The Crags

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10,095 ft

Price

$25/night

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Reservable

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Varies

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Season Opens May 23,...

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From the U.S. Forest Service

Reference information about The Crags sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →

Overview

<p>The Crags Campground has 17&nbsp;sites for tents, small&nbsp;RVs, or small trailers. The access to the campground is from a&nbsp;narrow, winding and rough dirt road, which may not be suitable for large trailers. There is no trash service; please pack out your trash. Outside of&nbsp;peak season&nbsp;water and camp hosts may not be available.&nbsp;<br /><br />The Crags Trail (#664) and the Devil&#39;s Playground Trail (#753) start near the campground, at the Crags Trailhead, located 1/8 mile before the campground.&nbsp;The Ring-the-Peak trail passes by the Crags Campground.</p>

About the campground

The elevation is 10,100 ft. The campground, pack it in, pack it out, meanders up a mountain along Fourmile Creek with most sites nestled in a dense spruce grove. This is an active campground about 20 miles south of Cripple Creek, CO. It offers two challenging hikes up the west side of Pikes Peak. The two walk-in tent sites are secluded and private; one is next to the creek.

Seasons & access

Open May 22 through September 28

Facilities

The water spigots are hand pumps.

RV information

The parking aprons are dirt and gravel. Because of access road to campground, large RVs and trailers are not recommended.

Directions

In Divide, CO, at intersection of US Rt. 24 and State Rt. 67, take State Rt. 67 south 4.4 miles to Crags campground sign (County Rt. 62/Forest Rt. 383). Turn right onto Rt. 62/383 (gravel) and go 3.2 miles to campground sign. Turn left into campground. NOTE: County Rt. 62/Forest Rt. 383 is rough, steep and narrow and not recommended for large RVs or trailers.

National Forest
Pike National Forest
Ranger District
Pikes Peak
Elevation
10100
Rate
$18 per day
Maximum Stay
14
Open Season
May 26 – Sept. 24

About PSICC

Context for the broader area surrounding The Crags, 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>