About Penrose Common Rec Site
Penrose Commons Recreation Area offers a warm, arid climate among pinon and juniper woodlands. The best time to visit is September through May when temperatures are comfortable and the snowy peaks of the Sangre De Cristo mountain range are visible in the distance. With 30 miles of motorized trail, the area is popular for ATVs, motorcycles and four wheeling. Independence Trail system is known for its extreme 4x4 rock crawling opportunities with easy access for spectators to enjoy the trail activity. Penrose Commons is also popular for horseback riding, hunting and dispersed camping. The area has a restroom, trail map information and ample parking space for trailers. A wet weather gate closes the area to motorized use during wet conditions. For more information, please contact the Royal Gorge Field Office.
- Managed by: Gold Belt Tour Back Country Byway, BLM
- Where: 5 mi north of Penrose, CO · 38.49102, -105.03179
Things to do:
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: May–Jun & Sep–Oct (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Nov–Mar.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridge Trail | Dirt bike | 0.4 mi | 5.4 mi |
| Blm T6101A | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 0.8 mi | 2.1 mi |
| Warmup Trail | Dirt bike | 0.8 mi | 1.0 mi |
| Waterfall Trail | Dirt bike | 0.9 mi | 0.9 mi |
| Blm T6102E | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 1.5 mi | 0.6 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
Verizon 5G · AT&T 5G · T-Mobile 5G
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.Propane: 11.4 mi
Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.