Colorado Campground

PSICC — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, CO

Price: From $28 per night

Price range: $28–$38 per night

Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (175 reviews)

Season: May through October

Colorado Campground is a favorite family destination near Manitou Lake Picnic Area north of the town of Woodland Park. A short trail leads to the lovely lake, where visitors enjoy fishing, bird watching and canoeing.Manitou Lake offers trout fishing and lakeside picnicking. Canoeing on the small lake is also a popular activity.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/colorado-campground to be notified when sites open up.

Family-friendly campground near Manitou Lake with excellent camp hosts, clean facilities, and incredible Pike's Peak views. Google reviewers consistently praise the helpful hosts and well-maintained grounds.

Wildlife alert: Mule Deer, Flammulated Owl, Common Black Hawk, White-breasted Nuthatch, Red-winged Blackbird, Bullsnake, Wandering Garter Snake, and Western Terrestrial Garter Snake verified within 8km.

Insider tips for Colorado Campground: Request campsites 41-42 area for direct trail access to Manitou Lake Book early as this is a popular federal campground Use the Centennial Bike Trail paved recreation path connecting to South Meadows Campground and Manitou Lake Picnic Area

Skip Colorado Campground if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available at most sites; only suitable for self-contained RVs. You require full-facility amenities — vault toilets only, no shower facilities mentioned. You want tree coverage for privacy — campsites are sparse on trees.

Best time to visit Colorado Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only..

Nearby campgrounds: Manitou Lake Pavilion (Colorado Springs, CO), Painted Rocks (COLORADO SPRINGS, CO), Pike Community (COLORADO SPRINGS, CO), Red Rocks Group Campground (COLORADO SPRINGS, CO).