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05-19-2017, 11:48 AM
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Colorado - cannot find any place.
I am having one hell of a time finding a state park, or federal campground in Colorado. Looking for one between Colorado Springs and Trinidad Co, 40 miles on either side. My dates are June 1-15 then I am going to New Mexico 2 weeks the to the Grand Canyon. If anyone has any ides even private CG's but I do not like spending more than $28 a night for at least electric and water hook ups, sewer is a bonus. Ideas?
Rec.gov and the state park website got me no place.
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05-19-2017, 12:46 PM
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05-19-2017, 12:48 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TonyShope
I am having one hell of a time finding a state park, or federal campground in Colorado. Looking for one between Colorado Springs and Trinidad Co, 40 miles on either side. My dates are June 1-15 then I am going to New Mexico 2 weeks the to the Grand Canyon. If anyone has any ides even private CG's but I do not like spending more than $28 a night for at least electric and water hook ups, sewer is a bonus. Ideas?
Rec.gov and the state park website got me no place.
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Check out Mueller State Park on the backside of Pukes Peak
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05-19-2017, 12:50 PM
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Pikes🤣 we stayed there but not sure if they have hook ups
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05-19-2017, 01:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Rick-CO
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Yes thank you. The site is difficult at best as it does not show me availability for my dates. I am willing to bounce sites but it does not show it. I do appreciate the response though. God bless
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05-19-2017, 02:28 PM
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camping
There is Sugarite Canyon state park in Raton, New Mexico.It is a small park and the shower's, are brand new clean. Also there is Trinadad state park in Trinadad Co.Just a couple that we've be happy with in the past.
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05-19-2017, 03:23 PM
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Originally Posted by TonyShope
Yes thank you. The site is difficult at best as it does not show me availability for my dates. I am willing to bounce sites but it does not show it. I do appreciate the response though. God bless
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get a national forest map . plenty of places in colorado to camp , plenty of BLM and national forest Between Trinidad and Pubelo . just pull off and boon dock for free
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05-19-2017, 06:44 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by lablover
Check out Mueller State Park on the backside of Pukes Peak
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Ditto that - and I believe Mueller has a large # of walk-in only sites - so your chances of finding something could be pretty good even if they're booked up. On that topic - if you're willing to try walk-in only, you could have decent luck in La Vista or St Charles next to Lake Isabel (about 20-25 minutes off I-25 west of Colorado City). They're 1/4 mile apart, and each have about 5 walk-in only sites. La Vista has electric, St. Charles has no hookups. There is also another campground there with longer pull-through sites - Southside, I think - but is more like an RV parking lot from the looks of it. Since it looks like you're going mid-week right after a lot of folks are headed home from Memorial Day weekend camping - you might get lucky. :-)
Check out Lathrop, too - not sure how many walk-in only sites they have..
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05-19-2017, 06:55 PM
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Just a couple miles south of Raton is the NRA Whittington center with plenty of full hookup sites. Don't need to be an NRA member.
Lodging, Cabins & Camping | NRA Whittington Center
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05-19-2017, 11:04 PM
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Boondock is the way to go. get yourself a quiet inverter generator, extra water containers, and call it a day. Why would you want to go to a crowded and noisy campground? Hookups are overrated and Colorado's beauty is best cherished in the solitude of the CO backcountry.
Plenty of places to dump and get water.
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05-19-2017, 11:42 PM
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If I recall right, Mueller current has no sewer facilities including dump station due to a facility problem.
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05-20-2017, 01:06 PM
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Almost all of Colorado's RV parks are west of I-25 and with so few parks and so many RV's, Colorado is usually booked solid in the summer.
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05-20-2017, 01:59 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TonyShope
I am having one hell of a time finding a state park, or federal campground in Colorado. Looking for one between Colorado Springs and Trinidad Co, 40 miles on either side. My dates are June 1-15 then I am going to New Mexico 2 weeks the to the Grand Canyon. If anyone has any ides even private CG's but I do not like spending more than $28 a night for at least electric and water hook ups, sewer is a bonus. Ideas?
Rec.gov and the state park website got me no place.
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Colorado parks have daily vehicle fee of at least $7 a day. Can be purchase a yearly also. Above camping charges.
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05-20-2017, 05:05 PM
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Home | Raton Pass Camp & Café
Top of Raton Pass on east side of I-25. Not bad for an overnight or three.
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05-20-2017, 06:04 PM
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state park trinidad co
Trinidad lake has camping it is on hwy 12 5.5 miles from interstate 25
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05-20-2017, 06:20 PM
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Colorado - cannot find any place.
Trinidad Lake State Park
Lathrop State Park near Walensburg
Lake Isabel - La Vista near Rye
Lake Pueblo State Park near Pueblo
Cheyenne Mountain State Park near CO Springs.
Found using the RV Parky app. There are more parks further out plus commercial sites such as at least four KOAs within your defined area. 
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05-21-2017, 07:37 PM
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Between Colorado Springs and Trinidad
Try here:
Greenhorn Meadows Park Campsites -Campground
4040-4098 W Graneros Rd
Pueblo, CO 81004
(719) 676-3059
cocityparksandrec.com
Their website doesn't give much info, like rates, so you will have to contact them.
Enjoy
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05-25-2017, 10:35 AM
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Trinidad Lake state park..fantastic
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05-25-2017, 11:49 AM
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I found out a couple of years ago that the Colorado state parks are very popular. If you have not made a reservation by early March, you will have a hard time finding any openings.
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06-07-2017, 05:36 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TonyShope
I am having one hell of a time finding a state park, or federal campground in Colorado. Looking for one between Colorado Springs and Trinidad Co, 40 miles on either side. My dates are June 1-15 then I am going to New Mexico 2 weeks the to the Grand Canyon. If anyone has any ides even private CG's but I do not like spending more than $28 a night for at least electric and water hook ups, sewer is a bonus. Ideas?
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Should be right in the middle of the timeframe you were looking for - curious what you were able to find & how it turned out for you! :-)
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