Cheyenne Mountain State Park is one of our favorite parks, especially for the spring and fall when SoWeWentKids are still in school. It is close enough we can get there after school on a Friday, but far enough to feel like we went somewhere. This campground is almost always on our summer schedule.
At the base of Cheyenne Mountain this campground offers spectacular sunrises looking east over the plains. With this campground being just below the famous entrance to NORAD’s Cheyenne Mountain Complex, we are still waiting to run into Colonel Jack O’Neill, Dr. Daniel Jackson, Major Samantha Carter, or Teal’c. However, if we do run into them, we will be very concerned about immanent Goa’uld invasion.
A unique feature to the campgrounds at Cheyenne Mountain State Park is their group sites. These sites have two full hookup spaces, each with their own picnic table and campfire ring. In addition to these nice spaces, these sites have an additional linked group space to use. While the group space can be a bit of a hike to get to, especially with your supplies, they have majestic views.
If you have someone you travel with, like @SoWeWentUncle, these are great. If you don’t have someone you travel with, their individual spaces look great as well. The sites in Gobbler Grove Campground look like they have spectacular views.
To reserve the group sites, you need to contact the park directly. They are not available online for booking.
Note: Images taken before I was aware drones are not allowed in Colorado State Parks. Please follow park rules.
Address:
410 JL Ranch Heights
Colorado Springs, CO 80926
Website:
https://cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/Parks/cheyennemountain
Park Activities We Have Done:
- Walking Archery Range
- Childrens Playground
- Lots of Trails for Hiking That Can be Short or Combined for Longer Adventures
- Mountain Biking
- Junior Ranger Program
- Visitor Center with Active Ranger Programs throughout the week.
(Check for activities for when you are there)
Local Attractions We Have Done:
- Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
- Cave of the Winds
- Royal Gorge Bridge & Park
- White Water Rafting Bighorn Sheep Canyon on the Arkansas River with Journey Quest
- Manitou Cliff Dwellings
- Garden of the Gods
- Great Wolf Lodge Indoor Water Park
Where to go to Mass:
Since Colorado Springs is close to home, we normally get home in time for Sunday evening Mass. So, we have not gone to mass from Cheyenne Mountain State Park yet. However, Colorado Springs is the seat of the Colorado Springs Diocese and St. Mary’s Cathedral is easily within distance of the campground. We are looking forward to adding a visit to the Cathedral in one of our future trips.
St. Mary’s Cathedral
22 W Kiowa Steet
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 473-4633
See website for Mass times: https://www.stmaryscathedral.org/
Emergency Services:
In case of emergency, call 911!
While we hope emergency services are not required, it is good to know how far and who to contact when you are camping. Before leaving on your adventure, please double check this information to make sure it has not changed.
Urgent Care (About 7 Miles / 10 Minutes from Park Entrance)
Centura Health Urgent Care
1263 Lake Plaza Dr. #120
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
Non-Emergency Line: (719) 776-3330
Police / State Patrol
Colorado Springs Police Department
705 S. Nevada Ave.
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Non-Emergency Line: (719) 444-7000
Colorado State Patrol (Troop 2B)
1480 Quail Lake Loop
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
Non-Emergency Line: (719) 635-0385
Amateur Radio Repeaters:
For the Amateur Radio Operators, here are couple of repeaters in the area. Since Cheyenne Mountain is located just outside Colorado Springs and is right under where many of the repeaters are located, there are a lot of repeaters to choose from.
ARES Repeater (Colorado Connection):
145.130 MHz, -600 kHz with 88.5 Hz tone
Connects to a repeater network that provides the largest coverage in Colorado.
145.160 MHz, – 600 kHz with 107.2 Hz tone
Linked to Westcreek (South Denver) and Boulder repeaters
NOAA Weather Frequency: 162.475 MHz
Keep the squelch loose and don’t forget about Parks on the Air! (Park ID: K-1214)
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