Colorado CampingColorado camping is one of those outdoor activities that I would recommend to anyone. It has the power to take you back in time to where you feel like you're living back in the days those of my generation never knew - no refrigerators, TVs, cell phones, and or other modern things that we now call necessities. I think it is crucial to find a camping spot with no cell phone reception. Or maybe have everyone agree to turn them off and leave them in the car. Being out of touch with civilization adds a lot to a camping trip. Some people wouldn't go camping without an RV, while others think anything more modern than a tent and sleeping bag is not really camping. You should decide which comfort level would best suit everybody who is going on the trip. One thing to keep in mind is that you may leave Denver in 80 degree weather, but in the mountains it can get below freezing that same night. So winter jackets and warm blankets are necessary items to pack. My favorite spot to camp is at Pingree Park in Bellvue Colorado, about 26 miles up Highway 14 in the Poudre Canyon and off Pingree Park Road. Anywhere up there is beautiful, but I especially like Twin Lakes Reservoir. Only attempt to go there if you have a vehicle that can really climb. The dirt road is steep and full of deep holes and high ridges. Overall, it’s a two hour scenic drive from Fort Collins. I’ve always lucked out when going there because my group were usually the only ones in the immediate vicinity. Even when there were other campers nearby, I never saw or heard them until driving out the next day. One cool thing about this spot is that it’s the closest hike to the crash site of a B-17 bomber from 1943. The plane crashed with eight people on it during flight training. There’s still a lot of debris, including engines and wheel struts. The one place I want to camp at in the future is Red Feather Lakes. This seems to be a popular place with my friends, so it has me interested. I want to plan a trip up there and visit the Shambhala Mountain Center, a Buddhist retreat that is open to the public. I also have a buddy that owns part of an amethyst mine located in Red Feather Lakes. So for those reasons I need to get myself up there ASAP. Before I spent much time camping, I thought it was a little strange to think that someone would choose to give up the comforts of their home to sleep in the woods, but after I spent a few nights under the stars, hearing very little but the wind blow and the occasional sound of wildlife, I understood. You will understand also, and I guarantee it won’t be the last time you camp in the mountains of Colorado. New! CommentsHave your say about what you just read! Leave me a comment in the box below. |
