colorado springs suggestions
04-05-06 | 05:06 AM
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colorado springs suggestions
I'll be in Colorado Springs for about 2 weeks in May and was looking for camping suggestions. Most of the places I've found on the web are RV campsites next to the highway, and way over priced.
Any ideas? I would usually just wing it when I arrive, but I thought I would get a jump on this because of the long stay.
Thanks!
Any ideas? I would usually just wing it when I arrive, but I thought I would get a jump on this because of the long stay.
Thanks!
04-05-06 | 10:20 AM
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Originally Posted by marcusbandito
I'll be in Colorado Springs for about 2 weeks in May and was looking for camping suggestions. Most of the places I've found on the web are RV campsites next to the highway, and way over priced.
Any ideas? I would usually just wing it when I arrive, but I thought I would get a jump on this because of the long stay.
Thanks!
Any ideas? I would usually just wing it when I arrive, but I thought I would get a jump on this because of the long stay.
Thanks!
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04-05-06 | 11:54 AM
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The campground at Rampart Range Resevoir is nice, but no showers. There is a KOA campground in Woodland Park that has very nice tent camping area, showers, laundry etc. It's on the north side of town.
04-05-06 | 12:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Shifty
The campground at Rampart Range Resevoir is nice, but no showers. There is a KOA campground in Woodland Park that has very nice tent camping area, showers, laundry etc. It's on the north side of town.
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Pokin' around the Poconos A cold ride around Lake Erie
Dinosaurs in Colorado A mountain bike guide to the Purgatory Canyon dinosaur trackway
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Picking the Scablands. Washington and Oregon, 2005. Pie and spiders on the Columbia River!
04-05-06 | 12:28 PM
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Originally Posted by cyccommute
What do you plan on doing? There are lots of campsites in the Pike National Forest around CO Springs but most of them are several miles away. Do you need to be in town?
My only objection to camping with RVs is when I get sandwiched between two campers that have generators running all night and the TV's turned up loud. That always ruins the experience for me.
When I tour I usually kind on wing it each night, but since I have to spend 2 weeks there I thought it good to have a plan.
I'll check those sites you mentioned. Thanks!
04-05-06 | 02:09 PM
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Originally Posted by marcusbandito
I'm going to be there to attend the Barnett Bike institute. So I guess it would be nice to be in that vicinity. I'm planning on living by bike while I'm there but I don't mind a longer ride to get there and back.
My only objection to camping with RVs is when I get sandwiched between two campers that have generators running all night and the TV's turned up loud. That always ruins the experience for me.
When I tour I usually kind on wing it each night, but since I have to spend 2 weeks there I thought it good to have a plan.
I'll check those sites you mentioned. Thanks!
My only objection to camping with RVs is when I get sandwiched between two campers that have generators running all night and the TV's turned up loud. That always ruins the experience for me.
When I tour I usually kind on wing it each night, but since I have to spend 2 weeks there I thought it good to have a plan.
I'll check those sites you mentioned. Thanks!
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Dreamin' of Bemidji Down the Mississippi (in part)
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Pokin' around the Poconos A cold ride around Lake Erie
Dinosaurs in Colorado A mountain bike guide to the Purgatory Canyon dinosaur trackway
Solo Without Pie. The search for pie in the Midwest.
Picking the Scablands. Washington and Oregon, 2005. Pie and spiders on the Columbia River!
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Dreamin' of Bemidji Down the Mississippi (in part)
Plan Epsilon Around Lake Michigan in the era of Covid
Gold Fever Three days of dirt in Colorado
Pokin' around the Poconos A cold ride around Lake Erie
Dinosaurs in Colorado A mountain bike guide to the Purgatory Canyon dinosaur trackway
Solo Without Pie. The search for pie in the Midwest.
Picking the Scablands. Washington and Oregon, 2005. Pie and spiders on the Columbia River!
04-06-06 | 06:09 AM
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There really isn't a lot to choose from here in the springs. Your best bet for camping will likely be the one indicated in the post above, Garden Of The Gods campground. I stayed there once years ago and it was ok. It's in town and has nice facilities.
I cant remember exact prices, but do remember that a cheap hotel would have been about the same or less.
If you need more info, please let me know... I live here.
Don
I cant remember exact prices, but do remember that a cheap hotel would have been about the same or less.
If you need more info, please let me know... I live here.
Don
04-06-06 | 11:51 AM
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Originally Posted by jamawani
I'd camp at the "Focus on the Family" headquarters. And I'd make sure to piss on the statue of James Dobson.
You should google the Toiletpaper and the Church Kicker!
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