RV Rental for The Great American Beer Festival in Aurora, CO

Every fall, right around the last week of September, I start getting the same call: a group flying into DEN for the Great American Beer Festival who just looked at downtown Denver hotel prices for that weekend and changed their plans on the spot. An RV rental for the Great American Beer Festival is what I set them up with — a comfortable home base where nobody’s driving back to a hotel after a session at the Colorado Convention Center, and the bill doesn’t double just because GABF is in town. I’m the local Fireside RV Rental owner here in Aurora, and I deliver and set up rigs across the Denver metro all season.

Why an RV Beats a Hotel for GABF Weekend

GABF takes over the Colorado Convention Center on 14th Street downtown, and the festival runs multiple sessions across a Thursday-through-Saturday stretch in late September into early October. The whole point of the weekend is tasting beer responsibly — which means nobody in your group wants to be the designated driver crawling back up I-25 at midnight. With a camper rental parked at a campground a short rideshare from downtown, you’ve got beds, a bathroom, and a kitchen waiting, and you split one rental across four to six people instead of paying for separate hotel rooms at peak rates.

The other thing I tell every group: early October in Denver is gorgeous but unpredictable. We can hit the upper 70s one afternoon and drop near freezing overnight — the cottonwoods are turning, and a cold front off the Front Range can sneak in fast. Every rig I rent runs a furnace, so when that overnight chill hits Cherry Creek you set the thermostat and sleep fine. Pack a layer for the walk between downtown bars and the convention center.

Where to Park Your RV for GABF

Downtown Denver has no RV camping, so you base yourself nearby and rideshare in. The spot I send most GABF groups to is Cherry Creek State Park Campground in Aurora — it’s the closest real campground to the convention center, roughly a 20-minute drive or rideshare down I-225 to I-25, and the sites handle larger rigs comfortably. I deliver out there constantly, so I know which loops level out nicely and which back-in sites get tight; tell me your rig size and I’ll point you to the right one.

A few other options depending on your group and timing:

• Cherry Creek State Park — closest to downtown, full of trails and the reservoir; book early because fall weekends fill up.
• Chatfield State Park — on the southwest side off C-470, great if your group also wants to hit Red Rocks while you’re out here.
• Bear Creek Lake Park in Lakeland — quieter, west metro, easy I-70 access.
• Denver East / Strasburg KOA — east on I-70, simple full-hookup option if the state parks are booked.

If you want a longer rundown of these spots, our main site covers the local campgrounds and RV parks in detail.

We Deliver and Set Up — You Don’t Have to Tow Anything

Most people coming in for the beer festival are flying into Denver International, not towing a trailer across the plains. That’s the whole reason I built this around delivery. You book the rig, I haul it to Cherry Creek (or wherever you’re staying), level it, connect water, power, and sewer, and walk you through how everything works before I leave. After GABF wraps, I come back and break it down. You never hitch, dump, or back a trailer into a campsite — you just show up, drop your bags, and head to the festival. See how our RV delivery works.

Book Early — GABF Weekend Goes Fast

Here’s the honest reality every year: festival weekend and the nearby campsites both get scooped up. Cherry Creek’s fall reservations open on a rolling window and the prime weekends go early, and I only have so many rigs in the fleet. The groups who call me in summer get exactly the rig and campground they want. The ones who wait until September are picking from what’s left. If GABF is on your calendar, lock in your Denver festival motorhome or trailer as soon as you’ve got your tickets.

Call or text me at 720-526-4848 or email [email protected] with your dates and group size, and I’ll match you to the right rig and get it delivered.

Frequently Asked Questions

How close can I park an RV to the Great American Beer Festival?

There’s no RV camping downtown by the Colorado Convention Center, so you base at a campground and rideshare in. Cherry Creek State Park Campground in Aurora is the closest practical option — about 20 minutes from the venue via I-225 and I-25. It’s where I send most GABF groups.

Do I need to tow or drive the RV myself?

No. We deliver the rig to your campground, set it up, and pick it up after the festival. Most GABF visitors fly into Denver International and don’t want to deal with towing — delivery solves that entirely.

What’s the weather like in Denver during GABF?

Late September into early October runs warm and sunny in the afternoons — often 70s — but overnight temps can drop near freezing when a front comes through. Every rig I rent has a working furnace, so you stay comfortable. Bring a jacket for the downtown evenings.

How far ahead should I book an RV for the beer festival?

As early as you can. Festival weekend and the nearby campsites both fill up months out, and my fleet is limited. Once you have your GABF tickets, reach out to reserve your rig.

What’s included with the RV rental?

Inclusions vary by rig and location, so contact me directly at 720-526-4848 or [email protected] and I’ll walk you through exactly what comes with the unit you’re considering for your GABF trip.