User reviews
1Dec18 to 1Mar19
Overall rating
2.7
Location
5.0
Cleanliness/Hospitality
2.0
Amenities/Facilities
2.0
Value
1.0
Overall Experience
3.0
USAFA famcamp is being mismanaged. There are signs telling the user (Us) to help out and clean up. Interesting how there are 30-40 of us RV’rs paying $590 a month (winter rates) you’d think they could find someone to clean the bathrooms for 3-4 hrs a day for 15/hr!!!! Kinda makes you wonder why we pay fees to use the facilities since they are NON-Appropriated funds which keeps it open! Also, mis-management doesn’t like it if you are connected to water if it’s 32degrees or lower, never mind the Iowa farmers use these same water spigots year round, if you are connected she’ll charge you $50 when the rounds are made at 9am! I put up with these nitwits as they pretend work as tin cup dictators for 4 hours a day because when they are gone it’s a beautiful, quiet RV heaven even with the trains going by 5-6 per hour, winds are minimal if they do blow hard since the trees protect us and the stadium has a huge parking lot to run the pups! The trains don’t blow the whistle at all...like they used too- FYI, you will feel the rumble the further east you are and less to the west side of the camp! BX has a great amount of camping supplies in the back while The commissary has fantastic prices even with the 5% surcharge, I couldn’t believe it. I spoke with the manager there and apparently they had a come to Jesus moment a bit ago and realized that without us users -they don’t exist, so they adjusted their pricing model! Hmm, imagine that...capitalism at work, perhaps the commissary should school the famcamp since neither get appropriated monies and solely exist from a limited and dwindling user base without handouts to remain open! Time will tell! Local tv channels will bring 4 solid news/sports/weather, 1 full time weather and a healthy array of Spanish and NPR-snooze stations. If you dish or direct don’t worry, there’s plenty of places to park if you have roof mounted or portable- just see the list on the restroom info center glass box and each site shows you where is best for sat access. If you winter over there’s a cold spurt the first of December and end of Jan. Figure about 6 - 8 snow events a season with the moisture of the snow increasing starting in March since it’s warmer then, otherwise it’s dry fluffy snow single digits and teen temps-nights with Daytime its 30-40 and melts. Entrance to famcamp gets snow plowed but not inside the park, at least you can drive around to choose a site that gets south side facing exposure to the sun or completely surrounded by trees if you want but in the summer time your site is assigned. Lastly, the north gate will be under construction soon, the DOD is giving away 50ish acres to the host city to put in a boat load of hotels and shops to accommodate May graduation and their visitors so keep that in mind, also don’t forget that the north gate closes at 10PM daily- in/out traffic. Enjoy and hopefully this forum brings better service awareness and to not take advantage of we the users.
Sept 16 - Oct 6, 2021
Overall rating
3.9
Location
4.0
Cleanliness/Hospitality
4.0
Amenities/Facilities
4.0
Value
3.0
Overall Experience
4.0
Second time here. Be aware, you have to arrive during office hours. Have Insurance and registration for vehicles when checking in, to include the RV. Will save you a bit of time. As others have said, use Exit 150 to the south entrance of the base, it's closest to the campground. Park is nice and wooded, with several large pull thrus. The way that it is arranged gives you a good amount of room. Fires have to have a screen over them, or be propane. Just learned today that their official length limit for an RV is 45 feet, even tho they have some 90 feet sites. Our fifth wheel is 46 feet, but will now be 45 feet when making reservations. The explanation for this rule is that they are rated for 45 feet. The employee said they were going to start enforcing it, so your mileage may vary. We're currently in site 61 and have a DRV Fullhouse, Semi, and Jeep - all in the designated parking space.
