The town of Superior sits within Boulder County, with a population of 13,094 as of the 2020 U.S. Census. It has a history rooted in coal mining, starting with the discovery of coal on the Hake family farm in 1894. The town's name is supposed to come from the superior quality of coal mined here. Coal mining is what the town was known for until the Industrial Mine closed in 1945.
With its location between the Denver metro area and Boulder, Superior makes a great stop for RV travelers. Several nearby bodies of water offer access to water-based activities, including fishing. Great Western Reservoir and Stanley Lake sit to the south, and Marshall Lake nestles the town's western edge. Approximately 31% of Superior's land area is open space and parks. Purple Park in the downtown area is popular with locals, offering a small playground and areas for walking and jogging. A play area, sports fields, and walkways make Wildflower Park a busy place. There are plenty of bird species, prairie dogs, foxes, and occasional deer to spot, but keep your eye out for coyotes and rattlesnakes in town.
Shoppers will enjoy time at Flatiron Crossing. Coal Creek Golf Course is one of several nearby venues where you can take in 18 holes, and local clubs have put up temporary disc golf courses. Younger RVers might enjoy a trip to the nearby Butterfly Pavillion, while birders should check out the Rocky Flats National Wildlife Refuge.
Popular local eateries include the Melting Pot of Louisville for American cuisine and Parma Trattoria and Mozerella Bar for Italian. Most travelers looking for nightlife activities head north into the college city of Boulder or south into the Denver metro area.
One popular campground is nearby Manor RV Park in Estes Park, 44 miles northwest of Superior. It offers 110 back-in or pull-through sites with full RV hookups, 30- or 50-amp power, shower facilities, strong cell reception, cable, and Wi-Fi in a pet-friendly environment.
Clear Creek RV Park sits 30 miles south of town in Golden. This smaller facility has 36 back-in or pull-through sites, laundry, showers, cell reception, and free Wi-Fi. It is close to the Denver metro area and has creek access, and RVers will appreciate its proximity to I-70.
If you are looking for a facility in the mountains, Tiger Run RV Resort is 85 miles west of Superior in Breckenridge, Colorado. There are 182 back-in or pull-through sites and a clubhouse that stays open 24 hours. Each space includes full RV hookups, 30- and 50-amp power, cell reception, and Wi-Fi. Showers, a hot tub, and a pool are also available.
Golden Canyon State Park is 24 miles west of Superior, covering 11,998 acres. The park has 152 designated camping sites that offer amenities like electricity, fire pits, picnic tables, and restrooms. You will want to reserve a space in advance to camp here, especially on weekends during the summer's peak season. Besides the 100-plus camping and picnic sites, Golden Canyon State Park has 36 miles of trails, 22 of which are ideal for biking or horseback riding. Nature viewing is popular, with a chance of seeing black bears, elk, moose, mountain lions, mule deer, and pine squirrels.
Chatfield State Park is 35 miles south of Superior, on the southwestern edge of the Denver metropolitan area. The park covers 3,895 acres along the Front Range, showcasing Chatfield reservoir. You will have access to 197 campsites, 51 with electrical hookups, and another 146 sites with full RV hookups. Water activities are the top activities here, with boating, fishing, jet skiing, kayaking, sailing, and swimming opportunities. There are also 26 miles of hiking and biking trails to explore, such as the less-difficult Waterton Canyon Trail or the more challenging Goat Mountain Trail.
Another popular nearby facility is Cherry Creek State Park, located 34 miles southwest of Superior, in the Denver suburb of Aurora. The 3,346-acre park offers camping, but you cannot reserve sites. If the park sites become filled, several nearby campgrounds are RV-friendly, including Dakota Ridge and Flying Saucer RV parks. The 880-acre reservoir is the top draw, offering water-oriented fun like boating and fishing. If paddle craft, powerboats, and sailing are not your thing, there are 35 miles of trails to explore, and 12 of those miles are paved. Bird-watching and horseback riding are popular in summer, and winter activities include cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.
Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument is 124 miles south of Superior, just west of Colorado Springs. It showcases prehistoric times in the area, with pieces of petrified forest and impression fossils for you to see. There are 1,700 species displayed at the monument, including 14-foot-wide Sequoia trees. Once you finish examining the fossils, take a walk along the 1.1-mile Petrified Forest Loop or 0.4-mile Ponderosa Loop trails.
