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Colorado Fish Stocking Report for 4-23-2013

camp-out-colorado-carter-lakeThe 2013 fishing season is well under way with the spring run off. Fishing is about to kick into high gear as the Colorado Division of Wildlife has begun stocking fish into Colorado states lakes! Use this weekly posting to find out where to fish and check out Camp Out Colorado’s solunar calender to find out when to fish!

One of my favorite things to do when I am out camping and enjoying the great out of doors is fishing. There’s nothing quite like some fresh fish when you are out camping. A nice hot, healthy meal is the perfect thing when camping.

Even if you do not like to eat fish when you are . . . → Read More at Camp Out Colorado: Colorado Fish Stocking Report for 4-23-2013

Colorado Fish Stocking Report for 4-16-2013

camp-out-colorado-bellaire-lake-view-across-lakeThe 2013 fishing season is well under way with the spring run off. Fishing is about to kick into high gear as the Colorado Division of Wildlife has begun stocking fish into Colorado states lakes! Use this weekly posting to find out where to fish and check out Camp Out Colorado’s solunar calender to find out when to fish!

One of my favorite things to do when I am out camping and enjoying the great out of doors is fishing. There’s nothing quite like some fresh fish when you are out camping. A nice hot, healthy meal is the perfect thing when camping.

Even if you do not like to eat fish when you are camping the sport of fishing is . . . → Read More at Camp Out Colorado: Colorado Fish Stocking Report for 4-16-2013

Sequestration Effects on Camping

camp-out-colorado-carter-lake-pine-campgroundAlthough the actual impact on campers in National Parks may be less than originally feared, it’s a good idea to check to see how the Sequester has affected your planned camping trip to a National Park before you go. Sequestration is a set of automatic spending cuts contained in the Budget Control Act. Since Congress has not been able to agree upon an alternative to these cuts, deep budget cuts in most aspects of government went into effect on March 1, 2013, including a 5% budget cut for each National Park.

The National Park system already operates on a relatively small budget, with very little room for belt tightening. National Parks are a very profitable endeavor for the American taxpayer. National Parks get $10 for every $1 invested by taxpayers. In some areas . . . → Read More at Camp Out Colorado: Sequestration Effects on Camping

Colorado Fish Stocking Report for 4-9-2013

camp-out-colorado-steamboat-lake-campgrounds-near-lakeThe 2013 fishing season is well under way with the spring run off. Fishing is about to kick into high gear as the Colorado Division of Wildlife has begun stocking fish into Colorado states lakes! Use this weekly posting to find out where to fish and check out Camp Out Colorado’s solunar calender to find out when to fish!

One of my favorite things to do when I am out camping and enjoying the great out of doors is fishing. There’s nothing quite like some fresh fish when you are out camping. A nice hot, healthy meal is the perfect thing when camping.

Even if you do not like to eat fish when you are camping the sport of fishing is a lot . . . → Read More at Camp Out Colorado: Colorado Fish Stocking Report for 4-9-2013

Camping Review of Steamboat Lake State Park Campground

Steamboat Lake State Park Camping Overview

camp-out-colorado-steamboat-lake-near-water-campsiteSteamboat Lake State Park campground is one of the nicest state parks in Colorado. Nestled in the valley below Hahns Peak, Steamboat Lake State Park sprawls across a wide area open area with small rolling hills and light tree cover. There are several different places to camp around Steamboat Lake State Park. These range from walk-in tent only campsites on a large island on the northern side of the lake to the more sheltered RV and camper campsites up on the hills surrounding Steamboat Lake. Steamboat Lake State Park campground is a beautiful place to go camping with mild weather and a very scenic view in all directions.

Steamboat Lake has areas where you can . . . → Read More at Camp Out Colorado: Camping Review of Steamboat Lake State Park Campground

Chambers Lake Campground Camping Review

camp-out-colorado-chambers-lake-campground-lake-side-campingChambers Lake Camping Overview

Chambers Lake Campground is a great place to go high mountain camping. It is located in Roosevelt National Forest and is listed as one of their campgrounds. Chambers Lake Campground in about an hour and a half west of Fort Collins on State Highway 14. Chambers Lake is at about 9,200 feet in elevation. There are many well groomed campsites here and they are more private than most due to the thick woods. However, with the pine beetle epidemic, much of these trees may have been removed.

Chambers Lake itself is wakeless and quite large for a high mountain lake. It has many branches that fan out, giving fisherman and boaters plenty of room to spread out. Due to the high elevation, the water here is always cold, . . . → Read More at Camp Out Colorado: Chambers Lake Campground Camping Review

Colorado Fish Stocking Report for 10-1-2012

camp-out-colorado-tarryall-reservoir-campground-lakeviewOne of my favorite things to do when I am out camping and enjoying the great out of doors is fishing. There’s nothing quite like some fresh fish when you are out camping. A nice hot, healthy meal is the perfect thing when camping.

Even if you do not like to eat fish when you are camping the sport of fishing is a lot of fun and something the entire family can be a part of. Whether you are fishing from a boat, on shore, or working your way down a river it a great way to enjoy what nature has to offer.

Increase your chances by checking the Colorado fish stocking report. These are the places that have been stocked within the last week from the date of the report. Whether you . . . → Read More at Camp Out Colorado: Colorado Fish Stocking Report for 10-1-2012

Colorado Fish Stocking Report for 9-24-2012

camp-out-colorado-bellaire-lake-view-across-lakeOne of my favorite things to do when I am out camping and enjoying the great out of doors is fishing. There’s nothing quite like some fresh fish when you are out camping. A nice hot, healthy meal is the perfect thing when camping.

Even if you do not like to eat fish when you are camping the sport of fishing is a lot of fun and something the entire family can be a part of. Whether you are fishing from a boat, on shore, or working your way down a river it a great way to enjoy what nature has to offer.

Increase your chances by checking the Colorado fish stocking report. These are the places that have been stocked within the last week from the date of the report. Whether you . . . → Read More at Camp Out Colorado: Colorado Fish Stocking Report for 9-24-2012

Colorado Fish Stocking Report for 9-17-2012

boyd-lake-bayOne of my favorite things to do when I am out camping and enjoying the great out of doors is fishing. There’s nothing quite like some fresh fish when you are out camping. A nice hot, healthy meal is the perfect thing when camping.

Even if you do not like to eat fish when you are camping the sport of fishing is a lot of fun and something the entire family can be a part of. Whether you are fishing from a boat, on shore, or working your way down a river it a great way to enjoy what nature has to offer.

Increase your chances by checking the Colorado fish stocking report. These are the places that have been stocked within the last week from the date of the report. Whether you . . . → Read More at Camp Out Colorado: Colorado Fish Stocking Report for 9-17-2012

Colorado Fish Stocking Report for 9-10-2012

camp-out-colorado-eleven-mile-state-park-lake-zoomOne of my favorite things to do when I am out camping and enjoying the great out of doors is fishing. There’s nothing quite like some fresh fish when you are out camping. A nice hot, healthy meal is the perfect thing when camping.

Even if you do not like to eat fish when you are camping the sport of fishing is a lot of fun and something the entire family can be a part of. Whether you are fishing from a boat, on shore, or working your way down a river it a great way to enjoy what nature has to offer.

Increase your chances by checking the Colorado fish stocking report. These are the places that have been stocked within the last week from the date of the report. . . . → Read More at Camp Out Colorado: Colorado Fish Stocking Report for 9-10-2012