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Outdoor Recreation Complex

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VIP Night NOV 1 530-730pm Tickets $10 Best deals on Winter Apparel for the season. BOGO Dare2B 75% OFF or all other items BOGO 50% OFF

The Fort Carson Outdoor Recreation Complex is a multi-use recreation facility with a multitude of amenities and services. Discover your adventurous side with Army Outdoor Recreation (ODR) programs. Learn new skills, enjoy guided tours, or get the gear you need to explore the great outdoors on your own.

  • Whether you're interested in skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, ice or rock climbing, snowmobiling, mountain biking hiking, rafting, kayaking, paddle boarding we've got just the right thing for you. Fort Carson Adventure Programs is staffed with outdoor professionals and trip guides that provide personal instruction to individuals or groups looking for adventure in the Colorado wilderness.
  • Equipment rental Services
  • Ski & Snowboard Tuning
  • RV Storage
  • Shop tax-free at Mountain Post Outfitters for name-brand outdoor gear and equipment
  • Indoor rock climbing wall (28' tall and 43' wide) 
  • Disc golf course
  • Fort Carson Trail Map
Outdoor Recreation Specials

Winter Adventure Passport:

Outdoor Recreation has a game for you!  Do you love going on Adventures, do you visit MWR facilities all the time.  Try your chance with our Adventure Passport for $5. Prizes could include discounted rentals, trips, and apparel. Passport cards can be purchased starting November 1st and will end on April 30.

Ski & Snowboard Expo 11/2 10am-2pm:

This free event will kick off the winter season right. Ski Area vendors will be here to talk up the different ski pass options. If you have gear that you want to sell, we have tables for $10. Winter apparel discounts are as follows: Dare2B buy one get one item 50% OFF and the entire store is  buy one get one item 25% OFF.

Ski & Snowboard Trips
Program Date Price
Get on the Bus to Monarch 12/21, 12/27, 1/3, 1/17, 2/14, 3/1, 3/8, 3/22, 3/29, 4/5

Transportation, Gear & Lift Ticket: $115

Transportation & Gear: $60

Transportation Only: $40

Lessons (2hrs) available for 7 & Older, must be signed up by the Wednesday before trip, $45

Get on the Bus Punch Card $160

Buy 4 rides on any of our Get on the bus trips and get the 5th ride for free.  This punch pass will work on any of GOTB trips November through April.

Get on the Bus to Breck 11/16, 11/30, 12/7, 12/31, 1/25, 2/8, 4/12

Transportation & Gear $60

Transportation Only $40

Trip does not include lift ticket.

Get on the Bus to Keystone 11/23, 12/28, 1/11

Transportation & Gear $60

Transportation Only $40

Trip does not include lift ticket.

Get on the Bus to A-Basin 12/14, 4/19

Transportation & Gear $60

Transportation Only $40

Trip does not include lift ticket.

Ski & Snowboard Tuning Clinic 11/9

$15

This clinic will teach you the basics of ski and snowboard maintenance; to keep you riding during the season.

 

Full Moon Adventures
Program Date Price Info
Mountain Bike Under the Super Beaver Moon 11/15 $25 5-8pm
Red Rock Open Space Climb 4/12 $75  

 

Rock Climbing & Ice Climbing
 Program Date Price Info

Climbing Wall Orientation

 

11/7, 12/5, 12/19, 1/9, 2/6, 2/20, 3/6, 4/10, 4/24, 5/8

$25

 

Intro class into climbing. This class is for 14 and older and includes a climbing pass good for the on post walls for a year.

6-8pm

Class held at IVY Gym

Lead Climbing Clinics

 

1/23, 5/22 

$35

 

6-8pm

Class held at IVY Gym

Crack Climbing Clinics 11/21, 3/27 $35

6-8pm

Class held at IVY Gym

Garden of the Gods Rock Climbing 11/8, 5/23

$75

 

We will be climbing on the picturesque rocks in Garden of the Gods. 

