Fly & Drive guide
Fly into COS, drive to Garden of the Gods
Your route
COS
City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport
Garden of the Gods
About 32 min · 16 mi by car, no stops. Estimate only.
Your arrival plan
01Flights to COS
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02Car at COS
Pick up at the airport and drive straight to Garden of the Gods. Compare rental companies in one search.
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03Store extra bags
Early arrival or late flight home? Drop luggage nearby and keep the car light for the park.
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04 · First night near Garden of the Gods
Sleep close after the drive so day one starts in the park.
04Hotels near Garden of the Gods
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04Cabins & homes near Garden of the Gods
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Before you land
Reservations
Shawnee National Forest Sandstone Access and Safety
Entry to the Garden of the Gods Recreation Area is free and does not require a permit. However, camping at Pharaoh Campground is first-come, first-served and fills early during peak autumn weekends. For groups over 75 people, a special use permit from the Shawnee National Forest office is required.
Official reservation infoBest time to fly in
April – June, September – November
Quick answers
What is the closest airport to Garden of the Gods?
City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) is the nearest commercial airport we route from.
How long is the drive from COS to Garden of the Gods?
Roughly 32 min (about 16 miles) by car, without stops. Times are estimates.
Do I need a reservation to visit Garden of the Gods?
Entry to the Garden of the Gods Recreation Area is free and does not require a permit. However, camping at Pharaoh Campground is first-come, first-served and fills early during peak autumn weekends. For groups over 75 people, a special use permit from the Shawnee National Forest office is required.
