Colorado / El Paso County / Pike National Forest

Meadow Ridge

Closed — Closed for the season. Campground typically operates from mid-May through mid-September, weather permitting. Reservations available through Recreation.gov during peak season, with first-come, first-served sites available September 1-20.

About

Located about 10 miles from Woodland Park, Meadow Ridge Campground is pleasantly situated on a ridge above Rampart Reservoir at 9,200 feet elevation. The campground sits in a ponderosa pine forest with surrounding terrain that includes grass meadows, spruce, Douglas fir, and aspen. The 19 campsites feature parking areas at least 30 feet long, with sites 12 and 13 developed for accessibility. Most other sites have steps leading to the table and fire ring area. The reservoir offers excellent fishing for rainbow and mackinaw trout. Hikers and mountain bikers can explore the 14-mile Rampart Reservoir Trail and Nichols Reservoir Trail. The campground is positioned in the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains, north of Pikes Peak, which rises to 14,110 feet. The area experiences heavy usage during the summer season. Facilities include vault toilets, trash collection, and potable water. This is a standard, non-electric campground. Each site includes a table and fire grate. Motorized and trailered boats may only launch on the reservoir Thursdays through Sundays from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm. Sites are available via Recreation.gov reservation during peak season, with first-come, first-served availability in early September.

Directions

From Colorado Springs, drive west on Highway 24 for about 24 miles to Woodland Park. Turn right (north) on Baldwin Street, which becomes Rampart Range Road. Drive about 2 miles to Loy Creek Road and turn right, then turn right again on Forest Road 300 (Rampart Range Road). The entrance to Rampart Reservoir is about 4 miles further on the left.

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