About Great Wolf Lodge Colorado Springs, CO

We Bring Joy to Families

Since opening our first lodge in Wisconsin Dells in 1997, Great Wolf Lodge has grown to 23 locations - and we're still expanding. We are proud to be North America's largest family of indoor water park hotel resorts. Our over 12,000 employees (we call ourselves Pack Members) are dedicated to our mission: Bringing Joy to Families. Every attraction, every experience, and every interaction is designed to create memories families will carry with them long after their visit.

Great Wolf Lodge Colorado Springs at a Glance

Opened: late 2016, the 14th location to join the Great Wolf Lodge family
Address: 9494 Federal Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80921
Suites: 311 suites in 12 suite types, from 416 to 858 square feet, including standard, themed, and premium suites
Largest suite: the Deluxe Pup Den Suite, which sleeps up to eight guests in 858 square feet
Guest elevators: 3
In every suite: mini-fridge, coffee maker, and hair dryer; an iron and ironing board are available by request
Microwaves: shared microwaves in the vending areas
Check-in and check-out: check-in at 4:00 pm, check-out before 11:00 am
Water park: 50,000 square feet, kept at 84°F year-round; open to overnight and Day Pass guests
Features for young children: Cub Paw Pool and Whooping Hollow, with zero-depth entry and kid-sized slides
Beyond the water park: MagiQuest, Howlers Peak Ropes Course, Rustic Ridge Climbing Wall, Howl in One Mini Golf, Ten Paw Alley mini bowling, Oliver's Mining Co., Build-A-Bear Workshop, and Northern Lights Arcade
Meeting space: 20,000 square feet, with eight breakout rooms
Fitness center: none at this lodge
Wi-Fi: included throughout the lodge
Pets: service animals only; other pets are not allowed

Our Story

Great Wolf Lodge originally started as Black Wolf Lodge in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin in 1997, and was one of the country's first indoor water park hotels. From here, we grew into a place where families could escape together, play together, and connect in a way that only a fully immersive resort experience makes possible.

Great Wolf Lodge Colorado Springs sits at 9494 Federal Drive on the north side of Colorado Springs, near Denver. The lodge has scenic views of Pikes Peak and the Front Range and is close to the U.S. Air Force Academy. It opened in late 2016 as the 14th lodge to join the Great Wolf Lodge family. It was also the first Great Wolf Lodge in the Rocky Mountains.

Families who want to explore beyond the lodge are surrounded by outdoor adventure. Hiking, biking, and fly fishing are just outside the city, and Garden of the Gods Park, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, and Pikes Peak are must-see spots. Downtown Colorado Springs and Old Colorado City are full of restaurants, shops, and museums. The U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center, Manitou Springs, and the Royal Gorge Bridge & Park are nearby as well.

As Great Wolf Lodge has evolved, we've continued to innovate:

2000s:

Great Wolf Lodge opened its second location, in Sandusky, Ohio, originally called Great Bear Lodge, beginning the journey to becoming America's largest group of indoor water park resorts.
Great Wolf Lodge goes international, opening its first location outside the United States in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada.
We added an interactive magical scavenger hunt game called MagiQuest at all lodges.

2010s:

We added indoor adventure parks, complete with ropes courses, rock walls, and other attractions to complement our water parks.
The GWL (Great Wolf Lodge) Scholarship was founded. To date, more than two million dollars has been distributed to Pack Members and their families to support their educational goals.
Lodges began special seasonal activities and events that have included things like a life-size gingerbread house during our winter Snowland, giant spiders made from balloons during Howl-O-Ween, and duck racing down waterslides during the Summer Camp-In.

