FREE Camping in Colorado & Beyond! Exactly How We Do It. | Newstates in the States
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- Опубликовано: 23 июл 2024
- We haven’t paid for camping in two months and why would you with views like these? We’re sharing our favorite FREE campsites throughout Colorado and how to find free RV camping across North America!
Since returning from RVing across Mexico for 5 months, we’re now exploring the Southwest of the United States. And for the last two months, we haven’t paid for camping. AT ALL. In this episode, we’ll show you the how, what, and where of free camping across Colorado. Plus, we’ll give you our favorite resources for finding epic spots like these and show you what makes the perfect spot for digital nomads working from the road.
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GPS Coordinates, more info and pictures for these 8 locations! Plus the sites, apps and resources we use to find free camping across North America.
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8. Black Canyon of the Gunnison, Montrose, CO - Our Episode: • FREE Camping in Creste...
GPS Coordinates: 38.5326, -107.7167
7. Williams Fork Reservoir, Parshall, CO:
GPS: 40.0068, -106.2218
6. Washington Gulch, Crested Butte, CO: Our Episode: • FREE Camping in Creste...
GPS: 38.934, -107.0187
5. Shavano Wildlife Area, Poncha Springs, CO:
GPS: 38.5542, -106.1177
4. Antero Reservoir, Hartsel, CO:
GPS: 38.9773, -105.8946
3. Buena Vista, CO:
GPS: 38.881778, -106.133083
2. Shrine Pass Road, Vail Pass, CO:
GPS: 39.546032, -106.241781
1. Turquoise Lake, Leadville, CO:
GPS: 39.244466, -106.375017
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1. Close to town. 2. Good cell service. 3. Amazing views. Subscribed. All of those things are what I need as well as I hit the road still working full-time.
Yay! So glad to hear that. Those are all things we always search out. We understand the work-from-the-road life 🙂 Congrats on making the leap! We hope you love it as much as us! -Katelyn
Love this!!!
Past Ouray going towards Silverton there are a ton of free camping spots right off the highway. Great for big rigs too. Lots of toy haulers and easy access to the Alpine loop.
Fantastic video. Thank you so much!
I was thrilled with your number #1 , as that is the one on your list that I have camped at!
Turquoise lake has a great little hike around the lake; Leadville is also my favorite town for authentic “old mining town” charm! It’s not very “touristy”. The Matchless Mine is a great little visit & the history around that mine is super interesting! The old Opera House is worth a look too! Especially if you sing! The acoustics are phenomenal! We couldn’t help but jump up on stage & sing !
We also hiked to the summit of Mosquito Pass , the air gets thin as you get above timberline, but the VIEWS are stoic!! We actually got caught in a snow squall up there & it was in June! Always wise to be prepared for changing weather & be mindful of lightening! The whole area has remnants of the silver mining era, very historic and neat. Summer is the best time to go; unless you like brutal cold & deep snow!
We couldn't agree more! Leadville is incredible (we DID return for winter camping this year, love the area) and worth a visit anytime. We look fondly on our summer in Colorado back in 2020 as some of the best camping we've ever experienced consecutively. 👍 -Howard
Thank you so much for the video! Really great variety of options, you guys are awesome.
Love this video, you guys are hitting the right things us digital nomads are looking for, signal based location.
This was so interesting and so much information for everyone,thank-you for this!!
You're welcome!! So glad you found it helpful, thanks for watching!! 🙂 -Katelyn
Thank you for another great video with excellent tips. Keep doing what you do!
Hi Rachelle!! 😊👋 Aw thank you so much!! We'll keep making them as long as you keep watching 😆❤️ -Katelyn
Your new camping site map sounds awesome. Loved the video!
Thanks so much Dolly! Howard is excited to launch it, he's been working real hard on it. So glad you loved the video! -Katelyn
neat, very informative, beautiful country. only thing i could add is a day in the life episode. i just have this thing about folks cooking, hiking, setting up solar, and the best part, the views from your front yard at the time. thank you.
Great content, great editing, great views, great video! Just loved this video totally. Keep up the good work. Thanks for the info on Colorado sites.
