The Meadow Campground — Cheyenne Mountain, near Colorado Springs, Colorado, is a fantastic spot for those looking to enjoy the great outdoors without straying too far from town. With spacious sites that come with full hookups, picnic tables, and fire rings, it’s perfect for both RVs and tents.

This campground boasts clean facilities, including bathrooms and showers that visitors rave about. One camper mentioned, “The facilities for showering and bathrooms were close and extremely clean!” Plus, you can grab firewood from the camp host, making it easy to settle in for a cozy evening by the fire.

If you’re into hiking or just want to stretch your legs, there are plenty of trails nearby, including a frisbee golf course that adds a fun twist to your outdoor activities. Campers have enjoyed the breathtaking sunrise views from the sites, with one saying, “Unbelievable sunrise views from campsites 1-10.” 

While it’s close to the conveniences of Colorado Springs, some campers appreciate the balance of being near nature while still having access to amenities. Whether you’re here for a quick getaway or a longer stay, The Meadow Campground offers a welcoming atmosphere and plenty of opportunities for adventure.

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Situated just south of Colorado Springs and considered one of the "crown jewels" in Colorado's extensive state park system, Cheyenne Mountain State Park represents the protection of one of the last significant open spaces along the southern section of the Colorado Front Range.  
  
The 2701 acres of the park lie beneath the eastern flank of Cheyenne Mountain, and border the plains of Colorado in a stunning transition from plains to peaks. The land is in remarkable natural condition and diverse wildlife viewing opportunities abound due to the property's relatively undisturbed and unfragmented nature.   
  
Cheyenne Mountain offers superior facilities and recreational opportunities. Foremost among the park's offerings is the trail system consisting of 28 miles of hiking and biking trails. These pathways allow visitors ample opportunities to explore the park's natural beauty and discover the park's many wild inhabitants. Due to the park's diverse wildlife and fragile eco-systems, dogs are only permitted on certain trails. Leashed pets are welcomed in the park's developed areas, which include the campgrounds and picnic areas.  
  
Along with great trails, the park offers superior facilities, boasting a Visitor Center with gift shop and interpretive displays, individual and group picnicking facilities, wildlife viewing, and 61 spectacular campsites. Every site includes a paved parking area, grill ring/fire pit, 10'x10' tent pad, picnic table, and amazing views of Colorado Springs below with the majestic Cheyenne Mountain above.  
  
The majority of the campsites (51 total) are full service and include water, electrical, and sewer hook-ups for RV campers. Tent campers are always welcome in these "RV" sites, but there are also 10 unique walk-in sites. These sites, nestled among scrub oak, are for tents only. Campers must take a short walk into the secluded sites from the parking lot, but they are well worth the effort!  
  
Campers will find flush toilet facilities, coin-operated showers, a coin-operated laundry room, change machine and an activity room featuring historical displays at the camper services building. Playgrounds, additional restroom facilities, a beautiful amphitheater and easy trail access are also available from the campgrounds.  
  
Reservations are required and can be made 24/7 by calling 800-244-5613 or online at CPWshop.com.  
  
For current conditions, more information, and maps, please visit the Cheyenne Mountain website: http://cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/Parks/cheyennemountain

- By making a reservation with Colorado Parks and Wildlife, you are agreeing to read and abide by all rules stated in this purchase flow and on the confirmation letter.  
  
- A valid Colorado State Park pass is always required on every vehicle that enters the park. This is in addition to the camping fees.  
  
- Due to wildfire risks, smoking is not allowed on the trails. Leashed pets are always welcomed in the developed areas of the park, which include the campgrounds and picnic areas. Dogs are allowed on DESIGNATED trails around the campgrounds only. Equestrian use is allowed on approximately 8.5 miles of trail which can only be accessed at the Limekiln trailhead. Horses are not allowed in campgrounds or near buildings. No backcountry camping is allowed.  
  
- A maximum of six people and only one camping unit is allowed per site. This may include one motor home or one camper and one additional tent. One additional passenger vehicle is allowed per site only if it fits on the driveway. All vehicles must remain on the pavement at all times. Pay close attention to the recommendations about maximum camping unit length when you make your reservation. Make sure there will be room for your unit and an additional vehicle if needed. Parking for additional vehicles is limited.  
  
- Every site has a 12'x12' tent pad. An additional tent is allowed if it fits on the developed portion of the camp site. It is not permissible to set up tents on any park vegetation.  
  
