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$28 - $41/night
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Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Select a month, then check for open campsites
Price
$28 - $41/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
61 campsites
Season
Not all campsites ar...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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410 JL Ranch Heights, Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80926, United States
RV campers who want city proximity with a mountain backdrop: 51 full-hookup sites, hot showers, laundry, and site 13 in Gobbler Grove earns consistent praise. Walk-in site 32 is the move for tent campers wanting actual separation from neighbors.
Light sleepers and shade-seekers will struggle. Fort Carson artillery noise is a real and recurring complaint, Raptor Glen sites sit exposed with minimal privacy, and the campground-wide lack of large trees means sun beats down on most sites all day.
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Rated higher than 98% of graded campgrounds
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Summer brings the most reliable conditions, with daytime highs in the mid-70s to mid-80s°F and cool nights dropping into the 40s and 50s°F. This is peak season for hiking and mountain biking, with full trail access and longer daylight. Afternoon monsoonal showers are common. Weekends and school holidays see the heaviest use. Fall and spring offer cooler temperatures and fewer crowds, though trail conditions vary. Winter activities are available but require preparation for snow and cold.
Spring hikes and views praised; wildlife active and trails generally accessible.
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Cheyenne Mountain State Park offers a wide range of amenities ideal for campers, including paved parking areas, fire rings, picnic tables, and full hookup services. The park features clean, coin-operated showers, a laundry facility with multiple machines, and an activity room with historical displays. Restroom facilities are modern and well-maintained, with one camper noting that 'the bathrooms and showers are by far the best ones I've ever used.' A visitor center offers souvenirs, ice cream, and helpful information about the state park. Firewood is available for purchase through the camp hosts or visitor center for $6 per bundle. The park also boasts a playground, picnic pavilions, and an amphitheater.
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