8am-1pm

Thursday Night Lights Ice Climbing 1/16, 2/13, 2/27, 3/20  

We will take you ice climbing at night, where the ice wall is all lit up!

Ice Climbing

1/4, 2/1, 3/8

$75

8am-1pm

Climbing at Helen Hunt Falls

Ice Climbing Getaway Weekend in Ouray, CO 2/7-2/9  

More info to come soon!

Devils Tower WY Getaway Weekend 5/10-5/12   More info to come soon!
Sugarite Canyon Climbing Weekend 4/18-4/19

 

More info to come soon!
Adventures
 Program Date Price Info

Yappy Hour

Happy Hour for you & your furry friend

5/16

FREE

 

Outdoor Recreation is hosting a monthly Yappy Hour from 4-6pm. At Outdoor Rec's grassy lawn.

Sledding 1/4, 2/8  

More info to come soon!

Ice Skating 1/11, 2/22  

More info to come soon!

Cross-country Skiing 1/25, 3/15   More info to come soon!
Mountain Biking
 Program Date Price Info
Royal Gorge Rim Trail 4/26   More info to come soon!
Bike N Brew June $55

Guiding mountain bike ride ending at a local brewery.

Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP)
Program
Will Return Summer 2025

 

Whitewater Rafting
Program
Will Return Summer 2025

 

Winter Rentals
ITEM DAY RATE WEEKEND RATE WEEK RATE SEASONAL

Adult Ski or Snowboard Package
(Boots, Poles, Helmet, Ski or SB)

$25 $45 $125 $230
JR (12 & Younger) Ski or Snowboard Package 
(Boots, Poles, Helmet, Ski or SB)
$20 $30 $100 $175
Cross Country Ski Package $20 $30 $100

$190

Ski or Snowboard Adult $20 $30 $100 $190
Ski or Snowboard JR $15 $22 $75 $135
Ski or Snowboard Adult Boots $15 $22 $75 $135
Ski or Snowboard JR Boots $10 $15 $50 $100
Snowshoes $15 $22

$75

$175
Helmet $5 $8 $25 $50
         
Camping Rentals
ITEM DAY RATE WEEKEND RATE WEEK RATE
Cooler - 30, 40, 55 Quart $8 $16 $40
Cooler - 75, 85 Quart $10 $20 $50
Cooler - 125 Quart $15 $23 $75
Water Jugs $5 $10 $25
Stove - 2 Burner Propane $10 $16 $50
Stove - Backpack Ultra Lite $12 $18 $60
Folding Cots $8 $13 $40
Sleeping Pads $5 $8 $25
Sleeping Bags $10 $16

$50

Tent - 2 Person $15 $23 $75
Tent - 3 Person $20 $35 $100
Tent - 4 Person $25 $38 $125
Tent - 6 Person $35 $53 $175
Backpack $10 $16 $50
Generator - 2000 Watts $60 $90 $300
Generator - 3000 Watts $80 $120 $400
Generator 150- Goal Zero $20 $30 $100
Generator 400 - Goal Zero $40 $60 $200
Lantern $5 $8 $25
Bear Box $8 $13 $40
Camping Utensils $5 $8 $20
Dutch Oven - Large $8 $12 $40
Dutch Oven - Medium $5 $8 $25
Camping Dish Set - 16 Piece $10 $15 $50

 

Fishing Equipment
ITEM DAY RATE WEEKEND RATE
Fishing Pole - Adult $5 $8
Fishing Pole - Child $5 $8
Fly Fishing Rod $5 $8
Waders - Men $10 $15
Waders - Women $10 $15

 

Travel Trailer Rentals May 15 - October 15

 

Travel Trailers Day Rate Weekend Rate Weekly Rate Deposit

14' Tear Drop (2019)

queen size bed inside & exterior kitchen, solar lighting, water tank, No heater, No A/C, requires 1800 lbs. towing package. 

