For 2019, I have again updated my "Free RV Campsites in the Colorado Mountains" blog. The blog follows the U.S. highways (not I-70 or most state highways) through the Colorado Rockies. I recommend free and low-cost campsites, boondocking-dispersed ...
If you are planning a summer trip to the Colorado Rockies in 2018 and like to boondock or camp at free or inexpensive campgrounds, check out my blog HERE. The blog discusses US highway routes through the mountains, campsites, and not-to-miss sights a...
Despite those who say there is no free camping in Colorado anymore, there are a number of FREE or inexpensive camping areas that are conveniently located in some of the most popular tourist areas of the state. Although most out-of-state RVers will u...
We have slightly hazy skies and the smell of smoke in the Denver area today. But, unusual for this time of year, there are no major wildfires in our area right now--too much rain this spring. The news says the haze is due to fires west of Great Sla...
FULLTIMEWANABE wrote: There was a beautiful waterfall just besides the road (can't remember name or where sorry!), it lit up at night as well. Seven Falls in Colorado Springs.
There are no passes to cross and no steep grades if you go US 285 to Salida, then US 50 to I-25 at Pueblo. It's all downhill because it follows the Arkansas River out of the mountains. And it's also a pretty drive through the canyon.
We have also stayed at Firefighters campgound at the top of the Uintas. Nice, tree-shaded cg, but no hookups and they charge extra to dump because it is run by a Forest Service contractor.Cabela's in Sidney is a great place to stay and a day's drive...
I loved driving US 14A, but I have a Ram diesel truck with an exhaust brake. People with gas engines tend to like it less! It is steep for much longer uphill and downhill grades than US 550 between Ouray and Silverton, which I have driven more time...
