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South Meadows - Pike San Isabel NF (CO) Campground

39.0634° N / 105.0936° W · Data Sep 18 2026, checked hourly
63 monitored sites

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Opening record
No detected openings in the last 90 days

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01 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Oct 17, 2026 · of 63 monitored sites

Of the 1,890 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Oct 17, 2026): 1,776 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative) · 114 unavailable (cause unspecified). Of the facility's 63 monitored sites, 38 can be reserved online and 25 are first-come, first-served.

No online availability right now

Of the 1,890 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Oct 17, 2026): 1,776 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative) · 114 unavailable (cause unspecified). A free alert tells you if any date opens online.

Load status

Sep 18 – Oct 17, 2026
Not open online100%
Open site-nights0 / 1,890

Of the 1,890 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Oct 17, 2026): 1,776 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative) · 114 unavailable (cause unspecified).

Open dates by month

Sep 2026 – Oct 2026
02505007501,0001,2500 OPEN0 OPENSEPOCTSOLID = OPEN SITE-NIGHTS · DASHED OUTLINE = TOTAL BOOKABLE

No month in range currently shows online availability. 0 open site-nights across the tracked window — these site-nights are a mix of reserved, closed, unreleased and non-reservable dates.

Holiday windows

Sites open per night · of 63 sites
WindowNightSites openStatus
Labor DaySAT Sep 50None open
SUN Sep 60None open
MON Sep 70None open

Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.

About South Meadows - Pike San Isabel NF (CO)

Overview

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.

Recreation

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 available at nearby Manitou Lake and Trout Creek.

Facilities

Each site has a campfire ring and picnic table. Roads are paved and a campground host is on duty. Vault toilets and drinking water may be found throughout the campground with reduced facilities outside of peak season.

Natural Features

Campsites are tucked in a stand of ponderosa pines at an elevation of 8,000 feet. To the north is the 5-acre Manitou Lake. Afternoon thunderstorms are common in summer months and temperatures are generally mild, with warm and pleasant days and cooler nights.

Nearby Attractions

The town of Woodland Park is located five miles south of South Meadows Campground where campers can find gas, food, dining and shopping.

Visitors can tour the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs and view the impressive architecture at the Cadet Chapel. Pikes Peak and Garden of the Gods are other popular attractions.

63 monitored sites25 FCFS sitesRVs up to 84 ftNo hookups46 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 8

Getting there

From the I-25 and Hwy 24 intersection in Colorado Springs, Colorado, travel west on Highway 24 for approximately 18 miles to the Hwy 24 and Hwy 67 intersection in Woodland Park. Turn right (north) on Hwy 67 and travel approximately 5.5 miles to South Meadows Campground. The campground is on the left side of the road.

Pikes Peak Ranger District, Colorado Springs, CO 80903719-636-1602 (INFORMATION ONLY, NO RESERVATIONS TAKEN AT THIS NUMBER)
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FAQ

How do I get a reservation at South Meadows - Pike San Isabel NF (CO)?

Campsite Sniper's current snapshot shows none of the 1,890 tracked site-nights open for online reservation at South Meadows - Pike San Isabel NF (CO). That can mean dates are reserved, closed, not yet released, or offered first-come, first-served rather than online. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.

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Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.

Which sites at South Meadows - Pike San Isabel NF (CO) fit a 35-foot RV?

40 of the 63 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 84 ft. 61 of those 63 sites have a recorded maximum length and 2 do not; they are not counted as fitting.

Does South Meadows - Pike San Isabel NF (CO) have online availability right now?

As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot, none of the 1,890 tracked site-nights are open for online reservation. That can mean dates are reserved, closed, not yet released, or offered first-come, first-served rather than online. A free Campsite Sniper alert tells you if any date opens online.

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