Urban overnighting near Denver?

[ganchan]

I'll be traveling into the Denver area in August. I was planning on camping near Fountain and just driving into Denver from there as needed, but it looks like I'll have a 7am meeting that morning, so being in or very near the city itself the night before would be nice.

The Allstays site isn't showing much; the Wal-Marts are all "no overnight parking" stores there, and the Denver truck stops are getting nasty customer reviews. Home Depot, maybe? I can't really masquerade as a commercial vehicle, but an Expedition wouldn't look too out of place in the parking lot....

 

[Reducto]

It's a bit out of town but I've stayed at the Walmart in Evergreen several times without issue.

 

[CautionToTheWind]

Pick an auto repair spot. Late in early out. Or a hospital.

 

[AbuelaLoca]

A hospital is an excellent idea! No one parks way out in the back 40 at a hospital!!

 

[DuneElliot]

Plenty of decent residential areas north, west and south of Denver (stay away from Aurora) that would be safe to park in on the street.
There is also a Cabela's on I-25 south of Denver that may permit overnight parking.

 

[casca777]

I'll be traveling into the Denver area in August. I was planning on camping near Fountain and just driving into Denver from there as needed, but it looks like I'll have a 7am meeting that morning, so being in or very near the city itself the night before would be nice.

The Allstays site isn't showing much; the Wal-Marts are all "no overnight parking" stores there, and the Denver truck stops are getting nasty customer reviews. Home Depot, maybe? I can't really masquerade as a commercial vehicle, but an Expedition wouldn't look too out of place in the parking lot....

If your still looking for a Denver stealth spot. I know a good one around i70 and Quebec. Swift Tucking Denver Terminal. Large lighted parking lot. No security to get in. When I was working there, I left a pickup parked there for weeks at a time. It's for employee over the road truck drivers. Some vehicles have been parked so long the tires are flat. It's safe. Just pull in to sleep and leave the next morning.

 

[Ms Linda]

Where near Fountain would you be camping? I'm from Colorado Springs and would not enjoy driving from Fountain to Denver on a regular basis.