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South Meadows - Pike San Isabel Nf (Co)
4.31286 reviewsPIKES PEAK RANGER DISTRICT, 601 S. WEBER ST., COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80903, USA
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63 campsites
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Unknown
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RV Friendly
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RV NONELECTRIC: $28.00; STANDARD NONELECTRIC: $28.00; TENT ONLY NONELECTRIC: $28.00. Plus Recreation.gov reservation transaction fee ($8 online / $9...
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PIKES PEAK RANGER DISTRICT, 601 S. WEBER ST., COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80903, USA
South Meadows - Pike San Isabel Nf (Co)
PIKES PEAK RANGER DISTRICT, 601 S. WEBER ST., COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80903, USA
Nearby places
Woodland Park (5 miles, approximately 10 minutes), Colorado Springs (23 miles, approximately 35 minutes), Denver (approximately 70 miles, 1.5 hours)
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From the U.S. Forest Service
Reference information about South Meadows - Pike San Isabel Nf (Co) sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
Overview
<p>This campground is located approximately 5 miles north of Woodland Park. There are paved roads within the campground connecting the 64 sites. Each site has a fire ring and picnic table. This campground is adjacent to the Centennial Trail, a paved trail between Manitou Lake and the town of Woodland Park. </p><p>Reservations are recommended between Memorial Day and Labor Day. During peak season, this campground is a full-service campground. Pre-season and extended season have reduced service such as water, trash or a host may not be available.</p><p>This is a standard, nonelectric campground.</p>
About the campground
The elevation is 7,500 ft. The campground is composed of five unnamed loops within loops winding through a stand of mature Ponderosa pine. The campground is adjacent to the Centennial Trail, convenient to Woodland Park, CO and next to State Rt. 67. Most campsites are close together with only grass understory to provide privacy. Some campsites overlook large meadows. Several capsites can accommodate four or more tents. Firewood is available for a fee. This campground is often used as the base for visiting attractions in the Pikes Peak area. Some of the attractions are Pikes Peak, the Air Force Academy Garden of the Gods and Manitou Park Lake (GPS Coordinates: N39 05.380, W105 05.923). The campground will often fill early in the afternoon.
Seasons & access
Open April 20 through October 28 - weather dependent
RV information
A RV dump, with drinking water, is available for a fee at Diamond Campground (private), 900 N Hwy 67, Woodland Park, CO (N39 00.141, W105 03.830). The parking aprons are gravel. NOTE: Many pull-thrus have large pine trees on apron's curve making drive through a challenge.
Directions
In Woodland Park, CO,, at intersection of State Route 67 and U.S, Route 24, take State Rt. 67 north 5.4 miles to campground sign. Turn left at sign into campground.
- National Forest
- Pike National Forest
- Ranger District
- Pikes Peak
- Elevation
- 7500
- Rate
- $23 per day - single $46 per day - double
- Maximum Stay
- 14
- Open Season
- May – October
About PSICC
Context for the broader area surrounding South Meadows - Pike San Isabel Nf (Co), sourced from the federal Recreation.gov rec-area record.
<p><strong>Peaks to Prairies - Tracks to Trails</strong></p> <p>Pike and San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands (<a class="offsiteicon" href="http://www.fs.fed.us/locatormap/index.php?lat=37.59&long=-104.77&zoom=7" target="_blank">forest locator map</a>) cover nearly 3 million acres, between the prairies of western Kansas and some of Colorado's highest mountain peaks along the Continental Divide. These sprawling forests and grasslands are an eight hour drive from boundary to boundary. This landscape offers a variety of ecosystems rich in history, geology, scenery, wildlife habitat and recreation opportunities.</p> <p>The rolling prairies to the east are home to prairie chickens, wildflowers, paleontological resources and historical areas. The snow-capped Rockies to the west are a scenic backdrop to millions of residents and a draw to forest visitors. The forests are home to nearly half of <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/r2/recreation/?cid=stelprd3798321">Colorado's fourteeners</a> with numerous alpine lakes, reservoirs and key rivers. Over 385,000 acres of <a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/psicc/recreation/recarea/?recid=37201">Wilderness</a>, the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail, Colorado Trail, and Santa Fe National Historic Trail are special areas worth exploring.</p> <p>People who live near these areas maintain a strong relationship to the lands. The commitment and volunteerism that these community members have for these public lands is the foundation for our ability to maintain a quality, sustainable recreation program in the face of intense, and growing, urban demand.</p> <p><strong><strong>Critical Information about the use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems</strong></strong></p> <p>Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) or “drones” are increasing in popularity and can provide wonderful opportunities to explore the forest. Please be aware that these drones are regulated and must follow certain laws to be safe and legal.</p> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprd3846515.pdf">Recreational Drone Tips</a> (.pdf)</li> <li><a href="http://www.fs.fed.us/science-technology/fire/unmanned-aircraft-systems">Forest Service Unmanned Aircraft Systems policy</a> (fs.fed.us)</li> </ul>
