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Several RV campgrounds surround Palmer Lake, Colorado, providing convenient access to both mountain recreation and urban amenities. Garden of the Gods RV Resort operates year-round with full hookup sites including 50-amp service, though spaces can be tight for larger rigs. Diamond Campground & RV Park in nearby Woodland Park offers big-rig friendly sites with 50-amp hookups on dirt/gravel roads and operates seasonally from May through September. Pikes Peak RV Park features 54 sites with both 30 and 50-amp electric options, plus full hookups in a location convenient to area attractions. Peak RV Resort maintains 146 dedicated RV sites with full hookups and accommodates larger motorhomes on level sites. "Sites are adequately spaced and are neat and clean. Some small trees (fairly new park). Very nice paved roads and gravel sites but really just a parking lot," noted one RV traveler about Peak RV Resort.
Summer and fall seasons fill most RV campgrounds quickly, making advance reservations essential, particularly for weekend stays. Cell service varies significantly between parks, with stronger signals at locations closer to Colorado Springs. Most RV parks in the region maintain on-site dump stations, though Rocking M Ranch Campground lacks sewer hookups at individual sites. Pet policies generally allow dogs with standard leash requirements. Navigation to some parks requires careful planning due to mountain roads and elevation changes. Propane service is available at select locations, and laundry facilities exist at many parks including Falcon Meadow RV Campground, though one visitor mentioned needing to reserve laundry time in advance. Winter camping options are limited primarily to Garden of the Gods RV Resort, Foot of the Rockies RV Resort, and Colorado Springs KOA, all of which remain open year-round.
Best RV Campgrounds near Palmer Lake (191)
1. Garden of the Gods RV Resort
"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."
"Super close to pikes peak entrance and town, but still quiet. Super packed, lots of long term tenants. GREAT SHOWERS & laundry!"
2. Diamond Campground & RV Park
"This location was perfect for exploring the area. It is very close to downtown Woodland Park and many attractions. Deer wander through the campground throughout the day."
"Clean place right in town but has a woodsy feel to it has decent amenities and feels really safe. Its close to town whixh is great if you need any supplies or just need to get something hot to eat."
Check Availabilityfrom $30 - $110 / night
3. Pikes Peak RV Park
"The park was located very close to Garden of the Gods and about 45 minutes from Pikes Peak. Location was great."
"Good shade trees, friendly staff and clean shower house/restrooms. Another nice feature is the free shuttle for Manitou has a bus stop along the road just outside the entry."
4. Dakota Ridge RV Park
"We pulled in late in a 38 ft Class A without a reservation and they had 1 spot in the late check-in box that would accommodate our motor home. Very clean and well maintained RV park. Beautiful view."
"Perfect location on the edge of the city. Easy access to highways and the city. It is pricey and there are many rules but it is full service with a very friendly staff."
5. Foot Of The Rockies RV Resort
"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"
"restroom although only one toilet and shower for females."
Check Availabilityfrom $80 - $120 / night
6. Colorado Springs KOA
"The sites are nice, we had a pull through site with patio, fire pit, grill and table with chairs."
"A blast for kids, plenty of room for big rigs."
7. Falcon Meadow RV Campground
"stayed here 2 days, near Colorado Springs, plane noise from Air Force academy & road, backin site, full hookups, go In store when checking in,"
"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"
8. Woodland RV Park
"This is a small rv park with a great view of piles peak when you pull in. Its a little cozy in there with some lots being a squeeze but its clean safe and right in town."
9. Peak RV Resort
"It is a good place to stay if you’re visiting family or temporarily working in the Colorado Springs area. It is a parking lot with full hookups (heated water spigots)."
"excellent amenities AND they are adding more. Close to everything, lots of choices for food and entertainment. we will be coming back."
10. Rocking M Ranch Campground (RV Park)
"They are pet friendly, there is a small walking trail around the campgrounds, and a small dog park where dogs can be off leash. The place is surrounded by wooded area on the backside."
"Great spot right outside of Victor and Cripple Creek. Hosts were very generous to show us to our spot. Lots of space and tree coverage at site 11."
Check Availabilityfrom $64 - $74 / night
Drive Time
- 19 min from Colorado Springs, CO
- 43 min from Denver, CO
- 49 min from Pueblo, CO
- 1 hr 6 min from Boulder, CO
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RV Park Reviews near Palmer Lake, CO
1468 Reviews of 191 Palmer Lake Campgrounds
Robert T.
TravelerDakota Ridge RV Park
Nice large park. Spaces are not level so bring blocks. Bathrooms and showers are clean but out dated. Laundry facilities is available at $3 per wash and $2.50 per dry.
Kylee R.
RangerCherry Creek State Park Campground
Cherry Creek State Park
Bathrooms were very nice and clean. Lots of sites with minimal privacy. Pretty packed and noisy in October. Our site had electrical hookups and its own water. Picnic tables and fire rings available as well. Looks like a very family friendly campground. Stayed one night.
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!
Kevin H.ScoutCastle Mountain Recreation Area at Wellington Lake
Beautiful family and dog friendly campground!
