This campground truly is one of the cleanest and well-maintained campgrounds I have ever been to…read more The bathrooms were cleaned once or twice a day(didn't smell!) and the sites were very well maintained. We loved that there was a short little walk to Manitou Lake from the sites(sites in the 40 loop area) and it was absolutely gorgeous. Summers in Colorado come with afternoon rain so be prepared! Bring plenty of tarps and arrive early so you're not setting up in the rain. Tree coverage is pretty good at the sites here but I will say the nearby Spring Meadow campground is a bit denser in terms of trees and provides more shade and protection from the elements(slightly smaller sites though!). The campground is located next to a farm which was quite the surprise. You could hear the cows in the middle of the night so you might want to bring earplugs if you're a light sleeper. My niece loved the cows and overall, it was definitely a great place for kids. Plus, Woodland Park is less than 15 minutes away which was nice if you happen to forget anything. Would definitely come back for the bathrooms alone. Huge shout out to the camp hosts for maintaining the grounds so well. 4 stars only because we had to battle with a lot of ant hills on our sites and the cows kept me up the first night (all things that come with being outdoors) Some sites that I wrote down were 15, 19, the one across from 24. The 40 loop sites are big but high traffic because of the trail to the lake. We stayed at site 24 and it was large enough for three pop up tents, one 15 person tent, one 4 person tent, one 6 person tent, AND a badminton net.

Colorado Campground is a very FAMILY FRIENDLY place to camp. Despite its generic name (don't Google…read more"Colorado Campground" and expect to get specific results), this place is one of the better campsites I've seen. It's within a 1.5 hour drive of Denver, too! High Points: The Short Drive. Like I said, this is a family friendly place, and you don't want to stuff your wee bairn into a car for four hours just to get out of the city and See All The Nature. Kids and long car trips do not mix. The Trees! Beetle kill hasn't hit this part of the state yet, and most of the sites here are graced with at least partial shade. Lodgepole Pines (I think) cover the entire campground. It's awesome. The Little Fishing Lake. A short trail walk off site will land you on the shores of Manitou Lake. Apparently it's stocked with trout. If you didn't bring live bait, you can drive about 7 miles back down the hill to the Loaf n' Jug in Woodland Park. "D'ya want 18 babies or 12 Night Crawlers?" Bike Trails. You can ride a smooth paved one all the way back down to Woodland Park and beyond, if you so choose. There are also several singletracks leading out of the campsite as well. Not-Really-Low, But Things-You-Should-Know Points: Generators Are Allowed. Some of those suckers are noisy, too. It's kind of hard to Enjoy All The Nature when somebody's stupid genny is running full tilt a mere couple yards away. Annoying. No Cooking Grates on the Fire Pits. There's a metal fire ring at every site, but instead of the usual grate you can flip over the top, there's a big metal slab. So, if you're planning to grill right over your campfire, you'd do well to bring one from home. Yes, you can fry on it... like a skillet (and we were able to even boil a big pot of water on that slab), but if you're wanting open-air, open-fire grilling, you're out of luck. Kids, Kids, and more Kids. We brought the shawties, so this was just fine by us! But if you're looking to rage an all-night kegger, you might want to pick another campground. I'm all for raging all-night keggers when the time is right, but this isn't the place for it. I'd say at least 80% of the campsites here were occupied by families with small children. No Swimming. The aforementioned little lake is for fishing and non-motorized boating only. No body contact allowed... And Remember When I Said That Lake Was Stocked With Trout..?? We didn't catch any. Neither did anybody else (we asked). HOWEVER, if you like crawdads, you can catch yourself a bountiful meal. We pulled a crawfish on every catch. Bring your own Old Bay Seasoning. That about covers it! $20/night will get you a nice little break amid All The Nature. OH, one more thing. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO RESERVE A CAMPSITE HERE ON RESERVEAMERICA.COM. If you go there, it will tell you that you that this is a walkup-only campground--- no reservations allowed. This isn't true. The Camp Host explained to us that ReserveAmerica sucks, and we should never use it, as all the National Park campgrounds have 80% reservable sites, with the remaining 20% left for first-come-first-serve walkups. Lesson learned. Go to Recreation.gov instead.

