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Meadow Ridge Campground
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190 People
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| Elevation: |
9,200 Feet
(2867.8 Meters)
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| Length of Stay: |
14 Days
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| Number of Sites: |
19
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| Reservation Contact: |
National Reservation System: 877-444-6777
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| Reservation Remarks: |
An $8.65 fee per reservation will be charged.
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| Reservation Status: |
Accepted
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Copyright: Amy Pyle-Interactive Outdoors, Inc.
The Meadow Ridge Family Campground is one of two developed campgrounds on the shores of Rampart Reservoir
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The Rampart Reservoir Recreation Area offers the recreationist a wide range of opportunities. The area is located 4.2 miles east of Woodland Park on the Rampart Range Road, FDR #300. Meadow Ridge Campground has 19 camp sites at least 30 foot long, two of which
have been developed for handicapped use (sites # 12 and # 13). The elevation of the site is 9,200 feet. The camping season begins in late May
and continues into November; user fee is $10.00 per night per site. NOTE:
There are no handicap-accessible toilets.Camp sites in Meadow Ridge may be reserved through Biospheric's National Reservation System, by calling 1.877.444.6777. Reservations may be made up to 240 days in advance of your first night of arrival or as late as five days prior to your arrival. There is a two-night minimum stay for Meadow Ridge if reservations are made for either Friday or Saturday night. Facilities provided include tables, fire grates, drinking water, vault-type toilets and garbage collection.
Directions from Colorado Springs: Drive 18 miles west on Hwy 24 to Woodland Park. Turn right on to County Road 22 and drive approximately 3 miles to reach Rampart Range Road (Forest Road 300). Travel south a few miles then turn left on Forest Road 306. From there it is 1 mile to the campground.
Seasonal Information:
Normal Services Available:
Late May through November
(NOTE: Opening and closing dates may vary depending on weather conditions. Facilities provided include tables, firegrates, drinking water, vault-type toilets, and garbage collection.)
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| Activity |
Remarks |
On Site |
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Boat Launching |
Approx. 2 mi. to Rampart Reservoir; can also rent boats |
No |
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Boating |
Rampart Reservoir |
Yes |
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Family Camping |
Meadow Ridge Campground |
Yes |
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RV Camping |
Meadow Ridge Campground |
Yes |
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Tent Camping |
Meadow Ridge Campground |
Yes |
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Trailer Camping |
Meadow Ridge Campground |
Yes |
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Camping |
Meadow Ridge Campground |
Yes |
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Fishing |
Rampart Reservoir, Carroll Lakes, Nichols Reservoir |
Yes |
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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 |
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Hiking & Walking |
Rainbow Trail, Schubarth Trail, Stanley Rim Trail, BPW Nature Trail, Rampart Reservoir Trail, Nichols Trail |
Yes |
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Horseback Riding |
Rainbow Trail, Schubarth Trail, Stanley Rim Trail, Rampart Reservoir Trail, Nichols Trail |
Yes |
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Animal Identification |
Rainbow Trail, Schubarth Trail, Stanley Rim Trail, BPW Nature Trail, Rampart Reservoir Trail, Nichols Trail |
Yes |
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Bird Identification |
Rainbow Trail, Schubarth Trail, Stanley Rim Trail, BPW Nature Trail, Rampart Reservoir Trail, Nichols Trail |
Yes |
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Mushroom Identification |
Rainbow Trail, Schubarth Trail, Stanley Rim Trail, Rampart Reservoir Trail, Nichols Trail |
Yes |
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Plant Identification |
Rainbow Trail, Schubarth Trail, Stanley Rim Trail, Rampart Reservoir Trail, Nichols Trail |
Yes |
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Lakes & Reservoirs |
Rampart Reservoir |
Yes |
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Mountain Biking |
Rampart Reservoir Trail |
Yes |
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ATV Riding |
Northfield Road, Ormes Peak Road, Ensign Gulch Road, Beaver Creek Road, Power Line South Road, Power Line East Road |
No |
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Motorcycle Riding |
Northfield Road, Ormes Peak Road, Ensign Gulch Road, Beaver Creek Road, Power Line South Road, Power Line East Road |
No |
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Canoeing |
Rampart Reservoir |
Yes |
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Viewing Interpretive Signs |
Wildcat Wayside Overlook, Pike View Overlook |
No |
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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.
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.
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Visitor Information:
Pike and San Isabel National Forests, 1920 Valley Drive
, Pueblo, CO, 81008, Phone: 719-545-8737
Pueblo Chamber of Commerce, 302 North Santa Fe Drive, P.O. Box 697
, Pueblo, CO, 81003, Phone: 800-233-3446 , www.pueblochamber.org
Links to other sites:
Campground Reservations - Reserve your campground online here with reserveamerica.com
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Disclaimer and User Agreement
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