Can I drive the byway with an RV, trailer, or motorhome?

RVs, trailers, and motorhomes should avoid Phantom Canyon Road and the upper portion of Shelf Road entirely, as these routes are winding and narrow to one lane in many places. These historic roads were built along old railroad grades and toll routes with tight turns, steep grades, and limited pull-off areas that make them unsuitable and potentially dangerous for large vehicles. Attempting to navigate these roads with oversized vehicles can result in damage to your vehicle and create hazardous situations for other travelers.

However, you can still experience much of the Gold Belt Byway with larger vehicles by using Teller County Road 1 and High Park Road, which accommodate RVs and trailers more safely. These routes provide spectacular mountain scenery, access to communities along the byway, and connections to attractions like Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument. Commercial campgrounds located along the northern and southern portions of the byway offer full amenities including hookups for RVs, making the Gold Belt Byway accessible for travelers in larger vehicles who plan their routes carefully.