ups near the shores of Lake in Colorado.

Site Information Special Attractions Directions 30 sites. Full hookups. 30/50  Durango & Silverton Railroad Travel Hwy 151 off of 160 AMP service.  State Park toward Ignacio. Make a left  Pagosa Hot Springs toward Navajo State Park. Can accommodate RVs up to  Sky Ute Casino Proceed pass the convenience 40+’  Chimney Rock Archaeological store and gas station. The 1st left Site past the store will be Milton Amenities/Facilities  Anasazi Indian Artifacts Lane. Take Milton Lane .25 to Wi-Fi (on porch), dump station, Lazy Land. Make a left on Lazy restrooms, pavilion, grills, Recreation Lane and proceed to the Pinon laundry, and store Nearby horseback riding, golf, Park office. sailing, windsurfing, fishing Rates boat/houseboat/pontoon rental $25 and gold medal fly fishing rivers

Of Interest Pinon Park also has lodging; 2- bedroom cabin, 2-bedroom doublewide modular with an enclosed patio, and a 32 foot 2- bedroom mobile with a nice deck. Contact Information

19 Lazy Lane Navajo Lake and Arboles,

Colorado is located southeast of Arboles, CO 81121 888.926.1749 Ignacio and 45 minutes from Durango and Pagosa Springs, off Highway 151, near the Southern [email protected] Ute Indian Reservation.

Great RV Escapes 2013 Travel Guide 203 Vallecito Resort Bayfield, CO

Nestled in the Rocky Mountains in southwest Colorado, Vallecito Resort offers temperate summers, outstanding beauty and a full range of leisure activities. Spend your days fishing in Vallecito Lake, horseback riding in the surrounding wilderness and exploring nearby Durango. Or, sit back in your camp chair, breathe in our clean mountain air and do nothing at all.

Site Information Special Attractions Directions 150 sites. Full hookups. Pull  Downtown Durango Travel west on CO 160 off of I25 thru sites. Back in sites. 30/50  at Walsenberg and continue 60 AMP service.  Aztec Ruins mi to Blanca. 160 will be Main  Narrow Gauge Railroad Street in Blanca. Can accommodate RVs up to 70’  Durango’s Animas River Valley Amenities/Facilities  Mesa Verde Cliff Palace Wi-Fi, cable TV, dump station,  Vallecito Lake restrooms, showers, laundry, propane, ice, store, BBQ, picnic Recreation area, chapel, recycling center, Dance hall, book libraries, clubhouse, and large pavilion children’s play area, 2 outdoor with tables & grills. hot tubs, game room, ping pong,

bumper pool and wood fired Rates pizza on the Fridays Memorial $32-$34 Day-Labor Day.

Of Interest Vallecito Resort is the perfect destination for both the full time RV'er who wants to summer in Contact Information the coolness of the mountains as 13030 City Road 501 well as the vacationer who has Bayfield, CO 81122 just a week or two to spend in 970.884.9458 the great outdoors. Surrounded by the unspoiled , Vallecito Resort [email protected] RV Park offers the tranquility of nature, along with a full range of www.vallecitoresort.com amenities.

Great RV Escapes 2013 Travel Guide 204 Blanca RV Park Blanca, CO

Located 4 miles from and 20 miles from Alamosa and the Great Sand Dunes National Park.

Site Information Special Attractions Directions 26 sites. Full hookups. Tent  Great Sand Dunes Nat’l Travel west on CO 160 off of I25 sites. 30/50 AMP service. Monument at Walsenberg and continue 60  Zapata Falls mi to Blanca. 160 will be Main Can accommodate various size  Grand Rounds Scenic Byway Street in Blanca. RVs Recreation Amenities/Facilities Nearby hiking, fishing, and Wi-Fi, convenience store, LP, hunting. gas station, showers, storage and laundry. Of Interest Blanca is a small mountain Rates community that sits at the base $28 of the 14,345 foot giant, Mt. Blanca, the fourth highest mountain in Colorado.

The Town of Blanca was founded in August 1908 after a Contact Information land lottery in the San Luis 521 Main St. Valley of south central Colorado. Blanca, CO 81123 It was incorporated in 1909. 719.379.3201

www.blancarvpark.com

Great RV Escapes 2013 Travel Guide 205 Snowy Peaks RV & Rentals Buena Vista, CO

Along with breathtaking views of the Collegiate peaks, Colorado's tallest mountain range, and spectacular surrounding scenery, the upper Arkansas river offers so much to do and enjoy all year round you'll know why you came here to enjoy the best of Colorado.

Site Information Special Attractions Directions 80 sites. Full hookups. Pull  Historic Buena Vista Located 1 ½ mi N of the Buena thru sites. Tent sites. Primitive  Award Winning Restaurants Vista stoplight on Highway 24 on sites. 30/50 AMP service.  World Class Whitewater the east side of the highway. Rafting & Kayaking Can accommodate RVs up to 50’  South Main River Park  Gold Rush Ghost Towns & Amenities/Facilities Mines Wi-Fi, cable TV (some sites),  Much More! comfort stations, clubhouse, restrooms, showers, laundry, Recreation LP, dump station, RV rentals, Horseback riding, ATV rentals, full kitchen, book swap/lending Jeep rentals, cross country library and pet sitting. skiing, snowboarding, downhill skiing, and more! Rates $30-$45 Of Interest Enjoy the BEST OF COLORADO from the safe, comfortable environment of Snowy Peaks RV Park. Centrally located on the Collegiate Peaks Scenic Byway, enjoy breathtaking views of more 14’er’s than anywhere in Contact Information the Rockies, or explore them and 30430 Highway 24 N all that the Arkansas River valley Buena Vista, CO 81211 has to offer from your 800.954.8481 convenient campsite. [email protected] www.snowypeaksrvpark.com

Great RV Escapes 2013 Travel Guide 206 Arrowhead Point Campground & Cabins Buena Vista, CO Arrowhead Point Campground & Cabins invites you to enjoy our true country campground outside the hustle and bustle of lights and noise in town, located on 23 acres with campsites, cabins, cottages and yurts in a mountain setting with wide open skies and bright stars where Colorado is conveniently located all around us for a fun and memorable family vacation!

