I think the west side is the best side, although some dumpiness exists just south of 'motor city' and in Old Colorado City.

Pretty much all of Southeast Colorado Springs - E of Union, South of Platte Stratmoor/Security/Widefield (South of Mesa Ridge Pkwy is cool, but larger houses and no apartments that I know of yet) Housing area 'no-go' - (not all-inclusive, and there are exceptions or perhaps 'diamonds in the rough' in these areas - just like there are trailer parks in the midst of some of the more popular areas, the below are just my opinion hope no one gets butt-hurt):Įast of B Street directly north of post (and probably some of the area immediately West/North) Renting - are you thinking apartment or small house? Short drive to post a top priority or proximity to parks/open spaces or frozen yogurt shops or? Are you able to take leave and fly out, drive around the 'Springs and get a feel for some of the neighborhoods and 'hoods? Afternoon/evening traffic headed north on I-25 on the other hand sucks. BL - if you are close to I-25 you are close to work every morning if your timing is good. You'll be down on Butts Army Airfield (guess?) so Gate 19 off of I-25 (Exit 128) or Gate 5 off Hwy 115 might be the most convenient - Gate 20 (Macgrath Ave off I-25) backs up like a MFer prior to / during 'PT hours'. YES, it will snow but it tends to melt off quick enough on the 'Front Range' I have never been stationed at Campbell or Bliss, so I can't compare.ĭo not let the fear of winter dissuade you from PCSing to Carson. (no I'm not squatting or gaming my Branch on this). I've been at Fort Carson since '09 and if things work out I'll happily spend 75% of my career here.

Map of fort carson housing areas