Wide-angle view from the top of Devil’s Head Lookout. Photo Credit: dfrolov.
Wide-angle view from the top of Devil’s Head Lookout. Photo Credit: dfrolov.
Camping
Note: All campgrounds are managed by the US Forest Service. RRMMC has no involvement with camping facilities or regulations. Information provided here is for the convenience of our visitors and may not be up to date with current conditions. We recommend contacting the Forest Service for direct questions regarding camping on public lands.
Camping on the Rampart Range comes in several forms. The developed campgrounds at Indian Creek, Flat Rocks, and Devil’s Head provide restrooms, drinking water, graded sites, as well as trash service. Besides the developed campgrounds, the Rampart provides dozens of developed, dispersed campsites, too.
Booking & Info for Developed Campgrounds
Booking & Info for Developed Dispersed Campsites
We also ask that you consider the following:
• Pack it Out. If you are camping in a campsite that is not within the campgrounds with facilities, pack out your trash. There is no trash service at the dispersed campsites or trailheads.
• Use existing campsites. Rather than developing new areas stripped of their vegetation, try to minimize your impact by sticking to sites that have already been disturbed.
• Don’t build new fire rings. Use existing rings and pack out the ashes if you can.
• Camp away from streams. Wet soils & vegetation doesn’t hold up to wear & tear as well as dry ground. Since water is such a rare commodity in Colorado, your help is vital for the health and future of Rampart wildlife.
• Keep a clean camp. Garbage is not only an eye sore; it also attracts unwanted visitors including bears and disease carrying rodents. Bears are notorious for getting into coolers at night. Keep your family safe by locking food in your car.
• Control your pet. It’s not just a courtesy; it’s for their safety, too.
• Be sure that your fire is dead-out. Every year dozens of unattended campfires escape and spread—be sure yours isn’t one of them.
For the most up to date information, reservations, or questions, contact the Forest Service directly or visit the links above.
Showers
None of the campgrounds provide showers, however the Sprucewood Inn does have a “rent a shower” service for those that may wish to get cleaned up every once in a while. Contact them directly for more information.
Hookups/Dumps
None of the campgrounds provide hookup or dump services.
Indian Creek
Approximately ½ mile south of Rampart Range Road on Highway 67. Popular with horseback riders, however you can pick up trail 690 right across highway 67 from the campground entrance. 11 campsites, vault toilets, drinking water, tables and fire rings available. 20′ max RV length. Open May-September. Visit https://rockymountainrec.com/campgrounds/ for more info.
Flat Rocks
FLTRCKCG (N39° 19.665′ W105° 5.563′)
Approximately 4½ miles south of Highway 67 on Rampart Range Road. Open May-September. 20 campsites with tables and fire rings, water, pit toilets. 20′ maximum RV length. There is access to several trails near the entrance. Note that there is no longer a trail connection in the campground itself, so there is no need to ride in there looking for it. The reroute is to the north of the campground entrance off of trail 690. Visit https://rockymountainrec.com/campgrounds/ for more info. Note that this entire campground is reserved by special permit during Poker Run weekends for use by event staff, and is therefore not available for public camping during that time. The Poker Run usually happens in early June and mid September. See the events calendar for the exact dates if you are thinking of heading up around that time to make sure you won’t be displaced.
Dutch Fred
DUTFRDCG (N39° 17.458′ W105° 5.597′)
Approximately 7 miles south of Highway 67 on Rampart Range Road. Upper loop has 6 sites, pit toilets, fire rings, tables. There is also a “Kiddy Corral” and “Lightfoot’s Loop” beginner areas near the campground making it popular with young families. Lower loop in Dutch Fred Gulch has 5 spaces, fire rings, no toilets or tables. Open May-September. Visit https://www.recreation.gov/ for more info.
Devil’s Head
DEVHEDCG (N39° 16.522′ W105° 6.456′)
Approximately 8¾ miles south of Highway 67 on Rampart Range Road. Open May-September. 21 campsites with fire rings, tables, water and pit toilets. 22′ max RV length. Access to the popular Devils Head hiking trail to the fire lookout is from this campground. Visit https://rockymountainrec.com/campgrounds/ for more info.
Picnic Areas
Developed picnic areas Cabin Ridge, Topaz Point and Devils Head have tables, restrooms, & spectacular views of the Continental Divide. Each requires a day use fee of $4 per day. Camping is not permitted in the picnic areas.
Cabin Ridge
(N39° 16.775′ W105° 6.353′)
Approximately 8.4 miles from Rampart Range Road and Highway 67. Elevation 8200′. 6 picnic units. Facilities include: tables, fire rings and vault toilet. (no water)
Topaz Point
(N39° 15.521′ W105° 7.004′)
Approximately 10.8 miles from Rampart Range Road and Highway 67. There are 10 picnic units at an elevation of about 8700′. Facilities include: tables, vault toilets and fire rings. There is a great scenic overlook 1/8 mile above the parking area.
Devils Head
(N39° 16.522′ W105° 6.456′)
Approximately 8¾ miles south of Highway 67 on Rampart Range Road. 5 picnic units and an elevation of 8700’. Facilities include: water, tables, vault toilets and fire rings. Take a hike up to the Devil’s Head Lookout Tower to see the panoramic views.