What a lovely place to recreate. Kayaking, fishing, hiking - whatever strikes your fancy. We hiked…read moreabout 30 minutes on the trail and then enjoyed the view before heading back. The path was just challenging enough for those of us who don't regularly hike. The views are pretty as we border the reservoir. The people we encountered during the hike all made way for each other and were so polite. It's refreshing. There are little walkways down to small patches of beach and rock outcroppings to sit on and enjoy the views. There is limited parking regulated by the park rangers so you know if there's space. And the gate for the road to the reservoir is closed at 6pm by the park rangers so be aware of the time. Recommend!

We went on a cloudy day and it drizzled a bit, so our experience wasn't great. It costs ten…read moredollars to get in and the drive in from Garden of the Gods was fun. I'd recommend at least a small awd vehicle, but we did see a few cars and vans on Rampart Range Road. There were tons of places to park and picnic. The water and background had some great views.

We actually been coming the past 6 summers are truly enjoy it. Some people don't realize you are…read morein the mountains and not all the sites are level so make sure you have blocks with you. You are surrounded by beautiful pine or aspen trees. You can tell the owner takes great care of his park. It's very clean as well. There are no fires which is fine but sometimes the management will have a campfire in the picnic area as long as there's not a fire ban or rain. They are dog friendly but a maximum of 2 dogs (need management approval), no WiFi but why would you need it when you got your phones or personal hotspot, no laundry or bathrooms as you need to be fully contained. That is fine with me as I'll know if I catch something it's my own fault not the parks... Amazing views of Pikes Peak... if you can't see it in your site, there are picnic tables in their rocky corral (that's what the managers call it). The rates are pretty reasonable as they have their summer rates which include taxes, electric, water, sewer & trash and then monthly rates start in October. **You need to go 5mph throughout the entire park which is good as I've been in other parks and it gets dangerous when you're out walking and almost getting hit by a speeder, . ** You are located in the city of Woodland Park, Colorado and so you are close to everything. I highly recommend this RV park as I'll be coming for sure next summer.

We felt like taking a jaunt for a quick overnight. This is the perfect place for that if you are ok…read morewith small, simple, and serene. Which I am but the lack of a few integral amenities was one of the few reasons I gave it a three and not a four. Negatives: incredibly steep spots and not many of them. A lot of the campers aren't really "campers" but are either there for a while, or even seem to be living there. This cuts down on quite a few of the really nice spots. The proximity to the highway is a bit distracting when the traffic is heavier. BUT when the traffic isn't heavy, it's very quiet and pleasant. The area is nice and even though the highway noise is a bit much sometimes, the proximity as far as convenience for wayward travelers is definitely a plus. The apparent lack of amenities (however small an RV park is) was surprising. No showers, bathrooms, etc. I would imagine for long term visitors that could be an issue if anything should go wrong with their motorhome or need to wash clothes. Our spot and a few others (there are 40ish) and I think some of those are full-time people was incredibly, I mean blocks under our levelers steep. This caused a skosh of an issue, as some will know, with our slide out and wasn't much room for it. So if possible, request a spot that isn't steeper than Everest. These were the reasons they lost the fourth star. Positives: convenient location to Walgreens, hwy, and a couple of restaurants and very nice and quiet all evening even outside of quiet hours. Aside from some guy who felt the need to run his saw above at 8am on a weekend, it was a great place to rest for the evening. I didn't see the cabins but they do have some quaint cabins as a nice alternative. I can't attest to the interior however. But they look nice and clean on the outside. Very friendly caretaker who was available when we needed anything and the prices are perfectly matched for the camp ground. Free wifi! Yes, even camping I need my wifi. Having that is so nice it always counts as a positive no matter how remote. But, don't expect TV reception because no dish will be able to get through the trees. Despite that, the trees are definitely a positive. Very established pines that give a nice addition to the view, they also give a feeling of seclusion and did help block out the traffic noise. Full hookups. Always a bonus! I would highly recommend if you are traveling through but not so much if you plan on staying for a longer weekend. I really want to give them four stars but just can't because of the steepness and lack of extras. Four stars for short stay. Three for long stay.

