Roadtrip with RVshare Las Vegas to Denver

There are 748 miles between Las Vegas and Denver. It is a fantastic choice for a road trip with lots of national and state parks along the way. There are also friendly towns to explore and many interesting things to see and do. You may want to consider including these highlights on a Las Vegas to Denver RV road trip. 

Nearby National Parks

You have many national parks that you can visit on a road trip from Las Vegas to Denver. 

Arches National Park  

See some of the 2,000 natural stone arches at Arches National Park near Moab, Utah. Driving along the 18-mile scenic road while listening to audio recordings about what you are seeing can be a great introduction to this park. Consider taking a commercial tour through the park so that everyone can enjoy the amazing views. You can also bike along the main road. There are numerous canyoneering routes available, including ones at Fiery Furnace. Over 10 easy hikes of up to 2 miles allow you to get up close to some of the park’s best arches. Moderately hard and difficult hikes are also abundant. 

Bryce Canyon National Park  

The largest concentration of hoodoos in the world is found at Bryce Canyon National Park, near Bryce, Utah. You can explore these irregularly shaped rocks in many ways. Grab the shuttle to see the most famous four of these hoodoos that are in the Bryce Amphitheater. The forests of the plateau make for great places to go hiking. Accompany a park ranger on a rim walk or participate in one of their other informative programs. 

Zion National Park  

Ride the shuttle to see the amazing cream, pink, and red sandstone cliffs at Zion National Park. Think about exploring the Pa'rus Trail on foot or bike. The trail connects to both campgrounds and offers amazing scenery throughout its course. You can also go on a guided or unguided wilderness trip. 

Nearby State Parks

Exciting state parks are abundant in Nevada, Utah, and Colorado, so you may want to include some on your Las Vegas to Denver RV road trip. 

Escalante Petrified Forest State Park  

Participate in your favorite water sports on the Wide Hollow Reservoir at Escalante Petrified Forest State Park, located near Escalante, Utah. This reservoir is also stocked with rainbow trout, which makes it a very popular fishing destination. See the petrified wood, petrified dinosaur bones, ammonite, and shell fossils at the visitors center. Several hiking trails are available, including the 1-mile Petrified Forest Loop, where you can see hundreds of pieces of petrified wood as you hike over ancient lava flows. This loop is a fun trail to hike because you get to scramble over rocks and other obstacles. Take time to see the 50-foot tall petrified tree where even the roots are fossilized. 

Kodachrome Basin State Park  

The 67 monolithic stone spires were formed over 180 million years ago at Kodachrome Basin State Park. National Geographic chose this park's name because of the amazing rock colors. You will want to be sure to bring your camera and lenses with filters to capture the colors of this park. At Kodachrome Basin near Cannonville, Utah, you can see many of the spires near the campground. You can also arrange for a horseback trail ride with the park’s vendor to see even more. There are many outstanding mountain bike trails here, so spend some time exploring this park from various angles. 

Dead Horse Point State Park  

Dead Horse Point State Park is located on a gooseneck on the Colorado River near Moab, Utah. A 16.6-mile mountain bike trail running through juniper and pinyon trees is available. You can ride the whole trail or opt to ride only part of it. There are several shops in Moab where you can rent a bike. Eight different overlooks situated along a hiking trail offer outstanding views of the entire area. Camping at this park is a popular way to see many animals because most are nocturnal, which allows them to escape the desert heat. 

Goblin Valley State Park  

Many people compare the landscape of Goblin Valley State Park in Utah to pictures they have seen of Mars. The unique sandstone formations have been created over millions of years by erosion. Five mountain biking loops allow visitors to see remote areas of this park. Rent a disc from the park’s office to play disc golf at the course located near the campground. 

Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park  

At Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park near Kanab, Utah, the wind is funneled through a small opening between the Moquith and Moccasin mountains. The iron oxide and other conditions that cause the nearby hills to be red causes the sand to be coral pink. The wind moves the sand up to 50 feet per year. About 90% of the dunes are open for off-roading fun. 

Along the Way

There are many interesting things you may want to stop and see along the way. 

Hoover Dam  

If you have never seen Hoover Dam, consider starting your Las Vegas to Denver road trip by going south to Boulder City to see it. You can explore the dam on your own by driving across it. You can also take a helicopter ride over it or take a cruise on Lake Mead. Additionally, guided tours are available to teach visitors about this massive engineering feat. 

Slickrock Bike Trails  

Located in the Sand Flats Recreation Area near Moab, Utah, these trails are where mountain bikers can ride across 9.6 miles of challenging slickrock. There are several side trails available to add to the distance. The facility also includes a 2.5-mile practice trail for those who have never ridden along a slickrock trail or those short on time. 

Red Cliff Desert Reserve  

The 62,000-acre Red Cliff Desert Reserve in St. George was created in 1996 to protect the Mojave Desert tortoise. At this place where the Mojave Desert, the Great Basin, and the Colorado Plateau meet, you will want to stop by the visitors center to see the live animal presentations and hear presentations by the park rangers. You can hike, bike, rock climb, and do many other activities at this reserve. 

Museum of the Mountain West  

At the Museum of the Mountain West near Montrose, Colorado, you can see a collection of over 500,000 items from this area that date between 1880 and 1930. Go on docent-led tours of a post office, doctors' and dentists' offices, drug store, saloon, and a dry goods store located under one roof. 

Main Cities You Will Pass Through

You can find interesting cities to include along your road trip itinerary from Las Vegas to Denver.

Mesquite, Nevada  

Mesquite, Nevada, is an interesting town that offers amazing golfing on valley courses. The sunsets are particularly stunning here, so consider staying at Sun Resorts RV Park or Solstice Motorcoach Resort. RV dump stations are available at 76 Virgin Valley Food Mart and Pioneer Storage. You can also check out these other Nevada RV dump stations. 

Moab, Utah  

Moab, Utah, is known for its red rocks. It is very close to Arches National Park and Canyonlands National Park. Many Moab campground options exist, including Slickrock Campground and Portal RV Resort. RV dump station options include the Moab KOA and the Moab Rim Campark. 

Grand Junction, Colorado  

Many vineyards are located near Grand Junction, Colorado. This community also has a lively art scene. Consider exploring it by camping for the night at Junction West RV Park or at Grand Junction KOA. Area dump station options include James M. Robb State Park and RV Ranch at Grand Junction.

Breckenridge, Colorado  

While Breckenridge, Colorado, is best known for its winter recreational opportunities, you can find interesting things to do all year long. Biking, hiking, whitewater rafting, and zip-lining are just a few of those activities that keep visitors coming back. Campgrounds in Breckenridge include Tiger Run RV Resort and Peak One Campground. You can use the dump stations at Upper Blue Sanitation District and Tiger Run RV Resort. 

Find Adventure from Las Vegas to Denver

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There are many things that you can do on a road trip from Las Vegas to Denver. Everyone is sure to find something that interests them, like fishing, mountain biking, hiking, and cruising. There are great national parks filled with unique scenery to explore. Spend time in the state parks along the way for even more fun. What are you waiting for? Go pack up the RV and leave as soon as possible. If you do not have one, then rent one in Las Vegas or Denver on RVshare.