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Colorado Travel Planning Guides : Camp Colorado : Featured Campgrounds : Dakota Ridge RV Park
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Dakota Ridge RV Park
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Dakota Ridge RV Resort features spectacular views of the Rocky Mountains and the Denver skyline - so you can easily blend outdoor adventure and big city culture. Within minutes of Dakota Ridge RV Resort, you'll find world-class shopping, dining, professional and collegiate sporting events, gambling, sightseeing, cultural activities, and outdoor recreation - everything you need to experience Essential Colorado
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Dakota Ridge RV Resort is conveniently located in Golden - the gateway to both Denver and the beautiful Rocky Mountains. With easy access to I-70, Dakota Ridge RV Resort enables you to enjoy adventurous mountain daytrips or culture-filled city visits.
From Denver: Take 1-25 to I-76 West to I-70 West. Exit on U.S. 40/Colfax Avenue (#262) and travel 1.7 miles. Dakota Ridge will be on your left.
From Colorado Springs: Take I-25 to C-470 (exit #194). Exit onto U.S. 6/6th Avenue East. At the traffic light, take a right onto U.S. 6 East/West 6th Avenue. Then take a slight right, and then another slight right onto W. Colfax Avenue. Dakota Ridge will be on your left.
From Summit County: From I-70, take the U.S. 40 exit (#259). Go northeast 1.5 miles on U.S. 40/Colfax Avenue. Dakota Ridge will be on your right.
* 13 miles to Downtown Denver
* 60 miles to Summit County
* 25 miles to the casinos in Black Hawk and Central City
* 50 miles to Loveland RV Resort
* 62 miles to Elk Meadow Lodge & RV Resort and Spruce Lake RV Resort
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- 141 full-service sites are level, paved, and beautifully landscaped. Pull-through and back-in sites are both available.
- A newly remodeled clubhouse features a fitness center, billiard room, fireplace, complimentary coffee bar, and book and game library.
- Heated outdoor pool and hot tub provide a place to relax and cool down after a day of exploration and adventure.
- Awards of excellence. Dakota Ridge RV Resort has been recognized as Colorado's number one RV Park and one of the Top 100 Good Sam Parks in the U.S. for 2009, as well as the "Best RV Park" in Treasures of Colorado. Additionally, Woodall's recently awarded its highest 5W rating to Dakota Ridge for facilities and recreation.
- RV Concierge Service - An Essential Group exclusive service. From trash pickup to a free coffee in the morning - whatever you need, we can get it for you.
- Reserve your getaway. Book your stay at Dakota Ridge RV Resort, an Essential Colorado resort.
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Sporting events
Catch a game or two while you're visiting. Football, Baseball, Hockey, Basketball, and far more.
Denver Broncos
Colorado Rockies
Denver Nuggets
Colorado Avalanche
University of Colorado Buffalos
Car and motorcycle races
Gambling
Feeling lucky? Take a day trip to two of Colorado's popular gambling towns - Black Hawk and Central City. You'll find slot machines, poker, blackjack, bingo, and other classic games.
Black Hawk
Central City
Performing arts
Theatre, symphony, ballets, operas, concerts - Denver has it all and much more.
Colorado Ballet
Colorado Symphony Orchestra
Denver Center for Performing Arts
Opera Colorado
Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre
Museums
Reflect on history. Make plans to spend some time in Colorado's extraordinary museums. From art to nature and science to famous Coloradans, you're sure to find something that piques your curiosity.
- Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave: Discover the life, times, and legend of Buffalo Bill, William F. Cody.
- The Children's Museum: Learn through play with hands-on educational exhibits designed specifically for kids.
- Colorado Railroad Museum: Discover the history of railroads in this region.
- Denver Art Museum: Experience art from around the world, including depictions of the Western frontier.
- Denver Museum of Nature & Science: Explore science and discover the natural wonders of Colorado, the Earth, and the universe.
- Golden History Museums: Explore Golden's unique characters and places through exhibits and programs at the Astor House Museum, Clear Creek History Park, and Golden History Center.
