Colorado – Rocky Mountain National Park
Moraine Campground - August 18th-21st, 2013
Elevation - 8,160 feet
Characters - Alicen (me), Nathan (my boyfriend of 15 years)
There is so much to this story that I had a difficult time knowing where to begin.
I thought I'd start mine and Nathan's Rocky Mountain Travels by assessing the first campground we stayed on our trip, and sharing some photos from around the campground.
I love to camp, but while vacationing I like to have some comforts if it's reasonable.
The campsites were spaced decently apart for a campground that has so many sites available.
The restrooms and dish washing stations were well maintained and a comfortable walk from campsites.
It was easy to build and maintain a fire in the fire pit. Little did I know at the time we stayed here that a fire pit with no air can be extremely frustrating after a long day of hiking and in dire need of nourishment.
Some trailheads were close enough to the campground that you didn't need to bother with driving and having to find a parking space, or taking a shuttle that inevitably puts constraints on time. I personally don't like having a "finish time" requirement while I'm trying to enjoy myself and just take in all nature has to offer me.
The views were amazing!!!
I would highly recommend this campground to others.
Elevation - 8,160 feet
Characters - Alicen (me), Nathan (my boyfriend of 15 years)
There is so much to this story that I had a difficult time knowing where to begin.
I thought I'd start mine and Nathan's Rocky Mountain Travels by assessing the first campground we stayed on our trip, and sharing some photos from around the campground.
I love to camp, but while vacationing I like to have some comforts if it's reasonable.
The campsites were spaced decently apart for a campground that has so many sites available.
The restrooms and dish washing stations were well maintained and a comfortable walk from campsites.
It was easy to build and maintain a fire in the fire pit. Little did I know at the time we stayed here that a fire pit with no air can be extremely frustrating after a long day of hiking and in dire need of nourishment.
Some trailheads were close enough to the campground that you didn't need to bother with driving and having to find a parking space, or taking a shuttle that inevitably puts constraints on time. I personally don't like having a "finish time" requirement while I'm trying to enjoy myself and just take in all nature has to offer me.
The views were amazing!!!
I would highly recommend this campground to others.
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| View from our campsite. |
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| View from our campsite. |
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| Our campsite. Nathan relaxing in his backpacking hammock that we made. |
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| At the campground. Female elk (cows) grazing in the sun. |
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| At the campground. Can you find all the elk in this picture? They camouflage so well. |
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| Leaving the campground. Longs Peak is on the left. |
The Moraine Campground is a great place to stay while hiking in the Rocky Mountains.
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