Reader Request: where to camp with kids?

Mandy evidently has springtime on the brain – she’s already thinking about camping! She emailed to ask this question:

Where’s the best place to go camping with young kids within an hour of Colorado Springs?

So, camping experts, what suggestions do you have? We just started camping in the past year or two – something I said I’d never do, but here I am! One of our would-be favorites is this free campground just outside of Colorado Springs – but I say “would-be” favorite because our camping days have been paused for the moment.  The last time we went, our youngest was 8 months old and screamed, um, well, most of the night. Hopefully none of you were the other campers in the area that night- if so, please accept my apologies!

Anyway.  Where do you recommend for a kid-friendly place to camp close to Colorado Springs?  Please leave your suggestions in the comments.  If you are reading via email, please click here to comment.

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