Long before Westminster became the eighth most populous city in Colorado, it was home to herds of antelope and buffalo. The Arapahoe Nation also traveled in the area. Westminster's first permanent settler was Pleasant DeSpain. The area around his home, built in 1870, became known as DeSpain Junction. C.J. Harris later purchased the farms in the area and renamed the location Harris, CO.
Harris residents voted to incorporate as a city in 1911, renaming again to Westminster. As of 2020, the city has a population of 116,317, divided between Adams County and Jefferson County. The most famous landmark is Westminster Castle. Its unique red hue comes from the red sandstone quarried in Colorado's nearby Red Rocks region. Intended to be the "Princeton of the West," the structure opened as Westminster University of Colorado in 1911. It ceased operations in 1917 when the students left to enlist for service in World War I.
Westminster is a northwestern suburb in the Denver metropolitan area, known for its extensive trail network and open space setups. As a suburb, it offers quick access to the myriad of things Denver offers to locals and visitors. There are also plenty of things to do and see in Westminster, including a trip to the city's Butterfly Pavilion. The Stanley Lake Regional Park & Wildlife Refuge is a popular area for water activities, biking, and walking. Wildlife viewing opportunities are plentiful across the 3,000 acres of land nestled along the foothills.
Each October, downtown Westminster hosts Westy Fest, a Halloween and harvest festival featuring trick or treating, carnival games, and hot-air balloons. Food trucks, musical performances, and a BBQ competition are other highlights.
You can step back into the 16th century at the Colorado Renaissance Festival, located south of the Denver metropolitan area in Larkspur, CO. It offers family-friendly live entertainment, food, costumes, and wares based on medieval and renaissance themes on weekends from mid-June through early August.
You might want to road trip to Cheyenne Frontier Days in Cheyenne, WY, just 98 miles north of Westminster. It's the largest outdoor rodeo in the world, held annually in late July.
Situated about two hours northwest of the Denver metro area, Rocky Mountain National Park offers over 300 miles of trails you can explore. It is home to the 14,259-foot Longs Peak, one of the state's "fourteeners," with five public and eight private campgrounds.
You can travel 244 miles south of Westminster to Great Sand Dunes National Park in southcentral Colorado. It offers guests 30 square miles of the tallest dunes in North America, the biggest measuring 750 feet tall. You'll find one RV-friendly location on-site and seven others nearby.
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park sits 252 miles west of the Denver metro area. You can fish, hike, kayak, or rock climb around miles of deep canyons formed by the Gunnison River. There are three public campgrounds in the park and 13 private campgrounds nearby.
Twenty-three miles northeast of Westminster, along I-76, you will find Barr Lake State Park. There is an extensive system of trails for biking, hiking, and horseback riding. It's known for the lake's calm waters and nearby bald eagles. There are no campsites in the park, but Barr Lake RV sits on the west side of I-76, across from the lake.
Cherry Creek State Park is just east of downtown Denver, near Westminster. There are plenty of water activities on the 880-acre reservoir and paths to explore around it. Two RV parks are almost within casting distance from Cherry Creek Reservoir.
Chatfield State Park is southwest of the Denver metro area, nestled on the edge of the foothills. The reservoir offers plenty of fishing, kayaking, sailing, and waterskiing. There are 146 sites with full hookups within the park, and you'll find it is pet-friendly.
There are several must-see locations in Colorado. One location near Westminster is the Stanley Hotel in Estes Park. The site is ideally situated near Rocky Mountain National Park. It is also the location of Stanley Kubrick's 1980 horror film "The Shining," based on the novel written by Stephen King.
Over 400,000 annual visitors come to the Buffalo Bill Museum & Grave, overlooking the Great Plains from atop Lookout Mountain Park, near Westminster. William F. Cody was buried here in 1917. You'll find a stunning overhead view of the Denver metropolitan area from Lookout Mountain.
Just over 100 miles south sits Pikes Peak, the inspiration for the lyrics to "America the Beautiful." This 14,115-foot mountain is one of Colorado's 53 "fourteeners" - mountains over 14,000 feet tall.
Clear Creek RV Park is a popular location near Westminster, with daily rates starting at $40. It's located in Golden and offers 33 sites, full hookups, showers, and Wi-Fi.
One of the best RV campgrounds near Westminster is Colorado Spring's Garden of the Gods RV Resort. Daily rates start as low as $26. There are 173 RV sites with full hookups available. Wi-Fi, showers, a pool, and a hot tub are some of the on-site amenities.
Spruce Lake RV Resort in Estes Park is a popular location north of Westminster. It offers 123 sites starting at $75 per night. The park has cellular reception, cable, Wi-Fi, a pool, a hot tub, and showers.
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 Westminster, 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 Westminster?Yes. The minimum age is 25 to be eligible to get an RV Rental in Westminster 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 Westminster?Yes. Prior to renting any RV, check with the owner since not all will offer this particular option.
