With its sprawling city centers that are often surrounded by beautiful mountain scenery, Colorado urban camping is some of the bets there is. As the heart of Colorado, the wonderfully diverse city of Denver offers urban campers a unique opportunity to dive into the mountain culture while enjoying modern amenities and exciting attractions just outside each RV park. In the smaller, yet substantial cities of Colorado Springs and Grand Junction, urban camping in Colorado gets even better.
Here are some of our favorite spots for urban camping in Colorado.
Urban RV Parks in Colorado
Cherry Creek State Park Campground
Cherry Creek State Park Campground allows travelers to kick back and relax as they enjoy fun outdoor activities in the popular, bustling suburb of Aurora. Nestled in a lush wooded area, the Cherry Creek Reservoir lies at the heart of the Cherry Creek State Park. Here, you can ride Jet Skis, boat, fish, or hike and bike the trails around the reservoir.
Features that you’ll enjoy during your stay are full hookup sites with access to laundry and shower facilities that are within walking distance of the sandy shores of the Cherry Creek Reservoir.
The campground’s location in the thriving area of Aurora allows you to hit some of the best craft breweries, restaurants, and shops in the Centennial State. On top of all that, you’ll find Downtown Denver just 30 minutes away!
Things to do in Denver include:
Clear Creek RV Park
Clear Creek RV Park is located 30 minutes west of Denver in the heart of Golden near the base of the Rocky Mountain foothills. At this park, you’ll marvel at majestic mountain scenery as you kayak, tube, or fish in Clear Creek. If you prefer to hike or bike, the Clear Creek Trail runs adjacent to the park, and historic downtown Golden is a half-mile walk for those who wish to explore the city. Rocky Mountain National Park is a 90-minute drive north.
At Clear Creek RV Park, guests will enjoy a pet-friendly environment, free Wi-Fi, complimentary showers, and a laundromat.
Things to do nearby include:
Pikes Peak RV Park
Pikes Peak RV Park provides campers with excellent amenities such as large, back-in campsites with full hookups and complimentary Wi-Fi. Here, you can spend the afternoon playing a game of horseshoes before enjoying a relaxing picnic as the sun sets over Pikes Peak, one of the highest summits in Colorado.
Make your time in Manitou Springs unforgettable with a visit to:
- Garden of the Gods
- Great Sand Dunes National Park
- Colorado Springs for a fabulous dinner and some nightlife.
Grand Junction KOA Holiday
Grand Junction KOA Holiday is wonderful place to do some Colorado urban camping. Amenities that you’ll love during your visit include spacious, full-service campsites with private picnic tables, a heated swimming pool, an outdoor movie theater, and a unique gift shop. There’s also a general store stocked with camping essentials such as chili, hot dogs, marshmallows, and pancakes.
This is the perfect place to stay as you check out:
Fort Collins/ Lakeside KOA Holiday
Fort Collins/ Lakeside KOA Holiday welcomes RVers to Colorado’s Front Range with big-rig friendly RV sites that feature full hookups and optional lake views. Get in on the fun with special, seasonal amenities that have you puttering around the lake on bumper boats or chowing down on pancake breakfasts and pizza dinners at the Chuckwagon. A brisk walk around the lake is the perfect way to recharge before settling in with a good book from the on-site library.
The prime location of this campground makes it easy to see:
- Local breweries and art galleries
- Fort Collins Museum of Discovery
- The Gardens on Spring Creek
- Totally 80’s Pizza and Museum
Where to Urban Camp in Colorado
- Choosing Colorado urban camping that is near National parks, national monuments, and other natural areas allows you to get in some outdoor time while also enjoying the cities.
- Denver offers a huge variety of urban camping sites, so finding something that appeals to you is a cinch.
- The adorable town of Durango is just big enough to feel like urban camping and is right by the awesome Mesa Verde National Park.
- Grand Junction, Colorado Springs, and Boulder are also good picks.
Ease of Urban RV Camping in Colorado
Overall, Colorado is a pretty RV-friendly state. There are, of course, plenty of steep graves throughout the state, meaning you will want to plan your routes through the mountains carefully. There are also some low clearance bridges to watch out for. That said, RV parks are plentiful throughout the state, so finding a place to stay is never a problem.
With an RV rental, your urban vacation will be a little more comfortable! After you’ve spent a long day exploring the city, you can relax around the fire at your campsite. Then, retire inside to enjoy all the comforts of home onboard your RV. Plan your perfect urban getaway with an RV rental from RVshare.