Site Information Special Attractions Directions 75 sites. Full hookups. Pull thru  Mt. Tabeguache Summit Take I-70 West to the Copper sites. Back in sites. Tent sites.  Mt. Harvard Summit Mountain/Leadville exit. Take 30/50 AMP service. Can  Mt. Democrat Summit Highway 91 accommodate various size RVs  Mt. Shavano Summit through Leadville. Highway 91  Florissant Fossil Beds Nat’l turns into Highway 24 through Amenities/Facilities Monument Leadville. Stay straight through Wi-Fi, restrooms, showers,  Agnes Vaille Falls Leadville to Buena Vista on laundry, propane, fire rings, picnic  Mt. Columbia Summit Highway 24. We are located on tables, camp store, pavilion  Independence Pass the right side of Highway 24 just w/BBQ, shuttle service dog  Mt. Elbert before the town of Buena Vista kennels w/ boarding service, and (large log entrance). dump station. Recreation Mini golf, game room, TV area, Rates fishing, hiking, biking, ghost towns $45 and 4 wheel drive trails nearby.

Of Interest Located on the beautiful Collegiate Peaks Scenic Byway in Buena Vista, Colorado, Arrowhead Point is the Home of The Original 1800’s and Stage Coach Stop. The

23-acre property still contains the

bunkhouse, stable and tack room

from the 1800’s when it was one of the 165 weigh stations on the Pony Contact Information Express route. Come see! 33975 US Highway 24 N Buena Vista, CO 81211 800.888.7320 reservations@arrowheadpoint resort.com www.arrowheadpointresort.com

Great RV Escapes 2013 Travel Guide 207 Mt. Princeton RV Park Buena Vista, CO

Warm, friendly service with spacious, level sites and big rig friendly!

Site Information Special Attractions Directions 66 sites. Full hookups. Pull thru  Mt. Tabeguache Summit At Highway 24 in Buena Vista sites. Back in sites. 30/50 AMP  Mt. Harvard Summit travel 1.2 mi N of the stoplight service. Can accommodate RVs  Mt. Democrat Summit in the center of town and make up to 60’.  Mt. Shavano Summit a right on CR 383.  Florissant Fossil Beds Nat’l Amenities/Facilities Monument Wi-Fi, restrooms, showers, grass,  Agnes Vaille Falls shade, clubhouse, vending,  Mt. Columbia Summit pavilion, RV/boat storage,  Independence Pass laundry, and kitchen.  Mt. Elbert

Rates Recreation $38-$44 Playground, ping pong, basketball, and community fire ring.

Of Interest Located 94 miles from Colorado

Springs and 117 miles from Denver.

Contact Information 30380 CR 383 Buena Vista, CO 81211 888.995.6206 [email protected] www.mtprincetonrvpark.com

Great RV Escapes 2013 Travel Guide 208 Mountain View RV Resort Canon City, CO

Mountain View RV Resort is located in the Heart of Royal Gorge Country, less than 7 miles west of Canon City, on Highway 50 West. It is the ideal base camp for any of the nearby attractions.

Site Information Special Attractions Directions 40 sites. Full hookups. Partial  Whitewater Adventure Located 6 mi W of Canon City on sites. Pull thru sites. Back in Outfitters Highway 50. sites. 20/30/50 AMP service.  Royal Gorge Rafting & Ziplien Tours Can accommodate RVs up to 70’  Royal Gorge Railroad  Cripple Creek Narrow Gauge Amenities/Facilities Railroad Wi-Fi, restrooms, showers,  Skyline Drive laundry, fire rings, store, BBQ, propane, and picnic area. Recreation Shuffleboard, great mountain Rates views, basketball, and $42-$46 horseshoes.

Of Interest Colorado is a perfect destination to create memories for a lifetime. Colorado is second to none in natural beauty. While visiting our state the activities Contact Information are endless, from climbing a 45606 W Highway 50 14,000 ft. mountain to rafting Canon City, CO 81212 down the Arkansas River. Other popular activities are hiking, 719.275.0900 fishing, wildlife and scenic photography, gambling and [email protected] many shopping opportunities. www.mountainviewrvresort.net

Great RV Escapes 2013 Travel Guide 209 The Starlite Classic Campground Canon City, CO

Experience life in the "past" lane when you stay in one of the classic campers at Starlite Classic Campground, located near the gorgeous Royal Gorge in Colorado.

Site Information Special Attractions Directions 21 sites. Full hookups. Pull thru  ATV Trips Travel Highway 115 south sites. 30/50 AMP service.  Zip Line Tours to Penrose. Head west on  Whitewater Rafting Highway 50 through Canon Can accommodate various size  Royal Gorge Park & Bridge City. Proceed on Highway RVs  Royal Gorge Train 50 another 8 miles and  Segway Tours make a left on County Road Amenities/Facilities  Fly Fishing 3A and take an immediate Wi-Fi, pavilion, laundry, left. restrooms, cabins, dog park, Recreation store, and gift shop. Seasonal pool, min golf, volleyball, horseshoes, and playground. Rates $36.50-$41 Of Interest Starlite Campground is just west of Canon City, two hours from Denver and 45 minutes from Colorado Springs. A mile away is the spectacular Royal Gorge Bridge, the highest suspension bridge in the country. At the bridge is a park with rides, shows and attractions. Contact Information For a scenic view of the gorge and 30 County Road 3A the Arkansas River, board the Canon City, CO 81212 historic train that makes a 24-mile 619.467.3876 trip. An exciting aerial view can be seen on the Royal Gorge Zip Line, reaching speeds of more than 40 [email protected] miles an hour. Go deep underground for a gold mine tour www.thestarlitecampground.com in Cripple Creek, or go for a jackpot at one of the local casinos.

