Cabins near PSICC, Kansas offer varying experiences at elevations between 6,000-10,000 feet, with temperatures often 15-20 degrees cooler than surrounding lowlands. Most cabin accommodations operate year-round, though winter access may require chains or 4WD vehicles from October through April. Seasonal restrictions apply at higher elevation sites like Cripple Creek where cabins close annually from October to May.
What to do
**Hiking opportunities: The Meadows Campground at Cheyenne Mountain State Park connects to extensive trail systems with GPS-marked routes. "Beautiful and well groomed hiking trails. Can get a little hot in the summers," notes one visitor. The campground's elevation provides strategic access to both mountain and prairie ecosystems.
**Casino gaming: Cripple Creek KOA cabins position guests just minutes from gambling venues. "Casinos just 5 min away," shares a reviewer. This KOA sits at 10,000 feet elevation, making it the highest KOA in the world according to local signage.
**Fishing access: Multiple cabin locations offer nearby angling opportunities. One family at Lone Duck Campground and Cabins reports, "The small trout pond is nice for the kids (you have to pay $6 for each fish that you catch, though, and there is no catch and release)." Cabin guests should verify fishing license requirements, as Colorado licenses are required for all anglers 16 and older.
What campers like
**Proximity to attractions: Garden of the Gods RV Resort cabins provide walkable access to major landmarks. "This park is centrally located," mentions one visitor. Another notes its strategic positioning "walkable to the Manitou historic and tourist district and to Garden of the Gods Park."
**Wildlife viewing: Multiple cabin locations report regular animal sightings. At Mountaindale Cabin & RV Resort, a reviewer observed "deer wander around the campsites every morning and evening." Another camper at The Meadows Campground mentions, "We saw deer multiple nights, rabbits and a skunk."
**Pool amenities: Several cabin accommodations maintain heated swimming facilities. "The heated pool is awesome (and pretty darn warm!)," reports a visitor at Lone Duck. Another notes that Garden of the Gods RV Resort features "a heated pool. It was clean, comfortably warm, and a perfect way to relax after a day of hiking or exploring."
What you should know
**Internet limitations: Connectivity varies significantly between cabin locations. "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 visitor to Mountaindale Cabin & RV Resort. Other campgrounds emphasize this point in their materials, with one noting "no refunds or credits will be issued for internet issues."
**Cabin layouts: Sleeping arrangements differ widely between locations. One Colorado Springs KOA visitor staying in a cabin reports, "All five of us spent the night, actually pretty comfortably, and got a great night's sleep." Cabin dimensions and bed configurations should be confirmed before booking as many smaller units accommodate only 2-4 people comfortably.
**Seasonal considerations: Higher elevation cabins face climate challenges. A Cripple Creek KOA reviewer cautions, "The air is thin up here—real thin." Winter access to many mountain cabins requires snow-capable vehicles, and some seasonal roads close entirely from November through April.
Tips for camping with families
**Playground access: Colorado Springs KOA offers expanded recreation options for children. "If you have kids, there appears to be a lot of things for them to do," notes one visitor. Another mentions that "the pool area looks great for kids" with multiple water features.
**Arcade availability: Several cabin locations maintain gaming rooms. Lone Duck maintains "a really great arcade in the main office game room. About 15 arcade games total, 1/2 of which are pinball machines." This provides rainy day alternatives when outdoor activities aren't possible.
**Pet policies: Different cabin locations maintain varying rules for animals. While most allow pets, certain sites have restrictions. Mountaindale Cabin & RV Resort permits pets but prohibits alcohol, creating a family-focused environment. One visitor noted, "Very friendly staff and large camp sites. Beautiful surroundings."
Tips from RVers
**Premium site selection: Pikes Peak RV Park offers varied cabin and RV site qualities. "Sites are very close together. Friendly helpful staff. Bathrooms clean well maintained," reports one visitor. Another advises selecting "creekside" locations which cost more but provide ambient water sounds for sleeping.
**Dump station locations: RVers staying at cabin sites should note dump station positions. "The sewer hookup that is fairly far from the electric and we needed our 20 foot sewer hose to reach it. It's on a slight uphill slant so some creative engineering was required to dump," shares one Pueblo South-Colorado City KOA visitor.
**Winter preparation: Cabins with RV hookups require winterization in cold months. One visitor noted, "The water was frozen at our site because the provided heat tape wasn't functioning. I had to re-tape it with some heat tape I brought and it thawed out." RVers should bring backup solutions for water line freezing from October through April.
