Not sure if this park is still open for business? This was a very quick unplanned stop. The gate was open so, I decided to scout it out. This review is based on my quick stop back in April, which was likely their off season, but there was no one around-and it looked like a ghost town.
There's the namesake underground missile silo site at this same location, which is what initially caught my attention, however, this part of the park was gated off and closed to the public. There were still ominous signs and relics posted about from the Cold War era warning would be trespassers of Deadly Force Use Authorization and attack dogs on patrol. Although, I don't imagine there's anyone around nowadays to shoot on sight any trespassers, suspected Soviet spies or other violators-I wasn't about to test this premise.
I was told there are guided tours available at certain times of the year-so I'll try to find out when those are offered and I'll post a follow up the next time I revisit this part of Colorado.
As for the R.V. park, the sites looked okay, but nonetheless were very Spartan. Most or all are gravel, not exactly well maintained, in my opinion and there were very few trees or little shade. The location is on a sort of promontory that gives a command view of the surrounding area and landscape. So, maybe this is intentional so as not to obscure views of the surrounding area.
If I had had more time, I would have liked to check out some of the hiking trails that were posted. There were several picnic tables about the area as well as some portapot lavatories. So this might make a great place for a family day picnic and hiking or bike riding adventure.
Additionally, there is a RV grey/black dumpsite with water hydrant for wash down or refilling water tanks (I'm not sure if the water was potable though, so perhaps check other reviews before assuming). I suppose they go by a honor system because there was a cash drop box adjacent to the septic dump.
Unfortunately, I didn't have time to do a thorough check out of this location and its amenities, but I'll leave that for other Yelpers, or a future visit when time is more permitting. read more