profdant139 wrote:
Don't go there in September. The trees turn weird colors, like this:Click For Full-Size Image.
Those mountains are the Maroon Bells. The rock is kind of maroon color, but they don't look like bells at all, so it's a fraud.
Worse yet, the whole scene looks even weirder by moonlight:
Seriously, all kidding aside, if you have never been to Colorado in September, you are missing a world-class treat. Cooler weather, somewhat fewer tourists than in summer, many fewer bugs, and those funny-looking trees all over the place.
We spent the whole month of September there, and it was time well-spent. Here's a blog link -- I hope it is useful -- there are four posts in all -- this is the first:
Part I -- RMNP
^^^^^^^LOVE THOSE FUNNY TREEs^^^^^^^^
Don't go there in September. The trees turn weird colors, like this:
Click For Full-Size Image.
Those mountains are the Maroon Bells. The rock is kind of maroon color, but they don't look like bells at all, so it's a fraud.
Worse yet, the whole scene looks even weirder by moonlight:
Click For Full-Size Image.
Seriously, all kidding aside, if you have never been to Colorado in September, you are missing a world-class treat. Cooler weather, somewhat fewer tourists than in summer, many fewer bugs, and those funny-looking trees all over the place.
We spent the whole month of September there, and it was time well-spent. Here's a blog link -- I hope it is useful -- there are four posts in all -- this is the first:
Part I -- RMNP
Click For Full-Size Image.Those mountains are the Maroon Bells. The rock is kind of maroon color, but they don't look like bells at all, so it's a fraud.
Worse yet, the whole scene looks even weirder by moonlight:
Click For Full-Size Image.Seriously, all kidding aside, if you have never been to Colorado in September, you are missing a world-class treat. Cooler weather, somewhat fewer tourists than in summer, many fewer bugs, and those funny-looking trees all over the place.
We spent the whole month of September there, and it was time well-spent. Here's a blog link -- I hope it is useful -- there are four posts in all -- this is the first:
Part I -- RMNP
fanrgs wrote:
What part of Colorado are you interested in visiting? The answer will determine how many campground and RV park vacancies you will likely find.
Since you will only need AC at a few low-elevation campgrounds in the fall, you may be able to get along with no electric hookups or only 15-20 A power to run the fridge and furnace. That helps broaden the number of sites available to you. You might even consider boondocking in USFS or BLM dispersed camping areas, which are often located in the most scenic parts of the entire state.
If you absolutely must have hookups, try the State Park campgrounds in the area you are planning to visit. Weekends may be booked, but you can often find available electric sites on weeknights. That's how we manage to camp without reservations throughout Colorado in the fall.
^^^^^^Good Advice^^^^^^
Likes to tow wrote:
Is September a good time to visit Colorado???? How about crowds and cammp site availability in September??
September is the BEST time to Visit Colorado. September Aspen
Crowds are High in ESTES and RMNP - Maroon Bells - and many other areas, But there are many great spots that have lighter crowds - just depends where you want to Be.
IMHO this is the Time to be in Colorado - head out and visit as Many of the Passes as Possible - Aspen begin to change from the 15-18 till the end of the Month. We try to get to an area - the Bells - the San Juan's or the Collegiates and move through the Passes and the Aspen Fields, as they will change daily and are Spectacular.
Great time to Spend a couple of Beautiful Weeks in Colorado.
Hope this is of some Help,
