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| Morefield Campground, in the heart of Mesa Verde National Park |
Colorado has a wide range of accommodation to suit all budgets – from campgrounds to hotels to motels.
We stayed at a wide range of campgrounds on our trip as they are extremely affordable and accessible with a bike. We aimed to cycle around 80 km per day, staying as close to the route as possible, however cycling through a few remote towns meant that on occasion we had to cycle further to find accommodation.
The easiest way to book most of the campgrounds listed is via ReserveAmerica . You can book online and if you have any problems, the Customer Service department are extremely friendly and helpful.
Here is an overview of the places that we stayed in Colorado, Monument Valley and the Grand Canyon -
Colorado, USA
26th Aug 12 - Kelly Dahl Campground, Rollinsville (elevation of 8,600 feet)
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| Entrance of Kelly Dahl Campground, Rollinsville |
+ Great scenic location
+ Plenty of room for two tents (or more), with picnic table and campfire ring with grill
- Limited facilities such as vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection
- There are no shower or laundry facilities
Close by:
> ‘Stage Stop’ great restaurant, bar and music venue in Rollinsville (60 Main Street)
> ‘New Moon Bakery & Cafe’ 4 miles away in Nederland (1 West 1st Street)
> ‘Stage Stop’ great restaurant, bar and music venue in Rollinsville (60 Main Street)
> ‘New Moon Bakery & Cafe’ 4 miles away in Nederland (1 West 1st Street)
27th Aug 12 - Aspenglen Campground, Rocky Mountain National Park
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Welcome to the Rocky Mountain National Park!
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ASPENGLEN CAMPGROUND, 1000 HIGHWAY 36, ESTES PARK, CO 80517
+ Scenic location in the heart of the Rocky Mountain National Park
+ Each campsite is equipped with a picnic table, fire ring with grate and tent pad
+ Each campsite is equipped with a picnic table, fire ring with grate and tent pad
+/- Wildlife is often seen in the campground
- Limited facilities such as flush toilets, drinking water and food storage lockers
- There are no shower or laundry facilities
- There are no shower or laundry facilities
28th Aug 12 - Stillwater Campground, Grand Lake (elevation of 8,300 feet)
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| Scenic location of Stillwater Campground, Grand Lake |
Location: 6 miles southeast of Grand Lake, on the northern shore of Lake Granby (off Highway 34).
STILLWATER, 8590 US HWY 34, GRANBY, CO 80446
+ Scenic location on Lake Granby, part of the Arapaho National Recreation Area
+ Lots of facilities available including hot showers, flush toilets and drinking water
- Little or no shade available (due to removal of hazardous trees)
29th Aug 12 - The Peck House Hotel & Restaurant, Empire (elevation of 8,615 feet)
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| The Peck House Hotel & Restaurant, Empire CO |
Location: Central Empire (population 280), 2 miles off I70.
THE PECK HOUSE, 83 SUNNY AVE, EMPIRE, CO
+ Historic hotel with lots of character
+ Great hot meals in the restaurant (although quite expensive)
+ Comfortable, clean and affordable with friendly staff
30th Aug 12 - Super 8 Motel, Dillon (elevation of 9,111 feet)
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| Super 8 Motel, Dillon (Colorado). |
808 LITTLE BEAVER TRAIL, I-70 at EXIT 205, DILLON, CO
We were booked at Heaton Bay Campground in White River, but due to the torrential rain we changed our plans!
+ Good central location, close to many shops and restaurants
+ Comfortable and affordable accommodation
+ Free continental breakfast and Wi-Fi
Close by:
> Silverthorne Outlet Mall – many great discounted retail shops including ‘Pearl Izumi'.
31st Aug 12 - Buffalo Springs Campground, near Fairplay (elevation of 9,000 feet)
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| Enjoy a remote camping experience at Buffalo Springs, CO. |
Location: 12.5 miles from Fairplay, one mile off Forest Road 431 (3 miles past County Road 22 turn off).
+ Remote and spacious location, part of San Isobel National Park
+ Large tent sites, with picnic table and campfire ring with grill
- Limited facilities such as vault toilets and drinking water
- There are no shower or laundry facilities
1st Sep 12 - Heart of the Rockies Campground & RV Park, Salida (elevation of 7,083 feet)
Location: 10 miles west of Salida, along Highway 50 (population 5,658).
Location: Just outside Gunnison (population 5,568), along Highway 50 (turn north onto Highway 135).
94 COUNTY RD 11, GUNNISON, CO 81230
+ Great sociable campground with friendly staff, including social area in Lodge and gift store
+ Lots of facilities available, including well maintained restrooms and hot showers, in addition to laundry facilities
3rd Sep 12 – Hosted, Montrose (elevation of 5,806 feet)
After a fun night in the Tall Texan Lodge listening to music and meeting some of the guests, we were kindly invited to stay in Montrose for the night!
