Some parts of Colorado are pretty, some are not. We experienced both the best and worst of humanity in this state. If you are able to spend time away from the masses in the mountains, then we recommend visiting Colorado.
Shady Grove Campground
Seibert, CO • ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ • Full hookup
We stayed at this campground for 16 nights and paid $31.25 per night. It is in the middle of a very small, quiet town. The owners are very nice and we were pleasantly surprised to find a dog park. We really appreciated how considerate the man who cuts the grass was. He notified us he would be using an electric lawn mower near our campsite and he was concerned he might scare our dogs. The campground is older but well maintained. They have a resident cat, James, who is very friendly. They also allow you to receive packages at no charge. (May/June 2024)
- Garden of the Gods: Beautiful area donated to the city of Colorado Springs. Entry is free.
- Pikes Peak: Drive to the top of a mountain (14,115 feet) and enjoy the views. We also enjoyed the trails. There is an entry fee and reservations are recommended.
- Old Colorado City, CO: Nice little town with shopping and restaurants. Check out the public restrooms in the park.
- Manitou Springs, CO: Beautiful little town with natural springs scattered throughout the town.
Golden Gate State Park
Golden, CO • ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ • Electric only
We stayed at this campground for four nights and paid $37.77 per night. There is no cell service in the area but a library which provides WiFi is one mile away. The campground is beautiful and the park offers multiple trails (the Raccoon trail was hard to follow as it wasn’t marked very well). The campground was quiet and peaceful until the weekend warriors with kids showed up. Note: Barbie Jeep-type of electric vehicles are not allowed. (June 2024)
- Visit the multiple small towns in the mountains like Central City, Black Hawk, Georgetown, and Red Cliff.
- Hike the state park trails and visit Panorama Overlook.
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