Loveland Area - North Central Colorado

Includes Berthoud, Evans, Greeley, Johnstown

Experience Loveland, Berthoud, Evans, and Greeley, Colorado

Colorado's sweetheart city is Loveland; it's along the Big Thompson River and near Berthoud, Evans, and Greeley in North Central Colorado. Plan today: stay at an RV Park or campground or in a vacation cabin.

Loveland, Colorado was named after William Austin Hamilton Loveland, a prominent early Coloradan. As president of the Colorado Central Railroad in 1877, Mr. Loveland decided to route an expansion along the Big Thompson River and Loveland grew from there. From its origins as a small cluster of farm communities along the Big Thompson River, the Loveland area has grown into one of Colorado's most exciting regions; offering plenty of outdoor recreation opportunities, rich historic sites, casual and fine dining, outlet malls and shopping districts, and evening entertainment, there's plenty of fun for everyone!

Big Thompson River runs through Loveland, Colorado
The Big Thompson River Runs Through Loveland, Colorado along Highway 34
Beach and playground at Boyd State Park, Colorado
Enjoy the Views of the Rocky Mountains at Boyd Lake State Park While Fishing and Boating
 

Boyd Lake State Park is a 1,700-acre modern water sports facility offering boating, fishing, camping, picnicking, swim beach, hiking and biking trails, and hunting. Located on the northeast end of Loveland, this lake was made for fun.

Outdoor enthusiasts love Loveland's proximity to great fishing, rock climbing, and hiking and biking trails. Popular nearby spots include Pawnee National Grassland to the east and Rocky Mountain National Park 35 miles away along US Highway 34; this scenic drive is through the breathtaking Big Thompson Canyon offering scenic views and plenty of wildlife to watch -- including big horn sheep and elk.

Closer to town, visitors to Loveland should visit the city's well-preserved historic downtown, which includes the beautiful Rialto Theater Performing Arts Center and the city's history museum. Be sure to stroll through town and check out Loveland's multi-million dollar collection of bronze sculptures. For those looking to shop, there is a factory outlet mall at US Highway 34 and I-25 between Loveland and Greeley.

Greeley, Colorado is near the meeting place of the Cache La Poudre and South Platte Rivers east of Loveland on Highway 34. Cattle and crops have been the moving forces behind the economy since the 1870s. The Greeley Stampede is one of the nation's largest outdoor PRCA rodeos. The Centennial Village Museum is an 'outdoor museum' depicting architecture and lifestyle of the early settlers from 1860 to 1920 with 32 buildings on 5-1/2 acres.

Centennial Village at Greeley, Colorado
Take a Step Back in Time at Centennial Village in Greeley, Colorado
Bluffs in Pawnee National Grasslands, Colorado
See Colorado's Wide-Open Prairie at Pawnee National Grasslands
 

Pawnee Pioneer Trails Scenic Byway is the same path Colorado's early Native Americans (indigenous people) and settlers traveled as they came west. This 125-mile route runs through northeast Colorado's rolling prairies and offers stunning views of the 250-foot-tall sandstone Pawnee Buttes.

Pawnee National Grassland is 60 miles East of Greeley; take Colorado Highway 392, then turn right onto Colorado Highway 14. Chalky bluffs and rock formations punctuate this prairie grassland, the setting for James Michener's "Centennial." Popular activities include hiking, horseback riding, and trout fishing.

Berthoud, Colorado was once promoted as "The Garden Spot of Colorado" to call attention to its tree-lined streets and fragrant hay fields. Today, Berthoud retains its small town feel with preserved historic structures and an active Historical Society.

Tree lined street in Berthoud, Colorado
A Home Town Feel and Tree-Lined Streets Welcome You to Berthoud, Colorado
Fickle Park in Berthoud, Colorado
The Sculptures at Fickle Park in Berthoud, Colorado Make for a Stroll Full of Stories
 

Recreation opportunities abound near Berthoud: Fickle Park is the centerpiece of Berthoud and is a great venue for a quiet lunch all year round; to the west is Carter Lake and Flatiron Reservoir; Roberts Lake offers vacationers a stocked pond with new fishing dock, walking path, and plenty of waterfowl; the Berthoud BMX Track is open for practice every day during daylight hours; the Little Thompson Observatory helps people of all ages learn about the universe by offering a first-hand experience with astronomy; the Little Thompson Valley Pioneer Museum brings Berthoud's heritage to life with an array of exhibits.

Loveland is near: Estes Park, Fort Collins & Longmont

Driving Directions and Location: Loveland, Berthoud, and Greeley, Colorado

The distance from Greeley to Berthoud by way of Loveland is 27 miles; each town is easily accessible from Interstate-25.

Loveland is at the Junction of US Highways 34 and 287 along the Big Thompson River. From I-25, take exit 257 (US Highway 34 West).

