Van Dwelling: Parking in/near Boulder Colorado

[@CosmickGold]

I was an acid-dropping, long-haired hippie from 1969 through 1974. During those years, Boulder was the center of Hippie activity for the whole country, for after the 60s, the Height/Ashberry movement basically moved to Boulder. "The Hill" was hippy central, where hundreds of us hippies hung out every night, then hike up into the mountains to sleep under the trees. It was such a blast! Long hair, colorful clothes with long beads and peace signs, music, and of course psychedelic drugs were EVERYWHERE. I'm coming back to Boulder next Spring, and your video is highly reassuring and helpful. I was already wondering where I will park, and what might be left of the old hippie movement.

[@WH05DAT]

I'm from London, England.. I will probably never visit this place in my life but good video none the less, love your energy/vibes mate! peace

[@WizardDream]

That means a lot!

[@tonidoyle6503]

i am saving all your valuable info for when i am in that part of the country, and i do plan to hit the dispensaries...thank you

[@WizardDream]

hahaha ;) thank you!

[@stephaniee290]

Coffee, WIFI, and a shower is all you really need. Good to know. You look so much better than in the last vid. Take care.

[@WizardDream]

haha thank you! And last video I had pulled an all nighter, and hadn't showered in a couple days! But I felt incredible lol

[@AndyOnTheMountain]

My go to spot is Ned lately fo sho. I definitely saw your van about 2-3 weeks ago in the Canyon. I was hesitant on staying in the canyon overnight but I've been noticing the same vans in the same spots almost every morning. Guess I'll give it a go. Thanks for the tips, I've been full time van life for 3 weeks no and got to say it's amazing. Andy

[@staciaashe2817]

THis video was EXTREMELY helpful for me. I just showed up to Denver at 6:30 pm in January. 😆 Thanks so much! Starbucks ✔️ Gym ✔️ Walmart ✔️

[@lakenovember4694]

Great to see all those happy guys😀😀😀😀 Big problems here in U.K. with young men with mental health problems, both Princes, ( the posh kind 👑👑not the cool, purple kind💜RIP💜)are speaking out and as godmum to 4 boys👦👦👦👦 I love to see young guys finding a way forward into lives of love and connection, stay well and thanks as always🙏

[@johnrobertson9301]

Cool beans man. Thanks! I will be living out of my car in that area for 3 months whiled I look for my job. Valuable info! That WalMart will be my second night after I get there in a couple of weeks.

[@WizardDream]

hell yeah! Glad this was of value. Good luck :)

[@TransitionRadioShow]

Hey dude, just stopping by to say Hello. My wife and I have been watching your vids while we were getting ready to van dwell in our Toyota Prius. Well, it's been 3 plus weeks now that we set out on the road, have done 5500 miles thus far and are now in Boulder Colorado. We started out in Fort Lauderdale Florida, maybe we will run into you, who knows. Anyway, we are enjoying the journey, hope you are too.

[@IvyManorMuse]

Thank you so much!!! These are so helpful

[@WizardDream]

:D

[@gaittr]

I'm an actual true native of Boulder. many of my type want to chase your kind out. I welcome you here. It's clear that you have a beautiful heart and just want to share your life with people. Good for you man. By the way, I have smelt every rock on every road that you've driven up and identified parking spaces at. I've been attacked by bears is those mountains, struck by lightning, and made love to a beautiful women in those Canyons. I'm 52 years old and dedicated Christian who also thinks Barack Obama was the best president we've had since Ronald Reagan. People's ideas should be listen to and not dismissed just because of the direction they come from. I wish you the best. Hopefully I'll bump into you up in the hills and we can have a hug.

[@miava1031]

Bro 😂you basically talked about 400 subjects in one comment.

[@gaittr]

@@miava1031 that's funny. I guess you're right.

[@myroadtours6147]

That cross road that goes through Nederland is what we call Peak to Peak hwy. I may have a video on my channel including this canyon and Nederland. Anyhow, That Peak to Peak hwy has some nice views and forest roads. I plan on doing some camping along this route when I get my van.

