Parks Near Colorado Springs, Colorado
Gateway to Pikes Peak and stunning Front Range scenery, Colorado Springs offers incredible mountain adventures.
Popular Parks Near Colorado Springs
Garden of the Gods
5 miles from Colorado Springs
4.9
City Park
Highlights:
- Red rock formations
- Free admission
- Rock climbing
Pikes Peak
20 miles from Colorado Springs
4.8
National Forest
Highlights:
- 14er summit
- Cog railway
- Scenic highway
Great Sand Dunes National Park
170 miles from Colorado Springs
4.8
National Park
Highlights:
- Tallest dunes
- Sand sledding
- Mountain backdrop
Popular Activities
- Hiking
- Rock climbing
- Scenic drives
- Sand sledding
- Photography
Best Times to Visit
- Summer for high altitude
- Fall for fewer crowds
- Spring for wildflowers
Driving Tips
- Garden of the Gods is free but parking fills
- Pikes Peak road can close for weather
- Great Sand Dunes is full day trip
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