Camping in Colorado

When you told your family the good news that you are going on a camping trip to Colorado, everyone burst with excitement. After all, Colorado is a really nice place, abundant with natural beauty and scenic views. The only problem is, you have never gone camping before and you don’t know what to expect. Don’t fret. These helpful Colorado camping tips for newbie campers would surely give you an idea on what to do to make your camping vacation worthwhile and memorable.

Pick a place

The first thing you need to do for your Colorado trip is to plan for it. One of the things you have to plan for is the campground where you’ll be setting camp. Colorado is bustling with so many great choices on campsites. Some of the best options include Rocky Mountain National Park, North Sterling State Park, James M. Robb-Colorado River State Park, Pikes Peak, and Cheyenne Mountain State Park.

You can also choose to camp in state and national parks such as Dinosaur National Monument, Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument, Mesa Verde National Park, and Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site.

If ever your family decides to camp near a lake, your choices include Grand Lake, Lake Granby, Horsetooth Lake, Riverside Reservoir, Blue Mesa Reservoir, Navajo Reservoir, Adobe Creek Reservoir, John Martin Reservoir, Eleven Mile Reservoir, and McPhee Reservoir.

Book the campsite

Once you have chosen the perfect campground for the family, it is time to make a reservation. Especially if you are camping during summer or other peak season, campgrounds in Colorado can easily fill up. Be sure to print out your online receipt or jot down the phone reservation information to avoid any misunderstanding when you get there. Also, get hold of the campsite’s guidelines during the reservation so you know what to expect when you get there.

Pack the things

Aside from the planning part, you also need to pack the necessary camping furniture and equipment to bring for the trip. Camping gear such as camping tent, sleeping bags, lanterns, flashlight, camping stove, and cooler are some of the basic items needed for the trip. Camping furniture such as camping chairs and tables will help ensure a more comfortable stay. Other than these, you also need to pack other essential items like clothing, toiletries, survival kit, gadgets, and first aid kit.

Plan the menu

Planning the menu for the meals will help you save time and energy. Choose meals that are easy to prepare and cook, as you don’t have all day to prepare food and you are not in the comfort of your own kitchen with a complete set of tools and utensils. Having a menu is also helpful because it will give you an overview of all the utensils and ingredients that you need to bring to ensure that you don’t forget anything important.

Bring your own water

It is important to know that Colorado has a semi-arid climate, which means you need to drink plenty of water especially if you plan to do physical activities like hiking. The bad news is many camping locations do not offer clean drinking water. This is why, you need to bring your own gallons of water that are sufficient for the whole family during the duration of the whole trip.

Layer your clothing

Colorado has unpredictable and drastic temperature changes. Be prepared by layering your clothing so you can easily take layers off when it gets hot and wear them back again when it gets cold.

Colorado camping is one of the best experiences you will ever have as a camper. Bringing the whole family can double the fun, as long as you plan and prepare for the trip properly. Have fun!

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