2020s:

We launched The Great Wolf Pack, an exclusive animated series, featuring our beloved characters, including:
Wiley Wolf – The adventurous, energetic leader of the pack. Wiley is curious, brave, and always ready to explore something new.
Violet Wolf – Wiley's sister. She's creative, kind, and loves music, art, and helping friends solve problems.
Brinley Bear – Friendly, thoughtful, and dependable. Brinley enjoys nature and often brings a calm, encouraging perspective to the group.
Oliver Raccoon – The inventive tinkerer. Oliver loves building gadgets, experimenting, and figuring out clever solutions.
Sammy Squirrel – Full of enthusiasm and optimism. Sammy is playful, energetic, and always excited to join the next adventure.
We celebrated 25 years of making family memories.
At Great Wolf Lodge Colorado Springs, Barnwood, our rustic yet elegant a la carte restaurant, serves Lodge Crafted creations and local wines in a comfortable setting to provide a delicious but relaxed sit-down dining option for guests.
We rolled out private cabana rental options complete with covered seating, mini-fridge, safe, TV, towels, overhead fan, and space for up to eight guests at all water parks.
We opened three new fourth-generation lodges in 10 months – our biggest expansion at one time.

Today, with 23 lodges across the United States and Canada, we're proud to welcome more than 10 million guests each year. As we've expanded, we've worked hard to make sure there's a Great Wolf Lodge a short drive away, no matter where you live.

Rooms Built for Families

At Great Wolf Lodge Colorado Springs, our guest suites are designed with families in mind. Unlike a standard hotel room, our suites are built for families, with layouts that sleep four to eight guests, so families can be together with enough space to relax after a day of fun.

Each lodge is a little different, but they all feature themed suites which embrace the Northwoods feel, including a separate kids' sleeping area with bunk beds built right into the room, turning bedtime into part of the adventure. Unlike a standard hotel, we love to embrace the fun of a weekend get-away with kids.

At Great Wolf Lodge Colorado Springs, there are 311 suites across 12 suite types, from 416 to 858 square feet. Our Family Suite has two queen beds and a full sleeper sofa for up to six guests. The Deluxe Queen Suite sleeps up to five, and the Luxury King Suite and Queen Sofa Suite suit smaller families of up to four. Some suites have a balcony or patio, and several suite types come in Mountain View versions. To make it easy to get to and from your room, the lodge has three guest elevators.

Themed suites put kids' fun front and center. The KidCabin Suite pairs a queen bed with a bunk bed and a full sleeper sofa for up to six guests. The Wolf Pup Den Suite has a queen bed, a bunk bed, and a twin sleeper sofa for up to five. The Junior Wolf Pup Den Suite, with a queen bed, a bunk bed, and a balcony or patio, sleeps up to four. For more room, the Deluxe Pup Den Suite has two bedrooms and 858 square feet for up to eight guests. It comes with a king bed, a queen bed, a bunk bed, and a twin sleeper sofa.

Premium suites have room for extended families and groups traveling together. The Majestic Wolf Suite offers two bedrooms and 757 square feet for up to eight guests. It has a king bed, two queen beds, a full and a twin sleeper sofa, and a balcony or patio. The Junior Gray Wolf Suite sleeps up to seven with a king bed, a queen bed, two sleeper sofas, and a balcony or patio. The Royal Wolf Suite pairs a king bed with two queen beds in two bedrooms for up to six. Accessible versions of many suite types are available.

Every suite comes with a mini-fridge, a coffee maker, and a hair dryer. Irons and ironing boards are available on request. Microwaves are available for shared use in the vending areas. Every stay includes water park passes for each registered guest, plus life jackets and towels at the water park. Lodge-wide Wi-Fi and wolf ears for guests 12 and under are included too. Our spacious suites provide a welcoming environment to ensure families have more time spent making memories together and less time stressing about logistics.

Free Daily Events

Every lodge offers free daily activities for everyone who is staying overnight or visiting with a Day Pass. All these events are family-friendly and include things like morning family yoga, story time, character appearances, arts & crafts, games, and our signature nightly family dance parties.

Character appearances feature the Great Wolf Pack cast — Wiley Wolf, Violet Wolf, and their friends — which we know are meaningful for younger guests. We pay special attention to all the details to make sure our music is fun (and PG rated) and all activities work for every age group and ability level.

At the Colorado Springs lodge, the daily lineup includes Yoga Tails, Meet the Great Wolf Pack, Arts & Crafts, Epic Story Time, the MagiQuest Ceremony, and our Family Dance Party.

