Meadow Ridge
Currently closed for the season. Opens May 20, 2026 on a first-come, first-served basis. The campground operates mid-May through mid-September, weather dependent. Reservations available via Recreation.gov; walk-up sites also available.
Special Weather Statement issued August 10 at 3:38PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
At 337 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers over Royal Gorge, or 36 miles southwest of Colorado Springs, moving east at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Florence, Royal Gorge, Canon City, and Penrose.
Air Quality Alert issued August 10 at 2:10PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has issued the following... WHAT...Air Quality Health Advisory for Ozone. WHERE...western parts of El Paso and Pueblo Counties. Locations include, but are not limited to Colorado Springs and Pueblo. WHEN...200 PM Monday August 10 to 800 PM Monday August 10 IMPACTS...Ozone concentrations in the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups category are likely within the advisory area Monday afternoon and evening. HEALTH INFORMATION...Public Health Recommendations: Increasing likelihood of respiratory symptoms and breathing discomfort in active children and adults and people with lung disease, such as asthma. Active children and adults, and people with lung disease, such as asthma, should reduce prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion.
About
Located on a ridge above Rampart Reservoir in Pike National Forest, Meadow Ridge Campground provides a scenic mountain camping experience at 9,200 feet elevation. The campground is about 10 miles from Woodland Park and sits due north of Pikes Peak, America's easternmost 14,000-foot peak. The surrounding terrain features ponderosa pine forest mixed with spruce, Douglas fir, aspen, and open grass meadows. The 19 campsites include parking spurs at least 30 feet long, picnic tables, and fire grates. Two vault toilets and potable water are available, along with trash collection and firewood sales. Sites 12 and 13 are developed for wheelchair accessibility, while most other sites have steps to the table and fire ring areas. This is a standard non-electric campground with no hookups, showers, or dump station. Rampart Reservoir is renowned for rainbow and mackinaw trout fishing. The Rampart Reservoir Trail extends 14 miles around the lake and is open to mountain biking. Nearby attractions include the U.S. Air Force Academy and the town of Green Mountain Falls.
Directions
From Colorado Springs, travel west on Highway 24 for about 18 miles to Woodland Park. Turn north on Baldwin Street (which becomes Rampart Range Road). Go about 2 miles to Loy Creek Road, turn right, then turn right on Forest Road 300 (Rampart Range Road). Follow signs. Rampart Reservoir entrance is about 4 miles further on the left.
Location
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $28 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 70ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 70ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (719) 636-1602 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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