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Meadow Ridge

Meadow RidgePhoto: Recreation.gov (RIDB) / public domain
19
sites
May–Jun, Sep
best months

Caution today

Agency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is good · USFS, OpenWeather · checked 2 h ago

Is Meadow Ridge open right now?

Alert in the area

The Forest Service lists 11 alerts for Pike and San Isabel National Forests.

As of · Source: USFS · Pike and San Isabel National Forests. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

  • 19 sites for tent and RV campingReservable on Recreation.gov
  • At 9,113 ftHigh camp: expect cold nights, even in summer
  • Near Colorado SpringsPikes Peak Ranger District · Pike and San Isabel National Forests

Located about 10 miles from the town of Woodland Park, Colorado, Meadow Ridge Campground is pleasantly situated on a ridge above the Rampart Reservoir. Here, campers have access to prime fishing and mountain biking and hiking trails. The campground is in the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains, due north of the popular Pikes Peak. The peak has an altitude of 14,110 feet and was first climbed in 1820. Its claim to fame is that it is America's easternmost peak over 14,000 feet.

Local outfitters

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  • Best time to go · May–Jun, Sep

    Best time to visit Meadow Ridge

    Best months: May–June and September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      39° / 13°

      5 wet

    2. Feb

      39° / 14°

      6 wet

    3. Mar

      45° / 20°

      7 wet

    4. Apr

      50° / 26°

      8 wet

    5. May

      59° / 33°

      10 wet

    6. Jun

      70° / 42°

      11 wet

    7. Jul

      74° / 46°

      16 wet

    8. Aug

      72° / 45°

      16 wet

    9. Sep

      66° / 39°

      9 wet

    10. Oct

      56° / 30°

      6 wet

    11. Nov

      46° / 19°

      5 wet

    12. Dec

      39° / 13°

      5 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Ruxton Park, CO, 9.4 mi away at 9,060 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Meadow Ridge

19 sites for tent and RV camping

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