
Rampart Range Recreation Area Designated Dispersed Camping
100
Total Campsites
Campground
30
Reservable Sites
Mixed (reservable + first-come)
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Accessible
ADA-compliant sites
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Organization
Managing agency
Overview
About Rampart Range Recreation Area Designated Dispersed Camping
Overview The Rampart Range Recreation Area's Designated Dispersed Camping is operated by Rocky Mountain Recreation Company. Camping is only allowed in numbered campsites and requires a fee. Trailhead parking within the Rampart Range Recreation Area is free. The Rampart Range Recreation Area is known for its motorized trail system (OHV's less than 50 inches in width), Devils Head Fire Lookout Tower, and climbing areas. Access to over 300 miles of motorized trails in this area, in addition to the motorized trails on the adjacent Pikes Peak Ranger District. Please use the Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM) for the South Platte Ranger District to determine your OHV route(s). All motorized vehicles must be registered with the State of Colorado and have a Forest Service approved spark arrestor. Recreation Rampart Range Recreation Area is known for its motorized trail system, Devils Head Fire Lookout Tower, and climbing areas. Access to over 300 miles of trails in this area, in addition to the motorized trails on the adjacent Pikes Peak Ranger District. Hiking trail to the meadow below the Devils Head Fire Lookout Tower. Facilities Rampart Range Recreation Area is known for its motorized trail system, Devils Head Fire Lookout Tower, and climbing areas. Access to over 300 miles of trails in this area, in addition to the motorized trails on the adjacent Pikes Peak Ranger District. Hiking trail to the meadow below the Devils Head Fire Lookout Tower. Natural Features The Rampart Range Recreation Area is home to the Devils Head Lookout Tower. The tower is staffed by a U.S. Forest Service fire lookout personnel. contact_info For facility specific information, please call (303) 647-2366. Nearby Attractions Motorized trail system, Devils Head Fire Lookout Tower, and climbing areas. Charges & Cancellations Cancellations Individual Campsites: Cancellations up to 2 days before a reservation start date incur a $10.00 cancellation fee. A visitor who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee including tax and applicable add-on for a campsite. Cancellations for a one-night reservation will forfeit the entire amount paid and will not be subject to an additional service fee. Group Sites Group Facility (including Cabins and Lookouts): A visitor who cancels a group overnight facility reservation less than 14 days before the arrival date will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee. No-Shows A no-show visitor is one who does not arrive at a campground and does not cancel the reservation by check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date. Staff will hold a campsite until check-out time on the day following the arrival date. No-shows are assessed $20.00 service fee and forfeit the first night's rate, taxes and applicable add-on for a campsite. Refunds Visitors may submit a refund request through their Recreation.gov profile within 7 days of the end date of their reservation. Refunds will not be issued after the 7 days has ended. Refunds for debit or credit card payments will be issued as a credit to the original bank or credit card used to pay. For check or cash purchases, Recreation.gov will mail a Treasury check for refunds of cash, check, or money order payments to the address associated with the reservation. Treasury check refunds may take up to 6-8 weeks to arrive. In the event of an emergency closure, the Recreation.gov team or facility manager will refund all fees and will attempt to notify you using the contact information within the Recreation.gov visitor profile.
- 100 total campsites listed.
- 30 reservable sites plus first-come options.
- Most common site type: standard nonelectric (92).
- Map coordinates are available for trip planning.


Our Take
What makes Rampart Range Recreation Area Designated Dispersed Camping special
Rampart Range Recreation Area offers a style of camping that appeals to those who crave a little more freedom and a little less structure. Located along the Rampart Range in Colorado, this designated dispersed camping area provides 100 numbered campsites spread across a forested mountain landscape that feels expansive and wild. Unlike traditional campgrounds with assigned loops and paved pads, Rampart Range lets you settle into a numbered site that might be perched on a ridge with long views or tucked into a grove of ponderosa pines. A fee is required, but what you get in return is a camping experience that sits perfectly between the convenience of an established campground and the independence of true backcountry camping. The area is popular with off-road enthusiasts, mountain bikers, and hikers who use it as a base for exploring the network of trails and forest roads that crisscross the Rampart Range. Proximity to Colorado Springs and the Front Range makes it an accessible weekend escape, yet once you are settled into your site, the city feels wonderfully far away. Evenings bring cooler mountain air, campfire smoke drifting through the pines, and a sense of solitude that is increasingly hard to find this close to a major metro area.
Campsite Inventory
100 sites to choose from
STANDARD NONELECTRIC
25
Reservable
0
Accessible
GROUP STANDARD NONELECTRIC
5
Reservable
0
Accessible
MANAGEMENT
0
Reservable
0
Accessible
Amenities & Details
Everything you need to know
Site capacity
N/A
Check-in time
2:00 PM
Check-out time
12:00 PM
Driveway surface
Gravel
Max guests
15, 8
Minimum guests
Yes
Pets allowed
Yes
Reservations & Contact
Plan your stay
Phone
303-275-5610
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Getting There
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How do reservations work for Rampart Range Recreation Area Designated Dispersed Camping ?
Reservation availability for Rampart Range Recreation Area Designated Dispersed Camping can vary by season and campsite type. Check the contact and access section before booking.
What campsite types are available at Rampart Range Recreation Area Designated Dispersed Camping ?
Rampart Range Recreation Area Designated Dispersed Camping currently lists STANDARD NONELECTRIC (92), GROUP STANDARD NONELECTRIC (6), MANAGEMENT (2).
Where is Rampart Range Recreation Area Designated Dispersed Camping located?
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