Friday, June 22, 2018

Golden Eagle Campground and Trout Fishing Colorado Springs



Golden Eagle Campground 
Colorado Springs, Colorado 







Golden Eagle is the home of the May Bug Museum.  They have the largest collection of bugs seen around the world.  At your stop here you will find a trout pond that is stocked with Rainbow Trout.  You will pay a $7.00 daily fee per person to fish here no Colorado fishing license is needed.  This time around the pond is low due to the drought.  We still caught are daily limit of fish plus all the ones we put back.  You are allowed three fish per person per day.

Animals are allowed here as long as they are on a leash.  No not your husband ladies…your doggies.  They are a pet friendly campground but dogs are not allowed in the trout pond. 

Golden Eagle also offers a hike to the top of the mountain that overlooks the campground.  It is a medium level hike in my opinion because some areas are extra steep and lots of loose rocks.  Stay on the trails because there are bears, snakes, and other creatures.  It is a beautiful outlook once you reach the top.  There you will look out over the top of Colorado Springs and see the campground. 

There are some things to be aware of when camping here.  The hook up for electric can be quite far from your RV or Trailer.  If you need an extension they provide them at the office for 30 or 50 amp.  They require a deposit of $65.00 and it will be returned to you when you turn the extension cord back in.  Also, you will need some leveling blocks because the ground here can be quite uneven.  You might also need an extension on your water hose because of the length it has to reach.  For the last thing that might bring you a headache is that you need one of the sewer line ladders.  The length again of the reach your sewer and black water will not drain properly if you do not have the ladder.  Also, take your time pulling into the spots some can be tight….

For you people who have to have internet connection they do offer free WIFI.  However, it does not work…ever and your cell service will be intermittent.  So please do not rely on their service because we could not ever connect while we were there. 

They offer laundry facilities and a bath house.  The bathroom were always clean and the showers were spick and span also FREE.   It is very nice to see a campground with such a clean bathroom. 

Make your reservation in advance or just call when you are on your way.  It seems like they always have spots available.  They have full hook ups or electric only sites.  Everyone we ran into seemed very friendly and helpful.  It is beautiful there and we enjoy camping there even with the little headaches.   

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