Duane V.
Traveler
Travelerpike national forest (CR 511)
Not to far off of a paved road. You do have to open and close 1 gate. Just a lot of people walking dogs on the nearby trail.
Dog-Friendly Camping near Calhan, CO
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Dog-friendly camping near Calhan ranges from developed RV parks with full hookups to free primitive dispersed sites, giving pet owners flexible options across 78 campgrounds. Funk Rd. Camping in Calhan accommodates tent and RV campers with pets across its 20 reservable sites. The campground maintains a 5-star rating while providing basic amenities including picnic tables and trash collection. Nearby, Falcon Meadow RV Campground offers more extensive facilities for pet owners with full hookups, showers, and a market, operating year-round with established pet-friendly policies. Colorado Springs KOA features designated pet areas where dogs can exercise off-leash, with reviewers noting the helpful staff and kid-friendly atmosphere. Most campgrounds in the area require pets to remain leashed except in designated areas, with waste stations strategically placed throughout the grounds. Goose Creek Ranch provides a more primitive camping experience while still welcoming pets across its 10 sites.
Mount Herman Road Dispersed Camping offers free primitive camping options for those traveling with dogs, though the terrain requires careful navigation with pets due to broken glass reported at some sites. The area sits at approximately 9,300 feet elevation with wildlife concerns including bears and mountain cats. Campers should bring bear spray when hiking with dogs on nearby trails. The dispersed sites provide no amenities, requiring visitors to pack in water for pets and pack out all waste. Leash requirements remain in effect even at dispersed sites due to wildlife presence. Cheyenne Mountain State Park offers a more developed alternative with full hookups and designated pet-friendly trails, though dogs are only permitted on certain paths. The park's concrete sites provide stable footing for pets while offering views of Colorado Springs and opportunities to observe deer and wild turkeys.
Best Dog-Friendly Campgrounds near Calhan (88)
1. Falcon Meadow RV Campground
"Only downside is it’s right by the highway. Doesn’t bother me too much but there are other sites that aren’t as close. Has two bath houses & a laundry room."
"stayed here 2 days, near Colorado Springs, plane noise from Air Force academy & road, backin site, full hookups, go In store when checking in,"
2. Funk Rd. Camping! Calhan
"Whether you’re going to the races or nearby to explore the natural surroundings, this camp on Funk Road can be the home base you need. Make sure to post pictures and a review of your stay!"
from $20 - $85 / night
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"Check out this off grid ranch in Colorado, there are spots for tents and RV's!"
from $10 - $13 / night
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"Rented golf cart to ride trails there the kids loved it. Nice dog park. Close to everything in Colorado Springs. Can't wait to go back."
"Very Clean and convenient location to Colorado Springs. Thought highway traffic noice would be a problem but, could not tell rv park is next to the interstate."
5. Garden of the Gods RV Resort
"The park is conveniently located close to everything to do in Colorado Springs. Spaces were VERY close together. There is no view of any of the surrounding beauty."
"This campground is a great central location for everything around Colorado Springs and Manitou Springs. It is very close to Garden of the gods park and red rock open space."
6. Peregrine Pines FamCamp
"Met some nice people and some very rude people who would not control their dog. "
"Campground Review Note: This is a military campground only, on the grounds of the US Air Force Academy just north of Colorado Springs, CO. "
7. Mount Herman Road Dispersed Camping
"Looked at 3-4 different sites all had a decent amount of broken glass so be careful with pets/little ones. Certain areas of this road are heavily graded so take it slow if need be"
"There is a LOT of trash out there that you don’t really notice until you stop to take a look The first place we stopped was so covered in broken glass that we opted to find another spot bec our pet pig"
8. Falcon/Colorado Springs NE KOA Holiday
9. Cheyenne Mountain State Park
"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"
"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."
from $28 - $144 / night
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"Pets are not allowed on the trails & they do have rangers hiking looking for rule breakers. "
"This Colorado state park brings visitors year-round for all types of recreation. We have traveled here several times, both tent camping and in our camper."
from $18 - $270 / night
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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Calhan, CO
924 Reviews of 88 Calhan Campgrounds
Daniel H.
ScoutMountaindale Cabin & RV Resort
Great 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!
Shannon F.ScoutPikes Peak RV Park
New owner are not good people
I 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.
Mark S.TravelerHugo City Park
Good overnight stop
The park has recently been renovated. It is very small and easy to miss if you're going by on the highway. If you pass it and don't go around the block use the alleyway behind the park the streets behind the park have very large tips in them we bottomed out in our class A. The parking area is small but level. Probably room for two large drinks and five or six small. It is right off the highway so there is Highway noise but stops during the night. There are train tracks on the other side of the highway we only heard one train come through. I would stop here again.
- LLori M.
GuideMueller State Park Campground
Nice and well kept
Our 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 ...
johny R.
