5 campgrounds with availability next weekend
Several campgrounds near Calhan, Colorado provide rustic cabin rentals with varying amenities and comfort levels. Colorado Springs KOA offers basic cabins with linens provided and electricity, making them suitable for families seeking a camping experience with fewer hassles. "We stayed in a small basic cabin, it was great! Linens provided, clean! Even though we had neighbors on either side of us pretty close, it was a very quiet peaceful stay," notes one visitor. Lone Duck Campground and Cabins in Cascade features small cabins with access to shared facilities including showers, laundry, and a fishing pond. Mueller State Park Campground includes a few rental cabins with electricity, providing a more natural setting with wildlife viewing opportunities and trail access.
Pet-friendly cabins can be found at several locations, though policies vary regarding indoor pets versus outdoor accommodations. Cripple Creek KOA offers couples cabins with log furniture, comfortable beds, and fire pits. "We stayed in a couples cabin which was beautifully done log furniture comfortable bed Fire pit in front of Cabin," reports one camper. Rampart Reserve features tiny cabins that retain heat well even during snow, making them suitable for winter visits. Most cabin rentals require advance reservations, especially during summer months when availability becomes limited. Jellystone Park at Larkspur provides family-oriented cabin options with access to extensive recreational facilities including water parks and planned activities.
Most cabin rentals include beds with mattresses but require guests to bring their own bedding, pillows, and towels unless specifically noted otherwise. Kitchen facilities vary significantly between properties, with some offering only outdoor fire pits with cooking grates while others include small refrigerators or microwaves. Basic cooking utensils and dishes may be provided in more furnished cabins. Visitors should check with specific properties about what supplies are included. On-site camp stores at locations like Colorado Springs KOA and Cripple Creek KOA stock essential items, firewood, and some groceries, though selection is limited and prices higher than in town. Cabins at state parks typically have fewer amenities but offer better access to natural features and hiking trails, with firewood often available for purchase from camp hosts.
"We loved this koa, it happened to be our first to ever stay at... now we’ve booked 2 others! We stayed in a small basic cabin, it was great! Linens provided, clean!"
"The sites are nice, we had a pull through site with patio, fire pit, grill and table with chairs."
"Convenient location close to the park and the town shops. Lots of amenities at the campgrounds including very clean bathrooms and showers. Good WiFi available."
"The bathrooms and showers were spotless, the picnic areas were tidy, and the grounds were clearly cared for on a regular basis."
"It is in a beautiful part of Colorado, centrally located to many attractions. The CG itself is large, but spread out well. "
"Spots are close but private and paved pads make leveling easy. Most sites are pull through along the road and include electric. Back in sites are also available."
Available next weekend
from $18 - $270 / night
"The site is right next to a lovely stream that really drowned out any road noise. We slept great with the white noise the stream produced. Our site had a picnic table and fire pit (with grill grate)."
"It is in Cascade, CO right off of Highway 24. It is minutes away from Pike's Peak, Manitou Springs, Cave of the Winds, Red Rocks Open Space, and Colorado Springs."
Available next weekend
from $40 - $87 / night
"The park was located very close to Garden of the Gods and about 45 minutes from Pikes Peak. Location was great."
"** General: Small (47 site) RV park at the eastern edge of downtown Manitou Springs, next to Schryver Park."
"Cement area next to the tent pad with a metal/plastic coating picnic table."
"Cheyenne Mountain State Park, Colorado Springs, CO."
from $28 - $120 / night
"So many activities and the water park was amazing. We brought the trailer and stayed in a elite site. Also paid to reserve a specific spot."
"We’re a one night in each location maybe 2 as we tour the US in 4-6week chunks."
from $50 - $170 / night
"They also offer wifi that is good. Pretty packed campground though. Each site is pretty close to the next. Also sits right next to a pretty busy highway so it can be loud at times."
"Great staff, nice location for visiting area attractions, WiFi but sporadic, used laundry facility (nice), only complaint- we were packed in like sardines. They have showers but we did not use them."
from $39 - $50 / night
"Very standard KOA Park and it’s a great location for travelers along I-70. We stopped here because we encountered a nasty spring storm and knew we couldn’t stay ahead of it."
"We opted to upgrade to a cabin after we got there due to being on the road so long & it was clean and adequate. The showers have continuous hot water and glorious pressure!"
"Do yourself a favor and book your stay so you can experience this gem in real life. Come back here to share your experience!"
ScoutGreat spot for relaxing weekend getaway for our family. Plenty of room for the kids to explore and they even had a blow up bouncy house for them during the day. Hot tub under the stars at evening time. Very clean bathrooms!