Great RV Escapes 2013 Travel Guide 210 Foot of the Rockies RV Resort & Storage Colorado Springs, CO

Nestled at the foot of the Rocky Mountains, Foot of the Rockies RV Resort and Storage offers an outstanding location to discover Colorado Springs and all its attractions.

Site Information Special Attractions Directions 64 sites. Full hookups. Back in  Sports Complexes Take exit 141 off of I25 and sites. 20/30/50 AMP service.  Labor Day Balloon Classic head west to 8th Street. Make a  Garden of the Gods left to Garner. Can accommodate RVs up to 45’  Pikes Peak

Amenities/Facilities Wi-Fi, satellite TV at some sites Recreation ($), dump station ($), picnic area, Lots of nearby sites to see and laundry, on site camp host, city recreation. water/sewer, cabin rental, and extended stays welcome. Of Interest Close to all major area Rates attractions with easy I 25 access. $35-$45

Contact Information 53 Resort Point Colorado Springs, CO 80905 719.447.0670 www.footoftherockiesrvresort andstorage.com

Great RV Escapes 2013 Travel Guide 211 Colorado Springs/Goldfield RV Park, CO

Golfield Campground is the “Gateway to the Rockies!” Friendliness & Cleanliness have built our business.

Site Information Special Attractions Directions 50 sites. 20/30/50 AMP metered  Garden of the Gods I5 exit 776, go east 1 block. The service. Pull thru sites. Back in  Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame traffic light is the park entrance sites. Shaded sites. Tent sites  Olympic Training Center Please use the park’s directions, Can accommodate various size  Royal Gorge Bridge or put the park’s street address RVs  Seven Falls into Google Maps at  Cave of the Winds https://maps.google.com Amenities/Facilities  Zoo Wi-Fi, cable TV, cabins, clean  US Air Force Academy restrooms, showers, dressing rooms, dump station, resident  U Drive Pikes Peak manager, handicap accessible

Rates Recreation $30-$36 Picnic tables, hiking, biking

Of Interest We are open all year with easy

access to the many attractions

Colorado Springs has to offer.

We have been family owned

and operated for over 50 years.

Come on in, rest awhile and Contact Information enjoy the warm, friendly 411 S. 26th St. hospitality! Colorado Springs, CO 80904

719.471.0495

888.471.0495 [email protected]

www.goldfieldrvcampground.com

Great RV Escapes 2013 Travel Guide 212 Mountaindale Cabin & RV Resort Colorado Springs, CO

Welcome to Mountaindale Campground and Cabins in the beautiful Pike's Peak region of Colorado Springs, Colorado. The Colorado Springs area is the home to many beautiful attractions and activities. You will find on our website, a list of many of the places to visit and see when you come to Colorado Springs. We are located only 15-30 minutes from all these attractions and activities, but you will find that we are removed enough to enjoy the scenery and the abundant wildlife that live in our "neck of the woods".

Site Information Special Attractions Directions 79 sites. Full hookups. Pull  Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine Take exit 135 off of I25 and thru sites. 30/50 AMP service. Tours make a right. In 2 miles make a  Colorado ATV Tours left on Highway 115 and Can accommodate RVs up to 50’  Cave of the Winds continue 14.3 mi S on Highway  Pikes Peak 115. Make a right on Barrett Amenities/Facilities  Garden of the Gods Road and then proceed 1.8 mi to Wi-Fi, cable TV (most sites),  Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Mountaindale, which will be on bath house, meeting  Air Force Academy the right. room/lounge, big screen TV,  Much More! computer room with internet, and beautiful mountain setting. Recreation Rates Hot tub, bingo, square dancing, $33-$39 puzzles, playing cards and more.

Of Interest We are a year round resort, that caters to all types of campers. Whether you're in a 40ft

motorhome, using a tent, or

looking to rent a cabin, you'll fit

in here. Contact Information 2000 Barrett Rd. Colorado Springs, CO 80926 719.576.0619 [email protected] www.campground1.com

Great RV Escapes 2013 Travel Guide 213 La Mesa RV Park Cortez, CO

La Mesa RV Park is located eight miles from Mesa Verde National Park and close to the Four Corners National Monument area of beautiful Colorado - everyone's favorite destination stop. Site Information Special Attractions Directions 38 sites. Full hookups. Partial  Mesa Verde Nat’l Park From Mesa Verde, travel west sites. Pull thru sites. Tent sites.  Four Corners Monument on US 160 to the 1st traffic Level gravel sites. 20/30/50  Ute Mountain Tribal Park light. Proceed through the AMP service.  Ute Mountain Casino light and get into the far right  San Juan Skyway lane. La Mesa is about 1 block Can accommodate RVs up to 52’  Indian Trading Posts ahead on the right just before  Much More! you reach the Giant Gas Amenities/Facilities Station. Free Wi-Fi, restrooms, showers, laundry, picnic tables, dump Recreation station, city water, and nearby Biking, hiking, horseback riding, ice. We also offer weekly and golf, and backpacking all nearby. monthly rates. Of Interest Rates La Mesa RV Park has been $30 renovated in a big way! Come and see our new and improved amenities!

