Facilities: restrooms, tables, lots of room, and very few other campers in the winter
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This is one troop’s favorite spot to winter camp because the main road is plowed by the State Highway snowplows, medical emergencies can be treated in Woodland Park and extra food or forgotten items can be obtained in Woodland Park. In addition, there are three campgrounds north of Woodland Park, one of which is always open during the winter. The biggest problem is that there is little firewood available, so bring your own if you want that evening campfire. How to get there: Drive to Colorado Springs on 1-25, take US 24 west to Woodland Park; at Woodland Park go north on CO67, for 5.5 miles. From this point, there is a 2-mile stretch along CO67 where the U.S. Forest Service has provided three campgrounds; South Meadows, Colorado, and Painted Rocks; one of these campgrounds is always open during the winter. Being open means that the cable is not across the road and the restrooms are open. There are restrooms, tables, lots of room, and very few other campers in the winter. However, there is no water, little or no firewood and the CG roads are not plowed. If South Meadows CG is open there is a medium size stream and a few hills for tubing on the west side of the CG. Along CO67 there is a paved bike trail from Manitou Lake, on the north, south to Woodland Park, about seven miles in length. The campgrounds are flat; a good location to do pioneering, first aid or orienteering activities.
Created on: 2024-09-08 10:55:58
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