ScoutI want to start on a positive because that is the type of person I am, and because this review is going to have a lot of negative. This park is a great location for sightseeing, especially if you are going to Pikes Peak by way of the Cog or shopping in Manitou. My GM and I worked hard to make the park as great as we could with the very little funding that we got. As seen in the reviews we had excellent customer service and had high standards for keeping the park clean. I was very good at my job and I loved doing the work until the new owners took over. When the park was sold, we had high hopes that the new owners would be good people and want to put real work into the park. We were very disappointed that they turned out to be money grubbing horrible people. Ken, one of the owners, treats people and his business very Trump like. He and his wife must state that they are religious more than a few times when having a conversation; I personally think this is to make themselves look good to cover the toxicity that truly lies under the surface. When they meet people, they put on a façade and lie and say whatever they think people want to hear to get what they want; proven to me by the broken verbal promises they made to me. They are not community driven; they are money driven; you can make money and still be good people, but they chose not to be. They practice wage theft just like big corporations by over working employees and under paying them; in their words“you must wear all hats”. They are the type of people that use others until they don’t need them then throw them away like garbage. I was bullied into quitting on a phone call where Ken was very disrespectful and unprofessional with me. The phone call was me trying to explain that I could no longer do the FB post due to our deferent ethical viewpoints, and he would not let me talk by saying“you are not doing your job, are you going to quit” repeatedly. I found out that I was not allowed to post about Manitou Pride parade because he said,“it is not family friendly, and the company and I do not promote the LGBTQ+ community”. I am a proud member of that community and so I should not be the one to post on FB for the company. The groundman quit a day later because of disrespect and broken verbal promises. Then a few days later my boyfriend was fired and then Sheryl the GM was fired.(I believe they were fired for retaliation) Ken only wants employees that are easy to exploit or controlled, because he is incapable of managing people without fear and bullying. He boasted that he is called the grim reaper in business, but I don’t think that is the flex he thinks it is. But yes, he was the destruction of the community we put so much work into. I also want to voice my disappointment in Dana, who Sheryl worked hard getting to be allowed to come back as an employee. Dana did great work her first summer with us, so it was a shock to see her true colors show when she started to brown nose Ken. She spread multiple rumors, I feel the worst one was about Melinda’s daughter and the things she wrote about in her diary. I also did not like how she used David, the guy that does the golfcart tours in Manitou, was nice to his face then talked so badly about him when he was not around. I truly think Jesue and her father would be ashamed of her for how she acted to get her new position.
GuideOur Campsite was nice, very clean and well kept. It did seems like the sites were a bit to close together and every spot filled. Pads were level, area around the picnic table spacious. Pit toilets were clean. The dump station was very nice and easy to use. We were driving down through Colorado to view the Fall Aspen leaves. I wish we would have stayed longer at this campsite. We stayed at the Conifer Ridge loop site 46 ...
LegendSmall place right off hwy 24 at the base of the mountains. Coffee place across the street and an auto parts store out front, not a bad combination for an RV park. Ita pretty much just a gravel lot but there are some trees. Not a bad stop but not a destination
LegendDont follow gps follow the signs its on the left hand side. If yiu go past you will go to a tariler court. Place isnt very much nature. Its an rv park in town. Alot of long term residents and traveling workers. Has a small playground for kids. Dumpsters and a dump station. Not a bad stop along your trip but wouldnt call it a destination
LegendIt looks like this place has turned into a tiny house community there are a couple small RV spots but mostly its been overtaken by what looks like long term tiny homes nice place tho
LegendNice little campground, and the front desk lady was super friendly and welcoming. The location is really the key factor—very convenient to all the major hiking trails, most of which are about 15 minutes or less away. You can hear a little road noise, but it wasn’t too bad. The sites are fairly close together, and the showers and bathrooms were very clean.
Unfortunately, I did have one negative experience the evening before we left.
I went to use the bathroom, and as I was exiting, I was approached by a man who lives in the camper directly next to the bathhouse. His first words to me were, “If I see you go back into the bathhouse with those wipes in your hand, I’m going to boot and ban you.”
I apologized and explained that I didn’t realize the wipes were not allowed. There were no signs indicating this policy, it isn’t listed on the website, and no one at the office had mentioned it. I even showed him the package, which states that the wipes are biodegradable and septic/sewer safe. He responded that people should use common sense and again told me that if I used them, I would be booted and banned. He also said he had just done the same thing to another camper two days earlier.
I completely understand the need to protect a campground’s septic and sewer systems, and I would have respected the rule if I had been made aware of it. My issue was the way the situation was handled. Instead of simply and politely saying, “Please don’t use those wipes because they can cause problems with our system,” I was immediately threatened with being booted and banned.
The interaction felt unnecessarily hostile and unfriendly. It also left me feeling uncomfortable, as though campers are being watched closely rather than simply being approached respectfully when there is an issue.
That was especially disappointing because, aside from this encounter, our stay was pleasant. A little communication and a more courteous approach would have made a big difference in the overall experience.
