Trip Tips

So many spots, so little time…

We’ve been all over the great state of Colorado and the surrounding Rocky Mountain area. If you’re looking for some inspiration on where to go, do some exploring some of our favorite spots on the map below.

National Parks and Monuments in Colorado

For the best of the best, you can’t beat a National Park for scenery and wildlife viewing. They also have well maintained campsites with good amenities.  Make reservations for national parks and forests HERE.

Colorado is fortunate to have four National Parks. The only other states with more are Alaska, California and Utah (which is included in this guide). We also have 8 stunning National Monuments which are worth checking out too.

If you’re OK with the crowds that come with these more popular areas, check out the map above for our tips and recommendations.

Colorado State Parks

Colorado also boasts dozens of lovely state parks for you to explore. View the map above for details.  Make reservations for state parks HERE.

Bureau of Land Management

Most people don’t know the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has 245 million acres of public land available for public use which of course includes camping. Here’s another little secret: You can camp for FREE. As a matter of fact Lon Black, the owner of Colorado Camper Rental, camped for six weeks on BLM land with his first camper. Check out the BLM Recreation page for over 150 recommendations for Colorado alone. You can also narrow your search by activities there.

National Forests

Often confused with National Parks, US National Forests are also federal land set aside for public use and recreation. Colorado has 11 National Forests spanning millions of acres, each with its own unique charms. There are literally hundreds of National Forest campgrounds to choose from. Click here to view an interactive map, provided by the US Forest Service.  

Private Campgrounds

In addition to National Parks, state parks and BLM, Colorado has a collection of beautiful private campgrounds for those wanting a less hectic vibe. Feel free to visit Camp Colorado for a comprehensive list of all these camping areas.

The big question… where do you want to go?

Rocky Mountain National Park, Yellowstone, Great Sand Dunes, oh my! If you need help deciding, we would love to share some of our favorite (and some secret) spots in the area. Check out the Trip Tips page under the 'Resources' tab for our recommendations, as well as reservation links for National & State parks and disbursed campsites. Fill out this form and we’ll send you customized trip recommendations. Let us help you plan an adventure your family won’t soon forget!

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Can I even tow a trailer?

In most cases, yes! We carry several trailers that are light and easy to tow. We’re pretty much towing gurus at this point, so contact us if you have any questions or click here for more information on towing.

We’re here to help

If you have any questions about rental rates, destinations, towing, or anything else we have friendly staff ready to answer them. Give us a call  at 307.690.9352 or click here to contact us through email.