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Rampart Reservoir General Forest Area

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General Description

Rampart Reservoir Recreation Area provides access to a variety of activities for all skill levels

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Rampart Reservoir Recreation Area provides access to a variety of activities for all skill levels

The Rampart Reservoir General Forest Area is located east of Woodland Park approximately 18 miles west of Colorado Springs. The area attractions include 2 campgrounds, a boat launch, 2 picnic grounds, various scenic overlooks and numerous trails. This area is popular in the summer and winter months for tourists and locals alike. The recreation opportunities abound at this picturesque site including but not limited to: hiking, fishing, biking, boating and picnicking.

Directions from Colorado Springs: Travel west on Highway 24 approximately 18 miles to Woodland Park. At the stoplight immediately before the McDonald's turn right. Travel on this road (Baldwin -Rampart Range Road) passed the schools around a corner to an intersection with Forest Road 300. Turn right on to 300 and follow signs to the reservoir.

Seasonal Information:
Normally Open: Year-round (NOTE: Services available from May to October) .

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Recreation Opportunities

Activity		Remarks	On Site
	Camping	Thunder Ridge Campground, Meadow Ridge Campground	Yes
	Family Camping	Thunder Ridge Campground, Meadow Ridge Campground	Yes
	RV Camping	Thunder Ridge Campground, Meadow Ridge Campground	Yes
	Tent Camping	Thunder Ridge Campground, Meadow Ridge Campground	Yes
	Trailer Camping	Thunder Ridge Campground, Meadow Ridge Campground	Yes
	Cross-country Skiing	Stanley Rim Trail, Schubarth Trail, Rampart Reservoir Trail	Yes
	Fishing	Rampart Reservoir	Yes
	Forest Areas	Rampart Reservoir General Forest Area	Yes
	Hiking & Walking	Stanley Rim Trail, Schubarth Trail, Rampart Reservoir Trail	Yes
	Horseback Riding	Stanley Rim Trail, Schubarth Trail, Rampart Reservoir Trail	Yes
	Animal Identification	Rampart Reservoir General Forest Area - Stanley Rim Trail, Schubarth Trail	Yes
	Bird Identification	Stanley Rim Trail, Schubarth Trail, Rampart Reservoir Trail	Yes
	Mushroom Identification	Stanley Rim Trail, Schubarth Trail	Yes
	Plant Identification	Stanley Rim Trail, Schubarth Trail, Rampart Reservoir Trail	Yes
	Wildflower Identification	Rampart Reservoir Trail, Stanley Rim Trail, Schubarth Trail	Yes
	Mountain Biking	Stanley Rim Trail, Schubarth Trail, Rampart Reservoir Trail	Yes
	Picnicking	Boatman's Picnic Ground, Promontory Picnic Ground	Yes