[@et3rnal_fm]

So glad I found your videos dude, been watching every single one since I found them. Cant wait till I can get a van and start van dwelling!

[@WizardDream]

hehe so glad

[@griffingriffin3769]

" It says when you first get in your not supposed to park... but I've been doing it"🤣

[@WizardDream]

heheh :)

[@mrrandom8050]

Excellent Video dude. Been SUV dwelling now for 4 months. I live in SE Louisiana now but coming to Boulder COUNTY next week. Excited.. More$ to make up there as well. Excited for this journey

[@joshilemus3909]

Yup i was homeless in 2008 and parked in that Lafayette Walmart parking lot and there was no problem, it was in the dead of winter. Sick ass video

[@kveebee4827]

Good to know parking is easy! Can't wait to get to Boulder

[@hermesjourneys4024]

Omg I picked a random park at the hill, Beach Park. So crazy lol. I watched your vids last year while you were still making them, while living in a van and now almost a year later I’m going to the same places as you on accident lol

[@hermesjourneys4024]

I was so surprised when Lafayette Walmart was on here because that is literally where I am right now. Lol

[@GeorgePencilArt]

Yes, the parking tips were helpful. I get so restless after 2 hours in a starbucks. Hopefully I can overcome that. I hope to be able to budget for wifi apart from the free places, but time will tell.

[@WizardDream]

I am glad you found it helpful! That is a good idea! I personally like working on my computer at coffee shops. Even if i could work in my van, it is too small in there lol

[@Tracks777]

Nice! Keep it up!

[@WizardDream]

Thank you :D

[@joelincolnlincoln6315]

good to see you are still going strong on the road

[@WizardDream]

Thank you

[@mytalkingangela9033]

We're heading that way tomorrow so this was valuable. Does one have to have a membership for the gym you mentioned?

[@Trish825]

That's a DOPE beat!!!

[@WizardDream]

hahah right!! He throws down hard

[@ArkansasMike]

Cool scenery.

[@WizardDream]

Arkansas Mike right! So beautiful

[@enddafed]

good stuff! appreciate the scouting mission!

[@WizardDream]

Thank you :)

[@michaelbolley8120]

I currently live in my van as well in Boulder. The Lafayette police kicked me out of the way mart said there was no over night camping allowed? 🤔

[@tannercasto8503]

Any places you’d recommend??

[@carolhogan2938]

I am planning to visit Denver in my van next month. I googled to find out where vandwellers park and found your videos. Thanks for the info :) I will go to Bolder too because I saw your videos.

[@WizardDream]

Carol Hogan hehe so glad!! ❤️ you'll have a fun time. In Denver I also parked downtown near st marks coffee area! Was nice✨

[@carolhogan2938]

Are you still in the area?

[@WizardDream]

In Flagstaff now! Might be in the summer though

[@filipdroszcz1073]

You should visit the boulder movement collective, it could give you a lot of valuable information and practice about your body and expose to the possibilities of what you are capable of doing.

[@WizardDream]

Looked it up. Looks incredible!!

[@filipdroszcz1073]

You should attend, it can change your paradigm about physical word, and change you forever

[@anomadsharpenerslife7759]

As always great Video!

[@WizardDream]

Thank you :)

[@themedicinblack6461]

Thank you 🙏

[@bradleybam]

hey Westin...kyle pounds is out that way he endulges.. thats true, sometimes it isnt walmart not allowing overnighters its the city! can u get the starducks wi-fi from where youre filming? if so is it fast enough to watch YT or FlixNet? u have a wi-fi extender? so now u switched to PF? in flag u had other? 5 dumb questions.

[@paulag9052]

Thanks bro. Appreciate this video.

[@spiritualnomadlife]

I was wondering what you do for work online? I just got here and even though Ill have employment here im trying to eventually travel full time any tips you could give me would be much appriciated!

[@carlyjaneunderwood1489]

Great video thank you! I've been full timing it on the east coast for a little over a year now and I'm planning to boondock out that way with my T@B teardrop. Do you have any information on Denver and parking in forest lands?