$150 $250 $900 $250

18' Forest River R-Pod (2017)

kitchen, bathroom, shower, queen size bed, 1 table turns into a 42"x 74" size bed, heater, AC, TV, requires 3500 lbs. towing package

$200 $350 $950 $250

19' KZ Escape Travel Trailer (2018)

kitchen, bathroom, shower, queen size bed, twin bunk beds, table converts to a small bed, refrigerator, freezer, heater & AC, 12' electric awning, requires 4000 lbs. towing package

$225 $400 $1,250 $250

23' KZ Escape Travel Trailer (2018)

kitchen, bathroom, shower, queen size bed, twin bunk beds, table converts to a small bed, sofa converts to a full sized bed, refrigerator, freezer, heater & AC, 14' electric awning, requires 5000 lbs. towing package

$250 $450

$1,500

$250

 

  • Safety Video is required every 3 years. Vehicle inspection is required every year per vehicle.
  • Travel Trailers must stay in Colorado.
  • While towing travel trailer, speed must not exceed 55 MPH.
  • ODR team will send an email with a link for the safety class and requirements prior to pick up of the travel trailer rental. 
  • Customers cancelling reservations within 72 hours of pick up, will be charged a 1 day rental fee.
  • Customers cancelling reservations will be charged 10% of the deposit.

Vehicle Inspection Requirements

Trailer Electrical Connection Hitch Ball Height Electrical Break Controller Hitch Ball Size
Tear Drop 4 Way Flat 17" - 20" Ground to Top of Ball Not Needed 2"
R-Pod 7 Way Round 17" - 20" Ground to Top of Ball Need

2"

KZ Escape 7 Way Round 21" - 25" Ground to Top of Ball Need 2"

 

Boating Equipment
  • Kayaks & Canoes require 2 people to load and unload off the vehicle. Customers are responsible for securing the rental to their vehicle. Padding or tie downs will not be provided.
  • Kayaks & Canoes are not allowed on any river
  • Vehicles must come equipped at time of inspection with:
    • 2” ball
    • Flat 4 electrical connection
    • Top of hitch ball must be between 17’’ - 20’’ from the ground
    • All SUPs, kayaks, & canoe rentals include required safety equipment
Item Day Rate Weekend Rate Deposit
17' Canoe $50 $75 $100
Inflatable Fishing Kayak $50 $75 $100
Inflatable Lake Kayak $50 $75 $100
Lake Kayak (1 Person) $40 $60 $100
Lake Kayak (2 Person) $50 $75 $100
Canoe/Kayak Trailer $40 $60 $100

Stand Up Paddleboard

Includes Board, Paddle, PFD & Leash
$40 $60 $100
Paddles $5 $8  
Personal Flotation Device $5 $8  

 

Sports Equipment

All prices are subject to change.

$100 damage & cleaning deposit required for Mountain & Fat Tire Bikes.

Item Day Rate Weekend Rate Week Rate Month Rate Deposit
KHS Fat Tire Mountain Bike $35 $55 $175 $350 $100
Hardtail Mountain Bike $45 $75 $225 $450 $100
Full Suspension Mountain Bike $65 $110 $325 $650 $100

Bicycle Rack Hitch

Holds up to 4 Bikes
$20 $30      
Basketball, Soccer Ball, Volleyball $3 $5      

Frisbees 

Set of 3
$3 $5      

Disc Golf Set 

Set of 3
$5 $8      

Bean Bag Toss

2 Boards & 8 Bags
$10 $15      
Beach Badminton $5 $8      

Horse Shoe Set

2 Spikes & 4 Shoes
$5 $8      
Spike Ball $10 $15      
Kickball $3 $5      
Large Connect 4 $15 $20      
Lawn Chess or Checkers $15 $20      
Croquet $5 $8      
Yard Tic Tac Toe $5 $8      
Pickleball $5 $8      
Bocce Ball Set $5 $8      
Tennis Set $5 $8      

Potato Sacks

Set of 5
$5 $8      

Softball Set

9 Gloves, 2 Balls, 2 Bats
$15 $23      
Tug of War Rope $5 $8      

Flag Football Set

14 Belts, 6 Cones, 1 Football
$15 $23      
Large Jenga $5 $8      
Yardzee $5 $8      
Hand Wash Station $80 $120     $100
Traffic Cones $2 $4      

 

Event & Party Equipment

All prices are subject to change.