- The campground has 10 walk-in tent sites. These unique, non-electric sites require campers to hike in and carry camping equipment several hundred feet to get to the sites. There is really only enough room for one large tent. A smaller tent may fit, but it must remain on the developed site and never set up on vegetation. Parking for the walk-in sites is limited to one space that can accommodate a single passenger vehicle or SUV, parking is not at the site and you must walk to your campsite. Bathrooms located nearest the tent sites are open and a short walk to the facilities. RV's or trailers will not fit. Additional parking is very limited.  
  
- Every campsite has a fire grill/pit and associated emergency water hydrant. The hose boxes throughout the campground are for emergency use only. Each full-service campsite has an additional water hydrant for visitor use.  
  
- Tree cutting or wood gathering is strictly prohibited. Firewood is for sale during business hours at the Visitor Center or by Camp hosts, you are also welcome to bring your own.  
  
- The Camper Services Building has restrooms, showers, coin operated laundry, a playground, and family friendly programs are often scheduled there during the summer months. Restrooms with showers can also be found in the Meadows Campground.   
  
Please use [www.cpwshop.com](https://www.cpwshop.com/home.page) to make, cancel, or change reservations or make any license, pass, or retail purchases. [ReserveAmerica.com](https://www.reserveamerica.com/) has limited functionality for CPW customers.
  
  
Per CPW regulation, no individual may camp or park a motor vehicle, trailer or camper on a state park for more than fourteen (14) days in any twenty-eight (28) day period on a single park. For the purposes of this regulation, an individual is defined as any person who has occupied a site, whether or not they are formally listed on the reservation as the reserving party or primary occupant.  
  
Any reservations made with one or more days outside of the 6-month reservation window will be frozen to changes for 14 days from the date the reservation was made.

The Meadows Campground — Cheyenne Mountain State Park

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Cheyenne Mountain State Park, Colorado Springs, CO.

[http://cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/Parks/cheyennemountain](http://cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/Parks/cheyennemountain)

Made our way to Cheyenne Mountain State Park, Colorado Springs. The tent only sites are walk-in and $18…and by walk-in…between 10-100ft from the parking area depending on the site. By midday most were taken and we landed in the available #45 (which was handicap accessible). Pluses and minuses: close to the restroom. Convenience comes at a cost, a motion sensor light constantly tripping on and a tad noisy. Tent pads only…comprised of a small pea gravel base, but elevated two railroad ties high…you will not get standing water, that's for certain. #45 is a handicap site so it is all paved…walkway, picnic table, animal-proof food container and fire pit area…no dust or dirt. Could be a positive or negative depending on your expectations. In April the trees were just budding so there wasn't a ton of concealment or cover from your neighbors provided by the leafless shrubbery and mountain scrub. A water pump is ten feet away. Another site was handicap accessible like this one but the others were situated further back in the scrub in dirt trails offering greater privacy. Hammock hanging was limited on site #45 but could be creatively managed. Restrooms were very clean and well-stocked. The visitor center is beautiful, large, interesting and offers local trinkets to purchase. Camp registration office is located by the campground and also houses restrooms and the coin operated showers and laundry. Water appeared to be at a premium as the water fountains were not operating. Depending on the wind direction, and with no leaves on the trees yet…highway noise could be heard in the distance from interstate 25…but not loud enough to be an irritation… Not to mention the sound breaking the early morning air…revelee from the nearby Air Force base. Signage leaves little doubt where you are or where to go throughout the park. The trails are superb and offer a variety of high plains and mountain views. Trail markings are remarkable, offering both self-guided tutorial placards and strategically located gps coordinates, in case of injury. Runners and mountain bikers frequent the trails. Wildlife aplenty. Mule deer sauntered by throughout the park and tom turkeys strutted their stuff for all to see. Colorful songbirds dotted the trail (my favorite…bright blue mountain bluebird). Keep the elevation in mind when choosing activities. Being a "flatlander," it takes about 7-10 days for your body to adjust to high elevations, so allocate more time on the trails for recovery breaks and hydration. Definite plus or minus…dogs are allowed in the park, but not on the trails and must be leashed at all times. Even on a Monday night in mid April, the park was filled so reservations would be advised. You can choose electric/water sites but there is no privacy from your RV neighbor.

Creative mountainscape photos are necessary to avoid the mountaintop antenna towers from NORAD.

It was a pleasant camping experience and would visit again.

There is so much to do nearby that you need to stay in the area at least a week.

Here are a few of my favorite nearby hikes: -Mt Cutler trail, Mt Muscoco trail, Helen Hunt Falls, Seven Bridges Trail, Red Rock Canyon, The Manitou Incline (parking fee), The Barr Trail (to Pikes Peak summit), Garden of the gods, Palmer Park, and Stanley Canyon Reservoir (on the Air Force Academy grounds)…all are must do's! Only Red Rock Canyon and Garden of the gods are flatter and easy strolling. Countless other trails exist and would take a lifetime to explore…worthy reason to return again and again!

