ATV & Dirt Bike Trails
Pike National Forest offers multiple ATV and Dirt Bike trailheads for use by a growing number of individual and OHV clubs.
Careful attention to trail use rules helps keep the forest open for everyone!
Camping In Teller County
Cool Colorado summer nights make a campfire something to look forward to at the end of each day.
Public and private campgrounds along with full service RV parks allow you to "rough it" any way you want!
Hiking & Mountaineering
Whether you are looking for an easy or more difficult hiking experience, you'll find many beautiful trails to test your skill and stamina.
Mountaineering is a growing sport that will take you to the top of the world!
Rock Climbing
Teller County is fast becoming known to the rock climbing fans living in Colorado Springs and nearby Front Range communities.
There are several great guides who can have you safely testing yourself in this growing sport!
A Colorado Favorite!
What better way to see Colorado than on horseback!
There are several established horseback riding businesses that you may choose to enjoy a quided ride with or bring your own horse and try one of the hundreds of trails found throughout Teller County.
Mountain Biking
Colorado is probably the mountain biking capitol of the United States. Hundreds of great trails. Many different levels of difficulty.
Ski Colorado in the winter and mountain bike Teller County all summer long. You'll never have to ride the same trail twice in your lifetime, unless you really want too!
Hit Your Golfball Farther!
Just because you're vacationing at 9,000 feet doesn't mean you can't enjoy a great round of golf right here in Teller County.
Shining Mountain Golf Club in Woodland Park offers you a great golfing experience with a unique mountain attitude. Be sure to put on the sunblock before teeing off!
Gold Medal Trout Fishing
Visitors from around the world and residents all around the county enjoy some of the best trout fishing in America. Whether you're fishing area lakes, forest beaver ponds, or our local Colorado Gold Medal trout streams, you're guaranteed a day to remember.
Kayaking & Canoeing
Do you find peace or adventure on the water? Give kayaking and canoeing a try while visiting. Be on the water in just minutes from almost anywhere in Teller County. Rampart Reservoir, Manitou Lake, Eleven Mile Canyon, and Eleven Mile Reservoir are just a few places for you to get your feet wet.
Wildlife All Around You
Teller County is home to nearly all of Colorado's most famous wildlife. Elk, Mule Deer, Black Bear, Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep, mountain lion, beaver, otter, fox, coyote, hawks, eagles, and even wild donkeys make their homes right here. Best viewing is usually mornings and evenings.
Manitou Lake Recreation Area
Manitou Lake Recreation Area is located 5.2 miles north of Woodland Park along CO Highway 67 and has several camping and picnicking sites. A $40 annual pass is available for Manitou Lake Picnic Area and Rampart Reservoir Recreation Area, South Platte, Deckers, and 11-Mile Canyon.South Meadow Campground
South Meadow Campground has 64 camp sites with parking areas up to 30' long within the 8,000' elevation. Camping season is year round with a user fee of $15.00/per night/per site. The camp-ground has paved roads. Limited sites are reserved by calling 1-877-444-6777. Reservations may be made 240 days prior to arrival and there is a reservation fee. There is also a 2-night minimum stay if your reservation is for Friday or Saturday nights. This does not apply to sites not listed in the reservation system.Colorado Campground
Colorado Campground has 81 campsites with parking areas up to 30' long within the 7800' elevation. Camping season ususlly begins late May and runs until early September. The user fee is $15.00 per night/per site. This campground has paved roads. Limited site reservations can be made 240 days prior to arrival by calling 1-877-444-6777. There is a reservation fee. There is also a 2-night minimum stay if your reservations are for Friday or Saturday night. This does not apply to sites not listed in the reservation system.Painted Rocks Campground
Painted Rocks Campground has 18 campsites with parking areas up to 30' long within the 7800' elevation. Camping season usually begins in May and runs through early September. A user fee of $13.00 per night/per site is charged. Limited sites are reserved by calling 1-877-444-6777 and can be made 240 days prior to arrival. There is a reservation fee. This does not apply to sites not listed in the reservation system.Manitou Lake Picnic Grounds
Located at the 7,700' elevation and 7.2 miles north of Woodland Park along CO Highway 67, this area has 42 picnic sites open year round. A $5 day use fee is charged. All sites have tables, fire grates, potable water, vault toilets, and trash collection. The area is open year round and has a pavilion that may be reserved by calling the Rocky Mountain Recreation Company at 1-800-416-6992. The fee is $38.00 plus $5.00 per vehicle. No over night camping is allowed.Area Attractions
Many users of these campgrounds stay here due to the close proximity to Pikes Peak, the Air Force Academy, and the Garden of the Gods. Manitou Lake is a 5-acre reservoir where the entire family can enjoy fishing and hiking Trail #670 around the Lake. Motorboats and swimming are not permitted. Because of the easy access to this area and its popularity, fishing occurs year-round in the reservoir along with Trout Creek (for those who desire stream fishing). An asphalt bicycle trail #699, approx. 4.2 miles long, connects all the campgrounds and picnic areas. There are 2 group campgrounds--Pike Community and Redrocks. An RV dump station is located near the Pike Community Group Campground and has potable and non-potable water. A fee is required for its use. It may be closed after Labor Day.Use per season: Heavy in spring, summer and fall; light in winter.
You can view the layout of the campground and make a reservation at Recreation.gov
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