  • Entertainment and Party Equipment are available for rent year round
  • Inflatables require a minimum of 3 Adults able to lift, load & unload
  • If the inflatable is dirty or wet upon return, deposit will not be refunded
Item Day Rate Weekend Rate Deposit
Rectangle Tables (6', 8') $8 $12  
Round Tables (60" x  29") $8 $12  
Chairs (Folding or Stackable) $2 $3  
Fire Tables $112 $180 $100
Stand Up Heaters $112 $180 $100
Santa, Elf & Bunny Suits $65 $100 $50
Cotton Candy Machine $85 $150 $100
Snow Cone Machine $85 $150 $100
Popcorn Machine $85 $150 $100

Standard Jump Castle

(18' x 18' x 23')

$150 $225 $100

Wacky Obstacle Course (10' x 9' x30')

$150 $225 $100

Wacky Bouncer

(8' x 13' x 16")

$150 $225 $100
Inflatable Soccer Dart Board $95 $145 $100

Wacky 5 in 1 Combo

(13' x 16" x 20')

$175 $250 $100

Sumo Suits

(2 Suits, 1 Mat)

$65 $95 $100

Standard Castle Slide Combo

(24' x 15' x 16')

$200 $275 $100

Bouncin' Buds

(25' x 22' x 17')

$175 $250 $100

Candy Playland

(10' x 19' x 19')

$175 $250 $100

Pumpkin

(17' x 15' x 17')

$175 $250 $100

Princess Carousel

(16' x 15' x 18')

$175 $250 $100

Scary Bouncer

(17' x 15' x 16')

$175 $250 $100
Axe Throwing $65 $95 $100
Standard Obstacle Course $150 $225 $100
Tiger $175 $250 $100
Dalmatian $175 $250 $100
Corn Maze $200 $275 $100
Haunted Maze $200 $275 $100
Inflatable Slip N' Slide $175 $250 $100
Canopy Tents 20' x 20'         (Only to be used on Grass) $200 $300 $100
Canopy Tents 20' x 30'   (Only to be used on Grass) $250 $300 $100
Canopy Tents 20' x 40'       (Only to be used on Grass) $300 $350 $100

Pop Up Canopy Tent

10' x 10'

$100 $150 $100

 

Trailers, Dunk Tanks & Grills

All prices are subject to change.

Rentals are available year round.

  • Local rentals only, not to exceed 55 MPH
  • Vehicles must come equipped at time of inspection with:
    • 2” ball
    • Flat 4 electrical connection or 7 way round connection
    • Top of hitch ball must be between 17’’ - 20’’ from the ground
  • Pigs must not exceed 150 lbs.
  • Grills must be returned clean & free of grease, food, & ash or deposit will not be refunded

Utility Trailers

Item Day Rate Weekend Rate Weekly Rate Deposit

5' x 8' Enclosed Trailer

holds up to 2000 lbs.
$50 $80 $275 $100
5' x 10' Open Flat Bed $50 $80 $275 $100

7' x 18' Car Hauler

holds up to 3500 lbs.  
requires a 7 way round 
electric connection
$75 $125 $375 $100
Car Dolly $60 $100 $300 $100

Dunk Tank

Holds up to 500 Gallons
$100 $150 $500 $100

 

Grills & Roasters

Item Day Rate Weekend Rate Weekly Rate Deposit
Charcoal BBQ Grill $40 $60 $200 $100

Gas Grill         

Does not come with propane
$50 $80 $250 $100
Smoker $75 $115 $375 $100

 

Specialty Inflatables
Item Rental Rate

UFO

$450
Tree House $525

Polar Plunge

$525
Dragon $450

Princess Carriage

$525
T-Rex $450
Big Wave

$525

Shark $525
Spidey & Friends $525
Indoor Snow Globe $25/per Hour, 2Hr Min
Monster Truck $450
Pirate Kid Zone $450
T-Rex Obstacle $650
Dino Kid Zone $450
Wild Rapids $650
Candy Chaos $650
Zorb Bowling $850
Zorb Racetrack $850

 

Delivery, Setup & Operational options available!

