Parking Lot - Glenwood Springs | Informal Campsite

October 23rd, 2023 by sumnerschachter

This is a roomy lot close to downtown. It is NOT closed bit open with ‘no overnight’. Usually plenty of room for vans and class c.
There are 4 larger RV sites in the back but posted as 4 hour only.

September 9th, 2023 by justinkrueger85

This place is permanently closed.

August 15th, 2023 by natedog211

This place is permanently closed.

August 15th, 2023 by natedog211

Super bummed this place closed! I had stayed here a few times over the last couple years. It was so convenient to everything! But yeah they put up 4 hour parking signs everywhere I wouldn’t chance it.

July 5th, 2023 by bristowhc

This place now has signs that say 4 hour parking. Not sure I want to try an overnight here.

June 26th, 2023 by ldheller

parked our van in shade and had no issues. some traffic in the morning with workers parking there and many trains at night. very short walk to restaurants and trails. cop cars went through the lot 2x that we saw.

May 8th, 2023 by thecommunitybeehive

Spent the night, my 31 foot rv fit just fine in the back! No issues. Hung out all day for a lazy day and moved along to penny hot springs in the area(this Time of year you’ll be building your hot pool because it’s so flooded

May 3rd, 2023 by travis.j.howard12

Great spot! I parked in the dirt area quiet other than some trains but I slept right through the night with white noise.
A few others were in the lot, couple rvs, cars and my 38’ motorhome.

May 3rd, 2023 by travis.j.howard12

Stayed here for the night, there were two other RVs. I have a 38’ motorhome and parked in the back off the pavement. Super question and 5 minute walk to downtown.

March 15th, 2023 by YRP

Nice, quite spot. Short walk to downtown (restaurants and shops). We were the only overnighters in the lot. A little traffic and train noise but nothing to stop us from using this spot again.

February 27th, 2023 by rahrahrea

We had no problems overnight, with the exception of some drunk guys that were trying to be as loud as possible when they drove off.

February 17th, 2023 by thecommunitybeehive

Parked my big rig, 31 ft here for the night before adventures during the day! Great quiet spot. Medium lot, other cars and can campers here!

November 8th, 2022 by k.rae.rapp

Really appreciate this 24 hour parking lot!

November 1st, 2022 by priuspriusprius

Love this place, quiet. Thanks for keeping it clean, hope to enjoy it here for many years to come.

October 31st, 2022 by hollysheffield22

Parked here without any issues. There is a public bathroom down the near the main strip (if you go out the parking lot, turn left and then it will be on your right).

September 1st, 2022 by jdudek

Back again, just as great as ever. Quiet, private and restful.

August 19th, 2022 by yoohoo

great spot close to town we parked our 37 class A on the dort parking lot, no problems

August 12th, 2022 by rachel.haugh92

We stayed here on a Friday night in August - we arrived at 9pm and the lot was pretty full. It didn’t look like other vanlifers, but more of a park & ride. We felt safe and it was quiet all night

August 7th, 2022 by jdudek

Great place for an overnighted. Very quiet and lighted, but not rest stop bright. You can park in the dirt or paved lot. It’s all public.

May 31st, 2022 by douhe

Good parking for 24 hours. Quiet at night. Public toilets approx 250 meters direction town.

May 15th, 2022 by Ashlyn Swenson

Stayed here on the way to Grand Junction, a few min walk to downtown with lots of restaurants and shops. We did have 2 trains go by but no big deal. Would stay here again.

April 5th, 2022 by Chicago_traveler

still a great spot. spent 2 nights with no issue.

March 28th, 2022 by markbradley27

Nice spot a short walk from downtown, and the public restrooms nearby were surprisingly clean.

March 12th, 2022 by heffernan8824

Nice overnight spot. Trains come by but not a problem. Good spot to ski Aspen or on your way to Summit County.

February 20th, 2022 by ma.choquette

Great spot. We used it for one night. Close to Public bathroom and police station. Quiet.

February 2nd, 2022 by mintlyfe.co

Great overnight parking spot just outside of downtown. Spent a couple nights here with no problems. Other vans and RVs parked here too. Generally quiet spot. The train ran maybe twice a day. Public restrooms a block up the road.

January 29th, 2022 by blankslateadventures

Worked perfectly for an overnight in Glenwood Springs. We didn’t hear any trains or loud traffic. It had not snowed in a while so the lot was quite clear; I’m not sure whether there are restrictions for plowing when it does snow. We also used the nearby public bathrooms that others have mentioned and they were clean and warm.

September 7th, 2021 by AccentVan

Quiet spot overall. (Four trains overnight, which are loud.) A couple of folks were back and forth from the river before midnight, but not too noisy. Trash left around, so did a little picking up, but would need some big trash bags to really clean this area up. Very convenient to downtown.

July 17th, 2021 by sherryccrn

Dirt lot right in town. Next to the train tracks but the train noise did not bother us. Great spot just a block from the town center. Also next to multiple bike trails. Would definitely stay here again

June 3rd, 2021 by bkreutzer

Parking lot is small but there is a unpaved lot behind the paved that I backed into. if you can't fit in a normal spot park in the unpaved area. Train did go by couple times but not bad spot for one night. There is also some vehicles that look like they have been parked there for more then 24 hours. I wouldn't see a need to stay longer since it's just a basic spot to park.

May 9th, 2021 by NorthTexasOverlandingAdventure

nice place to park and stay but do know trains cone though here often

April 30th, 2021 by kodoz

Not a bad spot. A little road noise, but close to restaurants and bike trail.

April 9th, 2021 by heisenberg

Small parking lot but seems to work for a night. Several spaces available when I arrived here at 6pm. Really cute town with lots of shops and restaurants right down the street. Sign says 24 hour parking “abandoned vehicles will be towed” so as long as you’re sleeping in the vehicle I think overnight should be fine. Two bars of Verizon service.

March 30th, 2021 by hailey

Great free spot for a night - plenty of spots and decently lit at night. Minimal road noise, next to a train but only heard one train go by around 9pm. We were joined by 1 other car overnight. Right below the police station so feels safe. Fast T-Mobile/sprint and Verizon coverage.

March 18th, 2021 by The Nomadic Experience

Great spot close to downtown. The bathrooms up the road are clean. Quiet all night, heard people walk by and talk about my van early in the morning (haha).

March 13th, 2021 by bennett.ellie

For parking in a city this is about as decent as it gets. Bathrooms located at 7th & Colorado (3 min walk) and walking distance to restaurants and shops, but far enough from everything to be a quiet parking lot - even on a busy Friday night. Joined by 2 others (1 van, 1 small camper) and no one bothered us. Not a big lot so I wouldn’t try it with big rigs but for cars and vans it works great for a night.

March 12th, 2021 by pmdanie

Just as described below, pretty quiet. No hassles.

January 21st, 2021 by zphally

Well lit 24 hour parking lot behind a police station. Stayed here one night, no issues. There was one other van friend staying the night here as well. Public restrooms 2 minute walk up the street. Great restaurants and coffee shops are walking distance away.

November 8th, 2020 by jamileighjo

Cozy 24 hour lot close to local restaurants and businesses.

November 12th, 2019 by road_warriors_rubber

24 hour parking lot just off of downtown. Decently lit and just up the road is a public bathroom. Decent amount of road noise but not terrible.