Manitou Lake Pavilion
Manitou Lake Pavilion is a national forest campground in Colorado. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Colorado
- Coordinates
- 39.08833, -105.09806
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Biking, Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hiking
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 719-636-1602 (INFORMATION ONLY, NO RESERVATIONS TAKEN AT THIS NUMBER)
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Manitou Lake Pavilion
Overview Manitou Lake Picnic Area, is located 7 miles north of Woodland Park, Colorado,. The Manitou Lake Pavilion is located inside the picnic area and is a wonderful group day use picnic area for groups up to 50 people. The scenic spot sits on the west side of Manitou Lake and provides great opportunities for hiking, biking and fishing. Fishing in the lake is welcomed. Recreation The paved Centennial Bike Trail can be accessed from the picnic area and a hiking trail loops around the lake. The paved trail connects to nearby Painted Rocks, Colorado, and South Meadows Campgrounds. Manitou Lake is a popular birding area with a diversity of waterfowl and land bird species. Facilities The open-air pavilion is accessible. Adjacent to the pavilion are water hydrants, a large cooking grill, vault toilets, and group picnic tables. A grassy meadow allows for plenty of outdoor sports. The pavilion can accommodate approximately 25 people if tables are set up, and 50 people if only chairs are set up. Drinking water is available during peak season only. Natural Features The small Manitou Lake is a 5-acre reservoir fed by Trout Creek. At a 7,700 foot elevation, the terrain is a combination of grassy meadows and ponderosa pines. Nearby Attractions Hike to the top of Pikes Peak or visit Garden of the Gods Park, a registered National Natural Landmark. The park and visitor center are free to the public. Charges & Cancellations Group Day Use Area: Customers who cancel a group day-use
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Golden Clear Creek RV Park · 46 mi
- Water fill
- Seven Minute Spring · 19 mi
- Propane
- AmeriGas · 22 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 257 designated routes (442 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Painted Rocks | National forest campground | 0.5 mi | — | No hookups |
| Painted Rocks Campground | RV park | 0.5 mi | — | — |
| Colorado Campground | Private campground | 0.5 mi | — | — |
| Colorado | National forest campground | 0.6 mi | — | — |
| Colorado Campground | National forest campground | 0.6 mi | — | No hookups |
| Pike Community | National forest group campground | 1.5 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.