Camper submitted image from Cheyenne Mountain State Park Campground - 1
View All
Camper submitted image from Cheyenne Mountain State Park Campground - 2
Nature
Camper submitted image from Cheyenne Mountain State Park Campground - 3
Roads
Camper submitted image from Cheyenne Mountain State Park Campground - 4
Camping
Camper submitted image from Cheyenne Mountain State Park Campground - 5
People

Established Camping

Cheyenne Mountain State Park Campground

Campers are Saying

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.

General Overview

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”.

Suggest an Edit

Location

Cheyenne Mountain State Park Campground is located in Colorado

Detail location of campground

Address

410 Jl Ranch Hts
Colorado Springs, CO 80926

Coordinates

38.73831498 N
104.80841418 W

Open in Google Maps

The Dyrt Alerts

Get reservations at sold-out campgrounds.

Learn More

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

  • Market
  • ADA Access
  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Firewood Available
  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • Showers
  • Drinking Water
  • Electric Hookups
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

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

Reviews

Add Review

5 Stars

4 Stars

3 Stars

2 Stars

1 Star

66%
29%
10%
0%
0%

4.5

out of 5

35 Reviews

Reviewed Aug. 30, 2024

Beautiful park with great hiking

Spent one night here. Beautiful park with great hiking trails and full hook ups. Up on the side of a mountain overlooking Colorado Springs. Went to sleep hearing taps and was woken up hearing reveille. Also was visited by several jets from the nearby army base. Spaces were very nice and level and were oncrete with a picnic table. My only two complaints was you had to pay an extra $10 to get into the park even though you paid &46 to camp there and the road up to the campground for about a mile and a half was pretty steep, probably 8 to 9% grade. Watch your brakes coming down.

Site14
Month of VisitSeptember
  • Review photo of Cheyenne Mountain State Park Campground by Lisa M., August 30, 2024
Reviewed Oct. 7, 2023

Great park with view/amenities

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.

Site54
Month of VisitOctober
  • Review photo of Cheyenne Mountain State Park Campground by Kari M., October 7, 2023
  • Review photo of Cheyenne Mountain State Park Campground by Kari M., October 7, 2023
  • Review photo of Cheyenne Mountain State Park Campground by Kari M., October 7, 2023
  • (4) View All
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.

SiteArea 51
Month of VisitMarch
  • Review photo of Cheyenne Mountain State Park Campground by samuel P., March 16, 2023
  • Play button icon
  • Review photo of Cheyenne Mountain State Park Campground by samuel P., March 16, 2023
Reviewed Oct. 1, 2022

Can't be much better

Clean amazing campground... So well taken care of. We were able to book a walk in camp site last minute. Spot was located behind some very clean bathrooms with a shower that was $1/4 minutes and HOT water. Really nice hiking and MTB trails. Fort Carlson is right across the street, you will hear taps played couple of times a day, really cool experience.

Site045HA
Month of VisitOctober
  • Review photo of Cheyenne Mountain State Park Campground by Christopher  R., October 1, 2022
  • Review photo of Cheyenne Mountain State Park Campground by Christopher  R., October 1, 2022
  • Review photo of Cheyenne Mountain State Park Campground by Christopher  R., October 1, 2022
Reviewed Sep. 28, 2022

👍🏽

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

Sitetent site
Month of VisitOctober
  • 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 VisitSeptember
  • 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.

Sitewalk in tent sites
Month of VisitMay
  • Review photo of Cheyenne Mountain State Park Campground by jbishop .., April 28, 2022
Reviewed Mar. 12, 2022

Expensive but beautiful

Colorado tends to be extremely patrolled and expensive to camp but the hike I went on was so awesome. The campground was in this thick shrubbery and I was told only three campsites were available when nobody else around me camped.

SiteSwift Puma Campground #32
Month of VisitApril
  • Review photo of Cheyenne Mountain State Park Campground by Jacob S., March 12, 2022
  • Review photo of Cheyenne Mountain State Park Campground by Jacob S., March 12, 2022
  • Review photo of Cheyenne Mountain State Park Campground by Jacob S., March 12, 2022
  • (12) View All
Reviewed Jan. 4, 2022

Very nice

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

Month of VisitOctober
  • 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 Jul. 11, 2021

Nice Urban State Park. Great if you want full hookups

Well maintained, and well appointed, but definitely an urban state park. The adjacent city is on full display at most times. The landscape around the camper/rv sites are a little barren. It can be extraordinarily windy at times. Tent camping as others have mentioned might be unexpectedly very challenging. Campfires can also be a challenge, depending on the wind. Random showers are common in the summer, and dotted our 3 night stay. A good stop if you want full hookups, but we might have skipped it otherwise.

