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  1. Vanlife Customs Arvada, CO Designs and builds custom camper van conversions on Sprinter, Transit and ProMaster vans, and carries out repairs and upgrades to existing conversions.
  2. GOBI Racks USA Aurora, CO Manufactures welded vehicle specific roof racks, rear access ladders, crossbars and related accessories for SUVs.
  3. JJ Diesel Dogs Aurora, CO Diesel repair shop working on Ford, Ram, Chevrolet and GMC diesel pickups and on Mercedes-Benz, Dodge and Freightliner Sprinter vans.
  4. Sherpa Equipment Co. Berthoud, CO Makes roof rack and bed rack systems for a range of vehicles and sells load bars, interior fittings and camping accessories.
  5. Boulder Campervans Boulder, CO Sells campervans and carries out custom conversions, servicing and maintenance, and installation of aftermarket parts on Sprinter, Transit and ProMaster vans.
  6. Geotrek Vans Boulder, CO Designs and builds off grid camper vans on Mercedes-Benz Sprinter chassis in 144 and 170 wheelbases and sells them direct to buyers.
  7. REV Outfitters Boulder, CO 4x4 and general automotive repair shop offering lift kits, suspension tuning, wheels and tires, armor, recovery gear and overland build work.
  8. Roofnest Boulder, CO Designs and sells rooftop tents, vehicle awnings and related camping accessories.
  9. The Vansmith Boulder, CO Builds custom camper van conversions on Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Ford Transit chassis, and also offers DIY kits and CNC cutting.
  10. Titan Vans Boulder, CO Builds made to order camper van conversions on Sprinter and Transit chassis and services and upgrades camper vans from other makers.
  11. Autosport Werks Broomfield, CO European vehicle repair shop whose work includes Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans, with diagnostics, repairs and preventive maintenance.
  12. Spirit of 1876 Castle Rock, CO Showroom stocking rooftop tents, roof racks, awnings and camping gear from a range of brands, with fitting done at a separate install bay.
  13. 3D Offroad Colorado Springs, CO Does 4x4 maintenance and repair, suspension and lift kit installation, engine conversions and full custom builds.
  14. HeftyFabworks Colorado Springs, CO Fabrication shop making front and rear bumpers, rock sliders, skid plate systems, recovery gear and lighting for off-road vehicles.
  15. Predator 4 Wheel Drive Colorado Springs, CO Four wheel drive shop selling and installing winches, suspension, soft tops and off-road parts, and servicing 4x4 vehicles.
  16. Colorado Fleetworks Commerce City, CO Repair shop for vans and fleet vehicles including Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, Ram ProMaster and Ford Transit, covering engine, transmission, brake and alignment work.
  17. EarthRoamer Dacono, CO Manufactures four wheel drive expedition motorhomes built on heavy duty truck chassis with diesel and solar power systems.
  18. Altitude Industries Denver, CO Supplies overland equipment including hardshell rooftop tents, truck caps and campers, roof racks, awnings, drawer systems and power and lighting gear.
  19. Elevation Off Grid Denver, CO Builds high payload Ford F-550 and Ram 5500 pickups in set trim levels and fits bumpers, wheels, winches and suspension upgrades.
  20. Juniper Overland Denver, CO Dealer and installer of truck campers from brands including Alu-Cab, AT Overland and Scout, also fitting suspension, bumpers, wheels and power systems.
  21. Platinum Wheels and Tires Denver, CO Sells and fits aftermarket wheels, all terrain tires and wheel and tire packages for trucks, Jeeps and SUVs.
  22. TRU Automotive Denver, CO Off-road shop working mainly on Toyota and Lexus vehicles, with suspension, alignment, regearing, armor, fabrication and rooftop tent outfitting.
  23. Zenith Custom RV Denver, CO Converts customer supplied Sprinter vans into four season camper vans in three build tiers, with altitude kit equipped heaters and off grid electrical systems.
  24. 4x4 and More Durango Durango, CO Does general vehicle maintenance and repair alongside off-road upgrades and custom fabrication for four wheel drive vehicles.
  25. High Country Performance 4x4 Englewood, CO 4x4 shop covering suspension, engine and driveline work, lighting, armor, wheels and tires and custom fabrication, and stocking recovery and overland gear.
