Fort Collins / Lakeside KOA Holiday Blog
Explore Fort Collins this Season. Book Your Stay Today!
Whether you’re exploring the local area or hanging out at the campground, KOA Holidays are an ideal place to relax and play. There’s plenty to do, with amenities and services to make your stay memorable. Plus, you’ll enjoy the outdoor experience with upgraded RV Sites with KOA Patio® and Deluxe Cabins with full baths for camping in comfort. Bring your family, bring your friends, or bring the whole group – there’s plenty of ways to stay and explore.
Whether you’re exploring the local area or hanging out at the campground, KOA Holidays are an ideal place to relax and play. There’s plenty to do, with amenities and services to make your stay memorable. Plus, you’ll enjoy the outdoor experience with upgraded RV Sites with KOA Patio® and Deluxe Cabins with full baths for camping in comfort. Bring your family, bring your friends, or bring the whole group – there’s plenty of ways to stay and explore.
***We recommend that you do not use a GPS system to find our KOA.*** Please follow our directions below:
From I-25: Take I-25 exit 269B (Highway 14/Mulberry Street) west.
Take Mulberry street west about 5 miles to Riverside. Turn right. Take Riverside to College Ave/Highway 287 and merge right/going north. Take Highway 287 to the roundabout. Follow the left lane and go through the roundabout towards the town of Laporte. At County Road 54G/Taft Hill Road, there is a stoplight. Turn left on Taft Hill Road. We are .6 miles south on the left. There is a left turning lane.
When it comes to what to do in Fort Collins in spring, there is no shortage of fun activities and seasonal events. Spring is the perfect time to explore the city, take in incredible views and try local flavors. Here are some of the best spring things to do in Fort Collins.
Horsetooth Reservoir is a gorgeous recreation hub for swimming, hiking, boating and biking. Hike Horsetooth Mountain Open Space for breathtaking panorama views of the Front Range and Fort Collins, or rent a pontoon boat for a fun day on the water. Horsetooth Reservoir is also a fantastic spot for kayaking, paddleboarding and fishing. After exploring Horsetooth, you can continue your adventure at Lory State Park and its diverse hiking trails.
Visit the Soapstone Prairie Natural Area in the early morning or late evening hours to spot wildlife such as the following:
Pronghorn
Plains bison
Prairie dogs
Birds of prey
Fort Collins' Old Town is a charming area lined with old brick buildings, colorful storefronts and cozy cafes. Grab an ice cream cone, try some gourmet chocolates and shop for handmade gifts. If you visit after dark, you can also embark on a fun ghost tour.
The Poudre River Trail is a paved, family-friendly path that winds along the river and takes you through scenic corridors. As you bike along it, you can spot wildlife and marvel at sandstone cliffs. Pack a lunch and stop to enjoy one of the trail's scenic picnic areas.
Colorado State University's Flower Trial Gardens showcase beautiful seasonal blooms. Stroll through the gardens for a fun, peaceful day in the spring sunshine. This free attraction features wide pathways and a wide variety of flowers to appreciate. After enjoying the blooms, you can visit the nearby Museum of Art Fort Collins, which features work by local artists.
Various events, such as the following, take place throughout the spring season in Fort Collins:
Fort Collins Music Experiment
First Friday Walks
Fort Collins Foodie Walks
Horsetooth Half Marathon
Food truck rallies
Gardening classes
Downtown Art Week
Colorado Marathon
Trolley Opening
Gardens on Spring Creek public events and plant sales
If you catch yourself in Fort Collins on a rainy day, you can still have a blast. Here are some of the city's best indoor attractions:
Fort Collins Museum of Discovery: Dive into science, local history, nature and music through hands-on exhibits at Fort Collins Museum of Discovery. When you visit, you can also catch a film or live show at the spectacular Otterbox Digital Dome Theater.
Fly High Trampoline Park: Enjoy the foam pit, wall-to-wall trampolines, ninja course and games at Fly High Trampoline Park.
Fort Collins breweries: Several of Fort Collins' breweries offer cozy indoor seating where you can try high-quality, diverse local brews. Enjoy the welcoming atmosphere at breweries such as Stodgy Brewing, Prost Brewing Co. and Gilded Goat Brewing Company.
Fort Collins is full of exciting attractions, serene nature and unforgettable adventures. Fort Collins / Lakeside KOA Holiday is just a short drive from downtown Fort Collins and offers an exciting, comfortable basecamp for the outdoors. With various ways to stay, KOA is the perfect place to gather around cozy campfires and rest your head at night after exploring the city. Reserve your stay to start your adventure.
That doesn't mean this area has to always be empty. When you start reviewing camping options, your history will display here to help compare sites and find the best stay. You will be able to share your stay information with friends or family and save it for a later time if you have a KOA Account.
Make checkout easy by booking all your reservations at once. Add your sites from different campgrounds into your shopping cart* and then choose checkout.