LegendBeaver Creek Rd Dispersed Site
Fan favorite
This middle section of the road has mixed spots some are wooded some are wide open it really just depends on whats available. People pour in around dusk so get there early and get a good spot with a mountain view and maybe you will see a moose like i did. Road is good cell is 1-2 bars in this secrion
- johny R.Legend
Beaver Creek Road
Prime spots
This middle section of the road gas some of the best views of pikes peak. Just cruise along the road there are a couple prime.spots you could get a trailer in and then several car sized spots for vans and smaller rigs. Road is 2wd safe but cell is a little spotty
- johny R.Legend
Beaver Creek
Beautiful and wild life
When you get down to this side of the road it is a bit more wooded it cuts down on your overall views but does offer some much needed shaded in the summer months. These spots are apaced out and just road sode pull offs. The road is good I saw a 4 door sedan go by with no issues. Cell can be a little spotty
- johny R.Legend
Rocky Top Motel & Campground
Great view
Great view of pikes peak. Located between woodland park and colorado springs this place is a good launch pad for mountain adventure. Its on a hillside directly facing the mountain, directly off the highway. The good thing about that is hwy 24 chills out alot at night so there wont be a ton of road noise. The downside is it can get busy in the morning and afternoon so pulling out directly onto the highway with a big rig could be a challenge
Guide to Calhan
Camping options near Calhan provide access to the rolling plains of eastern Colorado at elevations around 6,500 feet. Summer temperatures typically reach the mid-80s while winter brings freezing conditions and occasional snow. Many dispersed sites lack shade protection, creating heat exposure challenges during peak summer months.
What to do
Hiking nearby trails: Mount Herman Road Dispersed Camping sits at approximately 9,300 feet elevation with trails accessible directly from camp. "Beautiful views, ~50 minutes of rocky gravel road to reach the top but doable in any vehicle depending on the weather. Tons of spots and easy to be secluded," notes Logan C.
Military history exploration: Located near Fort Carson, Cheyenne Mountain State Park offers opportunities to learn about regional military significance. "❤️hearing TAPS from Fort Carson. Lots of trail options. Dogs ok in park, limited on trails!! Wonderful group space," explains Joanne P.
Family water activities: Colorado Springs KOA features seasonal water recreation options during summer months. "They do have a water slide and other fun activities. But this doesn't feel like being in nature," reports Brooks M., noting the trade-off between amenities and natural setting.
What campers like
Well-maintained facilities: Peregrine Pines FamCamp provides clean restrooms and showers near Calhan. "Campground is clean. Friendly staff. Level spots. Though not exactly private, plenty of pine trees to make you feel you are in the woods," explains Jeffrey C.
Base camp convenience: Funk Rd. Camping serves as a practical launching point for regional exploration despite its basic amenities. "Whether you're going to the races or nearby to explore the natural surroundings, this camp on Funk Road can be the home base you need," notes Jake C.
Pet-friendly atmosphere: Several dog friendly campgrounds near Calhan accommodate pets with varying policies. "We stayed at this campground full-time for almost a year and it's lovely for that purpose or for a night away. Kind helpful owner. Good access to the springs," mentions Eric G. about Falcon Meadow RV Campground.
What you should know
Noise considerations: Train tracks and highway proximity create sound challenges at some campgrounds around Calhan. "This campground is exceptionally nice and the staff is amazing, but if you are in a tent there is a lot of noise pollution from the interstate and trains that come by at all hours of the night blaring their horns," warns Shawn W.
Reservation requirements: Peak season demands advance planning for most established campgrounds in the area. "You MUST make reservations well in advance," advises Deni B., particularly for popular weekends during summer months.
Wildlife awareness: Garden of the Gods RV Resort and surrounding areas feature regular wildlife visitors including deer. "Saw a deer just chilling in our backyard," mentions C.W., highlighting the frequent animal encounters even at more developed sites.
Tips for camping with families
Off-season flexibility: Fall and spring shoulder seasons provide better availability and cooler temperatures for family camping trips. "We set up three tents on one site and had a great experience. Nice bathhouses and many guests who looked like they stayed here for weeks at a time," shares Liam P.
Kid-friendly campground layouts: Peregrine Pines FamCamp offers dedicated youth recreation areas. "There is a new playground that is huge for the kids with a rubber floor in case kids fall. In addition to the park there is tetherballs and open fields for fun ball or frisbee activities," describes Anthony B.
Glass hazards awareness: At Mount Herman Road Dispersed Camping, broken glass requires caution with children. "Looked at 3-4 different sites all had a decent amount of broken glass so be careful with pets/little ones," warns Evan E., emphasizing the importance of campsite inspection before setup.
Tips from RVers
Site selection strategy: Choose spots carefully at pet-friendly RV parks near Calhan for optimal comfort. "Choose your spots wisely, the road can be noisy and the meadow side gets windy. If you want shade, check out the satellite image to check which spots have trees nearby (about half do)," advises Liam P.
Water pressure considerations: Bring pressure regulators when staying at certain area campgrounds. "Water pressure here is really strong so make sure you have a water pressure regulator handy," cautions Anthony B. about local water systems that could damage RV plumbing.
Off-grid preparedness: Goose Creek Ranch provides primitive camping without hookups. "Great primitive site. Beautiful and quite," shares Vonita L., highlighting the need to arrive fully supplied with water and power solutions.
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