Colorado Springs RV parks sit at elevations ranging from 5,740 to 8,465 feet, creating significant temperature variations between locations. Parks in Woodland Park run 10-15 degrees cooler than those in Colorado Springs proper. Summer afternoon thunderstorms are common between 2-5pm, with heavy rainfall affecting site conditions in parks with gravel rather than concrete pads.
What to do
Hiking access from camp: At Mountaindale Cabin & RV Resort, trails start right at the property. "From here we visited Garden of the Gods, Royal Gorge and Pike's Peak, all within 30 minutes to one hour's drive," notes a reviewer. The grounds contain multiple walking paths through pine forests.
Wildlife viewing: Morning and evening deer sightings occur at most parks. "We saw deer wander around the campsites every morning and evening," reports one camper at Mountaindale. Another adds, "Deer wander through the campground throughout the day."
Family recreation: The Colorado Springs KOA features water activities for children during summer. "They have a water slide and other fun activities," mentions one reviewer. Campground playgrounds are typically open from dawn until quiet hours at 10pm.
What campers like
Privacy between sites: Diamond Campground & RV Park receives praise for site spacing. "Great campground and beautiful views. We were looking at Google maps and were concerned about the location and spacing of campers but it's a great place and lots of space between campsites!" writes one reviewer.
Natural setting: Campers appreciate parks with trees and mountain terrain. "This is a lovely park spread out among pines, cedars & hills," notes a reviewer. The camp "feels more like camping than your average RV Park," according to visitors at Rocking M Ranch.
On-site amenities: Colorado Springs KOA offers recreational facilities. "The pool area looks great for kids," one camper mentions. Another notes the "adorable little cabins" that accommodate groups of 4-5 people comfortably.
What you should know
Site utilities placement: Water and electrical hookup locations vary widely between parks. At Garden of the Gods RV Resort, "I found out that I'd need to climb up the short retaining wall into my neighbors site to hookup our water hose. The spigot was shared between our sites."
Internet limitations: Cellular coverage differs by location. "There is no cell service for AT&T or T-Mobile, but you are able to do wifi calling with their WiFi and we streamed a movie one night," reports a Mountaindale Resort visitor.
Road noise: Highway proximity affects sound levels at some parks. "There is moderate road noise from Highway 24. A white noise machine helps here," notes one camper. Sites near major roads experience truck traffic during daytime hours.
Tips for camping with families
Laundry planning: Facilities vary significantly between parks. "Laundry: Washers are small and cost $2.50/load. Dryers are large and can accommodate up to (3) loads at a time. Assume it will cost you about $2.00 per load to use the dryer," explains a Garden of the Gods RV Resort visitor.
Kid-friendly layouts: Look for parks with designated recreation areas. "Paved roads throughout made for nice bike rides with the kids and larger than usual dog run area was nice (right next to the playground made it easy to run both the dog and the kids)," writes a reviewer.
Site selection strategy: At Rocking M Ranch Campground, "Views of mountains, pines and aspens and privacy in the well designed sites!" notes a visitor. Request sites away from main roads for greater safety with children.
Tips from RVers
Leveling challenges: Many parks feature sloped terrain. "Sites are a little close together but not all of them. It is rustic, with dirt/gravel roads and sites. Some sites are not very level, but others are quite level," writes a visitor to Diamond Campground.
Size considerations: Pikes Peak RV Park has specific site limitations. "Great place for smaller RVs," one camper notes. "We have a 25' travel trailer and their creekside spots for that sized trailer were incredibly tight."
Entry procedures: Security systems operate at several parks. "Gated entry and exit (fob or keypad to enter)," mentions a Peak RV Resort visitor. Check for after-hours arrival instructions, as many parks close offices at 5pm but provide lockbox or envelope systems for late check-ins.