Contact Information 2430 E Main Street Cortez, CO 81321 970.565.3610 www.lamesarvpark.com

Great RV Escapes 2013 Travel Guide 214 R N K Park & Camp Cripple Creek, CO

A visit to the World’s Greatest Gold Camp is a look into the past and an adventure in the present. The area’s rich and colorful history comes alive at museums and tours. The surrounding offers outdoor enthusiasts many opportunities to get off the beaten path and enjoy the region’s natural wonders.

Site Information Special Attractions Directions 13 sites. 20/30/50 AMP  Beautiful Pikes Peak views! Please put the park’s street address service. Pull thru sites. Tent  Tours of Cripple Creek & Victor into Google Maps at sites Gold Min District https://maps.google.com

Can accommodate any size Recreation RV Nearby boating, fishing, canoeing, and gambling. Amenities/Facilities Picnic tables, fire rings, dump Of Interest station, porta toilet, The historic town of Cripple firewood, and a 24’ camping Creek, Colorado sits on the trailer is available. southwest slopes of majestic Pikes Peak in the beautiful Rates Colorado Rockies. More than 100 $17 years ago, this charming community attracted tens of

thousands of gold-seekers to its hillsides in search of their fortunes. The Gold Rush is part of Cripple Creek’s colorful history, Contact Information 10702 Highway 67 South and today, visitors can choose Cripple Creek, CO 80813 from a variety of heritage-rich 719.689.3371 experiences such as descending [email protected] 1,000 feet underground on a gold mine tour or by visiting one of Cripple Creek’s museums.

Great RV Escapes 2013 Travel Guide 215 Woods & River RV Park Del Norte, CO

This friendly, quiet, and peaceful campground is a great location to escape and create your own private retreat away from the crowds. Enjoy seven plus (7+) wooded acres right on the River that offers excellent trout fishing.

Site Information Special Attractions Directions 26 sites. Full hookups. Grassy  World Class Golf On the Rio Grande River, 7 sites. Tent sites. 30/50 AMP  Silver Thread Scenic Byway blocks north of the Shell Gas service.  Rio Grande Scenic Railroad Station at Pine Street off  Great Sand Dunes Nat’l Park Highway 160, or 4 blocks west of Can accommodate any size RV Highway 112 at First Street.

Amenities/Facilities Recreation Wi-Fi, cable TV, laundry, and Heated pool, playground, game picnic tables. room, hiking, basketball and horseshoes. Rates $33 Of Interest Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park™ of Estes is the place you want to be! We will keep you busy with planned activities and fun-filled Contact Information themed weekends. While visiting 25 Alder Street you may want to venture out of Del Norte, CO 81132 the Campground. Discover Estes 877.354.6922 Park, CO., explore the Colorado Rockies and the Roosevelt [email protected] National Forest or enjoy great shopping ad dining throughout the area.

Great RV Escapes 2013 Travel Guide 216 Jellystone Park of Estes Estes Park, CO

Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park™ of Estes is located minutes from Estes Park, CO. Our Campground & RV Park is built on a hillside with amazing mountain views. The Campsites, RV sites, RV Rental Units, and Cabins are all nestled among the towering Ponderosa Pines. Wildlife abounds in the area. You will enjoy the elk, deer, chipmunks, and squirrels. Be alert and watch out for the bears... Yogi Bear™ that is!

Site Information Special Attractions Directions 75 sites. Full hookups. Partial  Estes Park Aerial Tramway Head north on I 25 to exit 243 ( sites. Back in sites. Tent sites.  Rooftop Rodeo Longmont) Go west until the 20/30 AMP service.  Longs Peak Scottish Festival junction with Hwy 36 in Lyons.  Rocky Mountain Nat’l Park Stay in right lane and Jellystone Can accommodate RVs up to 40’  Estes Valley Recreation of Estes is 15 miles past Lyons  Wool Market on the right side of the road. Amenities/Facilities Wi-Fi, restrooms, showers, laundry, store, ice, propane, and Recreation fire rings. Heated pool, playground, game room, hiking, basketball, and Rates horseshoes. $51 Of Interest Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park™ of Estes is the place you want to be! We will keep you busy with planned activities and fun-filled themed weekends. While visiting you may want to

venture out of the Campground. Discover Estes Park, CO., Contact Information explore the Colorado Rockies 5495 US Highway 36 and the Roosevelt National Estes Park, CO 80517 Forest or enjoy great shopping 800.722.2928 ad dining throughout the area. [email protected] www.jellystoneofestes.com

Great RV Escapes 2013 Travel Guide 217 Gunnison Lakeside Resort Gunnison, CO

Welcome to Gunnison Lakeside Resort- If you are looking for campgrounds in Gunnison or RV parks in Gunnison CO you have come to the right place! Make your next family vacation a Gunnison Lakeside Resort RV vacation. Our RV Park has all the facilities and amenities you need to enjoy a relaxing getaway.

Site Information Special Attractions Directions 67 sites. Full hookups. Some  Blue Mesa Reservoir Located off of Highway 50. pull thru sites. Grassy, shaded  Kokanee Salmon Fishery Gunnison Lakeside Resort will sites. 30/50 AMP service.  Curecanti Nat’l Rec Area be on the N side of the Highway between MM 145 & 146. Can accommodate various size RVs Recreation Nearby horseback riding, Amenities/Facilities whitewater rafting, boat rentals, Wi-Fi, restrooms, showers, and boat ramp/marina. laundry, convenience store, gift shop, fishing tackle/licenses, Of Interest ice, and LP. Located 12 miles from Gunnison and 55 miles from Montrose. Rates $36-$40

Contact Information 28357 US Highway 50 Gunnison, CO 81230 877.641.0488 [email protected] www.gunnisonlakeside.com

Great RV Escapes 2013 Travel Guide 218 Black Bear RV Resort Howard, CO

Located in the Rockies of Central Colorado just off of Highway 50 in the Big Horn Sheep Canyon. The resort sits at the base of the Sangre De Cristo Mountain Range in what many call the “Valley with cool nights and warm sunny days.”

