Estes Park KOA

The Great Outdoors

Colorado is famous for its aesthetic beauty and wide-open wilderness areas, and finding a special slice of the outdoors is part of the state’s appeal. Lory State Park is a prime example of what you can see, in between Estes Park and Fort Collins. This magnificent park next to the Horsetooth Reservoir has captivating views and plenty of trails to hike or horseback ride on. There is plenty of mountain biking going on at the park with trails, tracks, and a mountain bike park for serious riders. Golden Gate Canyon State Park is closer to Boulder but still incredibly easy to reach in your Estes Park campervan rental. There are lots of splendid junipers, aspens, and ponderosa pine trees lining the well-blazed hiking trails through canyons and over mountains overlooking Boulder. In addition to a visitor’s center, there are hundreds of campsites here.State Forest State Park is around an hour's drive away, but worth the trip if you want to explore deeper into the mountain territory of Colorado. The North Michigan Creek Reservoir lies at the heart of this lovely alpine park, with boat launches, pristine beaches, and dazzling waters. Nearly 100 miles of hiking trails, hundreds of campsites, and a visitor center await at this dreamy park.Estes Park KOA is practically minutes away from Rocky Mountain National Park, serving as the gateway to this legendary natural area. A quarter-million acres covering some of the highest peaks in Colorado can be found here, quite close to the metro area of Denver. Lofty vistas with panoramic views, sublime meadows with wildflowers, hundreds of trails, and some tranquil camping areas are part of the fun when you rent an RV near Estes Park KOA and head to Colorado’s most cherished park.

Exploring the City

Estes Park is far from being one of the larger cities in Colorado, but it sure does pack a whole lot of fun into one tiny town. Between the visitor center dispensing valuable tips for traveling in Estes Park to the lovely downtown area and scenic Riverwalk. This town is a delightful place to see on foot. The Riverwalk enables you to walk beside a swiftly running river, with great views and some decorative statues paying tribute to residents.In addition to the Riverwalk, the downtown area is full of excellent restaurants, bars, breweries, and museums. The MacGregor Ranch Museum and the Estes Park Museum focus on the area’s history, making for some informative tours. Learn about ranching history or Estes Park as a whole, from its humble beginnings over 150 years ago to the thriving recreation destination it is now. The Estes Park Museum has a fabulous collection of antiques and old vehicles, all housed in the town’s original post office.The Enos Mills Cabin Museum and the Stanley Steam Car further add to the town’s proclivity for historical preservation, with amazing old cars and homes that you can see in person. The Park Theater in Estes Park is a famous building known for its old architectural style and beauty. This stunning old picture house has been revitalized with new life, and now it shows modern-day movies in a century-old setting. Between Estes Park and the cities around it, there are plenty of places to see when you rent a motorhome near Estes Park KOA.