Overview
Pikes Peak – America’s Mountain, North Slope Recreation Area
Nestled in the shadow of the summit of Pikes Peak is the North Slope Recreation Area, which consists of 2,267 acres of forest type lands and the North and South Catamount and Crystal Reservoirs. Recreational opportunities include bank fishing, non-gasoline powered boating, belly boating, mountain biking, picnicking, hiking and scenic enjoyment. These activities are regulated to assure relatively low environmental impact and minimal management requirements.
Accessible via the Pikes Peak Highway, these mountain lakes and recreation area are within a short drive from Colorado Springs. The Pikes Peak Highway entrance is conveniently located 15 minutes west of Colorado Springs on Highway 24. The beauty of being so close to the city is that you can spend your time enjoying the mountain instead of getting to the mountains.
The Pikes Peak North Slope Recreation Area is managed by the City of Colorado Springs in cooperation with the Colorado Division of Wildlife and the U.S. Forest Service.
Enjoy fishing, boating, mountain biking, picnicking and hiking. Peak your interests today!
Accessibility
Accessibility
The state-of-the-art Pikes Peak Summit Visitor Center (altitude: 14,115 feet) opened in June 2021, providing people of all ages and abilities an exciting new experience on the summit of Pikes Peak. The facility provides improved accessibility throughout the entire summit, engaging interpretive exhibits that share the history of the mountain, a revamped gift shop, and indoor and outdoor dining areas where visitors can enjoy a world-famous Pikes Peak donut and other delicious treats while taking in the expansive views. The building and outdoor walkways were designed to create a seamless, immersive experience. From arrival at the summit and through all steps, visitors are enveloped in the natural forms of America’s Mountain.<br /> <br /> The exterior elevated walkways are fully ADA accessible and navigate the entire summit of Pikes Peak providing educational interpretive signs, magnificent views, and a chance to see Big Horn Sheep or yellow-bellied marmots. Inside the experience continues providing access from the upper vestibule to the main level with two elevators. The exhibit experience allows for guests to adjust images and keypads on the large touch wall to their height comfort level and engage in the exhibit by marking their place on the map wall or exploring the past and present images of Pikes Peak history.Amenities
Amenities
- Admission Fee
- Fishing
- Gift Shop
- Restaurant(s) On Site
- Group Discount
- Military Discount
- AARP/Senior Discount
- Concessions/Snacks
- Cash
- Discover
- MasterCard
- VISA
- Pets Must Be On Leash
