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Cheyenne Mountain State Park Campground

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Colorado weather can be unpredictable: be prepared for a variety of weather conditions including extreme hot and cold temperatures, wind, rain, and snow (even in the summer). CPW does not grant exceptions to the refund policy for weather conditions.

Cheyenne Mountain State Park Campground, near Colorado Springs, Colorado, is a fantastic spot for those looking to enjoy the great outdoors with a few modern comforts. The campground is well-kept and offers a variety of sites for tents, RVs, and even glamping, making it a versatile choice for different camping styles.

Visitors rave about the stunning views and the abundance of wildlife, with sightings of deer and rabbits being common. The facilities are clean and include hot showers and well-maintained restrooms, which campers appreciate after a long day of hiking on the nearby trails. One camper noted, “Clean amazing campground... So well taken care of,” highlighting the attention to detail here.

For outdoor enthusiasts, the campground is surrounded by over 28 miles of hiking trails, perfect for exploring the beautiful landscape. Plus, you’re just a short drive from attractions in Manitou Springs and Colorado Springs, making it easy to mix nature with a bit of local culture. Whether you’re roasting marshmallows by the campfire or taking in the mountain views, Cheyenne Mountain State Park Campground offers a memorable experience for everyone.

Description

State Park

Cheyenne Mountain State Park

Campground facilities accommodate motor homes, trailers and tent campers. Two of the 10 campgrounds located on the Pikes Peak Ranger District are group sites and can accommodate large numbers of people. Dispersed camping is allowed, unless an area is posted as “No Camping”.

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Location

Cheyenne Mountain State Park Campground is located in Colorado

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Directions

From I-25, take exit 135. West on Hwy 83/Academy Blvd. to Hwy 115. South on Hwy 115. Go to Nelson Blvd (Gate 1 of Fort Carson will be to the left) and turn right onto JL Ranch Heights and into the park.

Address

410 JL Ranch Heights
Colorado Springs, CO 80926

Coordinates

38.73831498 N
104.80841418 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.
  • Hike-In
    Backcountry sites.

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Available
  • Verizon
    Available
  • AT&T
    Unknown
  • T-Mobile
    Unknown

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group
  • Tent Cabin

Features

For Campers

  • Picnic Table
  • Firewood Available
  • Reservable
  • Showers
  • Drinking Water
  • Electric Hookups
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sewer Hookups
  • Water Hookups
  • Pull-Through Sites
  • 30 Amp Hookups
  • 50 Amp Hookups
  • Big Rig Friendly

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23 Reviews

Reviewed Mar. 16, 2023

Quiet winter stay

It was a little windy at the end of February, but not too bad. We stayed for 8 days and enjoyed the hiking and town close by. Manitou springs is only 20 minutes away. Co springs is 10 minutes away.

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Month of VisitFebruary
  • Review photo of Cheyenne Mountain State Park Campground by samuel P., March 16, 2023
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  • Review photo of Cheyenne Mountain State Park Campground by samuel P., March 16, 2023
Reviewed Sep. 28, 2022

👍🏽

Stayed a couple nights at a tent site and it was really nice set up.

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Month of VisitSeptember
  • Review photo of Cheyenne Mountain State Park Campground by Madilyn H., September 28, 2022
  • Review photo of Cheyenne Mountain State Park Campground by Madilyn H., September 28, 2022
Reviewed Aug. 26, 2022

5 Stars

Great spots for camping. We have a rooftop tent and spots were nice and spacious. Clean restrooms and nice hiking trails.

Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Cheyenne Mountain State Park Campground by Kim T., August 26, 2022
Reviewed Apr. 28, 2022

True authentic camping

Amazing view and location. The walk in tent sites offer a fire pit, lockout food box for bears, picnic table and camp tent area. The bathrooms were not up kept well and very cold. Showers are coin operated.

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Month of VisitApril
  • Review photo of Cheyenne Mountain State Park Campground by jbishop .., April 28, 2022
Reviewed Jan. 4, 2022

Very nice

Great place to camp in the Fall. Nice up-to-date campground. Colorado Lottery $ at work!

