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Cheyenne Mountain State Park

Cheyenne Mountain State Park is a Colorado Parks and Wildlife campground southwest of central Colorado Springs near Highway 115, at 410 JL Ranch Heights Road. It is our public-park pick for the Springs area and suits RV travelers who value full hookups, trails out the door and a 1,680-acre park setting that climbs from prairie toward the mountain, over resort extras. Garden of the Gods, Manitou Springs and Pikes Peak are all drives away rather than walks, so it is a car-based base.

Cheyenne Mountain State Park at a glance

Hookups Full-hookup inventory
Sites 61 total; full-hookup RV and tent inventory
Max RV length Exact site
Cost $21–$41
Fees Separate vehicle pass; reduced winter services.
Reservations Colorado Parks & Wildlife
Best for Best value and setting in the Springs area; book early

Source-backed: CPW camping page (checked 2026-07-18). Rates and site details change — verify with the operator before you book. Compare it with every other park we track in the price index.

Why RVers stay here

Cheyenne Mountain State Park is a Colorado Parks and Wildlife campground southwest of central Colorado Springs near Highway 115, at 410 JL Ranch Heights Road. It is our public-park pick for the Springs area and suits RV travelers who value full hookups, trails out the door and a 1,680-acre park setting that climbs from prairie toward the mountain, over resort extras. Garden of the Gods, Manitou Springs and Pikes Peak are all drives away rather than walks, so it is a car-based base.

CPW lists 61 campsites in three loops (Gobbler Grove, Raptor Glen, Swift Puma), with electric, water and sewer at all RV sites and fees of $21 to $41 a night plus a separate park pass; daily vehicle passes currently run $10 to $15. Reservations are required and open six months ahead. Camping is year-round, but the coin-operated showers and laundry building closes November through April, and there is no campground Wi-Fi. Site dimensions are exact-site information, so confirm your rig fits the specific pad. The trade-off is that the campsite rate is not the whole cost, and summer weekends need the six-month window.

  • Electric, water and sewer at every RV site, at a state-park price of $21 to $41
  • Trails and wildlife inside a 1,680-acre park rather than a commercial lot
  • Year-round camping with a clear six-month reservation horizon
  • Practical distance to Colorado Springs groceries, fuel and services
  • Easy, paved approach roads at a manageable 6,000 feet, good for a first Colorado trip
  • !Park pass is extra ($10 to $15 daily vehicle pass), and reservations are required, so it is not a spontaneous stop
  • !Showers and laundry close November through April; winter means reduced loops and services
  • !No campground Wi-Fi, and Garden of the Gods and Manitou Springs require driving

What our guides say about Cheyenne Mountain State Park

Excerpts from the RV Parks Guide articles that cover this campground. Each links to the full guide.

Our verdict

Book it if you want a full-hookup, trail-rich public campground near Colorado Springs and can reserve ahead; skip it if you need Wi-Fi, resort amenities, winter showers or a walkable Manitou Springs location.

Cheyenne Mountain State Park: frequently asked questions

Does Cheyenne Mountain State Park have full hookups?

Yes. The official campground brochure says all RV sites have electric, water and sewer. Confirm the selected site's equipment length and connections when booking.

How much does Cheyenne Mountain State Park camping cost per night?

CPW publishes campsite fees of $21 to $41 per night, plus a separate park pass; daily vehicle passes are currently listed at $10 to $15. Checkout shows the complete price.

What is the max RV length at Cheyenne Mountain State Park?

There is no single published limit; site dimensions are exact-site information in the CPW reservation system. Do not assume every full-hookup site fits every large rig.

Do you need reservations at Cheyenne Mountain State Park?

Yes, they are required and open up to six months ahead through Colorado Parks and Wildlife (1-800-244-5613). Check-in is 1 p.m., checkout noon, with a 14-day maximum in a 28-day period.

Is Cheyenne Mountain State Park open year-round?

Yes, camping is available year-round, but from November through April the camper-services building with showers and laundry is closed and loop and service availability is reduced.

Is there Wi-Fi at Cheyenne Mountain State Park?

No. The campground does not provide Wi-Fi, and our review advises against assuming any carrier will support remote work from every site.

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