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Estes Park KOA

2051 Big Thompson Ave.
Estes Park,  CO 80517
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Estes Park KOA

2051 Big Thompson Ave.
Estes Park,  CO 80517
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Jim and Ruth Turner

"We all have experiences where we've been 'wowed', and that is their goal - to provide their customers with a "wow" experience."

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Open May 1 - October 15

Your campsite here is just 5 miles from the soaring alpine landscape of Rocky Mountain National Park.

Your campsite here is just 5 miles from the soaring alpine landscape of Rocky Mountain National Park. This campground is a great setting for marshmallow roasts and ice cream socials on summer nights. Free Wi-Fi is now available throughout this KOA. Supplies and souvenirs are available in the campground store. Just across the street at Lake Estes, enjoy bike rentals, boating or fishing. Next door is horseback riding for riders of all abilities. Mini golf and go-carts are also nearby. Head to town for family fun, shops, restaurants and golf. In the national park, elk, bighorn sheep, moose and other wildlife abound. Drive the park's renowned Trail Ridge Road highway, which crosses alpine tundra at an elevation of more than 12,000 feet, providing panoramic views of the Rocky Mountains.

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Settling in as the owners of the Estes Park KOA has been a dream come true for Jim and Ruth Turner. The fantastic location in the Estes Valley offers spectacular mountain views. They camped there many times over the years, and love KOA's.

The couple was ready for a lifestyle change and things fell into place, Jim recalled. They were fortunate that the first KOA they pursued was the right KOA for them. Ruth owned and managed a biological supply company and decided it was the right time to sell it. Jim was in the executive search business for 25 years. He's also done web design, development and hosting for seven years, which is something he has continued. They initially considered joining the Peace Corps, but when they discovered it would take some time for the process, they decided to pursue their dream of campground ownership.

They lived in Castle Rock, near Denver, and have always enjoyed camping, hiking and backpacking. They've hiked several "14er's." (Mountains with elevations over 14,000 feet) in the state. The opportunity to own a campground in Colorado was ideal, Jim said. The Estes Valley is a gorgeous area and a very popular destination in the summer. Majestic mountain peaks in every direction offer spectacular views at the campground.

The couple enjoys the opportunity to welcome guests, helping them feel very special. "We all have experiences where we've been 'wowed,'" Jim noted, and that is their goal - to provide their customers with a "wow" experience. They welcome campers as special guests, helping them to feel appreciated.

Jim has two daughters, Ruth has two sons, and they have two grandchildren. Jim recalled hosting a family dinner with their children and close friend, and walking through their decision process, which all were excited to learn about.

Their other interests include competitive duplicate bridge, camping, hiking, scuba diving and travel. Jim describes Ruth as "an A-class quilter and a major craftsperson, from knitting, to crochet to needlepoint." She's also a voracious reader. Jim is a "computer junkie," working on web sites, developing software, writing code and working on their computer network.

Campground Amenities

  • 50 Max Amp
  • Wi-Fi
  • Cable TV
  • Snack Bar ($)
  • Propane ($)
  • Kamping Kitchen
  • Firewood ($)
  • Pavilion
  • Tour Shuttle
  • Planned Activities Available
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Campground Activities

Ice Cream Socials Photo Ice Cream Socials We have ice cream socials on most nights during the middle of the season and many weekends early and late in the season.

Local area activities Local area activities include fishing, bike rentals, horseback riding, boat rentals, golf, go carts, hiking, aerial tramway and more.

Horseshoes We have a tournament quality horseshoe pit on site with horseshoes available for use from our campground store.

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Local Attractions

Rocky Mountain National Park A 400 square mile preserve of forests, meadows, tundra and mountains. You can take a quick drive through or spend days exploring the many mountain lakes and ponds. Take along a picnic basket and sit and enjoy the serene settings. There are Elk, Deer, Big Horn Sheep, Moose and even the smaller creatures like fox, rabbits and the occasional bald eagle to watch for. Don’t forget your camera! KOA is ONLY 5 MILES to an entrance of the park. For more information, visit Rocky Mountain National Park online.

The town of Estes Park Estes Park is considered the Gateway to RMNP. It has lots of shopping and great restaurants. The famous Stanley Hotel sits over top of the town in all it’s glory. F.O. Stanley, famous for the Stanley Steamer, built this hotel in 1909. KOA IS ONLY 1.5 MILES to downtown Estes Park.

For information about a local outdoor recreation store, visit Estes Park Mountain Shop and Rock Climbing Wall online.

Lake Estes Photo Lake Estes Fishing and boating are just some of the things to do. There is a marina on the lake where you can rent a fishing or a paddle boat. Also there are bike rentals and you can even rent a surrey for something different. If you like to walk or jog there is a path around the lake. Located ACROSS THE STREET from KOA.

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2011 President's Award

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