Hi Connie!! Wow thanks so much!♥️🤗 So glad you enjoyed it! We appreciate the compliments. 😊 -Katelyn
Ya know, it's not like we didn't already love you guys. But as I sit here in New England on a hot June day, carefully planning our next 8 month road trip; I watch your Colorado campsite vid for the 4th time. And with many spots in CO moving away from dispersed Camping, your selections are pure gold.
If we see you two on the road, all the beer you can drink is on us. You bring pizza.
Haha, this made our day!!! So glad it's helping with your planning. And that sounds like a pretty good deal to us, we're in! 🍻🍕🍕🍕
Great tips. We look forward to seeing them. I have family in Colorado so we go often. Thanks for another great video.
Hi Diane! So glad you found our video helpful. Colorado is so beautiful! We've loved our time here. Hope you can check some of these out on your next visit! -Katelyn
Thanks you guys we are start full-time rv this month and we have a lot to learn 😍😜
YAY! So exciting, Lynn! It is a lot to learn, but you'll pick it up quickly. Happy RVing! 🙂 -Katelyn
Thank you for sharing all these beautiful places Such a nice resource for people like me who are new to RV camping
Hi Amy! 😁 So glad your found it helpful! Happy to share! ❤️ -Katelyn
Great video, been here in Colorado for 68 years, been camping, backpacking and skiing with my parents since I was literally in diapers. Prior to breaking camp they always made us kids walk the area picking up everyone else's trash, even cigarette butts. That's how I learned to leave it better than I found it. BTW- can't help but think your requirements might include Starlink and a cheap VOIP box. With work requirements it removes all your boundaries and allows for some interesting exploring. Take care.
Excellent video. Thank you for the information and including spots for large rigs!!! ❤️❤️❤️
Oh, and Katelyn trying to move the rock! 🤣 Too funny.
Haha, so glad you got a laugh out of that part! 😂 I was trying! So glad you found it helpful!! -Katelyn
This was so much fun to watch and learn about all the camp cites. And it’s nice to know about where you can get cell cites and WiFi hook ups. And it is beautiful scenery.Thank you so much.
See you next time. Stay safe.
Glad you enjoyed it, Sherri! We've really enjoyed our time in Colorado. ❤ -Howard
Great video. We're driving from NY to our home in Durango this week. No reservations. Going to wing it. We also have the same rig. Look forward to more. Thanks!
Hey Bruce! Woohoo, another 24D owner! Great taste.😉 Winging it is the way to do it, if you would have asked me that 2 years ago I would have said no way but it's so much more freeing! We haven't had a chance to get out to Durango yet but it looks beautiful! Safe travels! -Katelyn
Always enjoy your videos, and also including whether bigger rigs should attempt driving into some of the areas. We're 33' Class A, and would probably do a drive thru of the campsites with the toad 1st, too. Don't know about 90 min. though! But totally relate.
Keep up the good work and great content! 👍💯
Thanks so much! Definitely good to do a drive through. Haha, yeah 90 mins was a while but I also had time to kill while Howard was at the dump station 😂So glad you liked the video! -Katelyn
This is awesome!
Thanks, Asha!! 😁🙌 So glad you found it helpful! -Katelyn
Just discovered you guys! Awesome! We live in Colorado & love your free campsite video for our beautiful state! I think I'll head over to Patreon and check that out :)
Hi Julie!! So glad you found us 🥰🙌 we absolutely loved our time in Colorado last summer. Such a gorgeous part of the country! Do you RV at all? Thanks for watching and checking our Patreon out! -Katelyn
Just came back from Leadville area after a week camping trip near Turquoise Lake! love it so much this was year #7 -- usually I'm there for 10 days but this year with the fire I headed out after 5. 2021 I plan to spend august and september in Colorado
Oh how cool! We can totally see why you've been coming there for so many years. It's an awesome area! Can't wait to share our video on Leadville. That's a great plan for 2021, we've loved our time here. Thank for watching Dean! -Katelyn
Try Anvil mountain campground near Silverton CO, its free with 14 day stay restriction and has decent ATT signal.
Thanks! Love when people share recommendations like this in the community! 👍 -Howard
Loved the video. Great info. Beautiful scenery. Katelyn, may I please ask where you purchased your beverage container that you were holding? It looks just like what I'm needing. Thank you. 😊💝💞
Hi there! So glad you found the video helpful! Of course, the exact mug is listed here in our amazon store. It's great and keeps coffee nice and hot for a while! ☕❤🙂
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thanks for sharing coordinates.
