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Promontory Family Picnic Ground

Elevation:	9,100 Feet (2836.7 Meters)
Number of Sites:	34 picnic units
Other Maps:	Trails Illustrated 137 Pikes Peak, Canon City
Point of Interest:	Rampart Reservoir Recreation Area
Recommended Season:	Early Fall
Reservation Contact:	Local
Reservation Remarks:	day use
Reservation Status:	Not Accepted
Usage:	Heavy in summer

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General Description

Promontory Picnic Ground has 34 picnic units. The elevation of the site is 9100 feet. The picnic season begins in early May and continues into October. Overnight use of the picnic grounds is not permitted.
Promontory Picnic Ground has tables, vault toilets, fire grates, and garbage collection and drinking water.

Directions from Colorado Springs: Drive 18 miles west on Highway 24 to Woodland Park. Turn right on County Road 22 and travel approximately 3 miles to Rampart Range Road (Forest Road 300). Drive south on Rampart Range Road for 5 miles until you reach Forest Road 306. Drive 2 miles to Promonotory Picnic Ground.

Seasonal Information:
Normal Services Available: April through December (NOTE: Opening and closing dates may change depending on weather conditions. Promonotory Picnic Ground has tables, vault toilets, firegrates, and garbage collection and drinking water.) .

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Recreation Opportunities

Activity		Remarks	On Site
	Boat Launching	Approx. 2 mi. to Rampart Reservoir; can also rent boats	No
	Boating	Promontory Picnic Ground - Rampart Reservoir	Yes
	Family Camping	Thunder Ridge Campground, Meadow Ridge Campground	No
	RV Camping	Thunder Ridge Campground, Meadow Ridge Campground	No
	Tent Camping	Thunder Ridge Campground, Meadow Ridge Campground	No
	Trailer Camping	Thunder Ridge Campground, Meadow Ridge Campground	No
	Fishing	Promontory Picnic Ground - Rampart Reservoir, Carroll Lakes, Nichols Reservoir	Yes
	Four-Wheel Driving	Promontory Picnic Ground - Rampart Range Road, Northfield Road, Ormes Peak Road, Ensign Gulch Road, Beaver Creek Road, Power Line South Road, Power Line East Road	No
	Hiking & Walking	Promontory Picnic Ground - Rainbow Trail, Schubarth Trail, Stanley Rim Trail, BPW Nature Trail, Rampart Reservoir Trail, Nichols Trail	Yes
	Horseback Riding	Promontory Picnic Ground - Rainbow Trail, Schubarth Trail, Stanley Rim Trail, Rampart Reservoir Trail, Nichols Trail	Yes
	Animal Identification	Promontory Picnic Ground - Rainbow Trail, Schubarth Trail, Stanley Rim Trail, BPW Nature Trail, Rampart Reservoir Trail, Nichols Trail	Yes
	Bird Identification	Promontory Picnic Ground - Rainbow Trail, Schubarth Trail, Stanley Rim Trail, BPW Nature Trail, Rampart Reservoir Trail, Nichols Trail	Yes
	Mushroom Identification	Promontory Picnic Ground - Rainbow Trail, Schubarth Trail, Stanley Rim Trail, Rampart Reservoir Trail, Nichols Trail	Yes
	Pine Cone Gathering	Promontory Picnic Ground - Rainbow Trail, Schubarth Trail, Stanley Rim Trail, Rampart Reservoir Trail, Nichols Trail
	Plant Identification	Promontory Picnic Ground - Rainbow Trail, Schubarth Trail, Stanley Rim Trail, Rampart Reservoir Trail, Nichols Trail	Yes
	Lakes & Reservoirs	Promontory Picnic Ground - Rampart Reservoir	Yes
	Mountain Biking	Promontory Picnic Ground - Rampart Reservoir Trail	Yes
	Motorcycle Riding	Promontory Picnic Ground - Rampart Range Road, Northfield Road, Ormes Peak Road, Ensign Gulch Road, Beaver Creek Road, Power Line South Road, Power Line East Road	No
	Canoeing	Promontory Picnic Ground - Rampart Reservoir	Yes
	Picnicking	Promonotory Family Picnic Ground	Yes
	Viewing Interpretive Signs	Promontory Picnic Ground - Wildcat Wayside Overlook, Pike View Overlook	No

Related Activities

Boatmans Family Picnic Ground - Boatman's Picnic Ground is located in the Rampart Reservoir Recreation Area 4.2 miles east of Woodland Park. This site offers a plethora of outdoor recreation opportunities on land and water.

BPW Nature Trail - BPW Nature Trail (#712) was a project of the Business and Professional Women and is an interpretive trail designed for wheelchairs with signing in Braille.

Dikeside Boat Launch - Dikeside Boat Launch is located on the eastern shore of Rampart Reservoir. A variety of recreation opportunities on and off the water exist from this site.

Meadow Ridge Campground - Meadow Ridge Campground is located in the Rampart Reservoir Recreation Area 4.2 miles east of Woodland Park. This site offers a plethora of outdoor recreation opportunities on land and water.

Rainbow Gulch Trailhead - Rainbow Gulch Trailhead serves the trails surrounding Rampart Reservoir. It is located on Rampart Range Road and allows users to access the reservoir area without paying the day-use fee.

Thunder Ridge Campground - Thunder Ridge Campground is located in the Rampart Reservoir Recreation Area 4.2 miles east of Woodland Park. This site offers a plethora of outdoor recreation opportunities on land and water.