  26. Sparks Overland Fort Collins, CO Makes portable diesel and gasoline heaters and quick connect ducting accessories for vans, trailers and camping.
  27. Van Cafe Fort Collins, CO Sells parts and accessories for Volkswagen Vanagon and Westfalia campers and, since 2021, for Sprinter, Transit and ProMaster vans.
  28. Slee Off Road Golden, CO Toyota off-road specialist selling and installing body armor, suspension, drivetrain, cargo, recovery and electrical equipment.
  29. TOURIG Golden, CO Builds custom camper van and expedition vehicle conversions and runs a service department for vans and RVs from other manufacturers.
  30. Barney Brothers Off-Road and Repair Grand Junction, CO Combines general auto maintenance and repair with off-road work such as lift kits and suspension, wheels and tires, and recovery equipment and winches.
  31. Diesel Doctor Grand Junction, CO Offers diesel diagnostics, repair, maintenance, transmission work and performance modifications for Cummins, Power Stroke and Duramax vehicles.
  32. Foose Performance Greeley, CO Repair shop and parts store handling diesel truck diagnostics, repairs, maintenance and performance upgrades.
  33. Rock Solid 4x4 Shop Greenwood Village, CO Four wheel drive shop fitting lift kits, wheels and tires, bumpers, axles, gears and lockers, and doing 4x4 alignments and repairs.
  34. Colorado Off Road 4x4 Littleton, CO Sells and installs truck and SUV accessories including bed covers, toppers, running boards, lift kits and suspension systems.
  35. Forged Vans Longmont, CO Builds custom Sprinter camper van conversions, offered either as set layouts on 144 and 170 wheelbases or as a commissioned custom build.
  36. Colorado Camper Van Loveland, CO Upfits vans and trailers, fitting pop tops and custom interiors on Sprinter, Ford E-Series and Volkswagen Eurovan platforms.
  37. Colorado Toyota Repair Loveland, CO Repair shop working on Toyota and Lexus vehicles from current models through to vintage Land Cruisers and classic Toyotas.
  38. RCI Offroad Loveland, CO Manufactures skid plates, rock sliders, bumpers, bed racks and roof racks for off-road trucks and SUVs.
  39. Vanworks Loveland, CO Builds camper van conversions on Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans and offers pre built models, custom builds, upgrades and camper van rentals.
  40. Proffitt's Resurrection Land Cruisers Orchard City, CO Restores and modifies Toyota Land Cruisers, including engine conversions, suspension, brake and power steering upgrades, service and general repair.
  41. R&R RV Repair Wellington, CO Repairs motorhomes and trailers, covering roofs, electrical systems, appliances, plumbing, furnaces, air conditioning and solar installation.
  42. Juggernaut USA Wheat Ridge, CO Makes skid plates and off-road armor and runs an installation shop for lift kits, bumpers, rock sliders and winches, and upfits Sprinter, Transit and ProMaster vans.
  43. Mountain Yotas Wheat Ridge, CO Toyota and Lexus off-road shop doing suspension, re-gearing and axle work, armor, custom fabrication, 4x4 alignments and overland outfitting.
  44. Performance Wise Wheat Ridge, CO Specializes in light duty diesel repair, maintenance and diagnostics for Ford Power Stroke, Ram Cummins and GM Duramax trucks and vans.

Why Colorado sits at the center of American overlanding

Colorado is the highest state in the country. The U.S. Geological Survey puts its mean elevation at about 6,800 feet, the highest of any state, its low point at 3,315 feet on the Arikaree River and its high point at 14,433 feet on Mount Elbert. The state climate office counts 58 mountains of 14,000 feet or more, and says roughly three quarters of the nation’s land above 10,000 feet lies inside Colorado’s borders.

