COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — On Tuesday, the Colorado Springs City Council approved a resolution allowing expanded recreation at Rosemont Reservoir State Wildlife Area.
The area currently allows seasonal fishing, but the agreement will expand recreation to include camping, parking, non-motorized boating, and restroom facilities.
Colorado Springs Utilities (CSU) and Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) announced the reservoir's possible expansion in late January.
Now that the resolution has been approved, CPW will be taking charge of designing, establishing, and operating the new campground.
CPW's on-site management ensures that the new recreation remains aligned with watershed protection, land management, reservoir operations, and public safety.
The reservoir, which is located 12 miles southwest of Colorado Springs along Pikes Peak's south flank, is part of CSU's local water system. The area and the surrounding watershed are managed by CPW.
There's no official timeline of the reservoir's expansion, but CPW says that the campground could be open for the combined Colorado 150th and U.S. 250th birthday celebrations on July 4, 2026.
To learn more about the Rosemont Reservoir, click here.
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