GUIDE TOLOVELAND, CO

Overland Expo Mountain West is located in Loveland, Colorado near the Rocky Mountains, Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests, Rocky Mountain National Park, and Denver, CO.

AUGUST 22-24, 2025
THE RANCH // LOVELAND, CO, USA
FRI 8-5 | SAT 8-5 | SUN 9-3

ABOUT THE VENUE

THE RANCH

Since 2003, The Ranch Events Complex has been earning the reputation as one of the premier event and entertainment complexes in the region. With the ability to host anything from a board meeting to tens of thousands of music festival fans, the multi-purpose venues on the campus of The Ranch are not only known locally as a place for entertainment but is also a nationally recognized event destination.  

DRIVING TIMES TO THE RANCH:

OVERLAND ROUTES & RESOURCES

Aspen Ridge Ultimate Moto Build

Trips & Trails: Aspen Ridge

For this Trips & Trails, Sterling Noren of Noren Films took Overland Expo’s 2021 Ultimate Overland Vehicle, Honda Africa Twin, on Aspen Ridge. The Honda Africa Twin will be a part of other storytelling throughout the year. Follow the 4Runner’s adventures on its official landing page.

Looking for more ways to connect with others? Join one of the many overland groups traveling together before or after the show.

Expedition Portal | American Adventurist | ADVride| Overland Bound

Looking for a scenic route that uses dirt, gravel, and paved roads to wind through remote parts of the region?

Backcountry Discovery Routes

ACCOMODATIONS

HOTELS / BED & BREAKFASTS

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EXPO HOUSING SERVICES
WARNING: This is not a legitimate company. If you are contacted by them, do not use their services.

NEARBY RV PARKS

We do not allow motorhomes / RVs to camp on-site. It’s best to book a real RV park near Loveland.

RV PARKS IN THE LOVELAND AREA:

Check out reviews of various RV Parks and Campgrounds in the area.

CAMPING

In order to keep our culture of off-the-beaten-path travel alive and well, all on-site camping is restricted to motorcycles, tents, overland vehicles, and small overland trailers ONLY.

CAMPGROUNDS IN THE AREA:

NATIONAL FOREST CAMPGROUNDS

The Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forest offers several campgrounds, click HERE for a list of campgrounds.

DISPERSED CAMPING

Dispersed camping is allowed in the Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forest.  More Info.

FOOD & DRINK

THE COFFEE TREE

Where good things grow! The Coffee Tree is dedicated to serving the best coffee. Their coffees are freshly-roasted and expertly prepared in the artisan fashion, with an emphasis on quality, presentation and efficient friendly service.

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BENT FORK THE GRILL

A locally-owned independent restaurant, Bent Fork the Grill serves a diverse offering of traditional dishes that are inventive, fresh, and flavorful in a distinctive environment of casual sophistication.

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NORDY’S BAR-B-QUE & GRILL

For over 25 years, the Nordhagen family has been working on and serving up hungry people in Northern Colorado. Out from their hickory pit smoker comes the most mouth-watering, slow-cooked ribs, brisket, sausage, and pork that you have ever tasted.

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THE DONUT HAUS

Come for donuts, leave with love! The story of The Donut Haus began more than 3 decades ago in Estes Park, Colorado where German baker, Dieter D’Alquen, started making donuts in an old gas station. Today, you find Lois and Mary Ann at their “haus” in Orchards Shopping Center where they serve fresh handmade donuts, bagels, pies, cakes, brownies, breakfast burritos, and more.

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ARTE PIZZERIA

Arte Pizzeria has been proudly serving the best pizza, calzones and salads in Loveland, Colorado for over a decade. We are a family owned business, and our artisan recipes are crafted with Italian traditions, a focus on quality and excellent customer service. We shred our own whole milk mozzarella cheese, grind our own pizza sauce, and only use the freshest ingredients.

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THINGS TO DO

Not sure what you want to do, but want to know what is available in the area? Visit Loveland has suggestions for the art lover, foodie, adventurer and more. The Ranch can also help you Plan Your Visit to Loveland and make the most of your time in Northern Colorado. Colorado is full of adventure. Looking to travel before or after the show? Colorado Tourism can help you plan your travels.

ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARKS

No trip to Colorado is complete without a visit to Rocky Mountain National Park. Only one hour from The Ranch, let this park take your breath away with beautiful vistas, wildlife around every corner, and starry dark sky nights. These 10 hikes will get you and enjoying the best of Rocky Mountain National Park.

HIKING

Get lost in the beautiful pine forests of the Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forest with a great hike! Limitless options are available at Hiking Project.

Southern Colorado is home to the Colorado Trail, 485 miles of recreational trail that crosses Colorado from Denver to Durango.

Devil’s Backbone Nature Trail is right outside of Loveland, perfect for a morning or evening trek.

MOUNTAIN BIKING

Colorado is home to 4 of the 5 best mountain biking destinations in the country. View the list on Singletracks.com. Bicycle rentals and guides available. Use Velolet to find a shop wherever you find yourself in Colorado.

MTB Project or Singletracks also have maps and suggestions for great trails in Colorado.

FISHING

The City of Loveland is surrounded by a number of lakes, ponds, streams, and rivers. You don’t have to venture very far to find a great place to fish.

Species: Trout, walleye, bass, perch, bluegill, catfish, and more

Take a guided trip with Northern Colorado Fishing Outfitters LLC. Let them show you the best well-kept secrets in Northern Colorado.

Fly & Ride

Where to rent motorcycles?

Although motorcycle rentals are not available locally in Loveland, you can fly to the surrounding areas and rent adventure motorcycles at: 

Enjoy a ride through Rocky Mountain National Park or any of the front range mountains before or after Overland Expo.

CHECK OUT WHAT'S NEW #OVERLANDEXPO

🌍 Meet the man who’s driven around the world—literally. Bernard Salzmann may be the most well-traveled person we`ve ever met. Raised overlanding across Africa, he has spent his life exploring the globe by vehicle.

Tour his incredible 4x4 Brimont Brutt Land Roamer—an ex-military truck transformed into a go-anywhere home on wheels that has taken him across continents, through remote landscapes, and deep into adventure.

👉 Full video on our YouTube channel (🔗 in bio)

Thank you Bernard for sharing your story with us!

📽️ @brooks_roe
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Overland Expo Mountain West is rolling into Loveland, Colorado, August 22–24 — and you won’t want to miss it.⁠ 🚙🏕️

Here’s what’s in store:
⚙️ 350+ top brands with the latest in overlanding, camping, and outdoor gear
🔥 Exclusive show-only deals and gear specials
🎓 150+ expert-led classes, demos, and programs
🍻 Happy hours, parties, and special events
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly activities, including programming for kids
🏕️ On-site camping for the full weekend experience

🎟️ Tickets are going fast — hit the link in our bio to grab yours and start planning your adventure.

👇 Let us know if we’ll see you there!

🎥 @brooks_roe
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Ever wonder how people actually get into overlanding? Adam and Val of @banthaoverland share their story and why they chose their custom truck camper for life on the road 🛻🌲

From muddy trail mishaps to lessons learned, they keep it real and give practical tips for getting started.

📺 Watch the full video on YouTube (link in bio) and be sure to check them out for resources for on the road 🙌

#Overlanding #TruckCamper #CampingLife #OffGridLiving #OverlandTruck #TruckCamperLife #OverlandRig #OffRoadAdventure #OverlandCouple
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Check out some of the coolest rigs we saw at Overland Expo PNW 🛻✨

👇 Which is your favorite? Which ones did we miss?

There were so many epic vehicles at the event, this is just a handful that caught our eye 🤩

🧭 Hit the link in bio to read more about these picks on The Compass at overlandexpo.com

🏔️ Come to Overland Expo Mtn West next month in Colorado to see all kinds of incredible vehicles and gear in person!
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🐶 Some pups to brighten up your Monday ☀️

We had so much fun getting everyone together for Overland Expo PNW and can’t wait to do it again!

🏔️ Overland Expo Mtn West is coming up next month in Colorado. Get your tickets, plan it into your summer adventures, and bring your pups!
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THE WORLD IS OUT THERE GO SEE IT!

Join attendees from all over the world at this year’s Overland Expo MTN in Loveland, CO.

Photo by @TheAdventurePortal