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Adams County, CO Parking Rules: RV & Boat Parking (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified July 2026

Key Facts

RV/trailer on right-of-way
Max 24 hours
Re-park restriction
5 miles / 6 months
On-lot surface
Asphalt or concrete required
No parking in
Back yard or landscaping
Inhabiting an RV
30 days per year, once

Summary

In unincorporated Adams County, RVs, boats, boat trailers, campers, fifth-wheels and motor homes may be stored on residential lots but must sit on an approved asphalt or concrete surface, never in the back yard or a landscaped area. On public rights-of-way an RV or trailer may park only 24 hours.

City-specific rules exist: Thornton, and Westminster have their own rv & boat parking rules that differ from Adams County's county-level regulations. If you live in one of those cities, check the city-specific page instead.

Recreational vehicles and any type of trailer may only be parked on any public right-of-way for a maximum period of twenty-four (24) hours. The same recreational vehicle or trailer may not be moved and re-parked within a five (5) mile vicinity for six (6) months.

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Full Breakdown

Adams County's Vehicle Regulations (Development Standards & Regulations Section 4-03-03-02-14) list boats, boat trailers, trailers, campers, fifth-wheel trailers and motor homes among the vehicles that may be stored in residential zone districts. All such storage must be on an approved hard surface of asphalt or concrete, and no parking is allowed in the back yard or any landscaped area. On any public right-of-way, a recreational vehicle or trailer may park a maximum of 24 hours, and the same unit may not be moved and re-parked within a 5-mile vicinity for six months. Motor homes and trailers may be inhabited once for up to 30 consecutive days per calendar year.

Violations & Fines

Enforced by Adams County Code Compliance (Neighborhood Services); report inoperable or improperly stored vehicles via SeeClickFix or 720.523.2792. Violations can lead to notices and abatement.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I keep my RV parked on the street in unincorporated Adams County?
On a public right-of-way, a recreational vehicle or trailer may park only 24 hours, and it cannot be moved and re-parked within five miles for six months.
Where can I store my boat or camper on my own lot?
In residential zones it must sit on an approved asphalt or concrete surface. Parking in the back yard or on any landscaped area is not allowed.

Sources & Official References

Other rules in Adams County

Street Parking LimitsSome RestrictionsAnimal Ordinances: Dog Leash LawsSome RestrictionsCommercial & Oversized VehiclesSome RestrictionsAbandoned VehiclesSome RestrictionsDriveway RulesSome RestrictionsNoise Ordinances: Amplified Music & Outdoor SoundSignificant RestrictionsFence Regulations: Fence Permit RequirementsSome RestrictionsAnimal Ordinances: Wildlife FeedingHeavy RestrictionsFire Regulations: FireworksHeavy RestrictionsFire Regulations: Wildfire ZonesSome Restrictions

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