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By Camper T, on May 12th, 2013  May 18, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m is the Family Fishing Festival
Bring the whole family out for a day of fishing fun at Lake Pueblo State Park . Beginners and experts of all ages are welcome to attend. The Visitor Center will feature activity tables for the kids, while stations set throughout the park will be equipped with staff to teach vital fishing skills through hands-on activities. Some lucky attendees may even walk away with a free fishing pole! Begin your day at the Visitor Center, where maps of the stations will be available. Make sure to pack plenty of snacks and a picnic lunch, sunscreen and bug spray.
Better yet, reserve a campsite at Lake Pueblo State Park and make it a fun . . . → Read More at Camp Out Colorado: Family Fishing Festival at Lake Pueblo State Park
By Camper V, on January 30th, 2013  What do you do when you want to go camping, but the one you love doesn’t want to rough it? Glamping is one way to compromise! Glamping (glamorous camping) is becoming more and more popular around the world. Large canvas tents, yurts, and cabins can be rented in beautiful Colorado locations.
The upscale accommodations usually include beds, tables, and chairs. They also may be heated, have running water, or even bathrooms. Some have electricity and wi-fi connections, and some are more rustic. Some places have bathrooms and possibly shower areas in a central location that can be shared among the guests. Many have a central lodge or restaurant in which to eat, or camp stoves or fire pits to cook your own food. They have beautiful views of Colorado scenery and still take you away from the . . . → Read More at Camp Out Colorado: Glamping in Colorado is Deluxe Camping
By Camper T, on December 22nd, 2012  Camping trips might be the last thing that you think about when you are sitting around with your friends and family during the holidays but this is the time you should be thinking about it! Start making plans now for your summer camping trips, and you will be very grateful come camping season!
The holidays are all about friends and family and what better way to strengthen those bonds than by going camping with them? There is just something different, something a bit special, about who you go camping with. Together time should be more than sitting around the family room drinking egg nog and passing the time with small talk.
Camping gives you the opportunity to head out into the wilderness and spend a few nights with just the simple things. . . . → Read More at Camp Out Colorado: Make Camping Plans During Holiday Festivities
By Camper T, on September 26th, 2012  It’s that time of year again, time to enjoy the beautiful color changing trees of the Rocky Mountains. The leaves are already changing. You don’t have much time to enjoy the changing of the seasons.
After spending last weekend up in the mountains enjoying the great Colorado wilderness I would highly recommend that you take the time to enjoy this great fall Colorado camping weather. It is a bit cooler up in the high country so make sure that you take some cold weather gear. The days are still nice and warm but the evenings it can get quite cool. There are even some places that are starting to get snow overnight.
If you do not have the time to go camping you should really find some time to get up to the . . . → Read More at Camp Out Colorado: Colorful Colorado Camping
By Camper T, on September 12th, 2012  Flatirons Reservoir Camping Overview
Flatirons Reservoir is right outside of Loveland Colorado, near Pinewood Reservoir and Carter Lake. Pinewood Reservoir attracts a lot of day use from the Front Range, especially the Loveland area, since it is only about 15 minutes west of the city.
There is a good variety of campsites here; just about any camper should be able to find a campsite that suits their needs. There are even a couple of cabins that are very handicapped accessible. It’s good to see something like this so close to the Front Range.
Because Flatirons Reservoir campground is so close to Loveland and the Front Range, you will definitely want to make sure you get reservations. There is a lot of day use traffic at Flatirons Reservoir because it is easily . . . → Read More at Camp Out Colorado: Flatirons Reservoir Campground Camping Review
By Camper T, on July 10th, 2012 Is the summer slipping away from you but you are still wondering what it is like to go camping? Are you curious about how to camp, where you should go camping, how much it costs, and more?
Well it’s never too late to learn to enjoy the outdoors, and the best way to appreciate it is to go camping. Colorado is a beautiful place to go camping and we have many wonderful natural sights to see.
If you are a potential camper but you don’t know where to start, you have come to the right place! Camp Out Colorado is full of reviews of great camping locations. We have articles on important camping tips, tricks and ideas as well as important camping safety and common sense camping advice.
But going to a website . . . → Read More at Camp Out Colorado: Learn to go Camping Cheap
By Camper T, on June 6th, 2012 Bellaire Lake Camping Overview
 Bellaire Campground is a nicely spread out campground in the forested and hilly area north west of Bellaire Lake itself. Bellaire Lake Campground is about an hour and a half outside of Fort Collins near Red Feathers Lakes village off of County Road 69. Bellaire Lake is a very popular destination with its reputation for good weather, decent fishing and being handicap accessible. During peak season you are bound to find this a busy place. The campsites in the campground itself are well spaced and not too crowded. The campsites are not on the lake itself, so the campers have to leave their campsites and go enjoy the small 10 acre Bellaire Lake. Because it is small, it . . . → Read More at Camp Out Colorado: Bellaire Lake Campground Camping Review
By Camper T, on December 30th, 2011 Another year gone and time for a new set of New Year’s Resolutions! A lot of campers don’t think about their outdoor hobbies when considering New Year’s Resolutions, but it is definitely something that you can and should do.
There are the standard New Year’s Resolutions like losing weight or getting more exercise but those lack imagination, don’t you think? A camper should consider their camping style and then think of a few good New Year’s Resolutions to strengthen and enhance the camping experience.
Here are a few ideas to get you started:
Get a Bit of Exercise Camping
Exercise and being healthy are your standard New Year’s Resolutions, and there are fun and easy ways to integrate them into your camping trips. Hiking or biking are the most obvious ways to get some exercise while you’re camping. Even . . . → Read More at Camp Out Colorado: Camping New Year’s Resolutions
By Camper T, on July 7th, 2011  Eleven Mile Reservoir, to the west of Colorado Springs, is a very popular destination for campers in central Colorado. It is about an hour west of Colorado Springs on US-24. This Colorado State Park sits in the very southern end of what is known as South Park, a huge glacial plain in the Rocky Mountains. Eleven Mile State Park has over 300 campsites. You will find walk-in tent only basic sites without electricity as well as RV sites, complete with electricity. Some of the RV sites are built to accommodate RV’s up to 40 feet in length. There is a dump station for campers and RV’s, and there is plenty of fresh water around the park. The weather here is generally mild, but can be windy, and the weather can change quickly, so be prepared. There is a variety . . . → Read More at Camp Out Colorado: Eleven Mile State Park Camping Review
By Camper T, on October 28th, 2010  Boyd Lake State park is a popular destination north of Denver along the front range. Boyd Lake is a large and heavily used lake in the center of the city of Loveland. It can fill to capacity on warm days and the campground is full throughout most of the summer season. If you are looking to vacation here, make sure to make reservations early and be ready to be flexible should your ideal camp site be taken. Most of the camp sites here are very similar and can accommodate RV’s, campers and tents. There are full services in this campground so you don’t have to “rough it” while enjoying the great outdoors. Much of this lake is only accessible by boat or foot trail so be ready to walk or boat your way to the part of the lake . . . → Read More at Camp Out Colorado: Boyd Lake State Park Camping Review
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