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Pikes Peak Ranger District

Quick Facts

Boatmans Family Picnic Ground

Elevation:	9,000 Feet (2805.5 Meters)
Handicapped Accessible:	No
Number of Sites:	12
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

Boatman's Picnic Ground has 12 picnic units and is accessible only by boat or by hiking to the area. The elevation of the site is 9000 feet. Picnic season begins in late May and continues into October. Overnight use of this area is not permitted. The facilities include tables, vault toilets, fire grates and garbage collection. No drinking water is provided at Boatman's Picnic Grounds.

Directions from Colorado Springs: Drive 16 miles to Woodland park via Hwy 24. Turn right on to County Road 22 and travel 2 miles to Forrest Road 300. Turn right and drive 4.5 miles south to Rampart Reservoir Recreation Area.

Seasonal Information:
Normal Services Available: April through December (NOTE: Dates may change depending on weather conditions. The facilities include tables, vault toilets, firegrates and garbage collection. No drinking water is provided at Boatmans Picnic Grounds.) .

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Recreation Opportunities

Activity		Remarks	On Site
	Boat Launching	Approx. 2 mi. to Rampart Reservoir; can also rent boats	No
	Boating	Rampart Reservoir	Yes
	Fishing	Rampart Reservoir, Carroll Lakes, Nichols Reservoir	Yes
	Hiking & Walking	Rainbow Trail, Schubarth Trail, Stanley Rim Trail, BPW Nature 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
	Canoeing	Rampart Reservoir	Yes
	Picnicking	Boatmans Family Picnic Ground	Yes
	Viewing Interpretive Signs	Wildcat Wayside Overlook, Pike View Overlook	No

Related Activities

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.

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.