Mean elevation, the highest of any state 2
6,800 ft
An approximate figure from the USGS
Mount Elbert, the highest point in Colorado 3
14,433 ft
Lake County. The lowest point is 3,315 feet
Mountains of 14,000 feet or more 4
58
The USGS list of named summits has 56 in Colorado, more than any other state
Acres of federal land 1
24.1M
36.3 percent of the state
Acres of national forest and grassland 5
14.5M
Eleven national forests, part of a twelfth, and two national grasslands
Acres of BLM public land 7
8.3M
Two national monuments and three national conservation areas
Miles of national forest road open to motor vehicles 12
13,500+
Plus about 2,950 miles of motorized trail
Miles of BLM route open to motor vehicles 13
6,987
Roads and trails managed for public motorized use
Federal campgrounds a vehicle can reach 44
350
305 Forest Service, 23 BLM and 22 National Park Service. 246 can be booked ahead and 69 are first come only
Federally designated byways, of 26 in the state 45
13
CDOT says that is more national byway designations than any other state. Add 10 national forest scenic byways and two BLM back country byways
Average annual precipitation statewide 4
18.1 in
From 7 inches in the San Luis Valley to over 60 inches in a few mountain locations. Wolf Creek Pass averages close to 400 inches of snow
Acres in the Weminuche, the largest wilderness in Colorado 47
499,771
Three quarters the size of Rhode Island by the Forest Service’s comparison, and closed to every vehicle and bicycle

Sources for this page

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  1. Congressional Research Service. Federal Land Ownership: Overview and Data (R42346), Table 2, data as of September 30, 2024. Retrieved September 18, 2026.
  2. U.S. Census Bureau, from U.S. Geological Survey data. Statistical Abstract of the United States: 2012, Table 366. Extreme and Mean Elevations by State. Retrieved September 18, 2026.
  3. U.S. Geological Survey. Elevations and Distances in the United States, online edition. Retrieved September 18, 2026.
  4. Colorado Climate Center, Colorado State University. Climate of Colorado. Retrieved September 18, 2026.
  5. USDA Forest Service. Land Areas of the National Forest System, as of September 30, 2024, Table 4. Retrieved September 18, 2026.
  6. USDA Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Region. Rocky Mountain Region: find a forest. Retrieved September 18, 2026.
  7. Bureau of Land Management. Colorado state office. Retrieved September 18, 2026.
  8. Bureau of Land Management. National Conservation Lands: Colorado. Retrieved September 18, 2026.
  9. National Park Service. Colorado. Retrieved September 18, 2026.
  10. Colorado Parks and Wildlife. What We Do. Retrieved September 18, 2026.
  11. Colorado State Land Board. Public Access on Trust Land. Retrieved September 18, 2026.
  12. USDA Forest Service. Motor Vehicle Use Map: Roads and Trails. Sum of gis_miles for MVUM road and trail segments that lie entirely inside the state boundary box (Colorado and Wyoming are bounded by lines of latitude and longitude). Segments that cross the state line are left out, so the figures are floors.. Retrieved September 18, 2026.
  13. Bureau of Land Management. Ground Transportation Linear Features, public display. Sum of GIS_MILES by administrative state for routes managed for public or limited public motorized use.. Retrieved September 18, 2026.
  14. Bureau of Land Management. Alpine Loop Back Country Byway. Retrieved September 18, 2026.
  15. Bureau of Land Management. Alpine Loop Back Country Byway Off-Highway Vehicle Guide, 2023 brochure and map. Retrieved September 18, 2026.
  16. Ouray County, Colorado. Off-Highway Roads in the High Country. Retrieved September 18, 2026.
  17. USDA Forest Service, Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests. Tomboy Road - Imogene Road #869. Retrieved September 18, 2026.
  18. USDA Forest Service, Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests. Black Bear Pass Road #648. Retrieved September 18, 2026.
  19. USDA Forest Service, Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests. Ophir Pass Road #630. Retrieved September 18, 2026.
  20. USDA Forest Service, Pike-San Isabel National Forests. Mosquito Pass Auto Tour, and the interpretive brochure it links to. Retrieved September 18, 2026.
  21. USDA Forest Service, Pike-San Isabel National Forests. Hagerman Pass. Retrieved September 18, 2026.
  22. USDA Forest Service, Pike-San Isabel National Forests. Tunnel Lake Trail #1439 (directions to the Tincup Pass road). Retrieved September 18, 2026.
  23. National Park Service, Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve. Medano Pass Primitive Road. Retrieved September 18, 2026.
  24. Rimrocker Trail, Montrose County. About the Rimrocker Trail. Retrieved September 18, 2026.
  25. Backcountry Discovery Routes. Colorado Backcountry Discovery Route. Retrieved September 18, 2026.
  26. National Park Service, Rocky Mountain National Park. Trail Ridge Road. Retrieved September 18, 2026.
  27. USDA Forest Service, Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests. Mount Blue Sky Recreation Area and Scenic Byway. Retrieved September 18, 2026.