[@WizardDream]

awesome! sounds fun :) I have one video on Denver. Not sure if I go over parking, but it was very easy in my little astro. I am not sure how it would be with a teardrop camper. Also, I wasn't able to find any free camping spots near Boulder and Denver where I spent most of my time. good luck!

[@nomaderic]

Look up wooly mammoth park and ride Its on the west of denver....rigggght before the mountains. Plenty of parking, overnight ok. It's cool because you can go west 15 mins and be in the mountains or go east 15 mins and be right in the heart of denver

[@GSal-nt2vf]

LOVE THE MUSIC

[@WizardDream]

right! My bud is so talented!

[@JonahAberle]

Where to camp near Denver? Any parks with power you would recommend?

[@ezbeinsteezy7377]

recently been watching, I've seen you're mostly on the west coast but have you been to Washington yet?

[@WizardDream]

No I have not! In August I have a trip planned to go to Oregon! I may be hanging out around there for a while and might check out Washington

[@samstringerphoto360]

Wizard Dream don't get taken away by Bigfoot

[@johnc6042]

Well here I find your video 4 years after you made them. Can I ask how it turned out? Did you run into any problems?

[@WizardDream]

hello :) no problems at all!

[@SuperHorseman22]

Nice you are a cool Infj I am a infp

[@MinimalistMotoLife]

Hum of cars peaceful? Man , you've been spending too much time in the cities LOL Great video.

[@WizardDream]

hahaha

[@MikeHancho663]

Great vid!

[@brittanik7150]

I was wondering if you were still in Colorado! I just got to Denver last night after a 17 hour drive! If your ever in Denver let's link up and gets some drinks!!

[@WizardDream]

hey!! I will be in Denver on Thursday for ecstatic dancing. You can come if you want or we can grab some tea/coffee

[@brittanik7150]

Ecstatic dancing sounds like fun to me!! Let's do it!😎

[@WizardDream]

hahah okay cool! I just have to warn you. If you aren't used to the hippie stuff, hippie talk, and wild people flailing around moaning haha it could weird you out lol

[@brittanik7150]

Wizard Dream no warnings necessary. 💚🌞

[@WizardDream]

hey! here is the address 5925 W 32nd Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO 80212 at Sons of Italy Denver Starts at 7:30ish and it costs $12 i think!

[@TravelswithMom]

Very helpful - thanks!

[@WizardDream]

:)

[@someguyonaguitar]

I know this video is older now but curious if you had any issues with the cops on those pull off type roads? Thanks!

[@WizardDream]

I did not! I had some friends there too. We didn't have any problems! :)

[@someguyonaguitar]

@@WizardDream thanks for the info!

[@jenluci]

super helpful!

[@gaittr]

I think you're awesome but he is so clear you are what real Boulder I'd call a Yahoo. Is this your second day in Boulder?

[@thelonewolf8779]

Do you ever do any BLM (Bureau of Land Management) camping? There's so many more places that allow free naturfied camping out west as opposed to here in the easrern part of the Midwest. I'm glad you're enjoying Denver. I've always wanted to go but most of my travels have been to the east coast and southwest. Great video and love the snowy mountain filled pic on The Gram of Insta btw. Stay warm Wizard.

[@WizardDream]

hehe glad you liked that picture! Also I haven't experienced BLM land yet. At least I don't think I have. I always find land near a main city. So far none of those have been BLM land!

[@johnschechtel3750]

There is a wonderful crystal shop in Nederland if you are in need of some new energy.

[@WizardDream]

I actually went there! Was spectacular!