- Molly Brown House Museum: Visit the long-time home of Titanic's most famous survivor - the Unsinkable Molly Brown.
Dinosaur Ridge
One of the world's most famous dinosaur fossil locations, Dinosaur Ridge provides several options for exploring the tracks, fossils, and geology of the area.
303.697.3466
www.dinoridge.org
Rafting
Whether you're an amateur or an expert, Highside Adventure Tours offers some of the best rafting in Colorado. Take a scenic, relaxing trip on the Colorado River or ride the whitewater of the Arkansas or Clear Creek Rivers. Highside Adventure Tours also offers kayak trips, fly fishing trips, and mountain biking activities.
800.997.3448
www.raftingcolorado.com
Amusement parks
Find adventure and tons of fun at Denver's amusement and water parks.
- Elitch Gardens
- Water World
Pan for gold
Tour an actual working gold mine and try your hand at discovering gold. You get to keep whatever you find at Phoenix Gold Mine.
303.567.0422
www.phoenixmine.com
Denver Zoo
Visit 3,500 different animals, representing more than 650 species. Some highlights include gorillas, zebras, black rhinos, king cobras, and vampire bats. Don't forget to visit Bear Mountain - the first naturalistic habitat of its kind in North America - and Predator Ridge - a panoramic view of Africa.
303.376.4800
www.denverzoo.org
Denver Botanic Gardens
Explore the varied ecosystems of Colorado with a visit to the Denver Botanic Gardens. In addition to its main site, Denver Botanic Gardens offers two satellite locations - a picturesque nature preserve along the banks of Deer Creek and the lore of the alpine tundra.
720.865.3500
www.botanicgardens.org
Mother Cabrini Shrine
Located just beyond the foothills of Golden, Mother Cabrini Shrine is a place of prayer and pilgrimage. The shrine is dedicated to the first American saint, St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, who founded the Order of the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart. A 22-foot tall statue of Jesus stands atop a 373-step stairway.
303.526.0758
www.mothercabrinishrine.org
Celestial Seasonings
Visit the Celestial Seasonings factory in Boulder. You'll see the world's most advanced tea production plant, enjoy an extensive display of original artwork, taste a wide variety of tea flavors, and shop in the Tea Shop.
303.581.1202
www.celestialseasonings.com
Rocky Mountain National Park
Experience the grandeur of the Rocky Mountains as you move in elevation from 8,000 to 14,259 feet. You'll traverse wet, grassy valleys to the weather-ravaged top of mountains. Hike, mountain bike, or watch for wildlife.
http://www.nps.gov/romo/
Royal Gorge
A combination of the Grand Canyon's scenic beauty and the human achievement of the Golden Gate Bridge, Royal Gorge offers visitors more than 360 acres, 21 rides, shows, and attractions. Experience the views form the world's highest suspension bridge. Ride the steepest incline railway or the world's longest single-span aerial tram.
888.333.5597
www.royalgorgebridge.com
Delicious restaurants
Satisfy every craving with the delicious and diverse restaurants located near Dakota Ridge. Some of the most popular destinations include:
Mimi's Cafe Peking Garden
Outback Golden City Chinese Restaurant
Simms Landing La Carrita
White Fence Farm Lone Star Steakhouse
El Senor Sol Hops Brewery
Casa Bonita On The Border
China King Super Buffet Macaroni Grill
Tony Rigatonis Pizza and Pasta Denny's
Mannie and Bo's Pizzeria IHOP
Jose O'Shea Latapatia
Napa Valley of Beer
Number one in beer production per capita, Denver is a beer lover's perfect destination. Along with brewery tours, the state hosts a number of brew festivals.
Coors Brewery, Golden
Anheuser-Busch Brewery, Fort Collins
Rockies Brewing Company, Boulder
Bristol Brewing, Colorado Springs
Breckenridge Brewery, Denver
Great Divide Brewing Company, Denver
New Belgium Brewery, Fort Collins
Odell Brewing Company, Fort Collins
Great American Beer Fest, Denver
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