  28. Colorado Department of Transportation. New Traction Law requirements and winter driving preparedness (news release, November 20, 2025). Retrieved September 18, 2026.
  29. Colorado Parks and Wildlife. Register an Off-Highway Vehicle. Retrieved September 18, 2026.
  30. Bureau of Land Management. Fact sheet: Colorado Camping and Occupancy Regulations (January 28, 2025). Retrieved September 18, 2026.
  31. USDA Forest Service, White River National Forest. Camping and Cabins. Retrieved September 18, 2026.
  32. USDA Forest Service, San Juan National Forest. Dispersed Camping Guidelines. Retrieved September 18, 2026.
  33. Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control. Fire Bans and Restrictions. Retrieved September 18, 2026.
  34. Stay The Trail Colorado. Trail Tips and Etiquette. Retrieved September 18, 2026.
  35. National Weather Service, Pueblo. Outdoor Lightning Risk Reduction. Retrieved September 18, 2026.
  36. U.S. Geological Survey. Geographic Names Information System and 3D Elevation Program point query. Elevation of the 3DEP surface at the GNIS coordinates of the named place, rounded to the nearest foot.. Retrieved September 18, 2026.
  37. City and County of Denver. Annual Comprehensive Financial Report 2024, City Profile. Retrieved September 18, 2026.
  38. City of Colorado Springs. Olympic City USA Facts. Retrieved September 18, 2026.
  39. City of Gunnison. City of Gunnison. Retrieved September 18, 2026.
  40. Hinsdale County, Colorado. About Hinsdale County. Retrieved September 18, 2026.
  41. Town of Crested Butte. Town of Crested Butte. Retrieved September 18, 2026.
  42. Town of Silverton. Community. Retrieved September 18, 2026.
  43. City of Leadville. Visitors. Retrieved September 18, 2026.
  44. Recreation.gov. Recreation Information Database (RIDB) full export. Federal campgrounds in Colorado a vehicle can reach, counted by managing agency.. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
  45. Colorado Department of Transportation. Colorado Scenic & Historic Byways: 26 byways, 13 of them America’s Byways, 10 national forest scenic byways and two BLM back country byways. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
  46. Colorado Department of Transportation. Colorado Scenic & Historic Byways Commission: the partnership with the Forest Service, the BLM and local byway groups. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
  47. USDA Forest Service, San Juan National Forest. Weminuche Wilderness: 499,771 acres, the largest wilderness area in Colorado, closed to motorized and mechanized travel. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
  48. USDA Forest Service. White River National Forest: 2.3 million acres, five ranger districts, eight wilderness areas, 11 ski resorts and 10 peaks over 14,000 feet. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
  49. USDA Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Region. About the Area: 17 national forests and 7 national grasslands, and the White River as the top recreation forest in the nation. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
  50. USDA Forest Service, White River National Forest. New Dillon District Ranger arrives: the 312,000-acre Dillon Ranger District and its 8.5 million annual visitors. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
  51. USDA Forest Service. Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests: over 3 million acres from 5,800 to 14,309 feet. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
  52. USDA Forest Service. San Juan National Forest: about 1.8 million acres in southwestern Colorado. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
  53. USDA Forest Service. Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests and Pawnee National Grassland: 1.5 million acres across five districts. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
  54. USDA Forest Service, Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests. Scenic Travel Corridors: the forests’ own grading of their scenic drives, with Owl Creek Pass at 10,114 feet. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
  55. USDA Forest Service, Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests. Last Dollar Road #638. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
  56. USDA Forest Service, Celebrating Wildflowers. Yankee Boy Basin: County Road 361, the Camp Bird Road, and the vehicle it asks for. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
  57. Gunnison County, Colorado. Schofield: County Road 317 and the Gothic Road between Crested Butte and Marble. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
  58. USDA Forest Service, White River National Forest. Shrine Pass Road TH #709: Forest Road 712 from Vail Pass to Redcliff. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
  59. USDA Forest Service, White River National Forest. Webster Pass Road TH #285: 12,098 feet, and the April 1 to June 30 motor vehicle prohibition. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
  60. USDA Forest Service, Pike-San Isabel National Forests. Boreas Pass Auto Tour: 21 1/2 miles from Como to Breckenridge. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
  61. USDA Forest Service, White River National Forest. Boreas Pass Road TH #10: 11,488 feet, the 3 percent railroad grade and the May to October season. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
