Colorado National Monument lies just southwest of Grand Junction in the west-central portion of the state. The monument's Rim Rock Drive traverses 23 miles, passing overlooks where you can strike off on trails or enjoy scenic views. Saddlehorn Campground provides 80 sites just 4 miles from the park’s western entrance. The campground, which lies around the base of a monolith known as the Saddlehorn, has sites that comfortably accommodate tent campers or those camping in RVs up to 40 feet in length. No hookups or showers are available and no campfires are permitted. Your site will come equipped with a picnic table and charcoal grill, however.
Located on the western outskirts of Colorado Springs, Garden of the Gods Park features an array of towering red monoliths. Campers can stay near the entrance to the park at Garden of the Gods RV Resort and Campground. The campground includes sites for tents as well as for the largest RVs; full hookups are available. Onsite amenities include two swimming pools, hot showers, WiFi and laundry facilities. Between adventures, you can play a few games at the campground's arcade or watch a show in the TV room.
The southwest portion of the state is home to red rock canyonland where you can see not only monoliths but Indian ruins as well. Mesa Verde National Park’s Morefield Campground has 267 sites, including 15 with full hookups; the latter require reservations. The remainder of the sites rarely fill up and are suitable for tents, trailers or dry RV camping. The campground is open from April through October. Thirty miles to the west, Hovenweap National Monument straddles the border with Utah, sheltering more early pueblos in its recesses. You can stay at the monument's campground, which has 30 sites designed for tents, including a few you can squeeze into with an RV that is less than 36 feet in length. Both campgrounds have vault or flush restrooms, drinking water, picnic tables and fire rings with grills.
You can have your family reunion or group camp out for up to 150 people at Red Rocks Group Campground, located six miles from Woodland Park. While there, be sure to hike to the area's red sandstone formations or bike along the Centennial Bike Trail that passes by the camp. When the day is done, sing around a communal campfire in an oversize fire ring surrounded by benches. The facilities include vault toilets, picnic tables, drinking water and trash receptacles. The campground can be reserved for overnight or day use from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