You're very welcome!
Love and Hugs from Sapulpa Oklahoma
Thanks Gwen!!
We have a place in Silverthorne, these spots are all so familiar. Love the channel.
Hi Steven, thanks so much! We visited Silverthorne quite a bit while we were staying up in Vail Pass. Great area!! Thanks for watching and supporting our channel. -Katelyn
Thanks!
Kurt, thanks so much for the Super Thanks and glad our Free Camping video was so helpful! 👍 -Howard
It is really hot and humid here in FL, it was nice to virtually visit the cool mountain air of CO. Thanks for the app list, I had not heard of Ultimate Public Campgrounds.
Whew, yes it is hot down there! It's been so nice having the cool and even chilly temps in the mountains here. Glad you enjoyed it! 🙂❤
Great content
Thank you so much, Jose!!
Love your videos. Name suggestion you asked for...Nomad Nooks is my idea. Watching the video it’s like you successfully tuck into tons of nooks to boondock. Keep up the good work!
J, thanks so much! Sorry for the delayed reply, I think that's a great idea for a name! 👍 -Howard
GREAT video. I am at Turquoise Lake DC. Still great- cell service, distance from others, and views!
Turquoise Lake is still one of our favorites! Any other spots you would recommend in Colorado that we didn't mention? Thanks for watching! 👍 -Howard
@@NewstateNomads The only other dispersed I have done was near Elbert Forebay lake. It was fantastic also, but hardly any cell service in my spot. I also MUST have a good connection being a virtual doctor > ND on the GO, and your GO TO ND:))
I was sent here by Donna And Josh, Also Good Content!!!!!
Awww, we love Donna and Josh! So glad you found us through them, thank you so much!! -Katelyn
Great video and informative- as I plan my summer trip out west. Did you happen to stay anywhere around Durango/ Million Dollar Hwy?
When you were on Buena Vista Forrest Road what campground was it that you passed threw to your spot. I am just having trouble finding the "Buena Vista Forrest Rd." to get where you were.
Keep up the good work!
Excellent video, thank you for the time and effort you clearly you put into these. We're about to take the Class B+/C leap, so a rather subjective question I guess, but regarding a towed vehicle, how important do you think is it for non full time RVers? Let's say, trips of 2 weeks or less?
Thanks so much, Matthew! Its a great question about tow vehicles, and honestly depends on your style of travel, speed you move, etc. We tend to setup in one spot for at least a few days to explore when we aren't working. Tow vehicles help us stay setup and still have the freedom to drive into town for supplies or check out the area. We tried not towing for the first 6 months, and found us renting cars all the time. Your results may certainly be different depending on your needs and style!
Did a MTB bike race in Leadville in this August and rode through Turquoise Lake and looked wonderful ! Along side the race route, there are a lot of BLM sites. I have to get class B+ RV !
super helpful video, thanks! What do you guys think of the site The Dyrt?
Hey Aj! You're welcome, so glad you found it helpful. We honestly haven't really used it, Howard has the app though. We'll have to check it out a bit more and let you know. Do you use it? -Katelyn
Again I’m surprised how that Winnebago you have gets into those spots. Now I’m really glad to see that since that’s the one we’re looking at because my wife refuses to let me get a 4wd Revel or something like the Revel 😂. Great camp spots for sure ✌🏼
It does great in some of those off the beaten path places. We just take it real slow and know our limits. Don't worry... even in this type of rig you'll be able to go to some epic places! 😉 -Katelyn
Antero Reservoir is now $29 per night.
Note : ALL free camping in CO is off in the mountains far away from society, Denver, COS, any walmart,...I25
I think it depends on your definition of "far away," but we've had great success camping all across Colorado and several were within 20 minutes of town. Silverthorne, Montrose, and Colorado Springs come to mind with great camping near town. Thanks for watching - Howard
What was the app you mentioned “ultimate free campsites” ? You said it was even available with no service which sounds great but I can’t seem to find it! Thank you! Happy travels!
