South Meadows - Pike San Isabel Nf
The campground is currently closed for the winter season and opens May 10, 2026. Full services including potable water are available Memorial Day week through mid-September. First-come, first-served only; no advance reservations.
Air Quality Alert issued August 6 at 4:10PM 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...Teller and El Paso Counties. Locations include, but are not limited to Woodland Park, Cripple Creek, Manitou Springs, and Colorado Springs. WHEN...1200 PM Thursday August 06 to 1000 PM Thursday August 06 IMPACTS...Ozone concentrations in the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups category are likely within the advisory area on Thursday 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.
Air Quality Alert issued August 6 at 12:10PM 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...Teller and El Paso Counties. Locations include, but are not limited to Woodland Park, Cripple Creek, Manitou Springs, and Colorado Springs. WHEN...1200 PM Thursday August 06 to 1000 PM Thursday August 06 IMPACTS...Ozone concentrations in the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups category are likely within the advisory area on Thursday 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.
Air Quality Alert issued August 6 at 10:10AM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has issued the following... WHAT...Air Quality Health Advisory for Wildfire Smoke. WHERE...Moffat, Routt, Grand, Rio Blanco, Eagle, Summit, Garfield, Pitkin, Mesa, Delta, Gunnison, Montrose, Ouray, San Miguel, Dolores, Montezuma, La Plata, Saguache, San Juan, Hinsdale, Mineral, Archuleta, Morgan, Elbert, Huerfano, Rio Grande, Alamosa, Costilla, Conejos, Chaffee, Jackson, Gilpin, Clear Creek, Lake, Park, Teller, Fremont and Custer Counties. Locations include, but are not limited to Craig, Steamboat Springs, Granby, Hot Sulphur Springs, Kremmling, Meeker, Rangely, Eagle, Vail, Breckenridge, Glenwood Springs, Aspen, Grand Junction, Delta, Gunnison, Montrose, Nucla, Ouray, Telluride, Dove Creek, Cortez, Durango, Hermosa, Honeyville, Rockwood, Saguache, Silverton, Lake City, Creede, Pagosa Springs, Fort Morgan, Kiowa, Walsenburg, Del Norte, South Fork, Alamosa, San Luis, Conejos, Buena Vista, Salida, Walden, Central City, Georgetown, Leadville, Fairplay, Cripple Creek, Canon City and Westcliffe. WHEN...900 AM Thursday August 06 to 900 AM Friday August 07 IMPACTS...Areas of moderate to heavy smoke, from in-state and out- of-state wildfires, will be possible across the advisory area through at least Friday morning. HEALTH INFORMATION...Public Health Recommendations: 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.
About
South Meadows Campground provides a scenic basecamp in Pike National Forest at 8,000 feet elevation, tucked into a stand of ponderosa pines roughly 5 miles north of Woodland Park. The campground's 64 sites are connected by paved roads, with each site equipped with a fire ring and picnic table. Vault toilets are available throughout, and potable water is accessible during the peak season from Memorial Day through mid-September. The campground's main draw is its direct access to the 4.2-mile paved Centennial Trail, which connects South Meadows to Manitou Lake Picnic Area and Colorado Campground. The trail accommodates hikers, bicyclists, and inline skaters. Anglers can fish at nearby Manitou Lake and Trout Creek, while OHV enthusiasts have access to the Rainbow Falls and North Divide trail systems. Woodland Park, located 5 miles south, provides convenient access to gas, groceries, and dining. Popular regional attractions include Pikes Peak, Garden of the Gods, and the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs. Afternoon thunderstorms are common during summer months, so campers should be prepared for lightning.
Directions
From Colorado Springs, travel west on Highway 24 for approximately 18 miles to the Highway 24 and Highway 67 intersection in Woodland Park. Turn right (north) on Highway 67 and travel approximately 5.5 miles. The campground entrance is on the left.
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 | 84ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 84ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (719) 636-1602 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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