Colorado · autumn
Colorado fall foliage
When Colorado's aspen trees turn shimmering gold, the high country becomes a sea of brilliance against a bluebird sky. An RV is your ticket to exploring remote mountain passes like the Million Dollar Highway, where you can pull over and stand among the quaking leaves. The air is crisp, the light is soft, and every campsite feels like front-row seating to nature's best show.
Typical peak
mid-September to early October
Leaf regions
San Juan Mountains, Rocky Mountain National Park, Aspen area (Maroon Bells)
Nearest RV base
Moraine Park Campground (Rocky Mountain NP)
Plan it honestly
Peak aspen color typically occurs from mid-September to early October; check the state's current foliage report at colorado.com.
Time it with the state's current foliage report: Colorado Fall Foliage .