Close by:
> Black Canyon National Park
> UTE Indian Museum, which has the most complete collections of Ute Indian artifacts in the nation
17253 Chipeta Rd, Montrose, CO 81403
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| One of my favourite campgrounds on the trip, just outside Salida, CO. |
16105 US HIGHWAY 50 WEST, SALIDA, CO 81210
+ Great campground with friendly staff, lots of facilities and scenic location
+ Hot shower and laundry facilities (washer and dryer)
+ Social lounge area, shop stocking snacks, laundry items, cool drinks etc
2nd Sep 12 - Tall Texan Campground, Gunnison (elevation of 7,703 feet)
+ Hot shower and laundry facilities (washer and dryer)
+ Social lounge area, shop stocking snacks, laundry items, cool drinks etc
2nd Sep 12 - Tall Texan Campground, Gunnison (elevation of 7,703 feet)
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| Tall Texan is a great social campground, just outside Gunnison, CO. |
94 COUNTY RD 11, GUNNISON, CO 81230
+ Great sociable campground with friendly staff, including social area in Lodge and gift store
+ Lots of facilities available, including well maintained restrooms and hot showers, in addition to laundry facilities
3rd Sep 12 – Hosted, Montrose (elevation of 5,806 feet)
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| Amazing views at Black Canyon National Park, CO. |
After a fun night in the Tall Texan Lodge listening to music and meeting some of the guests, we were kindly invited to stay in Montrose for the night!
Close by:
> Black Canyon National Park
> UTE Indian Museum, which has the most complete collections of Ute Indian artifacts in the nation
17253 Chipeta Rd, Montrose, CO 81403
4th Sep 12 – Victoria Inn, Telluride (elevation of 8,750 feet)
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| Victoria Inn in central Telluride, CO. |
Location: Central Telluride, one block from historic mainstreet (population 2,360).
401 W PACIFIC AVE TELLURIDE, CO 81435
+ Affordable, clean and comfortable rooms in the heart of Telluride (expensive area to stay)
+ Free continental breakfast & Wi-Fi
+ Outdoor hot tub and dry sauna
+ One block from free gondola
5th Sep 12 – Outpost Motel, Dolores (elevation of 6,936 feet)
1800 CENTRAL AVE, DOLORES, CO 81323
+ Motel rooms are a cheap and cheerful option!
+ Coffee maker, refrigerator, microwave, cable television and Wi-Fi
+ Coffee maker, refrigerator, microwave, cable television and Wi-Fi
Close by:
> 'Dolores River Brewery' - great microbrewery and pizza restaurant.
6th Sep 12 - Morefield Campground, Mesa Verde National Park (elevation of 7,000 feet)
Location: 4.5 miles from the entrance of Mesa Verde National Park.
+ Comfortable camping in a stunning canyon setting
+ Well-stocked grocery and camp store with pay phones
+ Lots of facilities available including hot shower and laundry
> 'Dolores River Brewery' - great microbrewery and pizza restaurant.
6th Sep 12 - Morefield Campground, Mesa Verde National Park (elevation of 7,000 feet)
NO.1 NAVAJO HILL, MESA VERDE NATIONAL PARK, CO 81330
+ Comfortable camping in a stunning canyon setting
+ Well-stocked grocery and camp store with pay phones
+ Lots of facilities available including hot shower and laundry
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| Welcome to Gouldings Campground! |
+ Clean, modern and social campsite with a view of Monument Valley
+ Well stocked General Store (you can also book tours from here)
+ Good laundry facilities with a public computer with free internet access
+ Lots of hot showers
Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona
Mather Campground, South Rim (elevation of 7,000 feet)
Location: In the Grand Canyon Village, South Rim.
+ The only campground within Grand Canyon Village
+ Free shuttle available around Grand Canyon Village (stops at campground and the Trailheads for the South Kaibab and Bright Angel Trails)
+ Campsites include a campfire ring with a cooking grate, picnic table and room for 3 tents
+ Hot showers and a lot of laundry facilities
+ Other facilities include flush toilets, group cooking facilities and pay phones.
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| The entrance to Mather Campground, the only campground in the Grand Canyon Village. |
Location: In the Grand Canyon Village, South Rim.
+ The only campground within Grand Canyon Village
+ Free shuttle available around Grand Canyon Village (stops at campground and the Trailheads for the South Kaibab and Bright Angel Trails)
+ Campsites include a campfire ring with a cooking grate, picnic table and room for 3 tents
+ Hot showers and a lot of laundry facilities
+ Other facilities include flush toilets, group cooking facilities and pay phones.
Bright Angel Campground , Grand Canyon (elevation of 2,480 feet)
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| No better way to spend the evening at Bright Angel Campground! |
+ Great campground with spectacular scenery, sitting along Bright Angel Creek
+ Campsite has a picnic table, pack pole, and metal food storage can
+ Facilities include a ranger station, emergency phone, pay phones, year-round potable water, and toilets
+ Snack items and meals are available at Phantom Ranch Lodge (see 'Rim to Rim' section)
* Permit required * A backcountry permit is required to stay here, you must apply for this well in advance with the National Park Service.
The North Rim Campground, North Rim (elevation of 8,000 feet)
+ Great large campground with lots of facilities
+ Well stocked shop with free Wi-Fi
+ Lots of facilities including hot showers
* Dinner tip * There is a free shuttle to The Grand Canyon Lodge, where you can book a sit down dinner. There is also a cheaper option available in the diner at the front of the main entrance (there is also a gift shop).
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