GuideFull of amenities (best desc): Amusement Park, Mini-golf, Hot tub, Swimming Pool, Arcade, Fitness Center, Playground, Mini-Bowling, Pickleball, Volleyball, Basketball
Secured Gate checking/checkout, with attendants during the day, and code access after hours
Place is pretty huge, so need to walk a bit (unless you rent a cart)
WiFi can be a little spotty
GuideGood location (near Pikes Peak and Garden of God), with their own fishing pond ($6 per rainbow trout) and nice Fishing Cleaning Station. There's an arcade, a bathhouse, and a store & registration. The camp hosts are friendly and nice.
The campground is however pretty small and compact, and most are tight back-in sites.
Cabin camping near Calhan, Colorado provides access to the eastern edge of the Pike National Forest at an elevation of 6,535 feet. The area sits at the transition between Colorado's high plains and the Front Range mountains, creating a climate that's cooler than nearby Colorado Springs but warmer than mountain campgrounds. Winter temperatures at cabin sites can drop below freezing at night even in early spring and late fall.
Hiking trail access: Mueller State Park Campground offers cabins with nearby access to extensive trail systems. "The end of the campground feeds into many trailheads, which are great for exploring. Each campsite feels personal and is gorgeous," notes Alexis B., highlighting the park's natural setting.
Fishing opportunities: At Lone Duck Campground and Cabins, visitors can fish in the on-site pond. "They had breakfast for you in the morning if you wanted for $5. We woke up one morning at our tent site with deer walking and eating down the creek right next to us," shares Tessa S. The pond offers fishing equipment rentals for those who didn't bring their own gear.
Winter cabins: Cabins at some locations maintain heat effectively during colder months. "Super clean. Nice spacious sites FHU sites at a reasonable rate," mentions Lisa D. about The Meadows Campground, which remains open year-round with cabins that provide shelter from winter weather.
Cabin comfort levels: Colorado Springs KOA offers several cabin options ranging from basic to deluxe. "Me along with four other friends spent several days tent camping around the Colorado Springs area. On our last night of travel, our camping plans fell through and we needed to find a convenient place late at night to rest. We ended up at the KOA and took advantage of one of their adorable little cabins. All five of us spent the night, actually pretty comfortably," reports Ashley F.
Accessibility features: Some cabins are designed with accessibility in mind. "Lone Duck Campground is the perfect place to relax! The tent sites are fairly small and open to the neighboring sites, but that is to be expected in these more urban campgrounds," Amanda M. explains, noting the campground's additional amenities like "a pool, free wifi, and CLEAN, HOT, COIN-FREE showers!"
Unique accommodation options: Beyond standard cabins, some locations offer specialty lodging. "Ashley here with The Dyrt. I'm SO excited to have this property on our platform. I'm in love with the beautiful decor and the amazing architecture. Complimentary coffee, gel foam full mattress, a fenced yard for your fur friends, and so much more," says a review about Treehouse Magic, a specialty cabin rental near Calhan.
Proximity to noise: Many cabin sites are conveniently located but come with noise considerations. "The highway noise is awful. The bathrooms are not very big and they smell dirty," Lynnae C. cautions about creek-side accommodations at Lone Duck Campground.
Reservation timing: Cabins book quickly, especially during peak season. "Park entrance fee is available to purchase via an automated kiosk," Brandie mentions about The Meadows Campground, noting that fees are additional to cabin rental costs.
Kitchen provisions: Most cabin rentals provide minimal cooking equipment. "The camp hosts were very friendly, and provided nice home-cooked breakfast in the morning for only $5! As much as we enjoy cooking when we camp, it was soooo nice not having to dirty up then clean our camp kitchen," shares Amanda M. about amenities at Lone Duck Campground.
Family entertainment: Garden of the Gods RV Resort offers cabins with nearby activities. "The staff was super warm and welcoming and we were very grateful for a safe place to plug in with shelter. They had several small KOA cabins on the property and horse shoes," Laura H. reports about similar amenities at another campground.
Kid-friendly amenities: Pools and playgrounds enhance family cabin stays. "All of the amenities. Pool, laundry room, gift shop/Grocery. Arcade, pond, clean bathrooms. Best place every. And surrounded by mountains!" Cody K. enthusiastically shares about Jellystone Park at Larkspur.
Wildlife viewing: Cabin camping provides opportunities to see wildlife up close. "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," Kari M. mentions about her stay at The Meadows Campground.
Cabin alternatives: RVers sometimes use cabins as backup accommodations. "We were in the middle of a road trip from Southern California to Denver, CO... After the road trip out, the mental exhaustion of competing in an international competition, and the HEAT, we decided that we would hike Pike's Peak some other time and just spend our day relaxing," Amanda M. explains about choosing Lone Duck's cabins.
Site spacing: Site spacing varies significantly between properties. "Spacious spots with full hookups. There's a park entrance fee in addition to the spot rental," notes Brandie about The Meadows Campground, which provides more room than many alternatives.
Weather considerations: Cabin rentals provide shelter during unexpected weather. "Very standard KOA Park and it's a great location for travelers along I-70. We stopped here because we encountered a nasty spring storm and knew we couldn't stay ahead of it," Laura H. shares about using cabins during poor weather conditions.
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