RV Rental Windsor, CO

Explore Windsor, Colorado

A Windsor, Colorado, RV rental is a great way to explore the area. Windsor, Colorado, is a small city of a little more than 30,000 people. Fort Collins lies just to the northwest. From the first house, which was built in 1873 by J.L. Hilton, the area's growth expanded rapidly, driven by the continued east-to-west railway expansion. The area was known for its arable land and high-powered wheat production. From 1900 until 1966, farmers grew sugar beets to combat foreign tariffs on imported sugar. The agrarian economy gave way a bit after that, and today, there are factories that produce glass for Anheuser-Busch and wind turbines for sustainable energy. There are 21 city parks in Windsor, Colorado, most of which are accessible to folks with disabilities. Many of them have grills and picnic areas. A few have basketball courts or baseball diamonds. Kyber Open Space has a short bicycle trail that is also for hiking. You can fish at Eastman Park too. Covenant Park and Coyote Ranch Park have horseshoes and bocce facilities, respectively. The Treasure Island Demonstration Garden features many varieties of flowers and vegetables that flourish in the area. The garden covers about an acre, and volunteers maintain it for the city. The garden lies along the Poudre Park bike path. For dining out, two popular restaurants are the Chimney Park Bistro and Sala Thai. The former is a fancier restaurant that features both continental cuisine and "Americana." The Chimney Park Bistro also offers gluten-free and vegan options. Sala Thai is less expensive. It, too, offers both vegan and gluten-free options on its menu. For pizza, you can try Pizza Vino, which has been described as the best pizza in the area as well as a good Italian restaurant for other menu items.

Nearby National Forests to Windsor, Colorado

Pull your Class C motorhome into the 815,000-acre Roosevelt National Forest, which is about 60 miles from Windsor, Colorado. If mountains are your thing, then you can explore the 183 named mountains and numerous unnamed hills within the forest. Hiking in the forest is challenging as there are no easy trails. The Continental Divide Trail runs through this forest, and you can hike part of its difficult, 3,028-mile length. Other trails are moderately tough, and they're about 10 to 15 miles long each. Arapaho National Forest is less than 30 minutes drive from Windsor, Colorado. The forest has 30 hiking trails through it. From the intensely difficult Mount Evens Ridge Trail, which climbs to more than 14,000 feet, to the easy, 2.4-mile Rainbow Lakes Trail, there is something for every skill level of hiker. The forest is home to more than 200 species of birds, so bring your binoculars for world-class birding. The San Isabel National Forest lies south of Denver, 95 or so miles from Windsor, Colorado. The forest sprawls over 1.1 million acres surrounding Pikes Peak, and you can hike along several moderate hiking trails. The Mount Princeton Trail is even more difficult throughout its entire 6.8-mile length. The rangers allow geocaching within this forest. Because of the area's altitude and the lack of bright city lights, the stargazing is wonderful when you have a sightline through the trees.

Events Near Windsor, Colorado

• The upcoming Windsor Concert Series begins in June and runs through the middle of August. Funk, rock, jazz, and country bands perform both covers and original material at each concert.

• The Front Range Wine Festival usually takes place in August. The upcoming festival will feature live music, food vendors, and a wine tasting of vintages from 35 nearby wineries.

Convenient RV Dump Stations Near Windsor, Colorado

Estes Park is only 43 miles from Windsor, Colorado, and has a dump station at the Elk Meadow Lodge and RV Resort, but only guests who are staying there get to use it. About 40 miles south, the Barr Lake Campground has a dump station, and those passing through can use it for a nominal fee. At the Boulder County Fairground, which is 33 miles from Windsor you can use the dump station for just $10 and empty out the tanks on your Windsor, Colorado, RV Rental.