Rampart Range Recreation Area Designated Dispersed Camping
The campground is currently open. Annual closure runs December 1 through approximately late May due to winter weather and a mud-season closure order (April 1-May 31). Roads typically reopen when ground conditions allow, targeting April 1 but often delayed until mid-to-late May. Limited to 14 consecutive nights per 30-day period.
Air Quality Alert issued August 4 at 4:10PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has issued the following... WHAT...Action Day for Multiple Pollutants. WHERE...Douglas, Jefferson, Denver, western Arapahoe, western Adams, Broomfield, Boulder, Larimer, and Weld Counties WHEN...400 PM Tuesday August 04 to 400 PM Wednesday August 05 IMPACTS...Action Day for Multiple Pollutants is now in effect for the Front Range Urban Corridor. Warming temperatures and abundant sunshine, along with the presence of wildfire smoke, will result in elevated levels of both ozone and fine particulates throughout the Colorado Front Range region on Tuesday and Wednesday. For Colorado air quality conditions, forecasts, and advisories, visit: https://www.colorado.gov/airquality/colorado_summary.aspx If possible, please help us reduce ozone pollution by limiting driving gas and diesel-powered vehicles until at least 4 p.m. Wednesday, August 5, 2026. Colorado is also addressing ozone pollution through state policies. For more information about health impacts and how ozone pollution forms in Colorado, visit: https://cdphe.colorado.gov/ozone-pollution-and-your-health HEALTH INFORMATION...If smoke is thick or becomes thick in your neighborhood you may want to remain indoors. This is especially true for those with heart disease, respiratory illnesses, the very young, and older adults. Consider limiting outdoor activity when moderate to heavy smoke is present. Consider relocating temporarily if smoke is present indoors and is making you ill. If visibility is less than 5 miles in smoke in your neighborhood, smoke has reached levels that are unhealthy.
Air Quality Alert issued August 4 at 9:10AM MDT by NWS Denver CO
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has issued the following... WHAT...Action Day for Multiple Pollutants. WHERE...Douglas, Jefferson, Denver, western Arapahoe, western Adams, Broomfield, Boulder, Larimer, and Weld Counties WHEN...400 PM Monday August 03 to 400 PM Tuesday August 04 IMPACTS...Action Day for Multiple Pollutants is now in effect for the Front Range Urban Corridor. Increasing wildfire smoke will result in fine particulate concentrations reaching the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups category throughout the northern Front Range region. Additionally, ozone could reach the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups category during the afternoons and evenings. For Colorado air quality conditions, forecasts, and advisories, visit: https://www.colorado.gov/airquality/colorado_summary.aspx If possible, please help us reduce ozone pollution by limiting driving gas and diesel-powered vehicles until at least 4 p.m. Tuesday, August 4, 2026. Colorado is also addressing ozone pollution through state policies. For more information about health impacts and how ozone pollution forms in Colorado, visit: https://cdphe.colorado.gov/ozone- pollution-and-your-health HEALTH INFORMATION...Increasing likelihood of respiratory symptoms in sensitive individuals, aggravation of heart or lung disease and premature mortality in people with cardiopulmonary disease and older adults. People with heart or lung disease, older adults, and children should reduce prolonged or heavy exertion.
About
The Rampart Range Recreation Area Designated Dispersed Camping provides a primitive camping experience in Pike National Forest at approximately 9,749 feet elevation. Unlike traditional dispersed camping, all camping here is restricted to numbered sites along National Forest System Roads 300, 502, 507, and 563. Each designated site includes a fire ring and picnic table. The area is operated by a concessionaire and requires a nightly fee. This heavily motorized recreation area provides access to over 300 miles of OHV trails (vehicles under 50 inches width only). All motorized vehicles must be Colorado-registered with a USFS-approved spark arrestor. The area also features Devils Head Fire Lookout Tower, one of the few remaining staffed fire lookouts, and several climbing areas. Campers must bring their own water as none is available on-site. Trash is pack-in/pack-out. Vault toilets are located at trailheads throughout the area, with port-a-potties available near camping zones. Bear-resistant food storage is required, and no firearms or fireworks are permitted. Thunderstorms are common at this elevation; campers should take precautions for lightning.
Directions
From Denver, take Highway 85 south to Sedalia, then Highway 67 west approximately 10 miles to Rampart Range Road (NFSR 300). Designated dispersed sites are located along NFSR 300, 502, 507, and 563.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| 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 | $22 - $33 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| jvalentine@goexplorus.com | |
| Phone | +1 (303) 275-5610 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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