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Top 8 National Park locations in Colorado
byPhyllis Khare and
Michal Ben-Ari and
Mike Wendland and
Wendy Bowyer
Live update: Updated August 9, 2022Copy link
Copy link1. Glacier Basin Campground
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:
Phyllis KhareHere is a gorgeous National Park campground with well-spaced sites, with several walking trails for all levels. Check out this blog to learn more: https://rvlifestyle.com/best-campgrounds-in-colorado/
2. Timber Creek Campground
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Phyllis KhareLocated on the west side of Rocky Mountain National Park, this campground is located at a higher elevation, affording wonderful views of the wide-open spaces. It's been named one of the best campgrounds in Colorado. Check it out: https://rvlifestyle.com/best-campgrounds-in-colorado/
3. Rocky Mountain National Park
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Phyllis KhareThe Rocky Mountain National Park in Estes Park is one of the 10 National Park Adventures Perfect for Winter. We recommend visiting Hidden Valley here for some great sledding. You can rent sleds, have a picnic, and even shake off the cold in a warming room.
To read our list of 10 national park adventures perfect for winter, head to our website:
https://rvlifestyle.com/10-national-park-adventures-perfect-for-winter/
You can find our favorite Colorado hidden gems here: https://rvlifestyle.com/hidden-gems-in-colorado/
Phyllis Khareou can't miss these gorgeous mountains located in northern Colorado. For all of you geography lovers, this mountain range full of forests and other alpine tundra spans the continental divide!
Advanced sportsmen will love rock climbing the Keyhole Route, which is a climb that crosses vertical facing rocks.
For a smaller adventure, enjoy hiking the trail around Bear Lake or viewing Long's Peak, the tallest mountain in the park.
To view our full list of hidden Colorado gems, head to our website: https://rvlifestyle.com/hidden-gems-in-colorado/
4. Mesa Verde National Park
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Phyllis KhareLocated in Montezuma County in southwest Colorado, this national park was once home to Ancestral Puebloans. They thrived for over 700 years living on the mesas and in cliffs spread throughout the park.
Climb down ladders to visit some of the favorites spots including cliff Palace. Take in the gorgeous views at Sun Point Overlook, or look at rock carvings at the Petroglyph Point Trail.
If you love history, you will love visiting this national treasure. It's the largest archaeological site in the United States!
To view our full list of hidden Colorado gems, head to our website: https://rvlifestyle.com/hidden-gems-in-colorado/
5. Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Phyllis KhareGreat Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve can be found in southern Colorado. The park is open year-round.
People come from all over to visit its huge dunes, like Star Dune. Visitors also like to come and see Medano Creek, which in the right season created a beach at the base of the dunes.
To view our full list of hidden Colorado gems, head to our website: https://rvlifestyle.com/hidden-gems-in-colorado/
6. Mesa Verde National Park
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Phyllis KhareLocated in Montezuma County in southwest Colorado, this national park was once home to Ancestral Puebloans. They thrived for over 700 years living on the mesas and in cliffs spread throughout the park. See why we noted this as one of Colorado's hidden gems: https://rvlifestyle.com/hidden-gems-in-colorado/
7. Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Phyllis KharePeople come from all over to visit its huge dunes, like Star Dune. Visitors also like to come and see Medano Creek, which in the right season created a beach at the base of the dunes. Discover this and other Colorado hidden gems here: https://rvlifestyle.com/hidden-gems-in-colorado/
8. Rocky Mountain National Park
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Phyllis KhareYou can't miss these gorgeous mountains located in northern Colorado. For all of you geography lovers, this mountain range full of forests and other alpine tundra spans the continental divide! Learn more in our blog: https://rvlifestyle.com/hidden-gems-in-colorado/
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