Royal Gorge / Canon City KOA

All Colorado Springs Attractions

There are many things to see and do in the area. Some of which are: Flying W Ranch, Cave of the Winds, Pikes Peak Summit House, Manitou Cliff Dwellings, Santa's Workshop/North Pole, The Manitou Springs and Pikes Peak Cog Railway, Garden Of The Gods Trading Post, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, Seven Falls, Pikes Peak Highway and United States Air Force Academy. KOA staff can provide brochures on all of these attractions.

Cripple Creek Gold Mining Camps Area

There is plenty of family and adult fun in this historic area. There is something for everyone - The Narrow Gauge Railway, local museums, restaurants, casinos, turn-of-the-century gold mine digs, a "state of the art" gold reclamation operation and the Mollie Kathleen Mine which takes people down 1000' into a mine that was an active gold mining operation in years past.

Gold Belt Auto Tour

This National Back Country Byway follows three historical travel routes that connect Canon City and Florence to Cripple Creek/Victor and Florissant. The whole route is marked with blue Scenic Byway signs containing the Colorado Columbine. Please note that portions of this tour are restricted travel routes and trailers, campers, buses and motor homes are unable to travel these roads. Allow two hours to travel each route. KOA staff can help with directions.

Wet Mountain Valley Auto Tour

Spectacular mountain scenery can be enjoyed on this 104 mile journey from Canon City. Wet Mountain Valley sits between the Sangre De Cristo and Wet Mountain Ranges. Take a side trip on Hwy 165 to Bishop’s Castle.

Arkansas Headwaters Auto Tour

Discover America’s most popular white water river, the Arkansas and view the 14,000 foot peaks of the Collegiate Mountain Range. The Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area runs 148 miles west of the Pueblo Reservoir. Enjoy an abundance of recreational activities in this area.