DENVER—Coloradans will have a new place to camp and kayak near Pikes Peak when a campground opens next year.
Last month, officials with Colorado Parks and Wildlife broke ground on a new recreation area at Rosemont Reservoir, about 12 miles southwest of Colorado Springs, where they plan to build campsites, bathrooms, and other amenities for the public to better enjoy the space. Gov. Jared Polis attended the groundbreaking.
“We are making the Pikes Peak area an even better and more fun area to recreate,” the governor said in a statement. “Coloradans will soon have a brand new place to camp, fish and paddle in the shadow of Pikes Peak, and the watershed and wildlife we value will be protected for years to come.”
Located in Teller County, Rosemont Reservoir was constructed in 1932 by the Broadmoor Hotel Water and Power Company and became part of Colorado Springs Utilities’ local water system in 1973. It has been a popular fishing spot for decades, home to several varieties of trout and kokanee salmon. Though it is located in the Pike-San Isabel National Forests, Pikes Peak is not directly accessible from the reservoir.
Development of this area, made possible by a collaborative effort between CPW and Colorado Springs Utilities, is intended to expand the reservoir’s recreational use and welcome more visitors to the area. The area is expected to open to the public in early summer of 2027.
Officials plan to build a boat ramp for non-motorized boats such as kayaks, paddleboards and canoes, as well as a day-use area with picnic tables, vault toilets and a pavilion. There will be a total of 40 new campsites—35 primitive sites plus five developed for tent camping—and a scenic overlook.
CPW will have a dedicated staff and an on-site campground host to support the area, and will also manage an online campsite reservation system for camping.
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