Lake Wellington is a beautiful family and dog friendly campground just about 90 minutes from Denver. There are 75 sites, and even when it's pretty full they are decently spaced out that you don't feel too on top of other guests. We brought our dogs and a group of friends and had a great few nights, even seeing Bald Eagles mating!
Mariena M.ScoutDenver Meadows RV Park
Convenient
Not the nicest but the owners have helped me out a lot.
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.
- HHeidiTraveler
Castle Mountain Recreation Area at Wellington Lake
Great spot - except for flies
If you are going to camp at a lakefront spot definitely have something you can sit in else you will be attacked by flies. Super quiet during the week - got busy over the weekend.
- VVincent V.Scout
Red Canyon Park
Great secluded spot
Found a great spot a bit further in surrounded by Juniper trees and a bit of grassy patches and rock fire pit. Love the open space and secluded spots! Definitely not ideal for the cacti. Our pup ended up sniffing one and got the needles in her muzzle. 😬 Weather is pretty nice with highs in the 80s and lows in the 40s
Guide to Palmer Lake
RV campgrounds near Palmer Lake, Colorado operate at elevations between 6,000-8,500 feet with significant temperature swings between day and night, even in summer. The mountain location means sites can be uneven, with most campgrounds requiring advance booking for summer weekends 3-6 months ahead. Most RV parks in the area operate from May through September, though some remain open year-round.
What to do
Hiking trails access: Diamond Campground & RV Park in Woodland Park provides good access to numerous hiking trails. "Large Park Near Colorado Springs, Pikes Peak & More. This park is definitely well visited, but for good reason. It is located in Woodland Park, a lovely mountain town about 30-40 min. outside Colorado Springs," notes Patrick H.
Wildlife viewing: Morning hours offer the best chance to spot local wildlife like deer and small mammals. "Wildlife right outside our door every morning," says Jonathan F. about his stay at Diamond Campground & RV Park. Many campers report deer wandering through campgrounds throughout the day.
Downtown exploration: Several campgrounds provide shuttle access to nearby towns. At Pikes Peak RV Park, visitors note its proximity to local attractions. "Close to garden of the gods, pikes peak and more. Great hiking near by and close to the bus line that takes you to the incline trail," writes Dave B.
What campers like
Creek access: Some sites feature water access that enhances the camping experience. "This RV campground is along the creek that runs through Manitou Springs. We specifically asked for a creekside spot. I slept great listening to the creek," shares Mike P. about his stay at Pikes Peak RV Park.
Mountain proximity: Foot of the Rockies RV Resort offers mountain views that campers appreciate. "Very nice place with great views. Clean property," notes Tyler S. The elevation provides cooler temperatures during summer heat waves.
Family amenities: For families, the Colorado Springs KOA offers extensive recreation options. "The pool area looks great for kids," mentions Kellie K. Another camper adds more detail: "They have a water park for kids and a bounce pad. Lots of construction currently going on, and it looks hopeful!"
What you should know
Site spacing varies: Space between sites differs significantly between campgrounds. "Sites are tight" is a common comment about several parks in the area. One visitor to Garden of the Gods RV Resort noted: "All RV spots are ridiculously close. Not only did I feel I was about to hit my new neighbor, I found out that I share a water spout with my back neighbor."
Reservation timing: Summer bookings require advance planning. For tent campers, options are more limited as many parks focus primarily on RVs. "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," reports Liam P. about Falcon Meadow RV Campground.
Noise considerations: Highway proximity affects several campgrounds. "The park is right next to a major interchange where CR-6, I-70, 470, and US-40 all intersect. Expect some road noise as well as the sound of motorcycles from the bar across the street," says Jason F. about Dakota Ridge RV Park.
Tips for camping with families
Dog-friendly policies: Most RV campgrounds near Palmer Lake welcome pets but have specific rules. "Two dogs under 25 pounds each are allowed," notes Georg U. about Peak RV Resort. Other parks restrict portable dog pens and tethering, requiring dogs to be leashed and attended.
Playground access: Several campgrounds offer children's play 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)," shares Sarah S. about Garden of the Gods RV Resort.
Indoor activities: Weather in the Palmer Lake region can change quickly, so indoor options matter. "A rather extensive arcade for kids and me, cute did bungalow, multiple laundry locations, pool (not available during this time)," mentions C.W. about their experience at Garden of the Gods RV Resort.
Tips from RVers
Site leveling: Many RV parks in this mountainous region have uneven sites. "Sites are not level, bring proper equipment for leveling," advises Cheryl W. about Rocking M Ranch Campground. This issue affects multiple campgrounds in the area due to the natural terrain.
Water hookup sharing: Check if utilities are shared between sites. "I found out that I share a water spigot with my back neighbor. Checking in late, I didn't know we would SHARE a water spigot with my back neighbor until the next day," reports C.W. about their experience at Garden of the Gods RV Resort.
Big rig considerations: For larger motorhomes, turning radius and site depth vary significantly. "Very difficult to get into. Other, cheaper sites around the campground were much more spacious and didn't require removing my sway bars to back in to," notes Jason F. about specific sites at Garden of the Gods RV Resort.
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