Month of VisitSeptember
  • Review photo of Cheyenne Mountain State Park Campground by Kirk H., January 4, 2022
Reviewed Oct. 18, 2021

Beautiful views, great hiking, modern facilities

I stopped here for a night and ended up booking a second night. Great views. Generously sized sites. Clean showers and bathrooms in multiple locations. Decent AT&T service. I was able to work off cellular internet. It was nice to have hiking trails on-site.

  • Review photo of Cheyenne Mountain State Park Campground by Clint M., October 18, 2021
  • Review photo of Cheyenne Mountain State Park Campground by Clint M., October 18, 2021
Reviewed Jun. 4, 2021

This campground is almost perfect.

The campsites have THE BEST VIEW! Private enough. Good breeze. Trails everywhere right from the campground. It’s truly a great campsite.

Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Cheyenne Mountain State Park Campground by Steve D., June 4, 2021
  • Review photo of Cheyenne Mountain State Park Campground by Steve D., June 4, 2021
  • Review photo of Cheyenne Mountain State Park Campground by Steve D., June 4, 2021
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Reviewed Oct. 27, 2020

WILD Life All Around

We really enjoyed the trails. Mule deer wondering around, humming birds whizing by truly enchanting.

  • Review photo of Cheyenne Mountain State Park Campground by Wendy S., October 27, 2020
Reviewed Aug. 9, 2019

Easy to get to.

Easy park to get to, right off hwy 115, in Colorado Springs. The camp sites are decent. Tent, drive in, walk in drive through sites.

Reviewed Aug. 6, 2019

Beautiful views!

Great campsite for my family with sites far enough apart for comfort and a great view. There is so much to do around there for the kiddos. We went to the zoo, which is pricy, but I highly recommend. There are several playground as well throughout the park.

  • Review photo of Cheyenne Mountain State Park Campground by Heather S., August 6, 2019
Reviewed Aug. 1, 2018

Mountain views and good locations

YES YES YES!! I loved this site it was close to everything I wanted to do and had the remote feeling I was looking for. I was able to visit rainbow Falls ( Graffiti Falls) in Manitou and Seven Falls in Colorado Springs from this site with no problem in the same day.

Sites were simple but had two different options with and without connections. When I was there it was considered winter rates which were $18 for no connections or $28 for full connections.

They do not require a reservation for this campsite and during the winter months are not full at all. I was there during the week and basically had the place to myself . But from what I was told they are very busy during prime months so it is suggested to get a site in advance especially for weekend stay.

This facility is very nice with several really interesting features including conference rooms and an amphitheater which you can rent.

One thing I wasn't expecting was pay showers so when I arrived I forgot to ask about that and had to make sure I had some cash when I returned from my adventures for those. I almost arrived to late for showers to be functioning, during cold weather months well into spring they are cut off for obvious concerns in freezing.

This site was around 20 minutes from Manitou Springs where I saw the Graffiti Falls and only about 10 minutes from Seven Falls. It was located in an area with quick access to Colorado Springs and the many amenities it has to offer in way of shopping and food without being right in the middle of the city.

I would recommend this to anyone who likes boondock style camping but can't find a spot due to the more strict rules in Colorado Springs, it is inexpensive and gives you a place to also have some really great amenities.

TIPS:

  • If you are camping a lot in Colorado check out their State Park pass which is available for $70 and allows discounts and admission to state maintained facilities.
  • Bring cash for showers!! Don't be like me be prepared.
  • Review photo of Cheyenne Mountain State Park Campground by Crystal C., August 1, 2018
  • Review photo of Cheyenne Mountain State Park Campground by Crystal C., August 1, 2018
  • Review photo of Cheyenne Mountain State Park Campground by Crystal C., August 1, 2018
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Reviewed Jul. 16, 2018

Wide open spaces, great views, excellent trails

excellent, new bathrooms with pay showers and a laundry facility. There is no shade here which was brutal during the afternoon but as soon as the sun went behind the mountain things cooled off quickly.

lots of nice, well-marked, scenic trails in the park. our kids liked the nighttime view of the city and plains below best of all. each site had a shared picnic area in addition to its own picnic table. very nice!

