Camping near Loveland (Greeley, Windsor, Center: rental car, rental, living in)

[sam812]

I am going to a 3 day event at The Blue Arena(old Budweiser Event Center). I am not looking for a super high end place. I have a nice Travel Trailer but it is over the 10 year rule the really nice places all seem to have. I also don't want a place that is mainly homeless living in old junk campers either.

I don't need a spot with full services at the actual camping site. As long as I can fill up with water when I arrive and dump before I leave I would be happy with just electric at the site.

Thanks for any help.

[StealthRabbit]

If you're attending a program at that location, you should qualify for camping
https://www.treventscomplex.com/plan...v-camping-form

Otherwise, get nearby (Windsor / Timnath...)
Local state and county parks are very nice, but usually booked for recreation

one of my favorites...https://www.larimercamping.com/campi...&parkId=710103

~ 30 min drive to fairgrounds (not worth it while attending an event). Greeley, Ault would be closer.

[sam812]

Originally Posted by StealthRabbit

If you're attending a program at that location, you should qualify for camping
https://www.treventscomplex.com/plan...v-camping-form

Otherwise, get nearby (Windsor / Timnath...)
Local state and county parks are very nice, but usually booked for recreation

one of my favorites...https://www.larimercamping.com/campi...&parkId=710103

~ 30 min drive to fairgrounds (not worth it while attending an event). Greeley, Ault would be closer.

I am just going to an event so it doesn't qualify me to stay on site. That would be awesome.

I looked at the other link but it is a little over 6 months out so I have to wait to book/see if they have an open site.

[StealthRabbit]

Boyd Lake is a LOT closer (for a county park)
https://thedyrt.com/camping/colorado...ood-campground
https://www.goodsam.com/campgrounds-...lorado/windsor

Commercial campgrounds near Johnson's Corner (10 min south)
Ft Collins / Timnath (10 minutes north)

[sam812]

Originally Posted by StealthRabbit

Boyd Lake is a LOT closer (for a county park)
https://thedyrt.com/camping/colorado...ood-campground
https://www.goodsam.com/campgrounds-...lorado/windsor

Commercial campgrounds near Johnson's Corner (10 min south)
Ft Collins / Timnath (10 minutes north)

Great links, thank you.

[deadhead948]

Boyd Lake State Park and The Loveland RV Resort (lovelandrvresort.com) are a 10 minute drive to Blue Arena. Horstetooth
Reservoir is a popular RV spot, at least in the warmer months. Horsetooth is at least 30 to 40 minutes away if that's not too far. It's a great spot. You'll need reservations for any of the three. The RV Resort is definitely a safe spot with full services but the highway is busy and it will be your noisiest option.

[sam812]

Originally Posted by deadhead948

Boyd Lake State Park and The Loveland RV Resort (lovelandrvresort.com) are a 10 minute drive to Blue Arena. Horstetooth
Reservoir is a popular RV spot, at least in the warmer months. Horsetooth is at least 30 to 40 minutes away if that's not too far. It's a great spot. You'll need reservations for any of the three. The RV Resort is definitely a safe spot with full services but the highway is busy and it will be your noisiest option.

Thank you for the help. I don't mind a 30-40 minute drive. I stayed in Greeley last year and it was a 30 minute drive.

I am still debating renting a place on vbro or camping. A friend is thinking about tent camping but I am way too delicate(spoiled) for that anymore. I am just not sure if I want to drag my TT 10 hours each way for a week long stay.

[StealthRabbit]

Originally Posted by sam812

Thank you for the help. I don't mind a 30-40 minute drive. I stayed in Greeley last year and it was a 30 minute drive.

I am still debating renting a place on vbro or camping. A friend is thinking about tent camping but I am way too delicate(spoiled) for that anymore. I am just not sure if I want to drag my TT 10 hours each way for a week long stay.

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