[@johnschechtel3750]

yeah it was

[@DustyKorpse]

how much coffee must you drink to be a patron of all these coffee shops? 😉

[@WizardDream]

haha eventually if you go to places long enough, the workers give you free stuff! This works at chipotle too

[@SevenWanderstheWorld]

subscribed. this was a super helpful video. I'm headed to Boulder and was searching on AllStays and didn't see much. I'll be up there next week and perhaps our paths will cross (I do graphic design, meditation and minimalist van dweller). my channel is about the same size as yours; feel free to watch my videos if you are curious about step vans (ps. just had eye dr appt and told I need lasek)

[@WizardDream]

hell yeah! I am glad it was helpful! Definitely! Sounds like we have a lot in common. I work on my computer around Pearl street. So damn pretty around here. And get the lasik! I can not believe I don't have to deal with glasses or contacts now. It is a whole new world :D

[@SevenWanderstheWorld]

I love the street performers on pearl street and have worked as a digital nomad out of the coffee shop slash bookstore (don't remember the name). I used to live in Lakewood (Denver) before I started traveling 6 yrs ago. I'll contact you again once I'm up in the area. PS. pls keep an eye out for places to park a 26ft step van (yours is easy compared to what I'm dealing with!)

[@WizardDream]

I think that place is called trident! Went there once. hahah Yeah your vehicle is soooo much bigger. You could always try parking in the Canyon... plenty of room, but would definitely draw a little bit of attention lol

[@suvtraveler3587]

Is video help a lot thanks

[@JoshCohenBassPlayer]

This helps :) Thank you

[@9SectorsOfSoundTribe]

hell yeah gangster

[@WizardDream]

hehe :)

[@parrottfeatherseyes7033]

I was staying in upper dream canyon. Every night drove into town got drunk and hungout. Drove back up to the canyon. Lol

[@samstringerphoto360]

have you had any werid experiences being out in the woods of Bigfoot or creatures? I plan to live in my Prius in a year or do after I finish college

[@WizardDream]

Not yet!!! I had a friend who has met a big foot.... So he says hahah

[@EvilTwin123]

SamStringerPhotography Stringer In a prius???? Those are douche cars for commuting not living. Sell it to a fellow douche and buy a van.

[@samstringerphoto360]

Mr Dave lol they fit comfortable with one person sleeping in it hehe

[@dmardesich]

Question: do you have a backup camera in your van?

[@WizardDream]

No I do not! I definitely should get one though

[@dmardesich]

Thanks for responding. Yeah. I'm looking into it. Parked at the beach today for a couple of hours. When I left, the lot was full and cramped. I pulled out and luckily did not take a row of cars with me. I could have played the damsel in distress, but decided to be brave (or stupid), but brave won out this time.

[@WizardDream]

hahaha funny!!! Yeah happens to me all the time. Specifically at night because i have limo tint and can't see out my windows. I have had to play damsel a couple times. "Someone please help, I can't see shit"

[@dmardesich]

Ha ha ha!! Glad I'm not alone.

[@EvilTwin123]

Bring a bicycle or an electric scooter (oh the fun & distance) the park 2 or 3 miles from town where its unregulated and you're not an eyesore. Think about it... you use your van for sleeping and traveling. But don't LIVE out if it. Don't have sidewalk bbq dinners and bullshit. My trick; Pull into town, park, ride to town. Upon return, MOVE THE VAN! Good idea; Go to grocery store lot. Prep your stuff for the night 🌙. People come and go in lot. No one is gonna stare at you. Then, go find night night spot. Pull in quietly. Park. Wait in front seat, scope area for lookyloos. Then climb into back and zzzzz. Wake, MOVE VAN!! *Drive to shower/gym? *Repark in residential area? Then grab your stuff for shower 🚿 When you return, toss your dirty stuff into van, grab day stuff and go. THE MORE YOU MOVE, THE LESS YOURE REMEMBERED. THE LESS YOURE IN THE VAN, THE LESS THE AREA HATES YOU. if you want to live in and stay in and never leave your van...go find an access road in east bumfuck. If you want to camp urban stealth, only sleep in van.

[@MyFriendlyPup]

y.Had myself a wet wizard dream the other night. No Gabe this time.

[@parrottfeatherseyes7033]

I did that.

[@shanethecreator4556]

Rad

[@WizardDream]

[@jgarcia9011]

Don't go to Boulder. It's gotten so restrictive to van/camplife. Head anywhere in the mountains, it's more laidback and way more peaceful.

[@parrottfeatherseyes7033]

I have a video I just put up

[@Aroundthefire77]

You're cute