Colorado Springs, CO

RV Parking Rules in Colorado Springs, Colorado — 2025 Guide

Updated 2025 · Based on current city ordinances

Colorado Springs vs. Denver — More Permissive Rules

Colorado Springs enforces the standard 72-hour street parking limit — more permissive than Denver's 48-hour rule for oversized vehicles. Colorado Springs city code does not define a separate "oversized vehicle" category with stricter limits, meaning large Class A motorhomes and travel trailers are subject to the same 72-hour rule as any other vehicle on residential streets.

Code enforcement at (719) 385-5031 handles parking complaints on a complaint-driven basis. Colorado Springs is notably more permissive in enforcement culture than Denver, reflecting its different municipal character.

Driveway Storage

Colorado Springs permits driveway RV storage under standard conditions. Unlike Dallas or Charlotte, the city does not require front-yard screening or garaging for driveway storage. The vehicle must fit on the improved driveway surface, be registered, and be operable.

HOA Landscape in Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs has a mixed HOA landscape. Older established neighborhoods (Old Colorado City, Broadmoor, Patty Jewett, and similar) typically have no HOA restrictions. Newer developments in the northeast (Wolf Ranch, Cordera, Flying Horse), southeast (Briargate corridor), and southwest (Powers corridor) areas have growing HOA penetration with varying degrees of RV parking restrictions.

Colorado's CCIOA (C.R.S. § 38-33.3) governs HOAs with procedural requirements but no restriction on what parking rules may be adopted. If your CC&Rs prohibit RV storage, that restriction is enforceable.

El Paso County Unincorporated Areas

Areas of El Paso County outside Colorado Springs city limits — including Fountain, Security-Widefield, Falcon, and Black Forest — have their own rules. Many unincorporated El Paso County areas are significantly more permissive than Colorado Springs city. Verify your jurisdiction using the El Paso County Assessor's parcel lookup.

Frequently Asked Questions

No. Denver's 48-hour limit for oversized vehicles is stricter. Colorado Springs uses a standard 72-hour limit for all vehicles. If you're near the Denver/Colorado Springs corridor, Colorado Springs rules are generally more permissive.
Both communities have active HOAs. Flying Horse in particular is a high-end planned community with comprehensive CC&Rs — verify the specific provisions if purchasing there. Wolf Ranch similarly has active HOA governance.
Generally yes, under city code. Gravel is typically considered an improved surface for RV storage purposes. If you are adding new gravel, no permit is typically required for the gravel itself, though fence permits may be required for any new fence sections.
Disclaimer: For informational purposes only. Not legal advice. Ordinances change. Always verify with your local municipality before acting.