Manitou Lake Picnic Area Access, located 7 miles north of Woodland Park on Highway 67, offers a day-use facility with 42 picnic sites, vault toilets, potable water, and a $5 day-use fee (annual passes available for $40). The area provides access to a 2.

4-mile loop trail around the 5-acre reservoir and a paved Centennial Bike Trail, with fishing and non-motorized boating (kayaking/canoeing) permitted, though swimming is prohibited. Parking is limited during peak season, so weekday visits are recommended.