Central Colorado boondocking

[Jimi Vanman]

Hi all,
I bought my Ford TC (insulated and carpeted it) in March and haven't had much opportunity to use it for road tripping. I live in the Cleveland area and am heading to Colorado for dayhiking for 2 weeks. I'll mostly be around the central (Gunnison?) area and was wondering if anyone has experience with overnighting in the area. I'd like to stay as close to trailheads as possible. Will probably try some campgrounds a few nights too here and there. Some nights will be spent near Co springs for Planet Fitness showers and grub. All in all, I'm just looking for a fun adventure for the next 2 weeks.

Jimi

 

[rvwandering]

Welcome to the forums! Colorado is a beautiful state and once you get past the populated I-25 corridor there are many places to camp for free away from the summer crowds. A few of us have made maps with boondocking spots marked.

Bob- https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1yLeuhgYy6Wm5-ALRcUq5P6V_9OI

Ours- https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?dg=feature&msa=0&mid=11rLB_T1XNnxyzNR4qF1Eb_3hn68

 Have a great time and don't forget to come back and give us a trip report!

 

[rvwandering]

Welcome to the CRVL forums Jimi! Enjoy your trip!

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[Jimi Vanman]

Welcome to the forums! Colorado is a beautiful state and once you get past the populated I-25 corridor there are many places to camp for free away from the summer crowds. A few of us have made maps with boondocking spots marked.

Bob- https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1yLeuhgYy6Wm5-ALRcUq5P6V_9OI

Ours- https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?dg=feature&msa=0&mid=11rLB_T1XNnxyzNR4qF1Eb_3hn68

 Have a great time and don't forget to come back and give us a trip report!

Oh that's great.  Beautiful places to check out. Thank you!

 

[rvwandering]

I completely forgot about one of the greatest resources, the free camping site, also from one of the forum members.
https://freecampsites.net/#!Colorado&query=region

Check the other states for places to stay as you're traveling west.

 

[Van-Tramp]

And www.campendium.com has progressed into a really good system for free camping.