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The Rampart Range is a mountain range in the western United States in Colorado, located in Douglas, El Paso, and Teller counties. Part of the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains, the range is almost entirely public land within the Pike National Forest.
The Rampart Range is a mountain range in the western United States in Colorado, located in Douglas, El Paso, and Teller counties. Part of the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains, the range is almost entirely public land within the Pike National Forest. Map.
- Butch Cassidy and The Sundance Kid – 1969
- True Grit – 1969
- The Shining – 1980
- Dumb & Dumber – 1994
- Furious 7 – 2015
- The Hateful Eight – 2015
- Other Famous Movies Filmed in Colorado
Starting off with this ’69 classic, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid was shot in Durango, Silverton, and Telluride, where the real-life Cassidy robbed his first bank. Remember the intense train explosion scene? That was shot on the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad line. Not to mention, the cringe-inducing leap where Paul Newman and Rober...
Colorado makes the perfect backdrop for this iconic western. Filmed in 1969, the movie starred John Wayne, Glen Campbell, and Kim Darby. The movie was primarily filmed in Ouray, Montrose, and Ridgewood. The famous “sleeping rock” scene was right at the summit of Owl Creek Pass – you can still go up there and relive the scene. If you’re in the Tellu...
It’s difficult to talk about movie locations in Colorado, without thinking of The Stanley Hotel located in Estes Park. It was the inspiration for the intensely creepy Overlook Hotel from Stephen King’s, The Shining. Although the movie wasn’t filmed there, the 1997 miniseries were, and also scenes from the comedy Dumb and Dumber. The view of the Roc...
What list of iconic films would be complete without Dumb & Dumber? Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniel’s 90’s comedy is one of America’s most loved comedies, utilizing comedic tragedy and other turns of events. The film tells the story of two friends who travel across the country to Colorado to return a briefcase full of money. One of the most memorable sce...
While you’re on your movie road trip, take a drive through Pikes Peakby Colorado Springs and Monarch Pass west of Salida, in the Rockies. You won’t be surprised to learn that the producers fell in love with the incredible backdrop when looking for locations, and decided to film the movie’s most epic car scenes on the hair-raising roads. This was th...
Whenever a Tarantino film is released, it’s always an event. As the 8th feature film of this cult favorite, the story follows the lives of several bounty hunters who are trying to survive a blizzard during the post-Civil War era. You can drive down Telluride’smain strip and visit the authentic western-style bars, hotels, and restaurants that line C...
While it’s far from the hills of Hollywood, Colorado’s beauty can be spotted in a number of your favorite movies. You can check out a full list of Colorado’s filmographyvia Film in Colorado’s website. Here are a few popular movies with scenes filmed in CO: 1. Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989) – Starred Harrison Ford and Sean Connery on a qu...
The Rampart Reservoir was created in 1967 when the 3,400 foot wide dam was built along West Monument Creek. The reservoir was created to supply water to the growing population in Colorado Springs and the surrounding towns. By 1972, the reservoir filled to capacity and the area was opened for recreational use.
Rampart Range Recreation Area. Area Status: Open. The Rampart Range Recreation Area provides a unique setting for off-highway vehicle (OHV) enthusiasts to enjoy a variety of riding experiences. From intermediate to expert riders, ATV or motorcycle, the Rampart has something for everyone.
- Sedalia, CO
- available for campers staying at Flat Rocks
Area History. During the Great Depression the Civilian Conservation Corps constructed the Rampart Range road as a public works project. Sixty years later, the road continues to provide public land access for recreation to Denver and Colorado Springs residents.
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Rampart Range Road. Get to know this 56.7-mile point-to-point trail near Colorado Springs, Colorado. Generally considered an easy route. This is a very popular area for off-road driving and scenic driving, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring.