We found this place last minute when looking for cabins Tuesday in rather than a regular hotel…read moreroom. We were pleasantly surprised by the price and accommodations. We had a two bedroom cabin. One queen size the other with a Twin over full bunk bed. The beds were super comfy. There was also a full kitchen and a couch that laid down into a full-size bed. We stayed for two nights before leaving Colorado. It was very quiet. We enjoyed spending the evening on the front porch playing cards. We were welcomed when checking in and also made breakfast every morning in an adorable lodge at the front of the resort. The lady (sorry bad with names) who checked us in was also at the breakfast bar every morning to make the best waffles we have ever had. No exaggeration...MUST try the waffles. We would definitely stay when in the area again. Way more fun and better value then a boring hotel room.

Cutest little house I have ever been in. LOVED the waffles and it had everything we needed.read more

Entire campground experience was outstanding. Great owner, staff and accommodations. Minutes away…read morefrom Pike's Peak. Train ride to the top was excellent. Note: the owner continues to enhance an already excellent campgrounds.

I thought this would be one of my favorite RV parks since it's up in the mountains, but it really…read moredidn't have the outdoorsy vibe I was hoping for. It's just a big gravel lot and all of the RVs are crammed on top of each other. The site seemed smaller than the other RV parks we've been to. There's also no trees or semblance of privacy. On the positive side, site are full hookup. They have wifi and it worked pretty well. I probably wouldn't stay again if I could find another park nearby that isn't so cramped.

Pretty area. The house we rented they Airbnb was lovely at first but we quickly realized it needed…read moresome attention (TLC). Screen doors not working, baseboards fall apart, some lights not working. IDK, but for the price, expected better. However, the location is the best. Close to Manitou Springs. This is a treasure! Will return but we will be more selective of our accommodations.

Cute town in Colorado. Has great views of pikes peak in camping areas and the reservoir is…read morewonderful. Has good restaurant choices and is a pleasant place to drive to and from. Recommend for camping!

The team at Liquid Descent was great!! We had a group of 36 and from the booking over the phone,…read moreemail communication, and actual trip, everything went perfectly! Our group had a great time. Next trip, I will book with Liquid Descent!! 10 for 10 recommend.

Angie was an amazing guide. Very knowledgeable and personable. Made everyone feel at ease to enjoy…read morethe day on the river. Recommend anyone wanting to raft near Denver to choose Liquid Descent and request Angie for their guide.

just had our first winter camp out and what a treat! The staff on site started our fire, made sure…read morewe had extra firewood and showed us a few of the hidden majestic sites on this property. It snowed two of the nights we were there. Before our reservation the staff made sure we had the right gear so we were prepared. Stores are 4 miles away for food. This place is so peaceful, I can't wait to see what it is like in the summer. we will definitely be back, we want to take advantage of the water falls, ponds and riding stables near by. thank you for hosting.

From the owner: Camping, Hiking, & Outdoor Recreational activities in the Colorado Springs Area near the Broadmoor…read more Enjoy specialized camping in a private paradise between Pike National Forest and Cheyenne Mountain. We also Provide Tree services, Firewood, Landscaping Boulders (Red & White Granite) and so much more…

WOW what a time. My…read morefriend and I signed up with this company to take us on a 2 day extreme class IV/V Overnight rafting trip on the Arkansas river. We both have experience with this company from rafting the Upper Salt River in AZ. Unfortunately the water levels didn't cooperate but, the rafting company modified the itinerary to give us the best possible adventure possible. Day upper upper Browns Canyon which led to class I've and the use of duckies. Operation am not a fan but, half of our group loved them. We were then driven 1.5 hours away for our dinner and tent camping (3 miles from our put in). Ryan and Eric our guides cooked a great meal and catered to the group. We awakened to a mist and heavy fog, which we were served pancakes and sausages for a warm breakfast, and let's not forget hot coffee. We then departed at 8:30 for our trip down the Royal Gorge were we hit class in rapids, lots of class 3s, great geology, good company, lots of fun and a great experience. Ryan our lead guide and Eric did a great job for 2 days of providing us a great experience and memories. You have many choices but from a personal experience this is the best company to deal with. We are already planning next year's multi day trip.

We "dodged a bullet" with this company. They called us less than an hour before our trip to cancel,…read morenot because of dangerous conditions, but because another group canceled, and they didn't want to take 3 of us out. No integrity and no remorse for ruining our trip. Fast forward, we found an amazing company that agreed to work us in the same day and, after speaking to several people in the area, it is well known that Wilderness Aware Rafting has less experienced guides and get stuck in the river holding up "traffic" most days. Literally no one locally has anything nice to say. In hindsight, I am glad we didn't go with them.