Site Information Special Attractions Directions 19 sites. Full hookup sites. Pull  Monarch Ski Slopes Please use the park’s directions, thru sites. Luxury sites. Tent  Marshals Pass or put the park’s street address sites. 30/50 AMP service.  San Isabel Nat’l Forest into Google Maps at  National Sand Dunes https://maps.google.com Can accommodate various size  The Royal Gorge RVs  Much more!

Amenities/Facilities Wi-Fi, on site restaurant, gift Recreation shop, general grocery items, ATV/4 wheeling, horseback picnic/BBQ area, coin operated riding, golf course, fish rafting, laundry, bath house, vending river tours, train ride tours, machines, handicap accessible hunting, snowboarding, skiing

Rates Of Interest $30-$35 Surrounded by National Forests, BLM land, and the river, which serves as a natural back drop to Contact Information this resort nestled, by 7528 US Highway 50 surrounding Twin Peak and Howard, CO 81233 Twin Sister mountain. 719.942.3155 [email protected] www.blackbearrvresort.com

Great RV Escapes 2013 Travel Guide 219 Bandera’s Bunkhouse Howard, CO

Whether you are coming to the area to get away, hunt, fish or watch birds we have the lodging to fit your budget from the choices of our newly remodeled cabins, motel rooms & RV sites.

Site Information Special Attractions Directions 15 sites. Full hookups. Back in  Arkansas River Travel I25 to Highway 50. sites. Tent site. 30/50 AMP  Salida Hot Springs Continue W 80 miles. service.  Ghost Towns  Historic Train Ride Can accommodate RVs up to 60’  Royal Gorge

Amenities/Facilities Wi-Fi, restrooms, showers, Recreation meeting area, café, motel, and Mine tours, fishing, white water cabins. rafting, hunting, horseback riding, hiking, and wildlife viewing. Rates

$28

Of Interest

Meander to the Arkansas River for some of the best fishing in the Colorado. We are located in easy distance of many of the choice fishing spots on this river. You can choose to hire a guided float Contact Information fishing trip and get off here at your 10281 Highway 50 lodging point, or arrange to load onto the boat from here and ride it Howard, CO 81233 downstream, fishing along the 719.942.3811 way. There are many local professional guide services to [email protected] choose from and our location is well known. Or... you can bring www.banderasbunkhouse.com your own suitable river craft and launch from our place right onto the river.

Great RV Escapes 2013 Travel Guide 220 Country Acres Motel and RV Park Lamar, CO

Country Acres is located on the quieter, south end of Lamar Colorado.

Site Information Special Attractions Directions 22 sites. Full hookups. Pull  Island of Dreams If you are coming in from the thru sites. 30/50 AMP service.  Big Timbers Museum North, follow Main Street all the way to the very South end of Can accommodate any size RV Lamar and we're on the West Recreation side of HWY 287. Amenities/Facilities Bird watching, biking, and Wi-Fi, satellite TV ($), walking. restrooms, showers, laundry, horse boarding, motel rooms, and picnic area. Of Interest Located on the banks of the Rates Arkansas River, Lamar offers the $34 down-home friendliness of rural

western America. Established in

1886, the city has become an

agricultural and industry center

for the southeastern high plains.

Contact Information 29151 US Highway 287 Lamar, CO 81052 866.336.1031 [email protected] www.lamarcountryacres.com

Great RV Escapes 2013 Travel Guide 221 Jellystone Park Larkspur Larkspur, CO

Jellystone Park at Larkspur is open for year-round Colorado camping. Our convenient location, planned activities, numerous amenities and rustic setting ensure your family vacation will be one to remember! Midway between Denver and Colorado Springs along I-25 with easy access to all Colorado has to offer.

Site Information Special Attractions Directions Full hookup sites. Pull thru sites.  Golf Club at Bear Dance Located halfway between Back in sites. Tent sites. Partial  The Wildlife Experience Denver and Colorado Springs at sites. 30/50 AMP service.  Colorado Renaissance the foot of the majestic Rocky Festival Mountains just off I-25 South at Can accommodate various size  Pikes Peak Exit 174. RVs  Cave of the Winds  Seven Falls Amenities/Facilities  Garden of the Gods Wi-Fi, updated ranger station,  Much more! bath houses, laundry, dump station, groceries, snacks, ice, ice cream, propane, RV parts & Recreation supplies Disc golf, stocked fishing pond, pedal car raceway, volleyball, Rates archery range, heated pool, $42-$55 geocaching, hay rides, movie theater

Of Interest

Contact Information Just two miles from the famous 650 Sky View Renaissance Festival of Larkspur, CO 80118 Colorado and only ten miles 303.681.3169 from the fantastic Outlets at [email protected] Castle Rock. www.jellystonelarkspur.com

Great RV Escapes 2013 Travel Guide 222 Leadville RV Corral Leadville, CO

This is a wonderful way to experience Leadville, the Two Mile High City! Located in historic Leadville, Colorado, we are open all year. Come experience our breathtaking mountain views!

