Joseph Ríos
Time to start thinking about hiking and camping. The weather is starting to warm up and there hasn’t been a drop of snow in weeks.
Spring is officially here, and as the weather continues to warm up and we approach the summer, it’s time to start thinking about summer plans. Thankfully, we live in a beautiful state that offers tons of recreational and outdoor activities for everyone.
Pack up your tents and get your fishing lines ready. Here are some suggestions where to go camping and fishing in Colorado this spring and summer.
Rocky Mountain National Park
Rocky Mountain National Park is over a 100 years old and offers outstanding views of the Continental Divide.
At Rocky Mountain National Park is the Glacier Basin Campground which has numerous group and family tent-only sites and RV sites without hookup. The park offers a free shuttle bus that stops in the campground. The shuttle provides access to park trailheads throughout the Bear Lake corridor and to Estes Park. To get to the site, take Highway 36 West from Estes Park or Highway 34 east from Grand Lake. Off the main park road, take the Bear Lake Road and follow the signs to the campground.
Camping near Denver
If camping is on your summer to do list, but you don’t want to leave the metro area, check out Bear Creek Lake Park in Lakewood. The park offers several recreational opportunities like hiking, fishing, boating, mountain or road biking, a beach, an archery range and more.
Bear Creek Lake Park is located at 15600 W. Morrison Road. To contact the park, call 303-697-6159.
Mesa Verde National Park
Located in southwest Colorado, look no further than Mesa Verde’s campground options to experience a picturesque camping trip.
Mesa Verde National Park offers opportunities to see wildlife, cliff dwellings and trails to explore. The site was home to the Ancestral Pueblo people who built communities on the mesas and in the cliffs at the park.
Mesa Verde National Park is located in Montezuma County and more information can be found at https://www.nps.gov/meve/index.html
Gone fishing in Gunnison
In Gunnison, fishers can look no further than Blue Mesa Reservoir for various species of fish, including trout and salmon. Blue Mesa Reservoir is the state’s largest body of water and is part of Curecanti National Recreation Area. The reservoir is 29 miles long and is stocked with millions of fish every year. For more information about visiting the site, visit https://www.thebluemesa.com/.
North Platte River fishing
Beginning in the meadows of North Park and flowing into Wyoming, the North Platte River is a great destination for fishing. Sections of the river can only be accessed by raft or kayak, but it offers plenty of opportunities to catch trout. The head of the river is in Jackson County.
Horsetooth Reservoir
Horsetooth Reservoir in Fort Collins has something for everyone, including fishing, camping, hiking, boating and much more. The area is open year-round and is located at an elevation of 5,420 feet. The area is located at 4200 W. County Road 38 E.
