Colorado Springs KOA Holiday Blog
Your year-round getaway with amazing mountain views and minutes from Pikes Peak!
Whether you’re exploring the local area or hanging out at the campground, KOA Holidays are an ideal place to relax and play. There’s plenty to do, with amenities and services to make your stay memorable. Plus, you’ll enjoy the outdoor experience with upgraded RV Sites with KOA Patio® and Deluxe Cabins with full baths for camping in comfort. Bring your family, bring your friends, or bring the whole group – there’s plenty of ways to stay and explore.
Whether you’re exploring the local area or hanging out at the campground, KOA Holidays are an ideal place to relax and play. There’s plenty to do, with amenities and services to make your stay memorable. Plus, you’ll enjoy the outdoor experience with upgraded RV Sites with KOA Patio® and Deluxe Cabins with full baths for camping in comfort. Bring your family, bring your friends, or bring the whole group – there’s plenty of ways to stay and explore.
From South on I-25: Exit 132, south on frontage road (Bandley Dr).
From North on I-25: Exit 132A
December near Colorado Springs is basically a Hallmark movie, except the hot cocoa is real and nobody has to quit a big-city job to find love by the twinkle lights.
Snow-dusted red rocks, an actual North Pole at the foot of Pikes Peak, light displays that go genuinely feral, and a cozy cabin to crash in when the mittens finally come off. Cozy season has officially entered its final form, and it understood the assignment.
Here's the full December-season game plan, with a warm home base built right in.
Quick answer: What are the best Christmas things to do in Colorado Springs? The top holiday activities around Colorado Springs include North Pole / Santa's Workshop in Cascade, the Christmas lights at Seven Falls, the Broadmoor's gingerbread display and Twelve Days of Christmas, the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Electric Safari, the Old Colorado City Christkindl Markt, downtown ice skating at Acacia Park, and snow-dusted views at Garden of the Gods. Staying in a deluxe cabin at Colorado Springs KOA in Fountain keeps all of it within easy reach.
Mountains, lights, and holiday charm, all stacked in one place.
The whole Pikes Peak region leans all the way into the season. One day is Santa and sleigh bells, the next is light displays and a German Christmas market, and somewhere in there is a snowy hike that makes the whole family feel like the main character in a snow globe. It's a lot of magic for one zip code.
The smart move is a basecamp close to all of it, which is exactly where the cabins come in. More on that below.
Yes. The holiday season runs from early November through December 24.
North Pole / Santa's Workshop, the vintage amusement park at the foot of Pikes Peak in Cascade, is the literal main event for families. Think Santa's village, classic rides, and a sprinkle of nostalgic magic the kids will talk about until they are the ones bribing their own toddlers with candy canes. Weekends can require timed tickets during the holiday season, so booking ahead is the play.
Seven Falls, the Electric Safari, and a German market lead the pack.
The region does lights right, and a few stops are non-negotiable:
A showstopping gingerbread display and twelve days of holiday fun.
The Broadmoor goes full grand-hotel holiday mode with an elaborate gingerbread display and its Twelve Days of Christmas celebration (December 21 through January 1), complete with daily activities and visits from Mr. and Mrs. Claus. It is the fancy-feeling outing that does not require actually being fancy.
Absolutely. Snow-dusted red rocks are a whole vibe.
Garden of the Gods with a fresh dusting of snow is quietly one of the prettiest winter scenes in Colorado, and the trails stay open for a crisp, crowd-free wander. For a day trip, the historic mountain town of Cripple Creek brings small-town holiday charm and Old West character, perfect for a scenic drive and a change of scenery. Downtown, the Acacia Park ice rink brings classic outdoor skating to the heart of Colorado Springs.
Fresh air by day, twinkle lights by night. Balanced, as all holiday itineraries should be.
Warm, cozy, and central to every stop on the list.
After a day of lights and mountain air, a deluxe cabin at Colorado Springs KOA in Fountain is the soft landing the whole crew needs. Full baths, cozy comfort, and a central spot that keeps North Pole, the Broadmoor, downtown, and Garden of the Gods all within easy reach. The heated pool and hot tub stay open too, because a steamy soak under winter stars is peak holiday self-care.
For anyone who wants to settle in for the whole season, the park also offers monthly and extended stays through winter.
When is North Pole / Santa's Workshop open for the holidays? The holiday season runs from early November through December 24, with timed tickets often required on weekends.
Does Seven Falls have holiday lights? Yes. Seven Falls is lit up for the holiday season, and tickets are best purchased in advance.
What free or outdoor holiday activities are near Colorado Springs? Garden of the Gods offers snowy trails and red-rock views, and downtown features the Acacia Park ice rink and the Old Colorado City Christkindl Markt.
Where should families stay for a Colorado Springs holiday trip? Deluxe cabins at Colorado Springs KOA in Fountain provide a warm, central basecamp close to North Pole, the Broadmoor, downtown, and area light displays.
Is Colorado Springs KOA open in December? Yes. The park is open year-round, with heated cabins, a heated pool, and a hot tub available through the winter season.
North Pole checked off. Lights seen. Cocoa consumed in heroic quantities. And a cozy cabin waiting at the end of every magical, slightly over-scheduled day.
Holiday season near Colorado Springs is pure movie-montage material, and the cabins book up fast once the lights go on.
Book a winter getaway at Colorado Springs KOA and let the holiday magic do its thing.
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