18 Jul 2021
Overall rating
4.3
Location
5.0
Cleanliness/Hospitality
3.0
Amenities/Facilities
5.0
Value
5.0
Overall Experience
4.0
To register for an RV campsite at Peregrine Pines Famcamp you must provide registration and proof of insurance for both your tow vehicle (truck, car, motorhome, etc.) **AND** trailer (travel-trailer, 5th wheel, etc). We checked-in at Peregrine with an in-bed truck camper today (18Jul2021) and they requested the registration and proof of insurance for our truck and in-bed truck camper (a fully self-contained camper with shower/bed/toilet/frig/dinette that sits in the bed of our truck). When we camped at Peregrine last year with our in-bed truck camper, no such request was made. Our state (along with 41 other states) do not require an in-bed truck camper to be registered, titled or tagged. As such, we were unable to provide a registration. Long story short, the check-in clerk made an "exception" and allowed us to camp "this one time". In any case, this is just a friendly reminder to anyone with plans to camp at Peregrine Pines Famcamp: have your vehicle **AND** trailer registration and proof-of-insurance handy when you check-in. Also, a friendly reminder for those with an in-bed truck camper: if you're a legal resident of a state that does not issue a registration/title/tag for an in-bed truck camper, you may have problems obtaining a campsite a Peregrine Pine Famcamp.
Aug 11 - Sep 3, 2021
Overall rating
4.3
Location
5.0
Cleanliness/Hospitality
5.0
Amenities/Facilities
4.0
Value
4.0
Overall Experience
4.0
This is our second time staying at Peregrine, this time in site 12 versus site 99. Arrival - During high season, if you haven't called ahead of time for a reservation, good luck. Make sure you pay attention to the 30-day stay cap for the high season. Tips - Driving north on I-25, take exit 150 to the South Entrance of the USAFA, it's easier than driving to the North Entrance; fewer round-bouts and construction. Driving south on I-25 do the same. Make sure to bring all of your registration and insurance documents for your rig into the office with you. By DoD, mask are required inside all DoD buildings so, give the Peregrine Pines folks a break and wear your mask without comment or voicing your personal opinions, they're only doing their job. Favorites - The trees, the location on the Academy, Manitou Springs, highway 24 and access to fishing and mountain towns, and the mountains. Negatives - While I love the sound of distant trains.....every night at 0330 gets a little old; granted, it was better at site 12 than site 99. Colorado Springs isn't quite the draw that it used to be. The rush hour traffic on I-25 is ridiculous, plan your arrival/departure accordingly.
3 - 12 June 21
Overall rating
4.3
Location
5.0
Cleanliness/Hospitality
5.0
Amenities/Facilities
4.0
Value
4.0
Overall Experience
4.0
Northbound travelers beware, I-25 exit 156 is NOT clearly marked and is under extensive construction; you are better off entering the USAFA using the South Gate entrance exit 150. Alternatively, you can bypass exit 156, take the next exit, go over the bridge and approach exit 156 while heading south on I-25. The north gate entrance to the USAFA has some new traffic slowing curves and a narrow entrance as well. PPFC was very easy to find once on the grounds of the USAFA. Ashleigh and Courtney were very accommodating at check-in, very quick process. $35/night for a nice 65' pull-thru (site 99). The sites are beautifully treed (great for hammocks!) and wide. The approaches are pretty easy to navigate. The utilities are in good repair but, our sewer was up hill from our fairly level site. Lots of wildlife with the occasional sound of the passing train and small engine aircraft overhead pulling their gliders. Overall, great location, people, and value.
June 2 - 8, 2022
Overall rating
5.0
Location
5.0
Cleanliness/Hospitality
5.0
Amenities/Facilities
5.0
Value
5.0
Overall Experience
5.0
Probably one of the best Military FamCamps in the US. Clean, modern and well run. Closest to the north entrance to the Academy which usually has less traffic than the south entrance. Campsites are located amongst tall pines giving plenty of shade. Ours was a pull-through (#23) and was well graded with close access to the power, water and waste connections. Walking around the campground it appeared that some sites could be a bit difficult backing into due to various approach angles. The staff assign sites based on the type / length of your rig so don't underestimate your length. As everyone mentions bring insurance and registration into the office when you arrive. Also the water pressure here can be quite high so use a pressure regulator. The bathroom / shower / laundry area was modern and well maintained. Office staff was attentive and helpful. The only negative I could think of would be the WiFi signal is weak and really only usable just outside the office and bath houses. I'll also mention that there are freight train tracks nearby and when the trains pass by they do blow their horns. Some nights it seemed if six trains came through while other nights there was only one. It's out of the control of the folks that run the FamCamp so don't bother complaining about this.
July 15-22, 2019
Overall rating
4.9
Location
5.0
Cleanliness/Hospitality
5.0
Amenities/Facilities
5.0
Value
4.0
Overall Experience
5.0
Check in was fast and very professional. Roads were wide enough for our 43' motorhome. All utilities worked well and were well placed. We really enjoyed our time here. The campsite was level and we were not on top of our neighbor. Very nice setting in the pines! We would use it again if in the area.