Site Information Special Attractions Directions 33 sites. Full hookups. Pull  Horseback Riding Travel I70 to Highway 91 and go thru sites. Grassy tent sites.  Downhill Skiing south to Leadville. 20/30/50 AMP service.  Whitewater Rafting  Museum Can accommodate RVs up to 45’  Stagecoach/Wagon Rides  Cross Country Skiing Amenities/Facilities Wi-Fi, restrooms, showers, laundry, cable TV, grills, RV Recreation storage, and picnic tables. Nearby museums, restaurants,

shopping, and downtown

Rates activities. $30

Of Interest Located 30 miles from Vale and 40 miles from Aspen, CO.

Contact Information 135 W. 2nd St. Leadville, CO 80461 719.486.3111 [email protected] www.mountainrvpark.com

Great RV Escapes 2013 Travel Guide 223 Riverview RV Park and Campground Loveland, CO

Riverview RV Park and Campground is set in the rolling foothills of the Rocky Mountains along the Big Thompson River. The quiet countryside setting of our family-oriented park, with its’ gorgeous surroundings and charming wood carvings, is a favorite for groups or a romantic getaway.

Site Information Special Attractions Directions 136 sites. Full hookups. Pull  Rocky Mountain Nat’l Park Take exit 257 off of I25 and go W thru sites. 30/50 AMP service.  Beer Breweries about 10.3 mi. Riverview RV Can accommodate RVs up to 45’  Sculpture Park Park is located on the south side  Festivals of the highway about 100 yards Amenities/Facilities  Dinner Theater past the Masonville turn off. Wi-Fi, cable TV, restrooms, showers, laundry, propane, ice, fire rings, camp store, dog park, Recreation recycling, RV storage and cabins. Horseback riding, snowmobiling, skiing, mountain Rates biking, fishing, river rafting, $34 hiking, golf, swimming, and recreation center.

Of Interest Make Riverview RV Park and

Campground your home-base for exploring the natural wonders of the Rocky Mountains and alleviate the necessity of navigating your RV Information through the mountains. 2444 River Rim Road Riverview is only a short drive Loveland, CO 80537 from the picturesque Rocky 800.447.9910 Mountain National Park and the [email protected] Canyon. No matter what time of year www.riverviewrv.com you visit the area, you will find activities and recreation to please the whole family.

Great RV Escapes 2013 Travel Guide 224 Echo Basin Ranch Mancos, CO

Echo Basin Ranch, Mancos, Colorado is perfectly situated in the foothills of the of Southwest Colorado. Specializing in Colorado destination weddings, reunions, and family vacations, Echo Basin Ranch has had the honor of hosting numerous events each summer season for over two decades. Site Information Special Attractions Directions 65 sites. Full hookups. Some  Mesa Verde National Park Go 24 miles west on 160 until pull thru sites. 20/30/50 AMP  Horseback Riding you see a large Echo Basin Ranch service. Can accommodate any  White Water Rafting sign on your left. Turn RIGHT on size RV.  Outlaw Jeep Tours CR 44/Echo Basin Road. Drive  Crow Canyon Archaeological another 3.2 miles north on a Amenities/Facilities Center paved road to Echo Basin Ranch Wi-Fi, restrooms, showers,  Golf entrance. laundry, restaurant, saloon, ice, video rentals, firewood, and nice mountain setting. Recreation Billiards, horseshoes, fishing, Rates and driving range. $38

Of Interest We have excellent hiking trails, 4 wheeling and biking trails at the

Echo Basin National Forest trail

head (less than one mile away). And some of the best horseback riding in the county. You can even bring your own horse!

Contact Information 43747 Road M Mancos, CO 81328 970.533.7000 [email protected] www.echobasin.com

Great RV Escapes 2013 Travel Guide 225 Centennial RV Park and Campground Montrose, CO

Centennial RV Park is a full service RV resort located 10 miles south of Montrose on scenic highway 550. Our private rural setting is surrounded by hay meadows and the views of the majestic San Juan Mountains.

Site Information Special Attractions Directions 60 sites. Full hookups. Pull  Historic Ridgeway Located 10 miles south of thru sites. Grassy sites. Tent  Ouray “Little Switzerland of Montrose on Highway 550. sites. 20/30/50 AMP service. America”  Telluride National Historic Can accommodate any size RV District  Black Canyon National Amenities/Facilities Monument Wi-Fi, restrooms, showers,  Gunnison River laundry, clubhouse, ice, store, picnic tables, phone hookups, dump station, and pavilion. Recreation Playground, nearby fishing, Rates hiking, climbing, swimming, $34 river rafting, mini golf, water skiing, mountain biking, hot springs, and much more!

Of Interest Nearby, our guests will find a large variety of both natural and historical sights and wonders. Contact Information Not only is this area home to 23449 Highway 550 some great outdoor recreation Montrose, CO 81403 areas, but the area's history goes 866.268.3115 back quite a way, offering [email protected] visitors a glimpse into what life was like in the old west. www.centennialrvpark.net

Great RV Escapes 2013 Travel Guide 226 Sportsman’s Campground & Mountain Cabins Pagosa Springs, CO

Experience the majestic San Juan Mountains at our quiet, family and pet friendly RV/tent campground and mountain cabins. Enjoy the cool, refreshing mountain air at an elevation of 8,100 ft., just 18 scenic miles from the highway and 20 miles northwest of Pagosa Springs in Southwest Colorado.

Site Information Special Attractions Directions 32 sites. Full hookups. Pull thru  San Juan Mountains At Highway 160 travel 18 miles sites. Tent sites. 20/30 AMP  N on Piedra Rd. Sportsman’s service. Can accommodate  Ice Cave Ridge Campground is located on the various size RVs right hand side at MM 18.