Site35
Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Cheyenne Mountain State Park Campground by Camp Comet , July 11, 2021
  • Review photo of Cheyenne Mountain State Park Campground by Camp Comet , July 11, 2021
  • Review photo of Cheyenne Mountain State Park Campground by Camp Comet , July 11, 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 VisitJuly
  • 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
  • (13) View All
Reviewed Apr. 9, 2021

Camping next to the city with full amenities

Cheyenne Mountain State Park is a newer park in the Colorado State Parks system. Their camping facilities provide full-hookups at most sites, with two loops for tent campers. We have camped here in a tent and also in a camper. This is one of our favorite spots. It is close to town (only 5 minutes to a Safeway), but the park has abundant hiking and biking trails that go from prairie grasslands to mountainous evergreens. Watch prarie dogs pop out of their holes and enjoy the butterflies while geocaching. Ride bikes through their several trails or relax at your large campsite. Their visitors center has great displays and a live snake! You can also purchase ice cream. Their camper services building has flush toilets, good showers, a laundry room, and sells everything you need for a good camping trip (s'more items, ice, ice cream, etc.). Rangers and volunteers are helpful. This campground sits on the side of the mountain and has beautiful views of the city at night. It also sits near Fort Carson and you can hear when it's time to wake up or eat dinner. One of their newest items is their disk golf course, located next to the campground. It is fun and somewhat challenging. The only real problem here is the wind. It can get quite windy in the fall or spring. Since it is close to town, internet and phone service is excellent.

Site12
Month of VisitNovember
  • Review photo of Cheyenne Mountain State Park Campground by Kristen , April 9, 2021
  • Review photo of Cheyenne Mountain State Park Campground by Kristen , April 9, 2021
  • Review photo of Cheyenne Mountain State Park Campground by Kristen , April 9, 2021
  • (5) View All
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 May. 14, 2020

In-Town Camping site with out of town feel!

Stayed here in the beginning of March and had an amazing time.  The temperature was about 48F  Degrees during the day and 20F at night.  It was cold, but our 31ft Hybrid camper kept us plenty warm. 

Created in 2000, this campsite is in great shape and has a ton of walking trails and community activities to stay fit. Trails are well maintained and manicured.  There is a reason this site is always booked full. Each site is really well thought out with a spacious cement pad with water on each side and huge fire ring that has a cooking grate. Currently, there is major construction for cabins, but as of yet they were not finished. 

While camping, when you look out you can see all of Colorado Springs and it is really breathtaking to have an "Up in the mountains" feel. 

Bathrooms and showers were well maintained and super clean with large bear proof trash receptacles.

SiteSwift Puma Lot 27
Month of VisitApril
  • Review photo of Cheyenne Mountain State Park Campground by Anthony B., May 14, 2020
  • Review photo of Cheyenne Mountain State Park Campground by Anthony B., May 14, 2020
  • Review photo of Cheyenne Mountain State Park Campground by Anthony B., May 14, 2020
  • (4) View All
Reviewed Sep. 24, 2019

Easy to get to, not the most secluded

We stayed at this campground in order to help out with the Xterra Race that was taking place the next day. We reserved two walk in sites (30 and 34) and it was easy to find them. The walk in sites are between 20-40 feet form the parking lot and on a slight (and rocky) hill. There was plenty of privacy by way of shrubs so it felt secluded even though the sites are right next to each other. 

You can only set up tents on the tent pads in the sites so that was a little challenging being that we needed to sleep 10 and could only fit 1 tent per site. But we were able to make it work. Also, the ground is very compact, so stakes were hard to get into the ground and we had to tie off our guy-lines to the bushes to keep them in place during the night.  

Keep in mind that you are on a military base area so you will hear TAPS periodically throughout the day and night. Campground is open year-round 

It has:

51 Full Hook-Up sites 

10 Basic Tent sites 

Coin operated showers and laundry (Seasonal; These amenities are for active campers only.)

Overall the sites were great. Bear food lockers and water at each site. The firepits were large and well ventilated. The bathrooms were super clean and accommodating. Lots of trails and ranger led events happening to keep you (and your kids and dogs) entertained.

Site30, 34
Month of VisitOctober
  • Review photo of Cheyenne Mountain State Park Campground by Hayley K., September 24, 2019
  • Review photo of Cheyenne Mountain State Park Campground by Hayley K., September 24, 2019
  • Review photo of Cheyenne Mountain State Park Campground by Hayley K., September 24, 2019
  • (11) View All
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 May. 9, 2019

Single night camping fix

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.

Site#56
Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Cheyenne Mountain State Park Campground by Kristin A., May 9, 2019
  • Review photo of Cheyenne Mountain State Park Campground by Kristin A., May 9, 2019
  • Review photo of Cheyenne Mountain State Park Campground by Kristin A., May 9, 2019
  • (5) View All
Reviewed Oct. 1, 2018

Mile High Camping!

Cheyenne Mountain State Park, Colorado Springs, CO.

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!

Site45
Month of VisitMay
  • Review photo of Cheyenne Mountain State Park Campground by Dave V., October 1, 2018
  • Review photo of Cheyenne Mountain State Park Campground by Dave V., October 1, 2018
  • Review photo of Cheyenne Mountain State Park Campground by Dave V., October 1, 2018
  • (24) View All
Reviewed Aug. 22, 2018

Great Walk-In Sites!

Stayed in the Swift Puma campground, walk-in site 29, great privacy, very clean and well maintained with level camp pad, picnic table and bear box. Short walk from parking spot to the campsite. Close to bathrooms and showers, both very clean, showers are quarter operated, 4min/$1. Several deer nearby, many trails within the park that are worth checking out and accessible from campgrounds! Helpful Staff!

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
  • (9) View All
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
  • (4) View All
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 VisitJuly
  • 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

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Does Cheyenne Mountain State Park Campground have RV hookups?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Cheyenne Mountain State Park Campground has 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.