October- November 2019
Overall rating
3.2
Location
5.0
Cleanliness/Hospitality
2.0
Amenities/Facilities
3.0
Value
3.0
Overall Experience
3.0
The location is the best part of this FamCamp. In the winter season you basically check yourself in, find a spot and fill out a form and place in the office door. I’m not sure how they run it in the “On Season” but in the Fall/ Winter nothing really gets done. We stayed for almost a month and the change machines in the laundry rooms were never functioning and most of the washers were “out of order” most likely because they couldn’t accept any more coins. Every time I drive by the office it says closed even during the few winter hours they are supposed to be open. I was told to go to the office to show my ID and the door was locked. The manager heard me so opened the door and was rude and the opposite of welcoming. Other then that we love exploring the local areas including Pike’s Peak and Garden of the Gods. There was an unusual October snow storm which made everything beautiful.
August 23 - September 9, 2020
Overall rating
4.2
Location
5.0
Cleanliness/Hospitality
4.0
Amenities/Facilities
4.0
Value
4.0
Overall Experience
4.0
As we and others have said, this is our favorite FAMCAMP. We had two good stays this summer. The staff appeared to take the required COVID protections seriously and conducted themselves well. The staff did a good job of letting everyone know of water disconnecting needed prior to a Labor Day week freeze event. They did not do quite as well advising about a water outage for repairs on the west side of the park the first week of October. Our second visit this year was our first experience on the older, west side of the campground. the 50A sites are spacious, but it's a little quirky driving a 40 Ft. motorhome through the west side. For those who don't like the train noise, the west side is better, but AT&T cell/data service is poor. We left the west side on the morning of October 8th and they were shutting down that side of the campground that day. The east side was completely full with folks in for the Columbus Day weekend and to take advantage of the early part of the first come, first served, no stay limit season starting on the 9th. Leaf peeping was good during the first week of October this year. It would have been outstanding if not for the smoke haze from regional forest fires. We'll be back next year.
12 Sept. 2019
Overall rating
3.8
Location
5.0
Cleanliness/Hospitality
5.0
Amenities/Facilities
5.0
Value
5.0
Overall Experience
2.0
I didn't see any comments that mentioned the train. We left after one sleepless night. There is a train crossing next to the campground. The campground and facilities are very good, but we won't be returning. Also, the cadet chapel is closed for remodeling -- a long-term project. A disappointment, but not the reason for our negative review.
BW
Barry W. Zander
May 2017
Overall rating
5.0
Location
5.0
Cleanliness/Hospitality
5.0
Amenities/Facilities
5.0
Value
5.0
Overall Experience
5.0
Awesome. One of the top three Famcamp's in the DoD. Great staff, friendly, helpful and accommodating. We stayed here 2 nights visiting friends. Advice: Make reservations, cone in the north gate, unhook your road at the office it will make it easier to maneuver in the trees, satellite is spotty so let them know if you want a site that can get a clear sky view. Great cell service. There are no "bad" sites, every me is good.
October 2 - 9, 2022
Overall rating
5.0
Location
5.0
Cleanliness/Hospitality
5.0
Amenities/Facilities
5.0
Value
5.0
Overall Experience
5.0
We stayed for a week at Peregrine Pines FamCamp in early October this year and had a great time. The Academy has a gate, but security does not require registration, and access is described as "Open." So, I just presented my "Service Connected" VHIC at the gate and was granted access for me, my wife, and our 39' diesel-pusher pulling a Jeep. We then drove directly to the FamCamp. They do enforce check-in times at Peregrine Pines, at least they did on the day we arrived which was a Saturday and relatively busy. We arrived before check-in time (noon) and had to wait 45 minutes on the tarmac across from the office before we were allowed to check-in. We were told that they don't have an inventory of which sites have been vacated and cleaned until well after 1100. The staff was amicable and helpful before and during our stay. If you call this facility, you will usually have to leave a message. But don't worry because even though their recording says it may take them 72 hours to respond, our experience was that they usually called back within an hour or so and were always positive and helpful. We had to rearrange our reservations a couple of weeks before arrival due to a personal emergency and the staff took care of it without question or penalty. There is a large propane tank behind the camp office where they will dispense propane by the gallon on any day except Saturdays. At the time we were there, propane was $4.25/gallon. The base is very convenient to the surrounding community and there is almost any store or service you may need within just a few miles of the South Gate. The FamCamp itself is a lovely setting nestled in a shady wooded section of young pine trees. The facility is close to a fairly busy railroad track, so the only downside is that you can hear the trains going by at all hours and some do whistle loudly. However, the track is down in a sort of gorge behind the facility which muffles a good percentage of the noise, so it was not a huge detraction. The facility is very close to major attractions such as Garden of the Gods State Park which is a must-see if you are in the area. Overall, Peregrine Pines FamCamp is one of the nicest we have experienced and the "Open" aspect of the base is very convenient. We will look forward to visiting again next time we come through Colorado.
