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Pikes Peak Ranger District

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Dikeside Boat Launch

Elevation:	9,000 Feet (2805.5 Meters)
Other Maps:	Trails Illustrated 137 Pikes Peak, Canon City
Reservation Contact:	Local
Reservation Remarks:	boat dock is Seasonal
Reservation Status:	Not Accepted
Usage:	Heavy in Summer
Vehicle Accessibility:	Passenger Vehicle

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General Description

Dikeside Boat Launch provides access to Rampart Reservoir, a 400 acre water reserve for the city of Colorado Springs

Copyright: Amy Pyle-Interactive Outdoors, Inc.
Dikeside Boat Launch provides access to Rampart Reservoir, a 400 acre water reserve for the city of Colorado Springs

Rampart Reservoir is heavily used by boaters and anglers during the summer months. The lake contains 530 surface acres and is stocked with rainbow trout. As many as 30 boats may use the boat launch on any weekend day from Memorial Day to Labor Day. The boat ramp is located at Dikeside during summer months. Boating safety regulations are posted near the ramp. Please read and observe these instructions for your safety and for the protection of the water resource.

Wading, swimming and water skiing are prohibited. Operate boats at speeds which will not create a white water wake. Stay at least 150' from people fishing from the shore. Boats may not be left at the boat dock for longer than 30 minutes or on the bank for more than 8 hours.

The reservoir is stocked with fish by the Colorado Division of Wildlife. A
valid Colorado fishing license is required. Colorado State fishing
regulations apply to fishing in Rampart and Nichols Reservoirs.

Directions from Colorado Springs: Drive 18 miles west on Highway 24 to Woodland Park. Turn right on to Baldwin Avenue and drive 3 miles to Rampart Range Road (Forest Road 300). Travel south (right) on Rampart Range Road for 5 miles to Forest Road 306. Drive 3 miles to the parking area for Dikeside Boat Launch.

Seasonal Information:
Normally Open: April through September .

Fee Information

Type	Price	Remarks
Boat Launching	Call for Current Fee	fee paid at entrance kiosk-day

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Recreation Opportunities

Activity		Remarks	On Site
	Boat Launching	Dikeside Boat Launch - can also rent boats	Yes
	Boating	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	Rampart Reservoir, Carroll Lakes, Nichols Reservoir	Yes
	Four-Wheel Driving	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	Rainbow Trail, Schubarth Trail, Stanley Rim Trail, BPW Nature Trail, Rampart Reservoir Trail, Nichols Trail	Yes
	Horseback Riding	Rainbow Trail, Schubarth Trail, Stanley Rim Trail, Rampart Reservoir Trail, Nichols Trail	Yes
	Animal Identification	Rainbow Trail, Schubarth Trail, Stanley Rim Trail, BPW Nature Trail, Rampart Reservoir Trail, Nichols Trail	Yes
	Bird Identification	Rainbow Trail, Schubarth Trail, Stanley Rim Trail, BPW Nature Trail, Rampart Reservoir Trail, Nichols Trail	Yes
	Mushroom Identification	Rainbow Trail, Schubarth Trail, Stanley Rim Trail, Rampart Reservoir Trail, Nichols Trail	Yes
	Pine Cone Gathering	Rainbow Trail, Schubarth Trail, Stanley Rim Trail, Rampart Reservoir Trail, Nichols Trail
	Plant Identification	Rainbow Trail, Schubarth Trail, Stanley Rim Trail, Rampart Reservoir Trail, Nichols Trail	Yes
	Lakes & Reservoirs	Rampart Reservoir	Yes
	Mountain Biking	Rampart Reservoir Trail	Yes
	Motorcycle Riding	Rampart Range Road, Northfield Road, Ormes Peak Road, Ensign Gulch Road, Beaver Creek Road, Power Line South Road, Power Line East Road	No
	Canoeing	Rampart Reservoir	Yes
	Viewing Interpretive Signs	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.

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.

Promontory Family Picnic Ground - Promontory 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.

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.