Christian, the app is call Ultimate Public Campgrounds. It allows you to filter by price, and shows LOTS of free options run by all levels of public government. Highly recommend. Thanks for watching and hope you'll continue on the journey with us! 👍 -Howard
Great Videos guys thank you - How do I find the link for each free camp site? I'm new to this and would like to stay in many of the free sites in CO that you have provided, just can't find them
Thanks
Mark
Hi Mark! Thanks so much. The GPS coordinates for each site we mentioned are in the description of the video. If you're viewing on your phone, you might have to toggle the button to see the full description (it's easier on desktop). Let us know if you are still having trouble. Happy camping! -Katelyn
What do you guys do for cooking? I heard you can't even make a basic campfire in Colorado?
At the beginning of the video, about 1:02, where is that huge hot springs located?
Hi Tiffany! The teal river?? That's in Mexico, Grutas Tolantongo!! 😊
I don’t do camps sites I do off road in the mountains
Ever stayed at a Dark Skys location? Is there an app that helps find them?
Hey there! We've stayed at a few, the stars are always amazing! But I don't think there's a directory for them, at least not that we've come across. That's a great idea though!
Hi you guys I'm Jennifer and I absolutely love Colorado want to live there but it's. A little too expensive for me so I'll stay home and just visit but I have a pleasure way camper and I went to red feathers lake Colorado. It's near Fort Collins check this place out. It's absolutely beautiful. There's like 18 different lakes and plenty of little trails that you can walk along the lakes. There's plenty of areas to live and it's small where there's maybe 2000 to 3000 people that live there and you wouldn't even. Know it they have a few grocery stores and some little mom and pop shops but it's very beautiful and the people there are very friendly it's just a. Lovely place I wouldn't mind even living there. It's affordable too but anyways. I wish I had a partner that could go with me. And do the exact same things that you can do. I love traveling and sooner or later hopefully. I will be living in Colorado and explore. Colorado I have been to red feathers lakes Fort callen's Estes Rocky Mountain national grand National Park Glenwood Springs Twin Lakes independent pass. Aspen Been to cottonwood cottonwood To Crestview area absolutely beautiful I've been to tell you ride. Silverton Durango Di a short 6 day horseback ride in Durango. That's what made me want to live out here. I've done some dude ranches. Very fun but I absolutely wish I could live in Colorado. Oh I'm sorry I also did Colorado Springs gardens of the gods Royal gorge. I can't even tell you how much I've did but I still have to explore more of Colorado. That's the fun part of it. I just love to explore these beautiful States and see how much is out there. I should just do it by myself and just go but I'm very loyal and. I do have a boyfriend of 5 years and it is very very expensive. I would blow my money that I have to live off of in 2 seconds. I think but I love it. It's my heart and you guys are so so blessed to be able to do all this and have your partner with you. I'm still waiting on that 50 years old. I got at least 2 or 3 more years so hopefully. We'll be able to go if not. I'm going but enjoy love you guys thanks for showing all your adventures. I dream and live through it and learn from it and hope to be in it and maybe hope to meet you guys someday I'll be awesome. All right guys be safe have fun and keep posting keep traveling love you guys. Colorado take me home.
Love these type of lands, but its a bummer that people don't pack their trash..
AGREED! It's so sad when you pull up to a beautiful site and find it littered with trash. 😢
Do you always travel with a tow vehicle?
Hi Ross! Yes, we do. We used to tow a Hyundai Santa Fe Sport on a tow dolly then we bought at '97 Honda CR-V to flat tow. We found tha having a tow vehicle is best for our style of travel, but our rig is small enough, we could get around in that just fine too! -Katelyn
couldnt find any of your links :(
Hi there, thanks so much for watching! There's a link in the "resources" section of the description to our blog post for this video with all the resources, apps, links, etc. Way too many to try and put in the description for the video! -Howard
I really wish you showed coordinates and the places look great. Let me know if you ever do and I will gladly subscribe. Thanks!
Hi Kathleen! GPS coordinates for every site are listed in the video description 🙂 thanks so much for watching!
@@NewstateNomads one other question about your Mexico travels. Since US based insurance does not cover vehicles outside of the US except Canada, how did you manage this for Mexico and their requirements?
@@kathleneavila9607 hello again! All of this is spelled out thoroughly in our RVing in Mexico guide, which includes not only insurance info, but also paperwork, route, camping info, connectivity and more. 👍
www.newstatenomads.com/rvmexico
Go to texass. They love outta state campers. Everything is better and bigger. Texass is where it's at.
