Pike National Forest's Rampart Range Road is the access corridor for this dispersed camping area outside of Green Mountain Falls, where unmarked pull-offs along a gravel road give way to open sightlines toward Pikes Peak and the surrounding mountain terrain. The US Forest Service manages this free-to-use area with no reservations, no restrooms, and no water on site. Campers should plan accordingly.
Road conditions are a recurring topic in reviews. The washboard surface can be rough enough to rattle loose gear in a van or RV, and some sections have deep ruts that require careful navigation with larger trailers. One reviewer noted the road is "a torture test for any van or RV." Conditions do vary, and several campers report the gravel is reasonably well-maintained at times, though that can change after weather or heavy use. GPS pins on map apps are frequently cited as inaccurate, placing the actual dispersed sites a couple of miles past where they appear. The sites themselves are pull-offs along the right side of the road, some with established fire rings and downed wood available to gather.
Nearby, Rampart Range Dispersed Site and Rampart Reservoir Dispersed provide additional options along the same corridor. Rampart Reservoir is open to the public for a day-use fee and accessible via the Rainbow Gulch Trail, which reviewers describe as a wooded walk that follows a creek down to the water. Water and propane resupply are available in Woodland Park before heading up the mountain.
Trash is a consistent issue. Multiple reviews flag litter left behind by previous campers, and there are no dumpsters on site, so pack-out is required. Crowding tends to peak on holiday weekends, though even then some reviewers found unclaimed spots on Saturday afternoons. Road traffic can continue late into the night. Cell coverage runs one to two bars depending on which direction a site faces, with better signal on spots overlooking Woodland Park. "Peaceful and quiet except for the occasional passing car," notes C A., which captures the trade-off accurately. This area works best for self-sufficient campers comfortable with dispersed conditions, rough road access, and no facilities.
Description
Primitive camping off Rampart Range Road. Some fire rings.
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Map & DirectionsCascade-Chipita Park/Woodland Park is located in Colorado near Green Mountain Falls
Coordinates
38.97327895 N
105.00663018 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
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- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 3 usersLast on 7/28/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Dispersed
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Phone Service
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
DISPERSED CAMPING
Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
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Drive Time
- 29 min from Colorado Springs, CO
- 49 min from Pueblo, CO
- 1 hr 18 min from Denver, CO
- 1 hr 41 min from Boulder, CO

















































