About Manitou Lake Pavilion
Manitou Lake Picnic Area, is located 7 miles north of Woodland Park, Colorado,. The Manitou Lake Pavilion is located inside the picnic area and is a wonderful group day use picnic area for groups up to 50 people. The scenic spot sits on the west side of Manitou Lake and provides great opportunities for hiking, biking and fishing. Fishing in the lake is welcomed. The paved Centennial Bike Trail can be accessed from the picnic area and a hiking trail loops around the lake. The paved trail connects to nearby Painted Rocks, Colorado, and South Meadows Campgrounds. Manitou Lake is a popular birding area with a diversity of waterfowl and land bird species. The open-air pavilion is accessible. Adjacent to the pavilion are water hydrants, a large cooking grill, vault toilets, and group picnic tables. A grassy meadow allows for plenty of outdoor sports. The pavilion can accommodate approximately…
- Managed by: Pike and San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands, FS
- Where: 5 mi southeast of Westcreek, CO · 39.08833, -105.09806
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Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jun–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Oct–Apr.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manitou Lake | Hiking | at camp | 0.7 mi |
| South Stairs | Hiking | 0.1 mi | |
| North Loop | Hiking | 0.1 mi | 0.7 mi |
| Colorado Cg | Hiking | 0.1 mi | 0.7 mi |
| Painted Rocks Spur | Hiking | 0.3 mi | 0.4 mi |
| Campground Loop Spur | Hiking | 0.3 mi | 0.1 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
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From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way is clear overhead but fades toward town glow.
Class 4 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 12.7 mi
Water fill-up: 10.5 mi
Propane: 10 mi
Camps nearby
- Painted Rocks 0.5 mi
- Colorado Campground 0.6 mi
- Pike Community 1.7 mi
- South Meadows - Pike San Isabel Nf (Co) 1.7 mi
- Campsite · 4 mi S of Westcreek 2.1 mi
- Red Rocks Group Campground 3.2 mi