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Colorado Camping: The Perfect Destination Year Round

The diversity of Colorado promises plenty of outdoor fun and
relaxation whether it?s cold and snowy or in the heat of
summer. From snowmobiling and skiing to hiking and
horseback riding, Colorado promises year round fun for any
nature lover. Camping in Colorado is just as diverse.
There are 41 Colorado state parks, 15 national parks and
recreation areas within the state, and more than 100 other
public campgrounds managed by the USDA Forest Service, as
well as hundreds of private campgrounds throughout the
state.

Colorado Springs Camping

Colorado Springs is a terrific vacation destination, whether
you?re wanting to enjoy the city nightlife and fine dining,
explore the area zoos and museums with the kids, or get
adventurous with some of the nation?s best whitewater and
hiking. There are a variety of campgrounds near Colorado
Springs so you can take your time enjoying the beauty of the
area.

The Colorado Springs KOA offers fully equipped campsites for
RVs and tents, as well as one and two room and deluxe cabin
rentals. The campground features many amenities, including
a pool, hot tub, and wireless internet access. Colorado?s
newest state park, Cheyenne Mountain State Park, has
recently opened in Colorado Springs. This park provides 20
miles of hiking and bicycling trails through fragile,
protected ecosystems with great views of area wildlife.
Many of the trails are still under construction, but the
campground and other facilities are scheduled to open late
in 2007. There are also several nationally managed
campgrounds near Colorado Springs that offer basic
campsites, as well as group camping, with access to a
variety of activities.

Northern Colorado Camping

Northern Colorado offers a tremendous amount of variety for
vacationers. Water lovers can pack up the Coleman towables
and enjoy a weekend camping at one of the many northern
Colorado lakes. North Sterling State Park has 3,000 acres
of water for boating, jet skiing, fishing, swimming, and
even sailboarding. There are 3 campgrounds within the state
park, providing 141 campsites total. Inlet Grove and Elks
campgrounds offer developed sites with electrical hookups
and Chimney View does not provide hookups.

If cold weather adventures are more your style, State Forest
State Park in northern Colorado has 5 campgrounds available
for winter camping and a variety of activities to keep you
entertained in any season. Bring your snowmobile and race
across over 50 miles of maintained trails or venture into
the Routt National Forest for more trails. You can also
enjoy cross-country skiing, sledding, snowshoeing, and
tubing within the park. Many snow lovers visit State Forest
State Park for the terrific ice fishing and the full moon
skiing and snowshoeing events held each February and March.

If you would like to plan a Colorado camping vacation that
is filled with outdoor fun as well as educational
explorations, Dinosaur National Monument in northern
Colorado and Utah, offers plenty of fun and 6 developed
campgrounds. Dinosaur bones from long ago can be seen
fossilized in the rock and a museum features a number of
enthralling exhibits about these extinct beings from
yesteryear. Enjoy a variety of scenic hiking trails or cool
off with a guided rafting trip through the winding Colorado
rivers.

Whenever and wherever you decide to camp in Colorado, you
are guaranteed a vacation that creates memories for
everyone. From history and nature exploration to rugged
outdoor activities, Colorado offers something for everyone!

The diversity of Colorado promises plenty of outdoor fun and
relaxation whether it?s cold and snowy or in the heat of
summer. From snowmobiling and skiing to hiking and
horseback riding, Colorado promises year round fun for any
nature lover. Camping in Colorado is just as diverse.
There are 41 Colorado state parks, 15 national parks and
recreation areas within the state, and more than 100 other
public campgrounds managed by the USDA Forest Service, as
well as hundreds of p...

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