August 2020
Overall rating
4.9
Location
5.0
Cleanliness/Hospitality
5.0
Amenities/Facilities
4.0
Value
5.0
Overall Experience
5.0
We really enjoyed our 6 night stay. Excellent location for touring around Colorado Springs. Really enjoyed Old Colorado City which is in Colorado Springs city limits. Ate at Amanda's Fonda in Old Colorado City. Outside seating on the creek. Food was really good, great margaritas. PX and Commissary were in full operation. Got a decent haircut on base. The sites are big. No complaints with any of the hookups. We were fortunate that we had a clear view of the southern sky for our portable satellite dish which could be a problem due to all the pine trees. I read some complaints about the train...did not bother us, but we run one of the air conditioners for white noise and air circulation. The only interaction with staff was at check in. Young lady was very friendly. I actually wish we could stay longer, but we are on a three month trip and had to move on. I highly recommend this park.
May 27 - June 3, 2011
(Updated: June 02, 2011)
Overall rating
4.7
Location
5.0
Cleanliness/Hospitality
5.0
Amenities/Facilities
4.0
Value
4.0
Overall Experience
5.0
I arrived on the 27th of June when I walked into the office, I was met by the great staff of the Fam-Camp. What a pleasure to sign in and get all the information about the Fam-Camp and Academy. When I made my reservations I was asked where my satellite was on the motorhome was located front or back, also where my connections where located. Even after that my spot was a little hard to get the satellite tuned in, I had to move back a few feet. Sites are not true level but can be worked. My biggest compliant is with the dog owners, for some reason they don't think they have to clean up after the dogs since we are in a wooded area. Some sites are a little hard to get into if you have a large RV but again it just takes a little time. Everyone tells me that the winds doesn't blow all the time, but every day we've been here for the week it has blown hard. The best time about this Fam-Camp is the surrounding attractions, Seven Falls, Royal Gorge, Cliff Dwellings, COG railway to the top of Pikes Peak and many others. We were here for a week and went every day to see an attraction, but could have stayed longer. Now I have a reason to return for another stay. The Mall, Stores, Dining places are just off the Academy south gate. Don't forget to visit Fort Carson, it has a much larger PX and Commissary. Presently they are resurfacing the road to the Fam-Camp, should be completed in a week. They also have road work at the North Gate to the Academy. Oh I almost forgot You can wash your RV in the Fam-Camp, that is the biggest plus of all Fam-Camps being able to wash you RV.
May 19, 2018 to June 2, 2018
Overall rating
2.5
Location
4.0
Cleanliness/Hospitality
2.0
Amenities/Facilities
2.0
Value
3.0
Overall Experience
2.0
We used to live near AFA and would use the FamCamp for "shakedown" cruises with 3 new RVs. So, we have been around AFA FamCamp for several years. Convenient. We have moved away and now have stayed at AFA FamCamp for extended periods the past 3 years. The AFA FamCamp is a real anomaly. Great location, reasonable rates, staff makes you feel like they are doing you a favor (not particularly friendly, often act overworked, rude on the phone), sites far from level, trees hanging down, and the worst wifi of any RV park of this size. For one of the most technologically advanced organizations on the planet, the Air Force's Academy FamCamp is so 1980s. When Res was made and during check in we emphasized that Res was THROUGH a certain date. On the last day of Res I was called and told we had to vacate the site because our Res was finished. I said no, it is finished tomorrow. They insisted we must leave. I went to office and was told that " when you say Res is through a certain date that is the date you must leave". I explained that through means through. Staff needs training in "customer focus". Wifi should be comparable to any KOA or other large RV Park.
