Rampart Range Area Dispersed Campsite

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  • (2.5)4 reviews

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Backpacker
Cabin
Other Camping
RV Camping
Tent Camping
Trailer Camping

About Campground

Don't want to camp in a developed campground? There are many places on the Pike-San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands where you can pitch a tent and practice low impact camping techniques. Dispersed camping is primitive, undevleoped, frontcountry "car camping".

Remember: when dispersed camping, no toilets, trash service, or potable water, are available. Store all food and trash securely, and pack out what you pack in. Practice Leave No Trace.

Please observe the following requirements when dispersed camping:

In some areas, dispersed camping and parking is allowed in designated sites only. Do not create resource damage by driving off-road, beyond designated parking locations, or behind barriers. Parking should be within 30' of site markers where posted.

Developed sites, including trailheads and picnic areas, are closed to overnight camping and allow for day use activities only.

Tread lightly, and avoid trampling sensitive vegetation. Locate your camp at least 100' from any water source.

Use catholes to properly dispose of human and pet waste; bury waste in a cathole at least 6-8" deep and 200’ from any water source. Packing out human and pet waste using self-contained waste disposal systems is encouraged.

Campfires are allowed at overnight sites as long as fire restrictions aren’t in place. You may gather small amounts of down, dead wood for a campfire. Use existing fire rings; keep your campfire small and always make sure it is completely extinguished before leaving. No campfires outside of designated overnight sites.

BEARS and other wildlife When you go to the mountains and forest, you are in bear county. Do not leave ANY food, trash or other animal attractant unattended. Store all food and trash securely and pack out what you pack in. Failing to do so can result in a fine.

Also be aware that; where not otherwise restricted, camping or leaving camping equipment at any location more than 14 days within a continuous 30 day period, and/or occupying any campsite within three miles of any prior camping or equipment location for a combined total of more than 28 days within any continuous 60 day period, is prohibited. Also, leaving camping equipment unattended for more than 24 hours is not allowed.

In addition; discharging a firearm is prohibited within 150 yards of a residence, building, campsite, developed recreation site, or occupied area; or across or on a National Forest System road or a body of water, or in any manner or place whereby any person or property is exposed to injury or damage as a result of such discharge.

Plan your trip; phone ahead for restrictions and special regulations. Contact your local Ranger District office for more information.

Access

Drive-in

Accommodations

Dispersed
Group
Standard
Tent Sites

Features

Big Rig Friendly
Firewood
Free

Amenities

Group Sites

Essentials

ADA Access
Alcohol Allowed
Fires Allowed
Mobile Service

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David Nienaber II

5 years ago
1/5

The park rangers are very eager to give hefty tickets.

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Justin Bridges

2 years ago
4/5

I love this area because I have found many crystals and topaz some amazonite and Smokey quartz. Many other things I love the forest here and the freedom and joy it brings. im looking for work currently so if you know anyone who wants crystals rocks or guides maybe a photographer or teaching photography , I dono check out jb7_photography as well plspls your support means the world. google isnt payin ill confirm my free ads for them though,... thanks and safe huntin

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Michael Hendershot

4 years ago
4/5

Christian and others who find it too noisy here due to the dirt bikes - Rampart is a designated OHV area and has been for decades. Recommend people research areas prior to camping to ensure they are not open to OHV's if you want peace and quiet. It's a great place to ride and camp if you are into OHV's - recommend going during the week though. Weekends are crowded.

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Long Doan

1 year ago
1/5

The ranger on duty bribed us for having more than 5 cars. We had to give him cash to leave us alone. We even had specified the amount of cars on the reservation and he didn’t care and was harassing us. The website and reservation never said anything about a limit on cars.

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