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Farish Recreation Center
(719) 687-9098
SUPPORT FACILITIES: A
wide range of support facilities is available at USAF Academy,
Peterson AFB, and Fort Carson
Facilities available at recreation area:
Bath House, Convenience Store, Equipment Rental, Fire Rings,
Grills, Ice, Pavilions (Fee), Picnic Areas, Playground, Trails
Resident caretaker on site for after-hours check-ins and emergencies.
CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED: Visa and Master Card only.
* There are no phones in rooms, and cellular phones do not have service at Farish.
NEAREST MAJOR CITY: Colorado Springs--23 miles southeast via Hwy 24.
Exclusive Mountain Resort" comes to mind when describing Farish Recreation Area, a 650-acre paradise nestled in the mountains west of the Academy at an altitude of 9,000 feet.Farish is in perpetual motion with fun activities going on alll the time. Summertime finds hiking, mountain biking, fishing and camping. In the winter, Farish fun includes cross country skiing, sledding, ice skating, ice fishing, snowshoeing and solitude!
Farish Recreation Area is a 655-acre alpine paradise of mountains and meadows. This treasure is located on the Rampart Range west of the Academy at an altitude of 9,000 feet. This feature represents their annual brochure. Get a copy of it at Farish.
RESERVATION POLICY: Advance reservations are highly recommended. Reservations accepted up to 90 days in advance, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Cancellations/changes must be made NLT 30 days prior to reservation date to avoid charges.
NEAREST U.S. MILITARY INSTALLATIONS: USAF Academy, Peterson AFB, and Fort Carson all located approximately 30 miles driving distance southeast in Colorado Springs.
SEASON OF OPERATION: Year-round for lodging and for day-use; campsites closed late October and open again in May.
RETAIL STORE/OFFICE
HOURS: May 1 - Sep 15: 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday through
Thursday; 8 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Friday, 7 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Saturday
Sep 16 - Apr 30: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday through Thursday; 8 a.m.- 6
p.m. Friday & Saturday
ELIGIBILITY: Active/Reserve/Retired Military/Dependent ID card holders/DoD Civilian Employees/and retired DoD Civilians.
Check-in time after 12 noon; checkout NLT 11 a.m.
RESTRICTIONS: No weapons allowed on the facility. Guests staying in lodging or camper cabins may not bring pets onto the facility overnight. Pets are allowed on leash with day-use patrons and overnight in tent or RV only; owner must pick up after pet. No sewage dump station or water hookups. Potable water is available at locations around the facility, and from water buffaloes located throughout the campground. All visitors are advised to call ahead for road and weather conditions prior to making the drive, especially in fall, winter, and spring. Entrance fee of $4.00 per vehicle for day-use patrons. Colorado State fishing license and USAF Academy fishing permit are required for anglers 16 years and older; only daily or annual Academy permits are available for purchase at the office during business hours, and a Colorado license is necessary to purchase an Academy permit. Lakes are closed from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m.