About Promontory Picnic Area
Located in the Rampart Reservoir Recreation Area. There are 34 picnic sites, four accessible vault toilets, fire grates, water hydrants and trash service.
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Promontory Picnic Area
Green Mountain Falls, Colorado · El Paso County · Facility
Located in the Rampart Reservoir Recreation Area. There are 34 picnic sites, four accessible vault toilets, fire grates, water hydrants and trash service.
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38.97763, -104.97276
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Weather at Promontory Picnic Area
Live forecast for the park. Plan your visit accordingly.
Today
Partly Cloudy
64°/45°
🌬 24mph
↑ 5:36 AM ↓ 8:18 PM
Sun
Overcast
67°/40°
💧 1%🌬 17mph
↑ 5:36 AM ↓ 8:18 PM
Mon
Overcast
70°/42°
💧 9%🌬 13mph
↑ 5:36 AM ↓ 8:19 PM
Tue
Drizzle
75°/44°
💧 23%🌬 12mph
↑ 5:35 AM ↓ 8:20 PM
Wed
Light Drizzle
64°/47°
💧 28%🌬 16mph
↑ 5:35 AM ↓ 8:20 PM
Forecast data © Open-Meteo. Refreshed every 6 hours. Always check the most recent forecast before heading out.
Plan Your Visit to Promontory Picnic Area
Heading to Promontory Picnic Area? A few things to know before you go:
- Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
- Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
- Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
- Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
- Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go
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