Summer Camping in Colorado for the Over 50 Crowd!

Put camping in Colorado on your activity list this summer!

There are thousands of campsites in Colorado ready to help visitors experience the beauty of the state’s wilderness areas. Since there are so many campsites, it’s easy to find a tranquil spot to get back to basics and enjoy the simplicity of nature.

Reservations can be made up to 6 months in advance. That means it's time to reserve your spot for this summer!
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Basic Info to Know About Summer Camping in Colorado:

1) Colorado State Parks administers forty-two parks throughout the state. This system alone has more than 4,000 campsites.

2) In addition, the US Forest Service manages 14 million acres of land in the state’s 11 National Forests and two National Grasslands.

3) The Bureau of Land Management oversees an additional 8.4 million acres.

4) Both the US Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management have campsites that range from developed areas with restrooms, fire rings, water and other amenities to remote areas. They have no amenities and are reached only by horse, mountain bike or backpacking. Reservations can be made at recreation.gov.

5) There are many privately owned campsites in Colorado which have perks you may not find on public lands. These include playgrounds, hot tubs, laundry facilities and Wi-Fi.

6) One caveat for camping in Colorado is that the weather can change quickly, even in the summer months. It’s best to wear layered clothing.

7) You may be required to purchase a pass or permit depending on your location. Plan ahead by visiting the website listed below and the information posted at campground entrances.

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Packing Essentials for Summer Camping in Colorado:
(Courtesy of Camping in Colorado: The Basics)
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• Tent with a rain cover

• Down sleeping bag (even in summer, it can get below freezing in Colorado’s higher altitudes)

• Pillow and sleeping pad (keeps you warmer than just sleepin’ on the ground)

• Camp stove and/or matches to use your campsite’s fire pit

• Plenty of drinking water and food

• Can opener, aluminum foil, paper plates, cups/mugs, utensils, multipurpose knife, trash bags, paper towels

• Layers of clothing, including water-resistant coat, wool socks and long underwear

• Flashlights/headlamps/lanterns

• Sunscreen, bug spray, first-aid kit, toilet paper

(Above Photo Courtesy of: Palisade Basecamp RV Resort)

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Camping in Colorado…A Camper’s Paradise!