Teardrops n Tiny Travel Trailers

I'm considering a visit to Durango in the middle of July (so date in stone yet).

Anyone have a interest in a very informal gathering, as in we just sort of show up?

Anyone have any experience with any of these parks http://www.durango.org/RVCamping/index.asp?

Is there another park not on the list? Like a national park site?

Sadly I can't go, but Durango is beautiful! One of these days I'd like to set aside time to take the steam-train from Durango to Silverton. Sounds like an awesome opportunity for a great trip!

chorizon wrote:Sadly I can't go, but Durango is beautiful! One of these days I'd like to set aside time to take the steam-train from Durango to Silverton. Sounds like an awesome opportunity for a great trip!

That is just what I was thinking. Mesa Verde would be cool too.

One of my brother's friends parents own a campground in Durango. I should ask him the name of the campground.

I live part time in Durango - so if there is any help I can give, just let me know -

My favorite in town campground is United Campground - right on the rail road tracks - if you want to go up to Vallicito, Blue Spruce is great.

I used to think of Alpen Rose as a big field with campsites, but the trees are getting bigger so its better now. I know everyone seems to stay there cause its rated high, but I think United is much more relaxed.

Ken J.

Ken J wrote:I live part time in Durango - so if there is any help I can give, just let me know -

My favorite in town campground is United Campground - right on the rail road tracks - if you want to go up to Vallicito, Blue Spruce is great.

I used to think of Alpen Rose as a big field with campsites, but the trees are getting bigger so its better now. I know everyone seems to stay there cause its rated high, but I think United is much more relaxed.

Ken J.

My other option is the second week of October. How is the weather then?

We have tented at Lightner Creek Campground and Cabins, and it was great, beautiful place. They have a few RV spots...a little tight for a big rig, but very clean and very, very friendly!!! Have fun...I wish I could go and get outta this Oklahoma heat.

I'd rather head to Chama, N.M. if I drive that far. Was there a couple of years back for 4th of July.

emiller wrote:I'd rather head to Chama, N.M. if I drive that far. Was there a couple of years back for 4th of July.

I just googled Chama and it does look like a cool spot. I also noticed that they are about next door and could be a great combined trip.

This where we stay when we go and its on the river and the narrow guage Cumbres and Toltec scenic railroad goes right thru the park.
http://newmexicovacationdirectory.com/riochamarv/
http://www.cumbrestoltec.com/

WOW!!! I can't believe how close we got to the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic RR without even knowing about it, in 2005! We drove right through Antonito on our way to Taos! Had our sites set on the Durango & Silverton about a week later, but transmission problems in Ship Rock cancelled those plans (spent 3 days in 100º weather in Farmington waiting for the trans to be rebuilt ... ...!). Had we known about the C&T, we'd have surely stopped, and gotten at least a partial fix ... ...!

For anyone interested, the National Narrow Gauge Modelers Convention is happening in Colorado Springs, CO, Sept.16-21, and a lot of the convention-goers will be taking in both the D&S and C&T train rides, as well as a walking/hiking tour of part of the remains of the Chili Line right of way (all parts of the legendary Denver & Rio Grande Western/Southern narrow gauge empire from the late 1800s to early 1950s). Since I'm now an avid On30 narrow gauge model railroader, I'm thinking and that I can go early, do the D&T one day, the C&T the next day, catch the convention on the 16th & 17th, then head for the Glyphs II on my way home! If the Teardrop & Steam Locomotive Gods approve, and the creeks don't rise ... ...

I can't see how anyone would have a bad time camping anywhere near either of these locations! But then, we all know that I am a little twisted ... ...!


Whoever goes, and whenever ... y'All have a Good Time!

CHEERS!

Grant

Jim are you back where did you end up going