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Park Conditions

  • Camping

    The Meadows and the Raptor Glen campgrounds are the only areas open in the winter.  

    The Swift Puma and Gobbler Grover campgrounds, as well as the Camper Services building (including the laundry) are closed for the winter.  ​The Meadows campground bathroom facility has a single coin operated shower available during this time.

    We anticipate that all campground areas will reopen on or about March 1, 2023. 


      

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    The campground is highly rated and very popular, that means our 61 sites are basically booked for the entire summer. (Reservations can be made 6 months in advance). 
    It is possible to snag a cancellation or a day here and there if your timing is right. 

    All sites at this park are available by RESERVATION ONLY. 

     We cannot make reservations over the phone at the park, you must use the reservation system.

    Making a reservation is EASY! Anytime, day or night. Go online at www.cpwshop.com or call 1-800-244-5613

    *All vehicles must have a valid daily or Annual Colorado State Park Pass for every day the vehicle is in the park.This fee is in addition to the camping fees.

    For more details, visit the camping page and the camping fees page.

    (Updated: 12/20/2022 10:20 AM)

  • Cell Phone Coverage

    ​Coverage is good for most carriers in the developed areas.  It can be spotty at times and certain locations.

    (Updated: 1/6/2022 11:33 AM)

  • Fire Restrictions

    ​Campfires are currently allowed in designated fire pits. Charcoal grilling is allowed in the designated grills in the picnic areas and grills brought by visitors in the campground. Smoking is NEVER allowed on the trails.

    ​Stage I fire restrictions are in place for unicorporated El Paso County... this includes the park.  BUT, these current restrictions do NOT impact our current operations.  If the restrictions are increased, we may be impacted.  Right now, you can still have fires in the park's fire pits and grills, as well as smoke in the designated areas (NEVER the trails).

    ​BE CAREFUL! Conditions are ripe for fire: never leave a fire unattended and be sure to COMPLETELY extinguish the fire before you leave.

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    Firewood is for sale at the Visitor Center and at the camphost sites in the campgrounds.

    Check back often. A fire ban is highly likely this summer.

    (Updated: 12/20/2022 10:33 AM)

  • Park Entrance

    The entrance station is staffed on weekends with our amazing volunteers.

    When the station is closed, please purchase a park pass with the self service system: credit card only.

    (Updated: 2/25/2022 9:51 AM)

  • Road Conditions

    All of the roads in the park are paved.

    PLEASE NOTE: The road through the park is fairly steep.  RV's and large vehicles have no issue accessing the campground in normal conditions, but it may be hazardous in icy conditions. Please plan accordingly if wanting to camp in the winter.

    (Updated: 1/6/2022 11:38 AM)

  • Trails

    ​​ALL TRAILS ARE OPEN. 

    In winter, muddy or icy conditions can exist after rain or snow. 

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    Please report any downed trees or other unfavorable conditions to the Visitor Center by calling 719-576-2016.

    The trail map shows where to find the easy-to-moderate park trails located in the main area of the park. 

    Trail Notes

    The Dixon and Top of the Mountain Trail Info: 

    The first 2.5 miles of the Dixon trail is a multi-use trail open to hikers, bikers, and equestrians. Please be respectful of others and follow the yield triangle of etiquette. Hikers may continue past the 2.5 mile turnaround point. 

    Prepare for a 17+ mile round trip hike, with no pickup points or sources for water along the trail. See the Dixon trail map​ for more details.

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    (Updated: 12/20/2022 10:25 AM)