Colorado Camping
Colorado National Monument (National Park Service)
Colorado National Monument preserves one of the grand landscapes of the American West. Sheer-walled canyons, towering monoliths, colorful formations, desert bighorn sheep, soaring eagles, and a spectacular road reflect the environment and history of the plateau-and-canyon country. Historic Rim Rock Drive offers 23 miles of breathtaking panoramic views and numerous overlooks. Trails lead across mesa tops and to spectacular overlooks or into backcountry canyons. Picnicking and camping are available. At an average elevation of 6,000 feet at the rim, the climate is relatively mild but can change rapidly to snow or summer storms. Around 275,000 people per year visit Colorado National Monument to enjoy these and other opportunities. The monument encompasses some 20,500 acres, and much of which has been recommended to Congress for designation as wilderness. ... [Read More]
Recreation.gov
backpacking, overnight camping, modern camping; and camping in yurts, teepees, tipis, and tents ... camping in developed sites, resorts, cabins; primitive camping, ... Take precautions against camping in an area that may be dangerous in the case of sudden flash floods. Check with local rangers to find a safe and legal camping area ... [Read More]
Big Bend of the Colorado -
Big Bend is Nevada's newest state park, opening for operation in 1996. Situated on the shores of the Colorado River below Laughlin in Nevada's southern tip. The park offers dramatic views of the river and surrounding mountains. Popular activities are picnicking, boating, fishing and swimming. When completed, the park will also offer camping, hiking and group facilities. Although the town of Laughlin is also relatively new, it offers many amenities including casinos, golf courses and an outlet mall. ... [Read More]
BLM, Moab Field Office, River Recreation
Special regulationsapply for river runners wishing to camp along this section of the river.On river left (to the left as you are facing downstream), camping is allowedonly at improved recreation sites with facilities for overnight use ( BLMUtah, Moab Field Office Campgrounds ). River runners may camp at undevelopedsites on river right (to the right as you are facing downstream) only betweenDewey Bridge and Salt Wash (the boundary of Arches National Park). Whencamping along river right, you must : ... [Read More]
Wolford Mountain Project History and Current Operations
Two-thirdsof the area's overnight camping facilities are available for reservationby calling 1-970-724-3460. The balance of the overnight slots are drop-inuse on a first come, first-served basis. ... ForKremmling and surrounding communities, the Reservoir enhances tourism byadding camping, fishing and boating opportunities in a beautiful RockyMountain setting. Even upstream communities in the Fraser River Valleyfrom Granby to Winter Park can count on a more dependable supply of water,thanks to agreements associated with Wolford Mountain Reservoir. ... [Read More]
A. Cameron Hunt
An agreement with the Utes, however, did not dissuade the Arapahoes. The followingAugust, Schuyer Colfax, Samuel Bowles, Governor Bross of Illinois, Governor Hunt, andseveral prominent Denver families went camping near Buena Vista. Meanwhile, a party ofArapahoe warriors was seen traveling toward the campground. Territorial Secretary FrankHall quickly created a volunteer army which was sent out to protect the camping notables.Luckily a messenger reached the Colorado Governor first so that Hunt was ab le to utilizehis friendship with the Ute Tribe and obtain an armed escort back to Denver. When Colfaxreturned to Washington he pushed officials to create a larger military presence in theColorado Territory, and praised the heroism of both the Colorado pioneers as well as theUte braves who had escorted the camping group back to Denver. ... [Read More]
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