RTC 2024/07/18-21, Co, Paonia, City Park

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Tom Padden
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One of my favorites, although I don't enjoy Colorado as much as used to. The Top O’ The Rockies Rally is a great location for a good time and ride. The entire event takes place within the beautifully maintained City Park of historic Paonia, Colorado. $55-65 covers 3 nights camping and a Saturday dinner. ALL BRANDS WELCOME.

Tom

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Top O' the Rockies Rally — BMW Motorcycle Club of Colorado

The Top O’ The Rockies Rally is the go-to event of the summer. The entire event takes place within the beautifully maintained City Park of historic Paonia, Colorado. Camp on the grass under large shade trees and you will find all rally activities, outdoors and indoors, just feet away. %
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Andrew Shadow said:
Why?
Asking for no other reason but curiosity.
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I much prefer Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming (maybe even Utah) for the same reason I prefer riding in the Ozarks over the Smokies: too much tourist traffic, even in the middle of nowhere. ;)

Tom
 
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I have no trouble believing that. Colorado was one of the few places where I came close to not finding lodging, and that was many years ago and I don't imagine it is any better now.
 
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Andrew Shadow said:
I have no trouble believing that. Colorado was one of the few places where I came close to not finding lodging, and that was many years ago and don't imagine it is any better now.
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On the plus side for camping, an annual Colorado Parks and Wildlife Area Pass for out of state seniors is only $11.50 ($44.83 for out of state non seniors); allowing you to (primative) camp for free in hundreds of designated SWA (State Wildlife Area - not to be confused with State Park) campgrounds. They're literally all over the place.

Tom

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TPadden said:
On the plus side for camping, an annual Colorado Parks and Wildlife Area Pass for out of state seniors is only $11.50 ($44.83 for out of state non seniors); allowing you to (primative) camp for free in hundreds of designated SWA (State Wildlife Area - not to be confused with State Park) campgrounds. They're literally all over the place.

Tom

Home - Colorado Parks and Wildlife IPAWS

Whether you are looking to get outside and go camping, find a hunting reservation or get your fishing license, Colorado Parks and Wildlife has what you need for the perfect outdoor experience.
www.cpwshop.com www.cpwshop.com
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Talk about a confusing website.... there's a fee/license for just about everything lol.. I hate camping in CO due to all their fees... during covid I couldn't camp at Crawford State Park because I didn't register online... the campground was maybe 10% occupied, I could see lots of empty sites... at the drive thru office there were 2 in there and they would not give me a campground until I registered online first... but, I had no cell service so they suggested I ride north to the nearest town to register 1st then come back... whaaaaaa.... bye!!

I went to my favorite for the area - Elk Creek Campground in the Curecanti NRA and it let me do 92 again. That campground is always a good option, flat and not a lot of trees but no hassle at all.

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Mellow said:
Talk about a confusing website.... there's a fee/license for just about everything lol.. I hate camping in CO due to all their fees
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Very simple for SWA's, if hunters and fishermen can figure it out... as I said, they're all over the place and all you need is the annual pass to camp... but yes, no matter the state, I pretty much hate camping in all State Parks. :cool:

Tom

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Colorado Parks and Wildlife

Colorado Parks and Wildlife is a nationally recognized leader in conservation, outdoor recreation and wildlife management. The agency manages 42 state parks, all of Colorado's wildlife, more than 300 state wildlife areas and a host of recreational programs. CPW issues hunting and fishing...
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TPadden said:
JUST THIS:

Purchase License - Colorado Parks and Wildlife IPAWS

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Fill Age and Residency then select Land and Trails, Annual Pass.
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If you do this camping stuff with a little planning ahead you can save a lot . COE's are great, National Parks fill up months in advance but if you can get a camping site prices are reasonable with the senior pass. If not camping there with the old man pass you can go in and use the showers. KOA's only if in a bind. Nebraska has a few free recreation area camping. And yes Utah,Wyoming and Montana are the best.
 
Great CAMPING rally; 480 happy tent campers.

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I saw at least 15-20 Gold Wings there, so Honda was represented but not proud enough for a group picture like the Guzzi riders.

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