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A gravel road curving into a high mountain valley at first light, the peaks catching the sun.

Forest Service group campground

Pike Community

Forest Service group campground in Pike and San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands, Teller County, Colorado. About 7,700 feet. 4.9 miles from Woodland Park.

Reserve on Recreation.gov
Managed by
Forest Service Pike and San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
Elevation
About 7,700 ft As the Forest Service states
Sites
1 1 group standard non-electric
Longest rig
25 ft The longest vehicle any site is listed for
Hookups
None listed
Reservations
Recreation.gov
County
Teller County

Overview

Pike Community is a group campground located about 6 miles north of Woodland Park in central Colorado. It is a popular choice for of all ages, complete with a baseball field, sand volleyball court and a horseshoe pit. Campers enjoy nearby access to hiking and biking trails.

Recreation

Plenty of on-site fun presents itself with activities like baseball, horseshoes and volleyball. Campers must bring their own sports equipment. The nearby Centennial Trail is a paved, accessible recreation trail that connects Pike Community Group Campground to Manitou Lake Picnic Area as well as Colorado and South Meadows Campgrounds. The trail is popular among hikers, roller bladers and bicyclists. Rainbow Falls OHV Trail System and North Divide OHV Trail System are recommended for off-road vehicle enthusiasts. Manitou Lake offers trout fishing and canoeing on the small, 5-acre lake.

Facilities

Pike Community offers one large group site that can accommodate up to 100 people and 48 vehicles. The site is equipped with picnic and serving tables, grills and a campfire circle. Vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided. A host is located across the road at South Meadows Campground.

Natural Features

The campground is nestled in a ponderosa pine forest at an elevation of 7,700 feet.

Nearby Attractions

The town of Woodland Park is located approximately 6 miles south of Pike Community Group Campground, where campers can find gas, groceries, dining and shopping.

Colorado Springs is about 25 miles southeast of the campground and offers many services.

Garden of the Gods is a popular attraction just outside of Colorado Springs, this free park offers hiking trails, rock climbing routes, a visitor center and cafe.

Pikes Peak lies west of Manitou Springs, which is about 20 miles from the campground. Visitors can hike, or drive to the summit of this beautiful mountain.

The description, directions and fees are the Forest Service’s own words, from its record on Recreation.gov.

What people do here

  • biking
  • camping
  • day use area
  • hiking

The land around Pike Community

The ringed pin is this group campground; the others are its nearest neighbours. Switch on forest roads or BLM routes to see the way in.

Map layers

Layers
Base map
Legend

Federal land, by managing agency

  • Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
  • US Forest Service (USFS)
  • National Park Service (NPS)
  • US Fish and Wildlife (USFW)
  • Bureau of Reclamation (USBR)
  • Department Of Defense (DOD)
  • Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)
  • Other Federal
  • State
  • Local
  • Alaska Native Lands (Patented or Interim Conveyed)
  • Alaska Native Allotment

Federal campgrounds, by agency

  • Forest Service
  • Bureau of Land Management
  • National Park Service
  • Army Corps of Engineers
  • Reclamation, Fish and Wildlife and others

State and local land (USGS PAD-US)

  • State land
  • County and city land
  • Regional agency or district
  • Land trust or conservancy

Gaps with no tint inside public land are private parcels, often old mining claims and homesteads. They are not open to the public.

Dashed clay lines on the base map are unpaved tracks from OpenStreetMap. They show what exists on the ground, not what is legal to drive.

Select any point to see who manages the land.

Boundaries are approximate and land status changes. This map is a planning aid, not a survey or a statement of access. Confirm routes, closures and camping rules with the managing office.

Nearest campgrounds

Camping near

Source: Recreation Information Database (Recreation.gov), record updated February 25, 2026. Elevation from the USGS 3D Elevation Program. Seasons, fees, water and fire rules change; the managing office has the final word.

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