Escapees September-October 2023

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Free and Low-Cost Parking Finds Compiled by GUYGIPSON #84383 • Download the entire online directory at www.daysenddirectory.com. The Day’s End Directory is a valuable tool to help you save money and fi nd safe overnight parking recommendations from fellow Escapees RVing members. Colorado

Connecticut THOMPSON : West Thompson Lake CG (COE). 11 BD sites and 11 E/W sites, tables, fi re ring/grills. Flush toilets, dumpster, D. BD $15, E/W $30, S/A Pass 1/2 for both. Reservable mid-May thru early Sep, rec.gov. May be open other times. 14-day limit within 30. I-395 x97, go 0.8 mi W on US 44, TR (N) on SR 12, go 2 mi, TL on Thompson Rd, go 0.2 mi, TR on Reardon Rd, go 0.5 mi to CG entrance on L. 41.95488N 71.89437W. Sites irregularly spaced along a wooded loop. Most OK for lg rigs. Hiking trails. Dogs must be on leash at all times. 4 bars Verizon. Shaded. DK Fields #116447 Indiana FRANKLIN : Johnson County Park. 60 sites with 30- 50-A E/W, tables. Rest rooms/showers, trash cans, D. W is turned off Nov 1—Apr 1. $25. Reserve 812-526-6809. I-65 x90, go 2.6 mi W on King St/SR-44 to Franklin, TL (S) on US 31, go 6 mi to SR 252, TR (W), go 2.4 mi to School house Rd, TL (S), go 2 mi to Park. 39.37865 -86.04759. No tents. Hoosier Horse Park has 70 E sites for those with horses, same price. Playground, community camp fi re. jocoparks.com/campgrounds Dave Ed #62492 GREENFIELD : Very lg RA, 2 levels for truck/RV pkg. No restrictive signs. I-70 MM 107, both sides. Upper level, designated "Additional" is reached from fi rst end of main truck area, up a wide driveway. 39.8256 -85.7044. Quieter than lower area as fewer trucks use. Can park on end space or at edge to open slide on curb side. Reason ably level. WB side appears to have another larger, unlined pkg area above the 2 truck areas. Sherman and Joanne Lanz #118589 GREENWOOD : Camping World, customer pkg lot. Free. O/N OK, check with store personnel if open. No restrictive signs. I-65 x99, go W, turn immed L (S) on Sheek Rd. 303 Sheek Rd. Not very level. Narrow spaces, little room for slideouts. Quiet at night. 866-395-7711. Dan and Carol O’Brien #82088 Massachusetts WAREHAM : Wareham Cranberry Region Visitor Ctr, RA and boat launch. Free. No signs prohibit O/N pkg. I-195, NB side. 41.74942 -70.74655. Three sections—1st for lg rigs. 2nd is picnic area where sm rigs can park. Third is boat launch at Weweantic Riv, several long pkg spaces. Fairly fl at and level. Quiet. OK Verizon. Ctr not open but pkg OK. Larry and Joyce Space #61818

CARBONDALE : Level dirt pkg lot (city). Dumpster. Signed 24-hr limit. NE corner 4th St and Colorado Ave, across from City Hall and police sta. 39.40179 -107.21114. One blk from downtown area. Any size rig. Free WiFi from bench next to City Hall. Quiet. Elev 6180'. Nearby USPS of fi ce has a wealth of local camping info. Richard and Kathy Howe #74769 CARBONDALE : BD (BLM). No facilities. Free. 14-day limit. From SR 82 in town go 2.7 mi S on SR 133. TL on CR 5 (Prince Creek Rd). After 2.8 mi, pavement ends and somewhat bumpy/rocky dirt rd begins. BLM land begins at 4 mi in, several sites on both sides of rd. At 4.7 mi is another lg, unlevel spot and last turnaround before steep grade begins (do not take lg rig beyond turnaround). Often busy weekends. Good biking/hiking trails. Rainer and Marie Von Minden #68253 CRESTED BUTTE : Gothic CG (NF). Four sites, tables, fi re grates. Vault toilet. $18, S/A Pass 1/2. 14-day limit. No Reservations. Jun 19—Sep 29. From Gunnison, SR 135 N to Crested Butte, go N on FR 317 to CG. Keep food in a hard-sided vehicle or camping unit. Hiking, fi shing. Firewood $10/bundle. 9600' elev. tinyurl.com/omuffnn. Herb and Fran Pallesen #9261 LEADVILLE : Turquoise Lake Rec Area, 8 CGs (NF). Tables, toilets. $26, S/A Pass 1/2. Camping allowed in designated sites only. Quiet hrs 10p–8a. 6th St W from town to CR 37, TR, then TL on CR 4, continue to CR 9C, TR. Matchless CG (Lg open paved area, marked sites, any size rig) is 1/4 mi in, on L. Others up to 5 mi in. CGs close after Labor Day, Matchless and Tabor (and maybe May Queen) are free and open until snow prevents (no W, pit toilet open). tinyurl.com/hzvlz fl . TWINLAKES : SR 82 BD (NF). Free. 14-day limit. 15 mi S of Leadville on US 24, go W on SR 82. At 0.8 mi, TL on gravel rd (N39 4.642 W106 17.703, old CR 25 not signed), (1) go 0.2 mi, TR on short rough gravel loop rd to sites. N39 4.6569 W106 17.9598. OK for 2–3 lg rigs. Along Arkansas Riv. (2) 4.0 Mi W of US 24, go N on CR 24 at Lakeview CG sign. Go 1/4 mi past CG, just past Mt. Elbert Trailhead pkg, 39.1008 -106.36093. Also sites on FR 123 dirt rd to l, 39.10136 -106.36892. Sm vehicles only. Can park on side of rd or drive into dispersed treed area. Good AT&T and Verizon. (3) 8 mi W of US 24 , sites 1/3 mi E of Willis Gulch Trailhead, 39.06703 -106.39992. Room for 3–4 lg rigs and other spots ok for sm rigs. Greg and Kim Ketcher #140941

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September/October 2023 ESCAPEES Magazine