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CAMPING
There’s a camping experience to fit everyone’s taste. The Pike National Forest allows primitive backcountry camping, and also has campgrounds in the area. Other campgrounds, such as the ones at Mueller State Park, offer full RV hookups. Private campgrounds offer other amenities such as laundry facilities, flush toilets, showers and even small stores. Some have cabins that can be rented. Some are small and simple; others, such as the cabins at Mueller State Park, are luxurious retreats.
Here is a list of the local campgrounds:
Cripple Creek KOA
On 20 acres this it the highest altitude KOA in the world at 10,000 feet! The Cripple Creek KOA offers 10 cabins, 84 RV sites, 23 tent sites and can even manage overflow. They are located at 2576 County Road #81, Cripple Creek, CO 80813. Ph: (719) 689-3376 Reservations Only: (800) 562-9125. http://www.koakampgrounds.com/where/co/06255/index.htm
Cripple Creek Gold Campground
Located off Highway 67, nestled in the pine and aspen just 6 miles north of Cripple Creek. Laundry facilities are available with showers and flush toilets. Also on site trail rides available in the summer for an extra fee. No reservations required (719) 689-2342.
Cripple Creek Hospitality House and Travel Park
They offer modern, quiet, scenic campsites for RVs and tents. The campground has pull-through sites with full hook-ups, tenting area, bathhouse, laundry and a game area. The Hospitality Room has a pool table and TV. Phone: 719-689-2513; 1-800-500-2513. PO Box 957, 600 No. B St., Cripple Creek, CO 80813. http://www.cchospitalityhouse.com/
Eagles Landing RV Park
This is the closest camping to historic downtown. They offer a free shuttle to the Double Eagle Casino, hot showers, laundry, a store and gravel sites to 40'. Located in town on May Ave. Phone: 719-689-2006. P.O. Box 1237, 202 E. Cripple Creek, CO 80813. http://www.cripplecreekrv.com/
Lost Burro Campground
Open all year round. They have 27 tent sites, 24 hook-up sites and 6 full hookup sites hidden among the pines on 27 acres in a secluded valley. Cabins are also available. 4023 Teller Rd #1 PO Box 614 Cripple Creek, CO 80813 Ph: (719) 689-2345, Reservations: (877) 689-2345 Web: www.LostBurro.com
Mueller State Park
Located off State Highway 67, 4 miles south of Divide. Mueller offers full hooks ups, tent camping and cabin rentals. Miles and miles of trails exist in the park with a visitor’s center, interpretive trails and trail rides available in the park in the summer for an extra fee. Reservations are highly recommended for both camping and horseback riding. Phone (719) 687-2366. P.O. Box 39, Divide, CO 80814. Email: Mueller.park@state.co.us. http://parks.state.co.us/default.asp?parkID=87&action=park
The lure of experiencing the untouched natural beauty of the
Pikes Peak region attracts visitors from around the world.
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