Colorado Camping Areas
The Turkey Creek Military Fort Carson Camping Area in Colorado is a beautiful camping spot surrounded by stunning views of the Rocky Mountains. The area is close to several points of interest, including the Garden of the Gods, Pikes Peak, and the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo.
The campground amenities include fire pits, picnic tables, vault toilets, and potable water. The camping area is first-come-first-serve, and there are a total of 25 campsites available.
An interesting fact about the area is that it was once used by the U.S. military for training during World War II.
The best time of year to visit Turkey Creek Military Fort Carson Camping Area is during the summer months, from June to August. The average temperature during this time is around 80 degrees Fahrenheit during the day and drops to around 50 degrees Fahrenheit at night, making it the perfect weather for camping.
Overall, Turkey Creek Military Fort Carson Camping Area is a great spot for camping enthusiasts who love the outdoors and the beautiful views of the Rocky Mountains. Get driving directions.
Turkey Creek Military - Fort Carson
The Turkey Creek Military Fort Carson Camping Area in Colorado is a beautiful camping spot surrounded by stunning views of the Rocky Mountains. The area is close to several points of interest, including the Garden of the Gods, Pikes Peak, and the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo.
The campground amenities include fire pits, picnic tables, vault toilets, and potable water. The camping area is first-come-first-serve, and there are a total of 25 campsites available.
An interesting fact about the area is that it was once used by the U.S. military for training during World War II.
The best time of year to visit Turkey Creek Military Fort Carson Camping Area is during the summer months, from June to August. The average temperature during this time is around 80 degrees Fahrenheit during the day and drops to around 50 degrees Fahrenheit at night, making it the perfect weather for camping.
Overall, Turkey Creek Military Fort Carson Camping Area is a great spot for camping enthusiasts who love the outdoors and the beautiful views of the Rocky Mountains. Get driving directions.
THINGS TO DO
Point of Interest |
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Bottomless Pit Observation Site |
Garden Park - Cleveland Quarry |
Twelve Rec Site |
Weather Forecast
Fishing Destinations
Marston Lake
Colorado
Garfield Lake
Colorado
Rampart Reservoir
Colorado
Brush Hollow Reservoir
Colorado
North Catamount Reservoir
Colorado
Martin Lake
Colorado
Mcreynolds Reservoir
Colorado
Barnum Park Lake
Colorado
Teller Reservoir
Colorado
Bingham Lake-Pinery Reservoir
Colorado
Deadmans Creek
Colorado
Pinery Reservoir
Colorado
Wahatoya Lake Reservoir
Colorado
Kendrick Reservoir
Colorado
Quail Lake
Colorado
Cottonwood Park Lake (Kipling & Jewell)
Colorado
Rosemont Reservoir
Colorado
Grasmere Lake
Colorado
Blue Heron Lake
Colorado
Centennial Park
Colorado
Salisbury Park
Colorado
Vanderbilt Lake
Colorado
Crystal Creek Reservoir
Colorado
Aurora Reservoir
Colorado
Smith Reservoir (Lakewood)
Colorado
Strontia Springs Reservoir
Colorado
Pueblo Reservoir
Colorado
Chatfield Lake
Colorado
Overland Park Pond
Colorado
Daigre And Wahatoya Lake
Colorado
Huerfano State Wildlife Area
Colorado
Main Reservoir
Colorado
Strortia Springs Reservoir
Colorado
Manitou Lake
Colorado
Bowles Grove Pond
Colorado
Union Square Ponds
Colorado
Ridgeview Park Pond
Colorado
Gallup Reservoir
Colorado
Redstone Park Pond
Colorado
Skaguay Reservoir
Colorado
Mason Reservoir
Colorado
Quincy Reservoir
Colorado
Little`S Creek Pond
Colorado
South Platte Park Ponds (Littleton Flood Plain Ponds)
Colorado
Homestake Fishing Site
Colorado
Horseshoe Reservoir (Lathrop Sp)
Colorado
Upper Reservoir - Palmer Lake
Colorado
Chatfield Reservoir
Colorado
Harriman Lake
Colorado
Redtail Lake
Colorado
Huston Park Lake
Colorado
Pikeview Reservoir
Colorado
Platte Canyon Ditch
Colorado
Palmer Lake
Colorado
Garland Park Lake (Lollipop Lake)
Colorado
Smith Lake - Washington Park
Colorado
Prospect Lake (Colorado Springs)
Colorado
Lake Isabel
Colorado
Upper Tule Lake
Colorado
Watson Lake (Littleton)
Colorado
Hine Lake
Colorado
Lake Beckwith
Colorado
Monument Lake (El Paso County)
Colorado
Exposition Park Pond
Colorado
Valco Ponds (North Gateway Park)
Colorado
Cherry Creek Reservoir
Colorado
Willow Springs Ponds
Colorado
Nichols Reservoir
Colorado
Ketring Lake
Colorado
Eaglewatch Lake
Colorado
Cherry Knolls Pond
Colorado
Progress Park Pond
Colorado
Johnson Reservoir
Colorado
Balsam Park Pond
Colorado
Bear Creek Ponds
Colorado
Sterne Pond (Kids Only)
Colorado
East Reservoir
Colorado
South Catamount Reservoir
Colorado
Lake Minnequa
Colorado
Area Streamflow Levels
Gauge | Streamflow |
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S Platte R Ab 11-Mile Canyon Re
USGS 06695000 |
128 cfs |
West Monument Creek Below Rampart Reservoir
USGS 07103797 |
4 cfs |
Cottonwood Creek At Woodmen Rd Nr Colo Springs
USGS 07103980 |
2 cfs |
Monument Cr Abv Woodmen Rd At Colorado Springs
USGS 07103970 |
36 cfs |
Pine Creek Abv Briargate Pkwy
USGS 07103965 |
3 cfs |
West Monument Creek At Air Force Academy
USGS 07103800 |
5 cfs |
Cottonwood Creek At Mouth
USGS 07103990 |
5 cfs |
Nearby Campgrounds
Camping Area | Campsites | Reservations | Toilets | Showers | Elevation |
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Farish Military - USAF Academy | Numerous | 9,083 ft | |||
Turkey Creek Military - Fort Carson | Numerous | 6,346 ft | |||
Springdale | 13 | 9,304 ft | |||
Meadow Ridge | 19 | 9,177 ft | |||
Northern Plains - Lake Pueblo State Park | Numerous | 4,939 ft | |||
Thunder Ridge | 21 | 9,216 ft | |||
Wye | 21 | 9,773 ft | |||
Peregrine Pines Military - USAF Academy | Numerous | 6,631 ft | |||
Cheyenne Mountain State Park | 61 | 5,931 ft | |||
Juniper Breaks - Lake Pueblo State Park | Numerous | 4,915 ft |