Where to camp the end of October?

Stacie

Hi!  We are located in the Denver area and would like  to camp the end of October.  We would like to be within 4-6 hours away from Denver.  Any suggestions?

RZRBUG

So many choices, so little time.  I'd say you could head anywhere in a westerly direction, travel 4-6 hours, stop, and you'd be fine.  Of course, some of the higher elevations might be a little snowy that time of year, but you can't go wrong with Rocky Mountain National Park any time of year.  Have fun.  Be safe.

jkjenn

Ridgway State Park in the San Juan is open year-round and has beautiful views or Moab would both be in that range. Both would be excellent choices. There a number of places you could camp in Moab. 

RZRBUG

Patti said:

Larry, have you been there in the winter, in the snow? What is it like?

No, Patti.  Last week of September is latest I've been there.  I'm sure winter would be great.

TABaker

I love Moraine in RMNP

Orygun

Riana Campground(US Army Corps of Engineers) is a gem. It overlooks Abiquiu Lake in northern New Mexico, in the heart of Georgia O Keeffe country. Inexpensive, fishing, kayaking, glorious hiking country. Very remote, though, if you like to be close to large towns. Also very much in the open, and can be windy and cold. But the views are stupendous. I took the photo while hiking on the ridge above the CG. The upper loop, within view, all have hookups but were taken when I arrived. I camped in the lower loop by the water, but no hookups. Very quiet in May when I was there. Of note, no lake access from the campground, one must drive just a little bit.

Stacie

Thanks for all the great suggestion!

Nomad

And if you want something close to Santa Fe, a COE campground at Cochiti Lake is nice - I stayed there 3 days and then headed up to Riana - rained all three days I was at Riana though. Get one of the new pads on the east end - concrete pads, walkways and picknic areas - nice new bathrooms/showers. Can pick up light rail to either Santa Fe or Albuquerque 15 miles away.