Mountain views greet campers from nearly every site at Golden Eagle Campground, a private facility tucked along a gravel road southwest of Colorado Springs. The drive in tells you something about the place: paved to the top of the first hill, then gravel with ruts that deepen after rain. RVs up to 60 feet are accommodated, but at least one reviewer watched a pull-behind trailer bottom out on exit, and a sharp uphill turn near the entrance requires careful maneuvering. Site quality varies considerably across the property, and campers who ask staff about less-crowded or more-secluded spots tend to land better positions.
Noise is a real factor here. State Highway 115 runs about a mile away, and Fort Carson's activity is audible throughout the day and early morning, including helicopters, artillery, and PA broadcasts of reveille and taps. That said, neighbors tend to respect quiet hours, and the campground sits far enough from the highway that traffic noise is ambient rather than immediate. Sites are close together when the campground fills, but Jordan K. notes the bathhouses are "clean and well maintained," a sentiment echoed consistently across reviews.
Anglers can fish the on-site pond for a daily fee without a Colorado state license, though the campground does not accept state licenses in lieu of its own. Two hiking trails wrap around the base of Cheyenne Mountain and gain real elevation, with open sightlines toward the mountains from the upper sections. The campground also includes a playground, a dog run, a small camp store, and a bug museum that charges separate admission. Full hookups with electric, water, and sewer are available; water connections on some deluxe sites run far from the pedestal, so an extra hose length helps.
The season runs May through September, with reservations available and recommended for summer weekends. Cell service on AT&T has tested reliably, while the campground's Wi-Fi is free but too slow for streaming. Nearby alternatives in the area include Turkey Roost Group Camp — Cheyenne Mountain State Park and Raptor Glenn Campground — Cheyenne Mountain State Park, both within a few miles for campers comparing options. Golden Eagle's proximity to Pikes Peak, Garden of the Gods, and Manitou Springs makes it a functional base for covering a lot of ground in a short stay.
Description
Located on the South side of Colorado Springs, the Golden Eagle Campground offers incredible views, 12+ miles of hiking trails, lakes for fishing, beautiful wildflowers and mountain vistas with a wide variety of wildlife. There are over 250 campsites including: 125 pull through 30/50 amp electrical full hookups, 75 electric water sites; 50 tent sites.
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Air Quality at this campground may currently be unhealthy for sensitive groups.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsGolden Eagle Campground is located in Colorado near Fountain
Directions
From I-25: Take Exit 135 off I-25 and head West Drive 2 miles on Academy Boulevard to CO HWY 115 Turn Left on HWY 115 and head South 5 Miles Take a right on Rock Creek Canyon Road and drive about 1 mile We’ll be on the right side of the road in the Pikes Peak Granite-colored building
Address
710 Rock Creek Canyon Rd
Colorado Springs, CO 80926
Coordinates
38.70528044 N
104.84059055 W
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 30 usersLast on 8/3/26
- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 8/3/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 8/3/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 30 usersLast on 8/3/26
- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 8/3/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 8/3/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Market
- 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
- 30 Amp Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 20 min from Colorado Springs, CO
- 35 min from Pueblo, CO
- 1 hr 12 min from Denver, CO
- 1 hr 35 min from Boulder, CO






































