Fort Carson Adventure Programs is staffed with outdoor professional trip guides that provide personal instruction to individuals or groups looking for adventure in the Colorado wilderness.

The Cheyenne Mountain Shooting Complex (CMSC) is a partnership between the U.S. Army, El Paso County, the El Paso County Sheriff and Colorado Parks and Wildlife and the U.S. Forest Service. The 400 acre site sits on Army land near Interstate 25 just off mile marker 132. The entrance is located just outside Fort Carson's Gate 20 security perimeter.

Shooters using the range will not have to enter Fort Carson to use the range.

Effective October 10, the Pro Shop's hours of operation are:  7:30 am - 6:00 pm with the first Tee time available at 8:00 am

🏌️‍♂️All 18 holes open!⛳️

The pro shop will be open for purchases- cash and cards are accepted

Food & Beverage is open with both dine-in & to-go available.

Rental Clubs available (disinfected with an approved solution between every user)

Want to hunt or fish on Fort Carson? Start here!

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.

Shop tax-free at Mountain Post Outfitters for name-brand outdoor gear and equipment!

The Warrior Adventure Quest (WAQ) is a reintegtration 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 activites. 

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

SCHEDULE YOUR WAQ!

Eligibility

• Available only for soldiers and their platoons.
• Conducted at platoon level
• Must be executed within the first 120 days of returning from a major training or deployment
• New eligibility to WAQ: if a unit has not been on a WAQ trip within two years
• Each platoon is allowed one WAQ program per reset cycle
• 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
• Drinking alcoholic beverages is prohbited prior to and during activity

5 Stages of WAQ programming (required)

Stage 1

Schedule your Warrior Adventure Quest (WAQ) program!

Stage 2

Leader Training. In this training, platoon leaders will learn how to facillitate a Leader-Led After Action Debrief (L-LAAD) held after the end of each program. Throughout the training, leaders will also be familiarized with the importance and goals of the WAQ program. Training is held every Thursday at 1 p.m. at the Outdoor Recreation Complex (Buidling  2429)

Stage 3

Soldier Brief. Platoon leaders describe the WAQ program to their soldiers, explaining the scheduled program and goals of the WAQ. The details for the WAQ program will be described to all participating soldiers.

Stage 4 

This is your high adventure program.

Stage 5

The L-LAAD is held immediately after the activity and is facilitated by L-LAAD trained leaders. This is a basic debrief of the day's high adventure program.

Desired outcomes of the high adventure activity

• Platoon cohesion
• Create a controlled environment for adrenaline seeking Soldiers
• An introduction to various outdoor recreation activities
• Increase dialogue regarding training or combat experience
• Increase of trust and teamwork with in each platoon

Fort Carson's bowling center features plenty of lanes for families, friends, and fun! Home of Strikezone Snack Bar and Grill, a popular Fort Carson dining location! 

Monday–Friday: 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Office visits available by reservation only.

The William Reed Special Events Center is an 8,000 sq./ft. facility that has historically hosted change of command ceremonies, retirements, deployments, redeployments, and more. The Special Events Center is available for reservaton to all military units and government organizations.