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PIKES PEAK RV PARK

Pikes Peak Highway Seasonal Closures: Ultimate Backup Adventures Revealed
Beat surprise Pikes Peak Highway closures with up-to-the-minute road checks, seasonal gate hours, and adventure-packed Plan B options steps from Pikes Peak RV Park.

Hole-by-Hole Guide to Imagined Hiawatha Gardens Mini-Golf
Stroll from Pikes Peak RV Park into an imaginative, history-packed 18-hole guide that blends Manitou Springs lore, altitude hacks, family tips and hole-by-hole challenges for the yet-to-be Hiawatha Gardens Mini-Golf course.

The Untold Origins of Manitou Cliff Dwellings’ Petroglyph Replicas
Unmask the 1907 replica Manitou Cliff Dwellings, discover nearby authentic petroglyphs, and grab kid-friendly, low-impact tips for a 90-minute round-trip adventure from Pikes Peak RV Park.

Springs Day Park’s Secret: 1933 WPA Restroom Murals
Uncover the rumored 1933 WPA murals hidden in Springs Day Park’s restroom—just a short, ADA-friendly stroll from Pikes Peak RV Park—and learn how to spot, photograph, and help preserve this Depression-era mystery.

Extremophile Microbes Surf Thermal Swings at Stratton Spring
Discover how daily temperature swings at Colorado’s Stratton Spring remix its extremophile microbes, and learn exactly when, where, and how to witness—and safely sample—the bubbling transformation during your stay at Pikes Peak RV Park.

Alpine Meadow Restoration: How Your Footsteps Can Heal or Hurt
Discover how hikers, families, and RVers can protect Pikes Peak’s fragile alpine meadows, join hands-on restoration crews, and keep sparkling water flowing downstream—all while enjoying summit-worthy views.