  • Review photo of Cheyenne Mountain State Park Campground by Stephanie S., July 16, 2018
  • Review photo of Cheyenne Mountain State Park Campground by Stephanie S., July 16, 2018
  • Review photo of Cheyenne Mountain State Park Campground by Stephanie S., July 16, 2018
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Reviewed Jul. 5, 2018

Great campground

We had a walk in sight that was beautiful! Great view, private, and even saw some deer walk by at dusk. Showers cost a couple bucks coins and only last 4 minutes, so scrub quick. Lots of stuff for kids to do and close to Colorado Springs.

Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Cheyenne Mountain State Park Campground by Ryan M., July 5, 2018
Reviewed Jun. 24, 2018

Nice and clean

This is a very nice State Park campground. Exceptionally clean and well maintained. There are few trees but some great views of Colorado Springs at night, Fort Carson and Cheyenne Mountain. Nice level sites with water, electric and sewer.

  • Review photo of Cheyenne Mountain State Park Campground by Randy W., June 24, 2018
Reviewed May. 24, 2018

large park grounds, surrounded by nature, small camping plot

our 8 man tent was hanging off of the camping plot in some places, so measure your tent before you go! good showers available, and lots of walking trails. close to the Garden of the Gods, and just at the edge of town, so lots of accessibility to food, shopping and other attractions. we were right in with nature--we heard wolves howling every night. the bathrooms were very close by which was great. the site for choosing your camping spot was easy, and checking in was really easy when we got there.

Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Cheyenne Mountain State Park Campground by Sarah L., May 24, 2018
  • Review photo of Cheyenne Mountain State Park Campground by Sarah L., May 24, 2018
  • Review photo of Cheyenne Mountain State Park Campground by Sarah L., May 24, 2018
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Reviewed May. 17, 2018

Cheyenne Mtn State Park

Clean, spacious, quiet. Great sunrise. ❤️hearing TAPS from Fort Carson. Lots of trail options. Dogs ok in park, limited on trails!! Wonderful group space. Close to 🌃 is a convenience. Best is you are smack up onto foothills of Cheyenne Mountain ⛰.

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Month of VisitMay
  • Review photo of Cheyenne Mountain State Park Campground by Joanne P., May 17, 2018
  • Review photo of Cheyenne Mountain State Park Campground by Joanne P., May 17, 2018
Reviewed May. 3, 2018

Beautiful but be prepared

we RV camp. you MUST make reservations well in advance. power went out and fried our surge protector.

The area is beautiful and there is a lot to see within a short distance.

Month of VisitApril
Reviewed Jul. 18, 2016

Awesome Walk-In Sites and Mountain Biking

The walk in sites are located partway up the mountain and had awesome views. The walk to the campsite was about 50 meters and was made of smooth fine gravel. Each site had a water pump, tent pad, picnic table and metal fire ring with a half-grill. The walk-in sites were also really close to a bathroom - all facilities were very clean and nice.

The mountain biking and hiking trails at Cheyenne were already really fun and good for all experience levels. There are a variety of trails and most are maintained, but some have rock jumps and fallen trees.

  • Review photo of Cheyenne Mountain State Park Campground by Stephanie L., July 18, 2016
  • Review photo of Cheyenne Mountain State Park Campground by Stephanie L., July 18, 2016
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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to camp at Cheyenne Mountain State Park Campground?

Camping at Cheyenne Mountain State Park Campground can cost between $28.00 and $144.00 depending on the site.

Does Cheyenne Mountain State Park Campground have RV hookups?

According to TheDyrt.com, Cheyenne Mountain State Park Campground has 30 amp and 50 amp electric hookups, water hookups and sewer hookups.

What is the max vehicle length at Cheyenne Mountain State Park Campground?

Cheyenne Mountain State Park Campground allows vehicles up to 40 feet.

Are fires allowed at Cheyenne Mountain State Park Campground?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Cheyenne Mountain State Park Campground, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Does Cheyenne Mountain State Park Campground have wifi?

No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Cheyenne Mountain State Park Campground does not have wifi.

Is there cell phone reception at Cheyenne Mountain State Park Campground?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is available, AT&T is unknown, and T-Mobile is unknown.