February 2016
Overall rating
5.0
Location
5.0
Cleanliness/Hospitality
5.0
Amenities/Facilities
5.0
Value
5.0
Overall Experience
5.0
Great spot! I have adopted this as my "summer home" for 30 days out of the year, having spent the past two summers at Peregrine Pines. Friendly staff, great places to walk every day, and hiking trails on the Academy grounds. There is so much to do in Colorado Springs and the surrounding areas, you can't do it all in 30 days. Shower facilities, restrooms, and laundry facilities are very well kept and attended to daily.
11-20 Sep 10
(Updated: November 05, 2010)
Overall rating
5.0
Location
5.0
Cleanliness/Hospitality
5.0
Amenities/Facilities
5.0
Value
5.0
Overall Experience
5.0
Staff was most friendly and helpful. Site was selected on information they collected about my rig including where the satellite receiver was positioned on my rig. They warned about very high water pressure and they were right. I used an external regulator. The train noise was noticeable at first, but got use to it. So many things to do in the area and the Academy facilities are fantastic and beautiful. Our stay was extended a few days due to a mechanical problem with a slide awning, which the staff helped in locating a reliable repair company. We really enjoyed our stay and will surely return.
9-15 June 2016
Overall rating
5.0
Location
5.0
Cleanliness/Hospitality
5.0
Amenities/Facilities
5.0
Value
5.0
Overall Experience
5.0
As others have stated, a fantastic park. Particularly like how it is laid out so that rigs are not next to each other. Very private in that sense. Nice staff. There is train noise in the distance but it didn't bother us. Comment said that they check rigs in and out: not any more. Waved right through. Someone in the park said there was a period when they did that, maybe during a security threat? Very few sites can get satellite from a roof top system. I never got wifi to work even though there were strong signals...it would not log in no matter. Wish we could have stayed longer.
8 September 2018
Overall rating
4.9
Location
5.0
Cleanliness/Hospitality
5.0
Amenities/Facilities
4.0
Value
5.0
Overall Experience
5.0
Very nice experience. Came in the North Gate. The Security Police were very professional and explained how to get to the RV park. The site we reserved was the best. FHU and nothing but nice surroundings with nothing but tall trees. Coming in from Southern Arizona big pine trees are always a plus. Had heard the train would be a problem but honestly it wasn't bad at all. Will definitely come back. The Air Force Academy was spectacular. One very nice military park.
August 3, 2011
(Updated: August 05, 2011)
Overall rating
4.9
Location
5.0
Cleanliness/Hospitality
5.0
Amenities/Facilities
4.0
Value
5.0
Overall Experience
5.0
I was here a couple months ago and have returned during my travels. The purpose of this second review is to recap some of the issues brought up in other reviews. There is some train whistle noise depending on their schedule and is more pronounced at the back of the CG. The airfield traffic from sailplane towing creates some noise, but it’s during daylight hours. The access road is gravel, but well maintained. Some sites are not completely level so if the rig is long more leveling might be needed. Keep in mind that it is Colorado and the CG is in the woods. Satellite coverage depends on the site. Again, you are in the woods. Verizon 3G signal is good. Wi-Fi covers all of the sites. There is usually a special event at each cadet graduation. We were treated to the Thunderbirds air show back in May. Speed bumps have been added. No one who RVs enjoys speed bumps, but I suspect that a few fellow campers continually failed to observe the posted limit and ruined it for the rest of us. Customer service is excellent and should be made the standard for all DoD campground facilities. If you are being a tourist in the area, the MWR office is in the Mini-Mall. Discounts aren’t large, but the convenience of one stop shopping for tickets and local tourist info is invaluable. Outdoor rec also provides some additional services for things like water rafting and equipment rentals. The mall contains many other businesses and the post office. There is a USAA complex a couple miles outside the north gate where you can do limited banking business if you are a member. That area is also most convenient for all off base shopping needs. The CG information mentions that the preferred entrance is the south gate. I don’t know why because the north gate is actually easier to navigate thru with a bigger rig. A third security post has been added in the middle of the base. Depending on direction of travel, you will need to stop and provide ID again. If you happen to need mobile RV services there are a couple who will come to the campground. The office has the POC numbers. You might find a more resort like campground in the area, but Peregrine is the best deal going.
