Creek access draws many visitors to Yakalo Ranch, a walk-in and hike-in campground in Manitou Springs, Colorado. Ranch hands are on hand to guide campers to their sites, and firewood is kept dry and available even during heavy rain. The campground sits in mixed forested and open terrain near both a creek and a lake. Amenities include drinking water, toilets, WiFi, cell service, and picnic tables, with campfires allowed and pets welcome. Rates run $30 to $50 per night, with reservations available. Campers exploring places to camp around Manitou Springs will find this ranch-style setup a practical base for the area. Watch for emus on the property, and keep an eye out for wild raspberries near your site.
Description
It’s Real Rustic Out Here.
Welcome to Yakalo Ranch — 37 acres of private mountain land near Colorado Springs, surrounded by the beauty of Pike National Forest. This is NOT glamping. Yakalo is for campers looking for a genuine, rustic Colorado mountain camping experience: hike in, pitch your tent, explore the trails, listen to the creeks and springs, and leave the land as you found it.
Choose your adventure:
🏕️ Bring Your Own Tent — Hike in and pitch your tent at one of our rustic campsites.
⛺ Tent Provided — Stay in one of ours and bring the rest of your camping gear.
🌲 Sasquatch Forest — Hanging-tent camping is coming soon for campers brave enough to spend the night looking for Bigfoot.
Wild Colorado, right outside your tent!
Yakalo Ranch is home to mountain views, natural springs and creeks, rock formations, historic mining features and miles of places to explore. Wildlife sightings may include elk, deer, wild turkey, foxes, black bears and other native Colorado wildlife. You'll also meet some of the ranch animals along the way.
Depending on the season, explore hiking trails, horseback riding, fishing, snow sledding and other outdoor adventures. You'll also find wild berries and other native plants growing throughout the property.
The Bunkhouse
After a day outside, head back to our community Bunkhouse and campfire area, open daily from 10 AM–10 PM. Pull up a bench, meet other campers and stay awhile. Please note: Pets are welcome at campsites but are not permitted at the Bunkhouse due to working guard dogs and livestock.
Explore Yakalo
Our trails and landmarks include Makayla Meadow, Vultures Point, Roy's Ridge, Walter's Historic Well, Historic Pipeline Trail, Stonehenge's Table, Ponderosa Pine Forest, Sleeping Giant Trail, Sasquatch Forest and Squirrel Falls.
Some backcountry areas and dispersed camping locations require a guide. Trail difficulty ranges from easy walks to challenging mountain hikes.
Know Before You Book
Yakalo Ranch follows Leave No Trace principles. This is an intentionally rustic camping experience, so guests should arrive prepared to pack it in and pack it out. Native terrain, wildlife and changing mountain conditions are part of the experience.
If you're looking for paved campsites, manicured grounds and resort-style camping, Yakalo probably isn't your place.
But if you're looking for a quiet tent, a mountain trail, running water nearby, wildlife outside your campsite and a little Colorado adventure…
Welcome to Yakalo Ranch. It’s Real Rustic Out Here. 🤠🏕️
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsYakalo Ranch is located in Colorado near Manitou Springs
Private CampgroundDirections
Putting “Yakalo Ranch” in Google Maps should take you right to the parking lot. The address is 5415 Old Stage Rd, Colorado Springs, CO, 80906. Exactly 4 miles up Old Stage road from Cheyanne Zoo and on your right.
Coordinates
38.75412303854242 N
104.88801571032185 W
Access
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Features
For Campers
- Market
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