Mile High Camping!

Cheyenne Mountan State Park is remarkably close to Colorado Springs, which makes it perfect for a quick getaway…. if you can score reservations. This park fills up fast!

We felt lucky to score a reservation for a pull-through Site (#56) at The Meadows Campground. This level, open, unshaded site offered nice views of Cheyenne Mountain and the lights of Colorado Springs. However it did leave us a bit exposed the wind. Next time we'll try to score one of the more sheltered sites on the opposite side of the loop. The firepits had high sides so our campfire was more immune to the gusty weather than we were.

The rangers in this park are very friendly. In fact, as we were cooking dinner, one came around and offered us a mini-class on the hummingbirds that live in the park. Wished we would have had time to stop by the visitor center to learn more about the local flora and fauna.

As runners, we loved the easy access to trails and you can earn a patch for exploring all 21 miles of trails throughout the park. Mountain bikers seemed to be having a ton of fun out there too.

Always a plus… The bathrooms have flush toilets and were super clean and well stocked.

Single night camping fix

Beautiful!

Very nice small stone tent pad that is about 10x10. Cement area next to the tent pad with a metal/plastic coating picnic table. Fire ring is very modern with a grill surface that covers the entire fire (not like the old school flip down that only goes over 1/3 of the fire ring). Bathrooms are clean. Shower is good only thing is it is a quarter operated system. They do have a quarter dispenser for bills. Tent spaces are pretty private. They do allow dogs but only in the camping area. Most trails they do not permit. Tents are a very short walk in (40 yards at most)

Solid tent site

This is a nice campground with a good view of the mountain. There are some nice trails from the campground and it’s close to Colorado Springs.

Nice Campground 

Colorado Springs offers much to do and this campground is a great spot to unhook. “The Meadows” is one of the loops...all level spots here, full hook-up. Not much privacy or shade, but would still highly recommend. The park location is close to Garden of the Gods, Manitou Cliff Dwellings, Pike’s Peak and more. The park offers many wonderful hiking trails...and a frisbee golf course. Convenient drive to grocery stores and restaurants.  

Excellent State Park

By far one of the nicest state parks in Colorado. Every site is huge and several pull through are on sides of the hill with sweeping view of Colorado Springs. Nestled up to the Air Force NORAD complex the nature is unspoiled all the way up the mountain. Tons of trails the only sad part is our dogs only have limited trails they are allowed on. Bear, large cats and lots of deer visit regularly (well at least the deer are regular. 

New and modern facilities

The campground has a great view of the city and the mountains, the installations are the best showers bathrooms etc. 
We will definitely stay in this park again. 

Great view campground

I typically disperse, but needed a quick night. Stopped in. The visitor center employee was not friendly. I tried to home with her and was super nice. I got nothing. Saw some deer and elk. Quick access to CO. Springs and Manitou Springs. I'd stay again if I want full convenience. Showers and laundry. $50

Good. Average state Park

Excellent campsite for RV full hookup!  I used this space for over a week for a shakedown run with my new travel trailer. This site is just 7 minutes from society which is a plus and a minus. Good for close camping but not so good for “getting away from it all”. 

Beautiful and clean

Spacious spots with full hookups. There’s a park entrance fee in addition to the spot rental. Park entrance fee is available to purchase via an automated kiosk.

Great RV spots with a view

Unbelievable sunrise views from campsites 1-10.  Mid March bathrooms were open &amp; water running. Good passive design, so they were even a bit warmer than outside. Arrived after 10pm &amp; all gates were unlocked, easy to get in.

Amazing sunrise views

What a wonderful campground, so clean and close to town. The campground was surrounded by walking trails and even a frisbee golf course. Sites had full hookups and complete with a table, large fire ring, and tent site as well. Facilities for showering and bathrooms were close and extremely clean! Camp host also had bundles of wood available. Highly recommend, we will be back! 

Wonderful getaway close to the Springs 

They have anything you could want pretty much. It's expensive but if you want all the fixings in a popular area you gotta pay. We saw deer multiple nights, rabbits and a skunk 😅. We had 3 people, a dog, tiny camper and a tent and had a great time.

Great park with view/amenities 

Super clean. Nice spacious sites FHU sites at a reasonable rate. 

Beautiful campground 

Love Cheyenne Mountain State Park. Camp here at least a few times a year with our TT. Full hookups are wonderful. Sites are clean and bathrooms are fine. Paid showers at campgrounds. A little playground. Beautiful and well groomed hiking trails. Can get a little hot in the summers. 

Photos of The Meadows Campground — Cheyenne Mountain State Park

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