Greeley is near the Colorado-Wyoming Border just east of I-25 at the junction of Highways 34 and 85. From I-25, take exit 257 (US Highway 34 East).

Berthoud is between Loveland and Longmont on Colorado Highway 56; from I-25, take exit 250 West toward the Rocky Mountains.

Commercial air travel accommodations are handled by Denver International Airport (DIA). Please contact your preferred travel agent or airline for flight arrangements. Loveland is 68-miles north of Denver International Airport.

Premium Loveland Area Businesses

DM RV Repair Mobile Service
Serving Greeley, Fort Morgan, Fort Collins, Northern Colorado and Southern Wyoming since 1999! DM RV REPAIR MOBILE SERVICE - MOBILE ONLY: warranty work, pre-buy inspection, RV101-How it Works.

 Web page link icon National Parks RV Services, Sales, Rentals and Information 



Featured Loveland Area Businesses

Boyd Lake State Park
A modern water sports State Park near Loveland Boyd Lake has campsites open year-round. The 1,700 acre reservoir offers: boating, fishing, camping, picnicking, swim beach, hiking & biking trails, hunting.

 Web page link icon Tent Camping RV Parks and Resorts 


DM RV Repair Mobile Service
Serving Greeley, Fort Morgan, Fort Collins, Northern Colorado and Southern Wyoming since 1999! DM RV REPAIR MOBILE SERVICE - MOBILE ONLY: warranty work, pre-buy inspection, RV101-How it Works.

 Web page link icon National Parks RV Services, Sales, Rentals and Information 


Riverview RV Park and Campground Along the Big Thompson River
Set in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains along Big Thompson River - fishing! Riverview, family-oriented Park is west of Loveland. Campground: dog park, RV sites, tenting, cabins, walking trail and playground.

 Web page link icon RV Parks and Resorts Winter Lodging 


RV World LLC -- Sales, Service, Rentals
Discover RV WORLD with Pet-friendly RENTALS. In Nunn serving Northern CO: Loveland, Fort Collins. Winter rates! Personalized service to get you on the road. SALES: Travel Trailers, RVs and 5th Wheels.

 Web page link icon Scenic Byways and Drives RV Services, Sales, Rentals and Information 



RV Sales, Service & Rentals

DM RV Repair Mobile Service
Serving Greeley, Fort Morgan, Fort Collins, Northern Colorado and Southern Wyoming since 1999! DM RV REPAIR MOBILE SERVICE - MOBILE ONLY: warranty work, pre-buy inspection, RV101-How it Works.

 Web page link icon National Parks RV Services, Sales, Rentals and Information 


RV World LLC -- Sales, Service, Rentals
Discover RV WORLD with Pet-friendly RENTALS. In Nunn serving Northern CO: Loveland, Fort Collins. Winter rates! Personalized service to get you on the road. SALES: Travel Trailers, RVs and 5th Wheels.

 Web page link icon Scenic Byways and Drives RV Services, Sales, Rentals and Information 



For more travel information contact:

Loveland Area Activities & Maps

National Parks and Monuments:
Pawnee National Grasslands
Rocky Mountain National Park

Scenic Byways:
Pawnee Pioneer Trails Scenic Byway

Fishing:
Big Thompson River Fishing Map

Ski Areas & Resorts:
Hoedown Hill Ski Area


 
 

Places to Stay, Rentals & Amenities
Cabins & Cottages | Motels & Hotels | Lodging & Lodges | Vacation Homes | Condos, Suites & Townhomes | Bed & Breakfast | Tent Camping | RV Parks & Campgrounds | RV Sales, Service & Rentals | Romance Packages | Family Friendly | Pets Welcome | By Water | Swimming Pools | Guest Horses | Groups, Reunions & Retreats | Weddings & Elopements | Winter Lodging

Fun Things to Do
Calendars of Events | National Parks, Monuments & Historic Sites | Scenic Byways & Drives | Fishing & Fly Fishing | Hot Springs | Horse Riding | ATV/UTVing | Jeeping & 4WD | Whitewater Rafting & Kayaking | Attractions | Golfing | Restaurants & Dining | More Fun Stuff | Hunting & Land Leases | Snowmobiling | Downhill Skiing & Snowboarding | Snowshoeing | Cross-Country Skiing

A-Z Towns & Areas | Colorado Maps | About Us

©Copyright 1997- by The Colorado Directory, Inc. This is a directory only; it is not and does not contain a recommendation, warranty, guaranty, inducement or endorsement of any kind. Representations herein were supplied by the individual businesses. The publisher, The Colorado Directory, Inc., does not assume any responsibility for truth, falsity or completeness of any representation made herein or any errors, changes, services rendered, or changes made in the use of this directory. This information was compiled as accurately as possible. Prices and services are frequently subject to change. Errors called to the publisher's attention will be corrected in the future. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored or transmitted in any form or by any means, without permission in writing from the publisher.