By Ron Drake
The Four Corners Vintage Trailer Rally gets its name from the region where it takes place. Dolores, Colorado, is located near the Four Corners area, which is the only spot in the United States where four states—Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, and Utah—meet at a single point. The rally draws participants from this region, making the name a nod to the geographic connection of the Southwest. While it’s held in Colorado, the event embraces the broader Four Corners identity, bringing together vintage trailer enthusiasts from all four states.
The Four Corners Vintage Trailer Rally gathered for its eighth consecutive year on September 5 at The Views RV Park and Campground in Dolores, Colorado. The event felt like a family reunion, with most attendees traveling from the Four Corners region of the Southwest to reconnect with old friends from last year. First-timers were warmly welcomed and quickly became part of the “family.”
As tradition dictates, most arrived on Thursday and attended a meet-and-greet that evening after setting up camp. Friday was a free day, with attendees choosing from a variety of activities, such as water sports at nearby McPhee Reservoir, visiting museums, exploring Mesa Verde National Park and other ancient Indigenous sites, or antiquing—all within a half-hour’s drive. Some chose to relax and stay at the campground, enjoying the company of fellow rally-goers.
Saturday kicked off with a pancake breakfast in the pavilion and an open house in the afternoon. You can visit a vintage trailer rally during the open house to tour the trailers and talk to the owners. You can find a vintage trailer rally near you in our online calendar or in the Vintage Camper Trailers magazine. The day ended with a potluck dinner and live music. The rally showcased a wide range of vintage trailers, including a 2015 reissued Shasta designed to reflect the classic 1961 Shasta Airflyte. Doug and Lorna Appel playfully asked its ownersto “crash the party.” Among the collection were also three Boles Aero trailers, each representing a different state.
The Views RV Park and Campground proved to be a fantastic location for the rally, with perfect weather throughout the event. The rally was hosted by Matt and Wendy Eytchison, who also own the park.
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