About South Meadows - Pike San Isabel Nf (Co)
South Meadows Campground, located 5 miles north of Woodland Park, provides a scenic spot for campers to rest and enjoy the many recreational offerings of the area. The campground attracts hikers and bikers with access to the multipurpose paved Centennial Bike Trail, as well as visitors looking for a central location for day trips to Pikes Peak and the Garden of the Gods. Garden of the Gods is a National Natural Landmark in Colorado Springs, featuring incredible rock formations, impressive vistas and a free visitor and nature center. The 4.2-mile Centennial Trail, a paved, accessible recreation trail, connects South Meadows Campground to Manitou Lake Picnic Area and Colorado Campground. The trail is popular for hikers, inline skaters and bicyclists. The nearby Rainbow Falls OHV Trail System and North Divide OHV Trail System are recommended for off-road vehicle enthusiasts. Fishing is…
- Fees: $28.00 fee per site for overnight camping. Two vehicles or one RV per site is included in the camping fee. $11.00 for a third vehicle.…
- Season: May – October
- Managed by: Pike and San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands, FS
- Where: 5 mi north of Woodland Park, CO · 39.06472, -105.09222
Things to do:
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creek Crossing | ATV road | 0.5 mi | 0.5 mi |
| Colorado Cg | Hiking | 1.1 mi | 0.7 mi |
| Templed Hills | ATV road | 1.2 mi | 0.4 mi |
| Mule Creek North | Hiking | 1.3 mi | 1.3 mi |
| Campground Loop Spur | Hiking | 1.4 mi | 0.1 mi |
| Painted Rocks Spur | Hiking | 1.4 mi | 0.4 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: 11.7 mi
Water fill-up: 9.1 mi
Propane: 8.6 mi
Camps nearby
- Pike Community 0 mi
- Colorado Campground 1 mi
- Painted Rocks 1.5 mi
- Red Rocks Group Campground 1.6 mi
- Manitou Lake Pavilion 1.7 mi
- Campsite · 4 mi S of Westcreek 3.1 mi