Crystal Kangaroo Campground

Quiet campground. They do not answer their phones the majority of the time, and also lack any amenities (no showers, bathrooms, laundromat) however, it is a very affordable price considering the area. The views of Garden of the Gods are very pleasant as well.
Mar 6th, 2024

Full disclosure, I haven't actually stayed here. I planned on it next week when I'm in Manitou Springs but after reading the reviews, I'll pass. I can deal with nutso people so it's not that. It's because it sounds like she feeds the local bear population. Combine that with the repeated reports about her hostility towards larger dogs, who will most likely threaten a bear, and this campground is a horrible accident waiting to happen. Any nature person knows that "a fed bear is a dead bear". The bears may be acclimated to people because she feeds them, but dogs are not acclimated to bears and if a dog threatens a bear, the bear will respond. This will lead to the bear being shot by the rangers.
Aug 11th, 2023

Beautiful spot to live. Quite and friendly naghbors
Jan 24th, 2023

Would give zero stars. Lady is severely mentally ill to the point of being completely out of touch with reality, and touches people's kids. Will elaborate. Owner, Madeline, Originally tried to kick my family out saying the utilities were $2300 (two thousand three hundred) for the month of February. When she was explained to that that is impossible, she hung up on me. After realizing that upset me, she came down to my spot and continued to explain that's how much was owed. At this point, she was yelling so I, of course, was yelling back. But what had me, is she realizes we aren't leaving; that we called her bluff so she reaches into my RV and tries to GRAB MY ONE YEAR OLD OUT OF MY RV. You don't touch people's kids. Under any circumstances, especially these. Dbgmfu. So of course I do what any mother would, I defended my child. DO NOT TOUCH PEOPLES KIDS. DO NOT GIVE THIS WICKED WOMAN BUSINESS. DO NOT TAKE THE BAD REVIEWS LIGHTLY. SHE'S TWISTED Y'ALL!!!! If you do stay, utilities average $155 a month in a big fifth wheel, using electric ac and electric heaters every day of said month. If it's more than that she's robbing you.
Dec 19th, 2022

Beautiful & quiet! This place is an unexpected treasure. Hiking trails are everywhere. A wonderful experience.
Oct 17th, 2022