Rampart Range Recreation Area Designated Dispersed Camping
Federal campground in PSICC
Location: Sedalia, CO, CO
Price: From $22 per night
Price range: $22–$33 per night
Rating: 3.7 out of 5 (37 reviews)
Season: May through October
The Rampart Range Recreation Area’s Designated Dispersed Camping is operated by ExplorUS LLC. Camping is only allowed in numbered campsites and requires a fee. Trailhead parking within the Rampart Range Recreation Area is free.
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
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/rampart-range-recreation-area-designated-dispersed-camping to be notified when sites open up.
Rampart Range Recreation Area offers access to over 300 miles of motorized OHV trails, Devils Head Fire Lookout Tower, and climbing areas. Campers praise the beautiful drive and scenic sites with maintained roads in Douglas County.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear present in area. Also verify presence of Western Milksnake, Plains Hognose Snake, Greater Short-horned Lizard, Lazuli Bunting, Broad-tailed Hummingbird, Turkey Vulture, and Black-capped Chickadee.
Insider tips for Rampart Range Recreation Area Designated Dispersed Camping: Book early — this is a popular federal campground Only numbered campsites allowed; dispersed camping outside designated sites is prohibited Trailhead parking within the recreation area is free if not using campsites
Skip Rampart Range Recreation Area Designated Dispersed Camping if: You have a low-clearance vehicle — access road is rough and not suitable for cars. You need hookups — no hookups available at campground. You plan to visit November through April — seasonal operations only.
Best time to visit Rampart Range Recreation Area Designated Dispersed Camping: May - October — Verified operating season from RIDB data.
Nearby campgrounds: Indian Creek Equestrian Campground (S.PLATTE RANGER DIST, CO), Flat Rocks Campground (Sedalia, CO), Osprey (Co) (Sedalia, CO), Ouzel (Sedalia, CO).
Cell Phone Coverage at Rampart Range Recreation Area Designated Dispersed Camping
Cell signal at Rampart Range Recreation Area Designated Dispersed Camping (Sedalia, 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.
The Rampart Range Recreation Area’s Designated Dispersed Camping is operated by ExplorUS LLC. Camping is only allowed in numbered campsites and requires a fee. Trailhead parking within the Rampart Range Recreation Area is free.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground
Only numbered campsites allowed; dispersed camping outside designated sites is prohibited
Trailhead parking within the recreation area is free if not using campsites
Verified operating season from RIDB data
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: Verizon.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Campground entrance
Google Maps APICommunity
#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.
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