Amenities/Facilities Recreation

Wi-Fi, restrooms, showers, Horseback riding, hiking, laundry, general store, LP, ice fishing, pool table, community cream, groceries, tackle, fishing & cooking area, and playground. hunting licenses, and supplies. Of Interest Rates We are lucky enough to be $31 located in one of the most pristine areas in the country at

the head of a truly remarkable

yet fragile watershed and we

strive to be as environmentally

conscious as possible.

Contact Information 2095 Taylor Ln. Pagosa Springs, CO 81147 970.731.2300 [email protected] www.sportsmanscampground.com

Great RV Escapes 2013 Travel Guide 227 Happy Camper RV Park Pagosa Springs, CO

Located 4 miles west of Pagosa Springs and 50 miles from Durango.

Site Information Special Attractions Directions 54 sites. Full hookups. Pull thru  Pagosa Hot Springs Located on Highway 160 W of sites. Long term sites. Deluxe  Parelli Nat’l Horsemanship Pagosa Springs. creek sites. Tent sites. 30/50 Facilities AMP service.  Wolf Creek Ski Area  Hunting Can accommodate RVs up to 70’  Water Skiing/Boating  Chimney Rock Archeological Amenities/Facilities Site Wi-Fi, restrooms, showers, laundry, RV supplies, dump station, cabins, and horse Recreation corrals. Nearby golf, fishing, hiking, snowboarding, snowmobiling Rates and off road trails. $27

Of Interest Located just 35 miles from the Wolf Creek Ski area.

Contact Information 9260 W Highway 160 Pagosa Springs, CO 81147 970.731.5822 [email protected] www.happycamperpark.com

Great RV Escapes 2013 Travel Guide 228 Haggard’s RV Campground Pueblo West, CO

Just 10 minutes from the Pueblo Reservoir with great fishing and swimming beach.

Site Information Special Attractions Directions 80 sites. Full hookups. Partial  Hot Mineral Springs Travel I25 to exit 101 and sites. Pull thru sites. 30/50 AMP  Museum proceed 15 miles W on Us service.  Art Gallery Highway 50. Haggard’s is  Restaurants located at MM 298. Can accommodate RVs up to 55’  Wine Tasting

Amenities/Facilities Wi-Fi, restrooms, showers, Recreation laundry, picnic tables, store, Swimming pool, playground, vending, and ice. horseshoes, and pool table.

Rates $27 Of Interest Located 20 miles from Canon City and 25 miles from Big Horn

Canyon.

Contact Information 7910 Highway 50 West Pueblo West, CO 81007 719.547.2101 [email protected]

Great RV Escapes 2013 Travel Guide 229 Shady Grove Wi-Fi Campground Seibert, CO

Well-established RV Park that is open year round with late office hours and free WI-FI. Early check-ins are most welcome.

Site Information Special Attractions Directions 30 sites. 20/30/50 AMP  Nearby restaurant Take I-70 to exit 405 and head service. Pull thru sites. Back  6 Golf Courses north 3 blocks. Turn right on the in sites. Large & shady sites. 1st paved road. Drive east 3 blocks and turn right on the 1st paved Can accommodate any size road. Shady Grove Campground is RV Recreation 2 blocks straight ahead. Basketball, BBQ, hot tub, and fire Amenities/Facilities rings. Please use the park’s directions, or Wi-Fi, dump station, laundry, put the park’s street address into showers, restrooms, cable Of Interest Google Maps at TV, post office (1 block Innumerable trail, country roads, https://maps.google.com away), hardware store (2 and open spaces all close by! blocks away), modest RV supplies, DVD/VHS movies, and bike borrows.

Rates $28

Contact Information 306 Colorado Ave Seibert, CO 80834 970.664.2218 [email protected] www.shadygroverv.com

Great RV Escapes 2013 Travel Guide 230 Silver Summit RV Park Silverton, CO

Where the mountains touch the sky!

Site Information Special Attractions Directions 39 sites. Full hookups. 30/50  Stagecoach Rides At the US 550 and Highway 110 AMP service.  Quilt Show junction, travel .25 mi N on  Brass Band Festival Highway 110 and then go 2 Can accommodate RVs up to 45’  Hardrock Holiday blocks east on 7th St.  Melodrama/Theater Amenities/Facilities  Steam Train Wi-Fi, cable TV, restrooms, showers, laundry, and store. Recreation Rates Hot tub, Jeep rentals, and local $32 area activities.

Of Interest Located 50 miles from Durango and 60 miles from Montrose. Contact Information 640 Mineral Street Silverton, CO 81433 800.352.1637 [email protected] www.silversummitrvpark.com

Great RV Escapes 2013 Travel Guide 231 South Fork Lodge, Cabins and RV Park South Fork, CO

South Fork Lodge is set "in-town" within the breathtaking Rio Grande National Forest, over 8200 feet above sea level. Our facilities offer a unique, comprehensive lodging experience in southwest Colorado.

Site Information Special Attractions Directions 29 sites. Full hookups. Pull thru  Tourist Train Rides Travel Highway 160 to sites. 30/50 AMP service.  Whitewater River Rafting Highway 149. South Fork  Ice Fishing Lodge will be 300 yards off of Can accommodate any size RV  Snowmobiling Highway 160 on Highway 149  National Forests & BLM Lands located on the right side. Amenities/Facilities  Museum Wi-Fi, restrooms, showers, picnic  Much More! area, BBQ, and rec room.

Rates Recreation $25 Nearby fishing, golf, jeep trails and rentals, hiking, horseback riding, raft and boat rentals, art gallery, and restaurants.

