The Crags campground
The Crags
What's on-site at The Crags
Key facilities Snoflo tracks for this campground. Confirm with the operator before booking -- amenities can change seasonally.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Other campgrounds in the area
Snoflo-tracked campsites within driving distance of The Crags, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crags Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Rocky Mountain Mennonite Camp | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Mueller State Park | ✓ | ✓ | → |
| Springdale Campground | ✓ | ✗ | → |
| Springdale | ✗ | ✓ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of The Crags -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Fountain Creek At Cascade | 68 cfs | → |
| Waldo Canyon Abv Mouth Near Manitou Springs | · | → |
| Williams Canyon Abv Mouth Near Manitou Springs | 0 cfs | → |
| West Monument Creek Below Rampart Reservoir | 4 cfs | → |
| Bear Creek Near Colorado Springs | 1 cfs | → |
| Fountain Creek Near Colorado Springs | 13 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of The Crags -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nohrsc Glen Cove | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Glen Cove | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Divide 5.2 Ssw | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Cripple Creek | 36.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Cripple Creek 5.1 Nw | 2.0 in | 1.9 in | → |
| Ruxton Park | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, boat launches, and paddle runs so a camping night can grow into a full weekend.
Parks
- Mueller State Park
- Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument
- Farish Memorial Recreation Area
- Bear Creek Canyon
- Bear Creek Regional Park
- Garden Of The Gods High Point Parking Lot
Boat launches
Fishing spots
- North Catamount Reservoir
- South Catamount Reservoir
- Crystal Creek Reservoir
- Mason Reservoir
- Mcreynolds Reservoir
- Homestake Fishing Site
Camping essentials & Leave No Trace
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
- Know before you go
- Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
- Minimize campfire impact
- Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
- Leave what you find
- Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save The Crags as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About The Crags
Can I make reservations at The Crags?
This campground does not appear to accept reservations -- it's typically first-come, first-served. Arrive early on summer weekends.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data is pulled live from USGS streamgauges and snowpack from the NRCS SNOTEL network.
What's the best time of year to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation. For longer trips, the 5-day hourly meteogram shows snow + rain accumulation hour-by-hour.
How do I get to The Crags?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the campground.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this campground, set a threshold (temperature, snowpack, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other campgrounds near here
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within driving distance of The Crags.