Dikeside Boating Site

Facility · Colorado ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Pike National Forest (NF) · Open Access

9,013 ft
Elevation

This boating site is located on Rampart Reservoir. Swimming, wading, and all body contact with the water in the reservoir is prohibited.

All dates are weather dependent. Dates of operation below are dates visitors may expect full service. 

Getting there

From Colorado Springs, Colorado, travel west on Hwy 24 for about 18 miles to Woodland Park. Turn north on Baldwin (which turns into Rampart Range Road). Go about 2 miles to Loy Creek Road turn right and then to FDR 300 turn right (Rampart Range Road). Follow signs. Rampart Reservoir entrance is about 4 miles further on the left side of the road. 

38.97859, -104.95834 · 38°58'42.9"N 104°57'30.0"W

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Typical weather

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F————————————
Low °F————————————
Precip in0.50.71.52.22.42.13.03.51.60.90.70.5

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 6.8 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Dikeside Boating Site

Can you reserve a site at Dikeside Boating Site?
No. Dikeside Boating Site is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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