 

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​​​​​​​All prices subject to change at any time.

Iron Horse Park

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Iron Horse Park is officially open daily at sunrise and closed daily at sunset/last light.

  Hourly Day
Pavilion $15 $100
Large Field $15 $75
Volleyball Court $5 $30
Basketball Court $5 $30

 

Softball Fields are free, but require a reservation

  • $50 refundable deposit is required at time of reservation and will be returned if area is cleaned and there is no damage.
  • Softball Fields can be lined for tournament play for an additional $20 a day with at least 1 week notice.
  • The use of glass containers is prohibited. Alcohol, bounce houses, party tents, petting zoos, external grills, signage and food trucks require permitting.
  • Reservations can be made up to 30 days in advance.

Park Features:

  • 5 pavilions
  • 3 playgrounds
  • 2 ball fields
  • 2 horseshoe pits
  • 1 sand volleyball court

 

Warrior Adventure Quest (WAQ)

The Warrior Adventure Quest (WAQ) is a reintegration program to help Soldiers respond to stress and excitement following a major training or deployment. 

Promoting positive adrenaline responses, improving morale and communication, and developing trust and teamwork through adventure-based activities. 

This program is fully funded by the Department of the Army and MWR.
 

Activity

Availability

Description

Max # of attendees

Trap & Skeet Year round Shoot clay pigeons at Cheyenne Mountain Shooting Complex's brand new course. 30
Ski & Snowboard December - April Hit the powdery slopes of Monarch 60
Woods Ball Paintball Year round Employ tactical maneuvers in this natural outdoor area 60
Zorb Bowling April - November Get strapped in to a massive Zorb ball and roll down a 20' ramp to hit the bowling pins at the bottom of the hill 30
Ice Climbing January - March Climb up a frozen waterfall. 30
Go Kart Year Round Race everyone in your platoon around this indoor track 30
Mountain Biking Year round Mountain bike around the rock formation for Red Rock Open Space 20
Whitewater Rafting May - August

Raft Bighorn Sheep Canyon

**Must be able to swim well**

30
Inflatable Kayaking August-September Control your own boat down the river. 10
Rock Climbing Year round Ascend rock formations around Colorado Springs 20

 

Eligibility

  • Available only for soldiers and their platoons.
  • Conducted at platoon level
  • Every Unit is allowed one WAQ trip per fiscal year.
  • Must be conducted during a duty day
  • Full-day adventure program followed with a Leader-Led After Action Debrief (L-LAAD)
  • Completion of mandatory post activity survey

CONTACT ERIN JOHNSON AT

ERIN.A.JOHNSON36.NAF@ARMY.MIL

TO SET UP YOUR ADVENTURE TODAY!

 

RV Storage

Fort Carson RV Storage Facilities offer a safe and secure location for privately owned vehicles, recreational vehicles, travel trailers, or utility trailers of all kinds. Spaces are available to authorized patrons. All lots are accessible 24/7.

Lots are located:

Magrath Ave by Gate 20

Next to Outdoor Recreation

Storage spaces are available to Active-Duty Military, Retirees, DOD Civilians with CAC card and Veterans. Active-Duty Military deploying or living on Fort Carson have priority placement. We are only adding 20’ and above to the Active-Duty waitlists due to the huge demand. There is no time frame when spots will become available.

All items stored in the RV Storage lots must have comprehensive insurance on the item to include theft, fire, wind and hail storm damage. If storage space is not available at the time of your inquiry, you may request to be added to the waitlist.

Monthly storage rates are based on the size of the space and are subject to change: 

Space Monthly Rate
Up to 10' $40
11'-19' $45
20'-29' $60
30'-39' $65
40' or larger $80, based on availability

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