Activities near CARBONDALE/CRYSTAL RIVER KOA
The number of activities and attractions within easy driving distance of the campground is almost endless. There is truly something for everyone of every age, interest and activity level.
A 5-minute drive north on Highway 133 from the campground brings you to the wonderful town of Carbondale where you can dine, enjoy varied shopping and see art both indoors and out. Drive north from Carbondale to Glenwood Springs or south to Aspen.
ASPEN — https://www.cityofaspen.com/ and https://www.colorado.com/cities-and-towns/aspen
The “chic” former mining town of Aspen is a ski resort town and year-round destination for outdoor recreation. It is also known for high-end restaurants and boutiques, and landmarks like the Wheeler Opera House, built in 1889 during the area’s silver mining boom. The Wheeler-Stallard House is a local history museum set in a 19th-century, Queen Anne–style home, while the Aspen Art Museum displays contemporary artworks.
- Hiking at all levels
- Road and mountain biking
- Fine dining and shopping
- Art
- Theater
- Music – classical, jazz, ballet
- Ghost towns
GLENWOOD SPRINGS — https://www.visitglenwood.com/things-to-do
- Glenwood Hot Springs Pool — www.hotspringspool.com/swim There really is something in the water — fifteen minerals that do a body good, and that hasn’t changed since 1888.
- Iron Mountain Hot Springs — http://www.ironmountainhotsprings.com
- Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park — www.glenwoodcaverns.com/ — Mountaintop theme park with an alpine coaster, a zip line, cave tours, canyon swing, alpine slide and a variety of other rides and family activities.
- Glenwood Adventure Company — glenwoodadventure.com/ — Whitewater rafting, horseback riding, bike rentals, off-road tours and more.
- Ironbridge Golf Club — https://ironbridgeclub.com
- Glenwood Vaudeville Review — https://www.gvrshow.com
