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Rainbow Falls - Dispersed Camping
About
USDA Forest Service
Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
The Rainbow Falls area offers many motorized roads and trails for four-wheel drive and off-highway vehicle (OHV) enthusiasts. This area contains several motorized trails open to motor vehicles 50 inches, or less, in overall width. The roads and trails in this area connect to the North Rampart Range OHV riding area as well. The North Rampart Range riding area is managed by the South Platte Ranger District. Be sure to consult with the Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM) for offical Forest Service routes that are open to motorized vehicles. Free Motor Vehicle Use Maps (MVUMs) are available at your local Forest Service Ranger District office. Please pick up a MVUM before you head out. These maps identify the designated Forest Service roads, and the designated motorized trails, that are open to motorized use. They also and identify what types of vehicles are allowed on the different types of routes that are displayed on the MVUM.
Fee Info
There is no fee to use this area, however, a State of Colorado OHV Registration (or an OHV Permit ) is required for all OHVs ($25.25 purchased through Colorado Parks & Wildlife).
Dispersed camping is available in this OHV area. Vehicle parking is only allowed immediately adjacent to system roads. Please be courteous.
Location
Rainbow Falls - Dispersed Camping is located in Colorado
Directions
From Woodland Park, CO, take Highway 67 north out of Woodland Park. Travel approximately 9 miles north, on State Highway 67, from Woodland Park. Turn right onto Douglas County Road 49 (which also known as the "Rainbow Falls Road"). Continue down Douglas County Road 49, to the intersection with Forest Service Road 348. The Trailhead and parking area will be immediately on your right, along Forest Service Road 348.
Coordinates
39.135991 N
105.106544 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TGood
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Dispersed
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
TravelerGreat Spot for a Night
This was our first ever boondock spot on National Forest land. Most of the sites were inaccessible in our 33 foot travel trailer but we found one last minutes. We were right on the road in and OHV traffic was common along with the noise and dust. Still, it wasn't bad and the price was good. There are better places nearby if you're not into OHV riding. Early July 2022
ScoutGood last mintue site, but with some noise
Tons of available sites. can hear dirtbikes in the distance
TravelerGood camping site close to Colo Springs
Terrain was interesting on the drive in, some of the pull off camping spots are pretty steep off the road. However, the sights were beautiful and it was very quiet and peaceful when we visited :)
GuideSome Decent sites with drawbacks
Decent number of sites with fire rings on Long hollow road in the ATV use area. My site was great great for the roof top tent, fenced in mini spur with fire ring. Downsides were the family group camped nearby riding ATVs and playing music into the night, and a rifle range to the west. Shooting went on into the night. Also spent about 10 minutes picking up trash in the campsite area. Overall, close to the pike national forest entrance, decent spots if you don't mind the drawbacks.
TravelerDecent, but noisy
This campsite isn’t horrible. Plenty of sites to pick from in mainly wooded areas. Perfect for families or people camping in large groups.
Downside is that its heavily trafficked with ATV’s and also a shooting range near by where they’re firing round from 7am until 11pm - it was very irritating to say the least. There is black bear activity as one (middle aged I’d guess) activity walked up about 25 feet from our campsite at 11pm while we were still out, campfire still burning. It was eating some dog food we had laid out for the pups. PUT YOUR FOOD AWAY AT NIGHT to help preserve the wildlife and bear community as they’re sadly desensitized to humans.
TravelerFree, dispersed camping within 2 hours of Denver.
Nice spot! You come in off of 67. Are are w parking lots for day parking only. Then up the trail there are several spots to pull off and camp. Some spots are bigger and can have multiple vehicles/trailers/campers. A very windy weekend when I was there's so be cautious with your fires. People ride the trails from sunup to sun down, so the noise can get a little annoying. Lots of trails for 4x4 vechiles, ATVs, UTVs, SxS, and dirt bikes. Did 50+miles on my ATV. Got a little muddy after a night long rain, truck almost got stuck in the mud trying to leave.
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ScoutOHV Camp Area
Nice area that has some flat or flatish spots for smaller RV and campers. It is normally busy with atv, dirt bike and jeeps. 15 min drive from woodland park.