Of Interest

Contact Information Located 43 miles from Pagosa

0364 W Highway 149 Springs and 47 miles from

South Fork, CO 81154 Alamosa, CO. 719.873.5303 [email protected] www.southforklodgeandrv.com

Great RV Escapes 2013 Travel Guide 232 Alpine Trails RV Park South Fork, CO

Alpine Trails is South Fork's best kept secret. For RV'ers and campers alike, there are 3 acres of grass and shade trees where you can meet up with old and new friends to play a nightly game of cards or dominoes in the recreation hall, or to just sit back, admire the flowers, watch the hummingbirds, and take in that fresh mountain air. Or enjoy our cozy cabin with full kitchen.

Site Information Special Attractions Directions 42 sites. 30 AMP service. Pull  Rio Grande Club For detailed direction, please put in thru sites. Back in sites.  Wolf Creek Ski Area the park’s street address into  Rio Grande Nat’l Forest Google Maps at Can accommodate RVs up to https://maps.google.com 40’ Recreation Nearby boating, fishing, Amenities/Facilities canoeing, gambling Wi-Fi, restrooms, showers, rec hall, laundry Of Interest Rodney & Joyce Ann Reed made Rates the move from East Texas to $35 South Fork to fulfill their dream of owning a business in the mountains.

The Reeds would love to have you visit their park. Come relax, take in the amazing views, and enjoy God's beautiful surroundings. Contact Information 0111 County Rd 59 South Fork, CO 81154 719.873.0261 [email protected] www.alpinetrailsrvpark.com

Great RV Escapes 2013 Travel Guide 233 Marshall Ash Village RV Park & Conoco Gas Station Stratton, CO

Marshall Ash Village RV Park is located on the Eastern Plains of Colorado. Among the rolling wheat and irrigated corn fields lies the community of Stratton, 150 miles east of Denver along I70.

Site Information Special Attractions Directions 33 full hookup RV sites. 30/50  48 miles from Limon AMP service.  28 miles from the KS border Exit 419 off of I70, head north ½ a Can accommodate RVs up to 40  134 miles from Colorado block and Marshall Ash Village is on feet. Lots of room for slide outs Springs the west side of the road.

Recreation Amenities/Facilities Cable TV and clubhouse. For detailed directions, please Wi-Fi, showers, laundry, shade use the park’s directions, or put covered picnic tables, Conoco in the park’s street address into convenience store Of Interest Google Maps at  Burger Barn & Best Western https://maps.google.com Rates Restaurant are within walking $26-$29 distance

Contact Information 818 Co Ave. Stratton, CO 80836 719.348.5141 [email protected]

Great RV Escapes 2013 Travel Guide 234 Grape Creek RV Park Campground & Cabins Westcliffe, CO

We welcome you for a night, a week, a month or even all Season. Our facilities are open mid-May to mid-October. We are located at the foot of the Sangre de Cristo Mountain range with unobstructed beautiful views of the mountains and valley floor, just 1 ½ miles South of Westcliffe Colorado on State Hwy 69. Bring your own lawn furniture, table and enjoy our quiet and peaceful pull thru sites landscaped with Kentucky blue grass, bushes, plants, foliage and mature Aspen trees, all which make the park very COOL!

Site Information Special Attractions Directions 34 sites. Full hookups. Partial  Rafting on the Arkansas River 1.5 mi south of Westcliffe head sites. 30/50 AMP service.  Horseback Riding toward Walsenburg on Highway  ATVing 69 S. Can accommodate RVs up to 50’  Golf  Bluegrass, Western and Amenities/Facilities Cowboy Concerts Wi-Fi, restrooms, showers,  Rodeo laundry, fire rings, clubhouse,  More! dump station, picnic area, ice, store, propane, and handicap accessible. Recreation Fishing, hiking, biking, and Rates shopping. $30-$38

Of Interest If you want to enjoy a campfire Contact Information we have a community fire pit 56491 State Highway 69 available. Wi-Fi Hot Spots in the Westcliffe, CO 81252 Office, Clubhouse and under our 719.783.2588 big white canopy is available for your use at no extra cost. TV is [email protected] broadcast by your private antenna, satellite or dish. www.grapecreekrv.net

Great RV Escapes 2013 Travel Guide 235 Diamond Campground and RV Park Woodland Park, CO

Want to be where the air is fresh and cool and there is scenery galore? Diamond Campground is the place for you. We are located 18 miles west of Colorado Springs in the center of the Pikes Peak Region. Shaded by Ponderosa pines, 8,500 feet above sea level; we offer a quiet, relaxing vacation for you and your family.

Site Information Special Attractions Directions 130 sites. Full hookups. Pull  Triple B Ranch From I-25 take exit 141 and thru sites. Back in sites. 30/50  Rafting/Kayaking proceed west on Highway 24 for AMP service. Can accommodate  Cripple Creek 18 miles to Woodland Park. RVs up to 40’  Teller County ATV Trails Turn right (north) on Highway  Pikes Peak 67 for 1/2 mile. Diamond Amenities/Facilities Campground will be on your left. Wi-Fi, restrooms, showers, Recreation laundry, clubhouse, friendly Basketball, playground, nearby staff, RV supplies, ice, firewood, ATVing, horseback riding, and dump station. casinos, golf, gold mining, museum and more. Rates $32 Of Interest All of our sites have a fire pit and a picnic table for your outdoor

enjoyment. For your

convenience we sell firewood

and ice, and we have a

playground for the kids to enjoy. Contact Information Even in mid-summer you will 900 N Highway 67 find air conditioning Woodland Park, CO 80863 unnecessary here in the 800.410.0377 mountains. An added benefit is there are virtually no bugs to [email protected] annoy you but there ARE deer and other animals that wander www.diamondcampground.com through the campground. If you have questions that are not answered here, we look forward to your call or email.

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