Take a 190-mile road trip northeast of Superior, and you will reach Scotts Bluff National Monument in Scotts Bluff, NE. You can explore the 3,000 acres here showcasing the monument's geological, paleontological, and human history. The bluffs hover 800 feet over the North Platte River, serving as a landmark for Native Americans and European settlers over the centuries. Bike, drive, or hike to the summit. The Oregon Trail Pathway offers 0.5 miles of moderate-intensity hiking, while the strenuous Saddle Rock trail starts at the visitor center and reaches the peak of Scotts Bluff.
You can also travel 224 miles southwest across the state to reach Curecanti National Recreation Area near Gunnison, Colorado. The area offers three reservoirs along the Gunnison River and is known for its boating, fishing, and swimming opportunities, including world-class trout fishing downstream of Crystal Dam. Several trails in the area, ranging from easy to very strenuous, let you explore the land around the bodies of water.
Covering 1.1 million acres, San Isabel National Forest lies south of Superior. Several of the state's notable summits stand within its borders, and it has nearby access to places like Colorado Springs. While summer is the most popular time to visit, winter offers activities like cross-country skiing, ice climbing, and snowmobiling. Popular activities during the warmer months include camping, hiking, fishing, mountain biking, and wildlife viewing. You will find the 170 hiking trails offer great views of the landscape, and 19 of Colorado's 14,000-plus-foot peaks offer a challenge to climbers.
Pike National Forest is another area that sits an hour or more south of Superior, covering 1,750 square miles within the Rocky Mountains. There are more than 250 hiking trails to bike or hike, and several roadways offer scenic drives. You will not pay a fee to enter the forest, but activities like camping and Christmas tree cutting may require a paid permit. The standout geologic features are the 23 mountain peaks that exceed 14,000 feet in height, making the area a popular spot for hikers and mountain climbers. Other activities include dispersed camping, fishing, biking, geocaching, and star gazing.
Arapaho National Forest is northwest of Superior and covers 700,000 acres of the Rocky Mountain Range in northern Colorado. Like all Colorado mountain locations, the weather can change quickly here, and it is colder than it will be in Superior on most days. Biking, camping, fishing, hiking, and scenic drives are the main draws here. You will find RV-friendly campgrounds scattered across the forest with various amenities. Wildlife within the forest includes bighorn sheep, black bears, burrowing owls, deer, eagles, and mountain lions.
Rocky Mountain National Park is a popular destination 45 miles northwest of Superior, near Estes Park. Four campgrounds provide spaces you can reserve and an additional one that is first-come, first-serve. Drive your RV through the park on Trail Ridge Road and stop at one of the many scenic overlooks. The notable geologic feature is Longs Peak, with an elevation of 14,259 feet. You can hike 300 miles of trails in the park or look for wildlife like black bears and moose. Be prepared for quick weather changes here, as it is not unheard of to have snow in July in some parts of the park.
A 255-mile road trip south of Superior will place you at Great Sand Dunes National Park. There are over 100,000 acres to explore here, with the 30-square-mile field of dunes being the top attraction. These are the tallest dunes in North America, some reaching over 750 feet tall. While you visit, enjoy sliding down the dunes on a sandboard or sled. While summertime air temperatures at this altitude reach the 80s, the sand surface temperature can top 150 degrees Fahrenheit. The park also contains alpine lakes, conifer forests, grasslands, tundra, and wetlands that you can explore.
Drive I-70 west into the mountains, and you will eventually reach Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, 258 miles west and south of Superior. The park contains 12 miles of the deep Black Canyon carved by the Gunnison River over the millennia. It might be one of the nation's newest parks, but it holds some of the oldest exposed rocks in North America. The river offers anglers and kayakers plenty of action, while climbers and hikers enjoy exploring the cliffs above the river. Developed campgrounds include the North and South Rim sites, and RV travelers might enjoy a scenic drive along Rim Drive to see the surrounding landscape.
Motorhomes are divided into Class A, B, and C vehicles. On average expect to pay $185 per night for Class A, $149 per night for Class B and $179 per night for Class C. Towable RVs include 5th Wheel, Travel Trailers, Popups, and Toy Hauler. On average, in Superior, CO, the 5th Wheel trailer starts at $70 per night. Pricing for the Travel Trailer begins at $60 per night, and the Popup Trailer starts at $65 per night.
Do you need to be a certain age to rent an RV in Superior?Yes. The minimum age is 25 to be eligible to get an RV Rental in Superior from RVshare.
Does RVshare have emergency roadside assistance?Yes. Every RV rental booked through RVshare receives 24/7 emergency roadside assistance.
Does RVshare offer one way RV rentals in Superior?Yes. Prior to renting any RV, check with the owner since not all will offer this particular option.