  62. USDA Forest Service, Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests. Rollins Pass Trailhead, Continental Divide Trail access: 12,233 feet, the November 15 to June 15 closure and the collapsed Needle’s Eye Tunnel. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
  63. USDA Forest Service, Celebrating Wildflowers. Buffalo Pass: National Forest Road 60 between Steamboat Springs and Walden. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
  64. Colorado Department of Transportation. Gold Belt Tour: 131 miles by Phantom Canyon, Shelf Road and High Park Road, with its vehicle limits. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
  65. Bureau of Land Management. Gold Belt Tour Back Country Byway and the Gold Belt Recreation Management Area, with its 14-day stay limit. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
  66. Colorado Department of Transportation. Flat Tops Trail: 82 miles between Meeker and Yampa, and its winter closure points. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
  67. Colorado Department of Transportation. West Elk Loop: 205 miles, with a 31-mile gravel section over Kebler Pass closed in winter. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
  68. Colorado Department of Transportation. Colorado River Headwaters: 80 miles from Grand Lake to State Bridge, gravel between Kremmling and State Bridge. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
  69. Colorado Department of Transportation. Guanella Pass: 22 miles, closed on or about November 26 and reopened on Memorial Day weekend. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
  70. Colorado Department of Transportation. Top of the Rockies: 115 miles, and Independence Pass climbing from 9,200 feet to 12,095 feet at the summit. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
  71. Colorado Department of Transportation. Cache la Poudre to North Park: 101 miles, and 10,276-foot Cameron Pass beside State Forest State Park. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
  72. Colorado Department of Transportation. San Juan Skyway: 236 miles, an All-American Road, with the Ouray to Silverton segment called the Million Dollar Highway. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
  73. Colorado Department of Transportation. Grand Mesa: a 63-mile National Scenic Byway to 11,000 feet, with limited services between Cedaredge and Mesa. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
  74. USDA Forest Service, White River National Forest. Maroon Bells Scenic Area: reservations required on the shuttle or in a personal vehicle. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
  75. USDA Forest Service, White River National Forest. Maroon Bells Scenic Area reservation system: the May 15 road opening, the $10 parking reservation and the shuttle hours. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
  76. National Park Service, Rocky Mountain National Park. Timed Entry Permit System: the two permits, their hours, the $2 processing fee and the separate entrance pass. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
  77. USDA Forest Service, Pike-San Isabel National Forests. Wilderness: nine designated areas over 385,000 acres, and what federal regulation prohibits in them. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
  78. USDA Forest Service, Pike-San Isabel National Forests. Pike National Forest Occupancy and Use Restrictions: 14 days in 30 within a 20-mile radius, and 100 feet from water. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
  79. USDA Forest Service, Pike-San Isabel National Forests. Dispersed Camping Regulations for the Leadville Ranger District: within one car length of a designated route. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
  80. USDA Forest Service, White River National Forest. Forest officials offer tips for camping on the White River National Forest: Summit County designated sites and the Eagle-Holy Cross seven-day limit. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
  81. National Park Service. Entrance Passes: the $80 America the Beautiful annual pass, the agencies that honour it and the fees it does not cover. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
  82. Colorado Parks and Wildlife. Keep Colorado Wild Pass: $29 with a vehicle registration, and what it does not cover. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
  83. Colorado Parks and Wildlife. State Parks: 43 parks, camping at 30 of them, cabins at six and yurts at six. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
  84. Colorado Avalanche Information Center, Colorado Department of Natural Resources. About Us: the CAIC’s place in state government, its 1993 agreement with CDOT, and Colorado’s share of avalanche deaths. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
  85. Colorado Department of Transportation. CDOT prepares to open Independence Pass for the 2026 season: the opening dates of the last six seasons and the 35-foot vehicle prohibition. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
  86. National Park Service, Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve. Frequently Asked Questions: about 150,000 acres, a 30-square-mile dunefield, and elevations from 7,520 to 13,604 feet. Retrieved September 19, 2026.

Reviewed September 18, 2026. Conditions, closures and rules change; check with the managing agency before you travel.

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