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Meadow Ridge

PSICC — fishing, hiking

Location: COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, CO

Price: From $28 per night

Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (83 reviews)

Season: May through October

Located about 10 miles from the town of Woodland Park, Colorado, Meadow Ridge Campground is pleasantly situated on a ridge above the Rampart Reservoir. Here, campers have access to prime fishing and mountain biking and hiking trails. The campground is in the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains, due north of the popular Pikes Peak.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 0%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.

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

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

Meadow Ridge offers prime fishing and access to mountain biking and hiking trails in the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains, located on a ridge above Rampart Reservoir with views toward Pikes Peak. Google reviewers praise the beautiful surroundings, clean facilities, and convenient access to outdoor recreation.

Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Bobcat, Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, Abert's Squirrel, Mountain Cottontail, Mountain Chickadee, Red-tailed Hawk, Canada Jay, and Bullsnake verified within 8km.

Insider tips for Meadow Ridge: Book early — this is a federal campground with only 18 sites and high demand Firewood is available for sale on-site On-site dumpster available for RV waste

Skip Meadow Ridge if: You require RV hookups — no hookups available at most sites; only suitable for self-contained RVs. You need winter camping — seasonal operations end in October. You prefer flush toilets — only vault toilets available.

Best time to visit Meadow Ridge: May-October — Campground operates seasonally from May through October only.

Nearby campgrounds: Thunder Ridge (COLORADO SPRINGS, CO), Springdale (Green Mountain Falls, CO), Red Rocks Group Campground (COLORADO SPRINGS, CO), Pike Community (COLORADO SPRINGS, CO).

Cell Phone Coverage at Meadow Ridge

Cell signal at Meadow Ridge (COLORADO SPRINGS, CO): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.

  • Verizon 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.

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COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, CO★ 4.3 (83 reviews)From $28/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Located about 10 miles from the town of Woodland Park, Colorado, Meadow Ridge Campground is pleasantly situated on a ridge above the Rampart Reservoir. Here, campers have access to prime fishing and mountain biking and hiking trails. The campground is in the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains, due north of the popular Pikes Peak.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
Max RV99 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
ADA sites3 sites
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking Water
Recreation
Picnic TablesFishing
Family & Pets
Vault ToiletsFirewood for Sale

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You require RV hookups — no hookups available at most sites; only suitable for self-contained RVs✕ You need winter camping — seasonal operations end in October✕ You prefer flush toilets — only vault toilets available

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a federal campground with only 18 sites and high demand

Firewood is available for sale on-site

On-site dumpster available for RV waste

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally from May through October only

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 100%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: Verizon.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: American Black Bear, Bobcat, Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, Abert's Squirrel, Mountain Cottontail, Mountain Chickadee, Red-tailed Hawk, Canada Jay, and Bullsnake verified within 8km.

Location

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Getting there →

From Colorado Springs, drive west on Highway 24 for about 24 miles to Woodland Park. Turn right (north) on Baldwin St. (which becomes Rampart Range Road). Drive about 2 miles to Loy Creek Road, turn right, and then take another right on Forest Road 300 (Rampart Range Road). Follow signs. The entrance to Rampart Reservoir is about 4 miles further on the left.

Campground entrance

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Community

#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)

Pro tips

  • 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.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Meadow Ridge cost per night?+
Meadow Ridge costs $28 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Meadow Ridge open?+
Meadow Ridge is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Meadow Ridge have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Meadow Ridge?+
Meadow Ridge can accommodate RVs up to 70 feet.
How do I make reservations at Meadow Ridge?+
Meadow Ridge is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Meadow Ridge?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Meadow Ridge is rated weak. Best carrier: Verizon. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Meadow Ridge open, and what are check-in times?+
Meadow Ridge is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

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●Data sources on this page
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National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
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Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$28 /night★ 4.3 (83)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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FAQ
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Nearby Campgrounds

Thunder Ridge

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO

From $28/night

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Springdale

Green Mountain Falls, CO

From $25/night

Red Rocks Group Campground

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO

From $190/night

Pike Community

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO

From $150/night

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