Manitou Lake Pavilion
PSICC — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Colorado Springs, CO, CO
Price: From $75 per night
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (2 reviews)
Season: May through October
Manitou Lake Picnic Area, is located 7 miles north of Woodland Park, Colorado,. The Manitou Lake Pavilion is located inside the picnic area and is a wonderful group day use picnic area for groups up to 50 people. The scenic spot sits on the west side of Manitou Lake and provides great opportunities for hiking, biking and fishing.
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/manitou-lake-pavilion to be notified when sites open up.
Manitou Lake Pavilion offers excellent fishing opportunities with 6-9 inch trout and scenic views on the west side of Manitou Lake. The location provides access to the paved Centennial Bike Trail and a hiking loop around the lake.
Wildlife alert: Mule Deer, Flammulated Owl, Common Black Hawk, White-breasted Nuthatch, Red-winged Blackbird, Bullsnake, Wandering Garter Snake, and Western Terrestrial Garter Snake present in the area.
Insider tips for Manitou Lake Pavilion: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand. Only 1 tent site available, so arrive with confirmed reservation. Access the paved Centennial Bike Trail directly from the picnic area.
Skip Manitou Lake Pavilion if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available at this site.. You're visiting November through April — seasonal closure..
Best time to visit Manitou Lake Pavilion: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October per verified data..
Nearby campgrounds: Painted Rocks (COLORADO SPRINGS, CO), Colorado Campground (COLORADO SPRINGS, CO), Pike Community (COLORADO SPRINGS, CO), Red Rocks Group Campground (COLORADO SPRINGS, CO).
Cell Phone Coverage at Manitou Lake Pavilion
Cell signal at Manitou Lake Pavilion (Colorado Springs, CO): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Manitou Lake Picnic Area, is located 7 miles north of Woodland Park, Colorado,. The Manitou Lake Pavilion is located inside the picnic area and is a wonderful group day use picnic area for groups up to 50 people. The scenic spot sits on the west side of Manitou Lake and provides great opportunities for hiking, biking and fishing.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand.
Only 1 tent site available, so arrive with confirmed reservation.
Access the paved Centennial Bike Trail directly from the picnic area.
Campground operates seasonally May through October per verified data.
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Colorado Springs, travel on US Highway 24 approximately 18 miles to Woodland Park. Take Highway 67 north about 7 miles. Manitou Lake is on the right (east) side of the highway 1 mile north of Colorado Campground.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — PSICC fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at PSICC before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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