Fort Collins / Lakeside KOA

The Great Outdoors

If you were hunting for the perfect destination to see mountains and evergreen forests as far as the eye can see, Colorado is your place. No matter where you find yourself in the Centennial State, you are bound to have a memorable time when you pick up your campervan rental and take it for a spin. When you rent an RV near Fort Collins/Lakeside KOA, you are in the place with the best balance of nature and city life, good for a wide range of activities. Nearby parks like Lory State Park offer a fabulous alternative to city strolls and shopping, only a few minutes outside of town. The park is right next to the Horsetooth Reservoir, with hiking paths, mountain biking, horseback riding, and a park for BMX and dirt track biking. Boyd Lake State Park is another place to consider south of town, known for its fishing derbies and education programs focusing on wildlife. Hiking, biking, picnicking, and hunting are all popular in the park, while the large lake is a great place to boat, fish, and swim.Up in the mountains, you can bring your RV rental to State Forest State Park if you don’t mind the drive. The park is centered around the Northern Michigan Creek Reservoir, complete with pristine beaches, sparkling water, boat launches, fishing spots, and a system of trails circling the water. Hundreds of miles of nature trails await when you rent an RV near Fort Collins/Lakeside KOA and take a ride to State Forest State Park.No trip to Fort Collins would be complete without a visit to Colorado’s most famous park, Rocky Mountain National Park. This legendary wilderness contains a quarter of a million acres and some of the state’s highest and most impressive peaks. Guests can opt to climb to sublime vantage points overlooking sub-alpine valleys or walk through wildflower-laden meadows. In such a gorgeous place, there are nearly infinite possibilities to explore and enjoy the gifts of Mother Nature.

City Sightseeing

The hip college town of Fort Collins perfectly complements the elegant Rocky Mountains that overlook it, blending natural beauty and an exciting community packed with special events, concerts, art shows, festivals, and more. Craft breweries, farm-fresh restaurants, art galleries, boutiques, and bars line the streets of this vibrant place, ensuring there's never a dull moment for you when you rent an RV near Fort Collins/Lakeside KOA. The 1879 Avery House is one of many historic homes and buildings in the area, built by a banking magnate and made from sandstone mined from local quarries. The home cost $3,000 to build originally and is now a priceless remnant of the past.The Global Village Museum of Arts and Culture is a special place with rotating exhibits showcasing artwork and artifacts from a bevy of cultures from around the planet. Few other places allow you to see treasures from Hawaii, Russia, and West Africa under the same roof, curated by caring and knowledgeable staff.The Fort Collins Museum of Discovery is another fabulous resource worth checking out when you're camping at Fort Collins/Lakeside KOA. Even children can enjoy this space which delves deep into the sciences of the natural world, highlighting the importance of studying and questioning what we know about the world. The museum creates hands-on learning experiences to explore the history and natural laws of the planet.