We spent two months camping in Texas back in 2018, Charles! Loved our time there as well, probably about time to go back!
Which of these areas has good WIFI?
Hi Donna, thanks so much for watching. We did mention the connectivity (Cellular service) for each location, and each has service with at least one of the 4 carriers we have onboard (typically Verizon, but also Tmobile, US Cellular and Sprint). Working from the road ourselves, connectivity is very important! -Howard
@@NewstateNomads Hi, that was my bad for watching only part of the video and then the rest. Sorry about that! Also, it was such a great video and great info. Thanks much!
I am researching traveling part time, then full-time since I now telework for the foreseeable future. I have done a couple of trips to Florida from Missouri. My next trip is to Colorado and then on to Yellowstone. Your videos are interesting and fun to watch!
I’m so glad you showed everyone wearing masks 👍🏻👏🏻🤩✅. It makes me so happy 😁 and loved the views 😃
Yes! Lots of responsible mask wearing happening here! The camping here sure is epic! -Katelyn
Hi you replied to me about Monument Colorado and having a place near here and I clicked on it and then it slipped away from it and I can't find your response. I can't even find my post on here
Hi there, I don't think it was us replying about Monument Colorado. Were you trying to find a place for camping in that area? -Howard
@@NewstateNomads no I figured out it wasn't you sorry. I had the dirt before I couldn't figure out this crazy thing cuz I know there's a lot more BLM land and they show and then I got a thing on I thought RUclips saying that there was one found near Monument which is where I live right now but I go on there and it keeps on showing one and I don't know where to go to retrieve it I don't know I just have to figure it out. I just hate being frustrated by apps. I normally use compendium
@@weekendlovinggypsy1737 sorry to hear that! Yeah, we use Campendium a lot (it's usually our first stop). Someone recently mentioned there's a premium map on Dyrt that just shows BLM lands (I think colored to indicate) but we haven't tried it yet to see. -Howard
@@NewstateNomads well I'm on disability so anything that even is a couple dollars a month would put me close to breaking. That's why I'm trying to figure out what to do with my house so I don't get penalized cuz if I sell it it's income if I rent it it's income and I can't just let it sit here because I would need the money to travel. So I don't know oh, that's why I kind of stay in the New Mexico Arizona Wyoming South Dakota Colorado area.
Your not alone anywhere in colorado....john denver is rolling around in his grave....theres nyc style traffic jams in the mountains ......people camping behind every tree
Tom, it's definitely VERY popular to camp in Colorado, as you mentioned. Thankfully, many spots have large capacities (like several we showed in this video). Safe travels! 👍-Howard
Remember trappers are trapping coyotes on these lands keep a close eye on your dogs. Learn how to release a trap and snare.
We always keep our dogs on a leash but that's a great point about the traps! Will definitely look into how to release them. Thanks for watching! -Howard
Are you afraid to break your Rv on the bad roads???
Hi Patricia! We always scout out the spots with the car first and we've learned what our rig can handle and we don't push it too much! The build quality is excellent and can handle a lot!
Your mentioning that the stay at BLM land is 14 days or less. That must be a Colorado thing, we have long term camping options in California.
You guys are so good now at making VLOGs its hard to make humorous comments......can't Howard step in some bear poop on a hike.....get chased by a mountain lion......have a black water tank mishap......sit on his 9th pair of sunglasses......have a shaving accident.......get arrested because he set up camp on private property but thought it was BLM land.....get mistaken as Ted Bundy???
Hahahah the Ted Bundy comment did me in 🤣🤣🤣 we'll try to have a few more mishaps for ya 😆😉
Selfish, trashy campers ruin the experience for the rest of us!
You’re not camping if you need cell service.
Hey Chris! There's all different kinds of camping, we certainly would love to be off grid! But since we work full time while traveling, it's just not possible. This kind of camping works for us! 😊 Thanks for watching!
You & your positivity is awesome! Camping is any way you want and need or wish it to be! Just make camping happen! You rock, guys! D & J
@@debbier2626 thanks so much! ❤️ There's all kinds of camping, and all kinds of people who enjoy camping. Mix and match for the style you like!
Nice masks .....
Feed that girl. She looks like a walking skeleton