RV Rental for Larimer County Fair & Rodeo in Fort Collins, CO
Every late July my phone starts ringing with the same request: an RV rental for the Larimer County Fair & Rodeo, parked close to The Ranch Events Complex off I-25 and Crossroads Boulevard so a family can do the whole August fair week without driving back and forth from a hotel in Loveland or Fort Collins. I run the local Fireside RV Rental franchise here in NoCo, and I deliver rigs around the Loveland and Fort Collins side of Larimer County most weeks — so I know exactly how tight August gets for lodging once fair and rodeo season hits.
Here’s the honest part most folks don’t realize until they call: there is no big on-site RV campground at The Ranch you can just roll into. Parking and any camping at the complex is event-managed and limited, so the move I help people with is renting a comfortable camper and setting it up at a real campground a short drive away — then you’ve got your own bed, AC, and bathroom waiting after a long, dusty day at the rodeo arena.
Why Rent an RV for Fair & Rodeo Week
The Larimer County Fair & Rodeo runs over several days in early-to-mid August at The Ranch in Loveland — 4-H livestock shows, the carnival, the PRCA-style rodeo nights, concerts, and the demolition derby that always packs the place out. It’s a long week if you’re showing animals or chasing kids around the midway in the afternoon heat. August here is hot and dry by day (regularly into the 90s) with classic Front Range afternoon thunderstorms that build off the foothills and roll east. A rig with working AC and a shaded awning turns a brutal day into an easy one.
If you’ve got a 4-H or FFA family with early-morning barn duty, being parked nearby instead of commuting from a hotel matters. And during fair week, hotel rooms along the I-25 corridor in Loveland, Windsor, and Fort Collins fill up and rates climb — a delivered camper sidesteps that entirely.
Where to Park Near The Ranch
The Ranch sits right at I-25 Exit 259 (Crossroads Blvd) in east Loveland, which keeps you close to several good campgrounds. The two I send fair-goers to most:
- Boyd Lake State Park — the closest real campground to The Ranch, just a few minutes west off US-34 in Loveland. Big sites, swimming, and a quick straight shot back to the fairgrounds for evening rodeo events. It books up fast in August, so reserve early.
- Carter Lake (Larimer County) — southwest of Loveland in the foothills if you want a more scenic, away-from-town feel and don’t mind a slightly longer drive in for events.
- Horsetooth Reservoir campgrounds — over toward Fort Collins; great if you’re combining fair week with some lake and foothills time. The county loops here range from tight to roomy, which is exactly why I match the right-size rig to the site.
If you’d rather camp on-site at The Ranch itself, check directly with the fairgrounds about event RV parking availability and rules — it’s event-managed and limited, and I’m happy to talk through what works once you know what they offer. Want more options? See my full guide to campgrounds and RV parks around NoCo.
How My Delivery Works for the Fair
You don’t need to tow anything or know how to back a trailer into a campground loop. I handle the whole thing — that’s the point of going local. I haul the rig to your reserved site (Boyd Lake, Carter Lake, Horsetooth, wherever you book), get it leveled, hook up water and power, and walk you through everything before I leave. After fair week wraps, I come back and pull it out. You just show up and enjoy the rodeo.
One real tip from doing this every season: the back loops at some of the lake campgrounds run short and have tight turns, so I’ll often steer first-timers toward a more manageable travel trailer that fits the site cleanly rather than the biggest rig on the lot. Tell me your campground and loop and I’ll match the right unit. Learn more on my RV delivery page.
Choosing the Right Camper
For a fair-week family with kids and 4-H animals to tend, a travel trailer with bunks and a solid AC is usually the sweet spot. Couples or smaller groups often do great in something more compact and easy to place. Fleet inclusions and exact unit features vary, so reach out and I’ll tell you exactly what each available rig comes with for your dates.
Book Your Fair & Rodeo RV
August fair week is one of my busiest stretches, and the closest campgrounds to The Ranch in Loveland fill before the fair does. Lock in your camper early. Call or text me at 267-225-0951 or email [email protected] with your dates and where you’re camping, and I’ll handle the rest. You can also start from my Fort Collins home page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I camp right at The Ranch Events Complex during the fair?
Any RV parking or camping at The Ranch in Loveland is managed by the venue and is limited during fair week — it’s not an open campground you can just roll into. Check with the fairgrounds about availability and rules. Most of my customers reserve a site at Boyd Lake State Park or Carter Lake nearby and have me deliver there.
What’s the closest campground to the fairgrounds?
Boyd Lake State Park is the closest real campground to The Ranch — just a few minutes west off US-34 in Loveland, with an easy drive back for evening rodeo events. It books up early for August, so reserve your site as soon as you have your dates.
Do you set up the RV, or do I tow it myself?
I deliver and set up. I bring the rig to your reserved campground, level it, connect water and power, and walk you through how everything works. No towing or backing into tight loops on your end — and I return after the fair to remove it.
How far in advance should I book for the Larimer County Fair & Rodeo?
As early as you can. The nearby Loveland-area campgrounds and my fleet both get tight for the August fair week. Reach out the moment you know your dates and I’ll confirm availability and match you with the right camper for your site.
What does the RV come with?
Inclusions vary by unit. Contact me at 267-225-0951 with your dates and group size, and I’ll tell you exactly what each available rig includes for your fair-week trip.
