Established Camping
South Meadows Campground
South Meadows Campground, near Colorado Springs, Colorado, is a solid choice for campers looking for a clean and spacious spot to set up. With well-maintained sites and friendly hosts, it’s a place where you can kick back and enjoy the great outdoors without a lot of fuss.
The campground offers a nice mix of amenities, including clean vault toilets and easy access to drinking water. Many visitors have commented on the roomy sites, which are nicely spaced apart, allowing for a bit of privacy while still being part of a community. One camper noted, “The campground was very clean, friendly host, and the cleanest vault toilets I’ve ever seen!”
If you’re itching to explore, you’re in luck. South Meadows is conveniently located near popular attractions like Pikes Peak and Garden of the Gods, making it easy to dive into some hiking or sightseeing. Plus, there’s a creek running along the backside of the campground, adding to the natural beauty of the area.
While some campers mentioned a bit of road noise, it’s nothing that detracts from the overall experience. Whether you’re pitching a tent or parking your RV, South Meadows Campground is a great spot to unwind and soak in the Colorado scenery.
Description
US Forest Service
Pike National Forest
Overview
South Meadows Campground, located 5 miles north of Woodland Park, provides a scenic spot for campers to rest and enjoy the many recreational offerings of the area. The campground attracts hikers and bikers with access to the multipurpose paved Centennial Bike Trail, as well as visitors looking for a central location for day trips to Pikes Peak and the Garden of the Gods. Garden of the Gods is a National Natural Landmark in Colorado Springs, featuring incredible rock formations, impressive vistas and a free visitor and nature center.
Recreation
The 4.2-mile Centennial Trail, a paved, accessible recreation trail, connects South Meadows Campground to Manitou Lake Picnic Area and Colorado Campground. The trail is popular for hikers, inline skaters and bicyclists. The nearby Rainbow Falls OHV Trail System and North Divide OHV Trail System are recommended for off-road vehicle enthusiasts. Fishing is available at nearby Manitou Lake and Trout Creek.
Facilities
Each site has a campfire ring and picnic table. Roads are paved and a campground host is on duty. Vault toilets and drinking water may be found throughout the campground with reduced facilities outside of peak season.
Natural Features
Campsites are tucked in a stand of ponderosa pines at an elevation of 8,000 feet. To the north is the 5-acre Manitou Lake. Afternoon thunderstorms are common in summer months and temperatures are generally mild, with warm and pleasant days and cooler nights.
Nearby Attractions
The town of Woodland Park is located five miles south of South Meadows Campground where campers can find gas, food, dining and shopping. Visitors can tour the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs and view the impressive architecture at the Cadet Chapel. Pikes Peak and Garden of the Gods are other popular attractions.
Charges & Cancellations
Cancellations Individual Campsites: Cancellations up to 2 days before a reservation start date incur a $10.00 cancellation fee. A visitor who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee including tax and applicable add-on for a campsite. Cancellations for a one-night reservation will forfeit the entire amount paid and will not be subject to an additional service fee. No-Shows A no-show visitor is one who does not arrive at a campground and does not cancel the reservation by check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date. Staff will hold a campsite until check-out time on the day following the arrival date. No-shows are assessed $20.00 service fee and forfeit the first night's rate, taxes and applicable add-on for a campsite. Refunds Visitors may submit a refund request through their Recreation.gov profile within 7 days of the end date of their reservation. Refunds will not be issued after the 7 days has ended. Refunds for debit or credit card payments will be issued as a credit to the original bank or credit card used to pay. For check or cash purchases, Recreation.gov will mail a Treasury check for refunds of cash, check, or money order payments to the address associated with the reservation. Treasury check refunds may take up to 6-8 weeks to arrive. In the event of an emergency closure, the Recreation.gov team or facility manager will refund all fees and will attempt to notify you using the contact information within the Recreation.gov visitor profile.
Reservation Info
Phone 877-444-6777 or visit www.recreation.gov at least 4 days in advance. Friday and Saturday night minimum required stay on weekends. 3 nights minimum on holiday weekends. Walk-ups are exempt from the nightly minimum.
Location
South Meadows Campground is located in Colorado
Directions
From the I-25 and Hwy 24 intersection in Colorado Springs, Colorado, travel west on Highway 24 for approximately 18 miles to the Hwy 24 and Hwy 67 intersection in Woodland Park. Turn right (north) on Hwy 67 and travel approximately 5.5 miles to South Meadows Campground. The campground is on the left side of the road.
Address
PIKES PEAK RANGER DISTRICT
601 S. WEBER ST.
Colorado springs, CO 80903
Coordinates
39.0647222 N
105.0922222 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage
VerizonLTESome Coverage
AT&T5GGood Coverage
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Firewood Available
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Pull-Through Sites
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 40 min from Colorado Springs
- 1 hr from Pueblo
- 1 hr 29 min from Denver
- 1 hr 50 min from Boulder
