Best Tent Camping: Colorado: Your Car-Camping Guide to Scenic Beauty, the Sounds of Nature, and an Escape from Civilization

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Discover 50 of the state's best campgrounds for car campers with the guide that offers essential details and easy-to-read maps. The Centennial State provides a spectacular backdrop for some of the most scenic campgrounds in the country. But do you know which campgrounds offer the most privacy or the best lakeside views? Monica Parpal Stockbridge traversed the state-from the historic Mesa Verde National Park to the bird watcher's paradise at Pawnee National Grassland-and compiled the most up-to-date research to steer you to the perfect spot! Best Tent Camping: Colorado presents 50 campgrounds in national parks, state parks, and some of the most enchanting places in the state, organized into five distinct regions. Selections are based on location, topography, size, and overall appeal. Every site is rated for beauty, privacy, spaciousness, safety and security, and cleanliness-so you'll always know what to expect. The new full-color edition of this proven guidebook provides everything you need to know, with detailed maps of each campground and key information such as fees, restrictions, dates of operation, and facilities, as well as driving directions and GPS coordinates. Whether you seek a quiet campground near a fish-filled stream or a family campground with all the amenities, grab Best Tent Camping: Colorado. It's a keeper for all who wish to find those special locales that offer a true connection with nature.

Monica Parpal Stockbridge is a writer and editor who loves helping people, businesses, and brands tell their unique stories. With more than 12 years' experience in copywriting, editing, client communications, and content strategy, she writes and edits content that tells inspiring stories to the right audiences. After earning her English degree from Creighton University, Monica landed a job writing for an e-commerce startup in her hometown of Denver. She transitioned to a role with a national magazine, collaborating with a tight-knit creative team. That's where she developed a knack for food and travel writing. In the years since, Monica has written blogs for marketing firms, developed text for tech companies, and created fresh web content for brands and businesses. She has written numerous articles covering food, hospitality, and the outdoors in Colorado and beyond.

"A superb guide and a 'must-have' for anyone determined to experience the wilds of Colorado for themselves." -The Midwest Book Review "Discover 50 of the safest and most scenic campgrounds in the state." -Colorado Homes & Lifestyles