How is the area around Fort Carson?

PV2 Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 07 Aug 2020 08:58:53 -0400

Response by SGT Herbert Bollum made Aug 7 at 2020 10:30 AM

SGT Herbert Bollum — Fri, 07 Aug 2020 10:30:26 -0400

Whatever you want in life is available within at most two hours drive. Skiing (water / snow), fishing, hiking, city life (cultural). You name it, it is here.

Response by CWO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 7 at 2020 10:41 AM

CWO3 Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 07 Aug 2020 10:41:12 -0400

I wish I knew. Options for us in operating forces were East, West, Overseas, or Deployed. Maybe a break for formal training now and then. Trigger pullers get farmed out a lot to other agencies.

Response by Sgt(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 7 at 2020 3:22 PM

Sgt(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 07 Aug 2020 15:22:23 -0400

It's a beautiful area, I just PCS'd from there. There is much to see and do if that is what you're asking. Colorado Springs has come a long way over the years along with the surrounding area. For restaurant and activities there's much to choose from. There's plenty of hiking trails and parks to see. If you have specific questions please feel free to ask.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 7 at 2020 10:22 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 07 Aug 2020 22:22:23 -0400

Beautiful. Lots to do if you're into the out doors. Don't be surprised when you have all 4 seasons in one day.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 8 at 2020 12:09 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 08 Aug 2020 00:09:31 -0400

Beautiful base. The springs, just like any other area, especially military towns has some bad areas and crime. North part of the city is absolutely beautiful. Tons of outdoor stuff to do, shooting, hiking, skiing, trails, ect. Overall, it is a great place.

Response by Fort Carson Mountain Post Living made Aug 10 at 2020 12:19 PM

Fort Carson Mountain Post Living — Mon, 10 Aug 2020 12:19:15 -0400

Fort Carson is an awesome. Visit the Fort Carson Mountain Post Living 'Things to Do' web page at https://carson.armymwr.com/promos/colorado-springs-fort-carson-fountain-what-things-do to get an ideal of what's around the base.

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Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 11 at 2020 5:44 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 11 Aug 2020 17:44:32 -0400

I've been here in Fort Carson a little more than 2 years now. It's wonderful place to be. Down south is Pueblo and West Cliffe areas where you can go fishing, boating and swimming in Pueblo reservoir but currently there is restriction on Pueblo reservoir for soldiers so please consider reading restricted zone before going there. Downtown Colorado Springs is cool with a lot of good restaurants and bars. If you have a off road capable vehicle or SUV, you can try to drive on Cheyenne Mountain's Old Stage Road for some good views of Colorado Springs. North of Colorado Springs is Castle Rock where you can shop at outlets. West side of Colorado Springs is Woodland Park and Divide where you can find some descent camping spots, fishing areas and hiking trails. If you like to go fishing but don't want to travel to far, there are spots like Quail Lake, Willow Springs Pond all within 15-20 minutes driving within the post. To summarize, it's mostly outdoor activities around Fort Carson.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 2 at 2020 12:03 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 02 Sep 2020 00:03:24 -0400

Some areas are rough, usually downtown at night or areas near academy closer to carson can have some issues. I lived up north on Stetson Hills and had no issues up there. Personally had no issues with the Colorado Springs area or the people that live there. Only issues with 4th ID in general.