When exploring the history of Pueblo and Pueblo County, it soon becomes evident that the city has a long history going back to 1842. In 1842, Jim Beckwourth established a small trading post known as Fort Pueblo. During this time, four towns were known as the City of Pueblo. These four towns were Bessemer, Pueblo, South Pueblo, and Central Pueblo. The ore mines transformed this rural area from a small fort to the backbone of Colorado.
The town of Pueblo was not officially organized until the end of 1859 to the beginning of 1860. Jack Wright built the first official home. In 1862, a weekly mail system was established in the area, and a local newspaper, the Colorado Chieftain, was created in 1868. The first church in the city was built soon after.
The first state fair in Colorado was held in Pueblo on October 9, 1872. Neither the state nor the community provided any financial assistance for this endeavor. The fair was sponsored entirely by Southern Colorado Agricultural and Industrial Association. The fair continues to be held annually in August. In 1993, a Colorado representative called the city the "Home of Heroes", referring to the fact that Pueblo was home to four recipients of the Medal of Honor military award.
Today, Pueblo has over 112,000 residents. With over 30 restaurants, you should be able to find something suited to everyone’s taste. Visit the Historic Arkansas Riverwalk, Rosemount Museum, Pueblo Zoo, and City Park when in the city.
Colorado State Fair - Every August, Pueblo is home to this fair which offers exhibits, rodeos, art shows, and monster trucks.
Pueblo Chile and Frijoles Festival - When the third weekend after Labor Day hits, Pueblo has the aroma of roasting chilies to signal the end of summer. You will find live entertainment, vendors, food, and many chilies.
Pikes Peak International Hill Climb - This event is known as "The Race to the Clouds". This 12.42-mile race happens on the last Sunday in June and is a local tradition that dates back to 1916.
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park is located 224 miles from the Pueblo to the west. This beautiful park covers 12 miles of the Black Canyon. It contains exposed rock which is some of the oldest in North America. This park offers a variety of activities, including hiking, sightseeing, rock climbing, fishing, and kayaking. You can find Colorado's delicious peaches if visiting during the late summer or early fall.
You will find Rocky Mountain National Park about 180 miles from Pueblo. This park has over 265,807 acres of mountain peaks, lakes, and wildlife. It also offers 355 miles of hiking trails. While exploring the park, you can enjoy scenic drives, picnicking, camping, ranger-led programs, fishing, and horseback riding along with excellent wildlife viewing.
Great Sand Dunes National Park is located 122 miles south of Pueblo near Alamosa. The tallest dunes in North America are surrounded by tundra, grasslands, wetlands, lakes, and forests. During spring runoff, the dunes have a river where locals swim frequently. Zapata Falls is a fabulous hike near the dunes that offer an excellent slip and slide area during the winter freeze.
Lathrop State Park near Walsenburg covers 1,600 acres of natural habitat. The Spanish Peaks overlook the two lakes within the park. You can hike, backpack, swim, boat, waterski, and fish in the park. Recently, a new archery range was also built west of the main entrance to the park.
Cheyenne Mountain State Park is located on the flank of Cheyenne Mountain in nearby Colorado Springs. It consists of 2,701 acres. Begin your visit at the Trail's End Visitor Center to gather valuable information about the area. Afterward, you can enjoy hiking, biking, camping, archery, and various educational programs. The wondrous Seven Falls are worth the short drive from this state park.
Lake Pueblo State Park encompasses over 10,000 acres of land and 4,500 acres of water. It offers various campsites as well as natural exploration. You can hike, bike, picnic, sail, waterski, tube, and swim. However, the area is known as a hot spot for fantastic fishing. It even has a fish hatchery close by. This spot is the only Colorado Parks and Wildlife Services cold and warm facility. During particular times of the year, you have the opportunity to feed the fish at the hatchery.
One of Colorado's unique landmarks can be found only 55 miles from Pueblo. The Royal Gorge Bridge towers almost a thousand feet above the Arkansas River and has a 360-acre amusement park.
Just 50 miles north of Pueblo, you can find the Manitou Incline in Manitou Springs, Colorado. With 2,768 steps, this staircase on the side of a mountain offers breathtaking views.
A few miles from the Manitou Incline, Pikes Peak is the highest summit in the southern Front Range at 14,115 feet.
Haggard's RV Campground is one of the various campsites near Pueblo, Colorado. It offers a flat, remote area to the east and the gorgeous Rocky Mountains to the west.
Another excellent nearby campsite is Grape Creek RV Park which offers laundry facilities, Wi-Fi, and showers.
One of the closest sites to the Rocky Mountains is Bighorn RV Park. This popular RV park offers daily, weekly, and monthly rates.
Motorhomes are divided into Class A, B, and C vehicles. On average expect to pay $185 per night for Class A, $149 per night for Class B and $179 per night for Class C. Towable RVs include 5th Wheel, Travel Trailers, Popups, and Toy Hauler. On average, in Pueblo, CO, the 5th Wheel trailer starts at $70 per night. Pricing for the Travel Trailer begins at $60 per night, and the Popup Trailer starts at $65 per night.
Do you need to be a certain age to rent an RV in Pueblo?Yes. The minimum age is 25 to be eligible to get an RV Rental in Pueblo from RVshare.
Does RVshare have emergency roadside assistance?Yes. Every RV rental booked through RVshare receives 24/7 emergency roadside assistance.
Does RVshare offer one way RV rentals in Pueblo?Yes. Prior to renting any RV, check with the owner since not all will offer this particular option.