Attractions

Beyond the water park, Great Wolf Lodge Colorado Springs is full of attractions for every member of the pack. Test your courage on the indoor Howlers Peak Ropes Course, balancing on ropes and crossing bridges from the safety of a climbing harness. Or take on the 28-foot Rustic Ridge Climbing Wall, where our staff fits you with a safety harness and shares tips for reaching the "summit." Play nine holes of Howl in One Mini Golf indoors, whatever the forecast. Roll a few frames at Ten Paw Alley mini bowling or pan for gemstones at Oliver's Mining Co. Then create a furry friend at Build-A-Bear Workshop and visit Northern Lights Arcade.

MagiQuest is one of the attractions outside the water park that sets Great Wolf Lodge apart from other water park resorts. It turns the lodge into a live-action interactive fantasy adventure game where guests are the star. Players choose a magic wand, top it with extra powers, and set off on a quest throughout the lodge.

Every day, the MagiQuest Ceremony welcomes our newest members into the order of the Magi. Check the Great Wolf app for event details.

Water Park

Water Park Attractions

The indoor water park is the heart of every Great Wolf Lodge: a massive, climate-controlled space kept at a comfortable 84°F year-round, regardless of the weather outside. Inside the water park, expect pools, slides, toddler areas, a giant water-tipping bucket, and much more.

At Great Wolf Lodge Colorado Springs, the indoor water park covers 50,000 square feet. Adventure seekers head for Howlin' Tornado, a raft ride for up to four that whips through tilting twists and turns before dropping into a six-story funnel. On Wolf Tail, the floor drops away into a nearly vertical 20-foot free fall and a 360-degree loop. Alberta Falls races tandem tubes through four stories of banking turns, outside the building and back in again. Mountain Edge Raceway sends riders head-first down a four-story drop on toboggan-style racing mats.

For a slower pace, catch the swells at Slap Tail Pond, our wave pool, or shoot hoops at Chinook Cove. Test your balance on the floating lily pads and cargo nets of Big Foot Pass. The four-story Fort Mackenzie treehouse is filled with interactive water toys and body slides, and Totem Towers offers gentle slides sized for small and tall alike. Our youngest guests have their own spaces: Cub Paw Pool welcomes toddlers with geysers, tiny kiddie slides, and an 18-inch "deep" end, and Whooping Hollow has smaller slides just right for little ones.

The water park is included with every overnight stay. Day Passes are available for families visiting for the day, including a Half Day Pass from 4:00 pm to close.

Safety

At Great Wolf Lodge we take safety seriously. We are proud to have a partnership with Ellis & Associates, the global leader in aquatic safety and risk management. Every lifeguard at our facility is trained through the International Lifeguard Training Program™ (ILTP®). This training includes advanced water rescue techniques and emergency care. Lifeguards must pass both written and practical evaluations and maintain proficiency through regular testing and certification renewals.

We also use the Ellis Aquatic Vigilance System (EAVS) which uses high-definition analytic cameras to help monitor every body of water in our lodges. We combine our diligent and well-trained on-deck lifeguards with the live feeds monitored by a certified lifeguard in the onsite control room to provide even more attention to safety.

Local Events

Plan your trip around some of the area's popular seasonal events, including U.S. Air Force Academy graduation, the Labor Day Lift Off, Territory Days, the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, and the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo. The Air Force Academy visitor center is close by. Pikes Peak and the Front Range also have plenty to explore on your way to or from the lodge.

Our Values

We take our company values seriously and incorporate them into how we treat each other and guests.

We Are One Pack: We help every Pack Member feel they belong. We assume positive intent, and listen with empathy and curiosity.
We Improve Every Day: We always reach for more. We value feedback as fuel for growth and stay adaptable in the face of change.
We Get It Done With Care: We're creative in finding solutions, take pride and ownership in our work, and we celebrate the wins — big and small.

In the community, our Colorado Springs lodge is proud to partner with Make-A-Wish.

Accessibility

To support our mission of Bringing Joy to Families, we want all kids to feel welcome and supported in our lodges.

Sensory Accessibility

We have partnered with the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES), an organization that specializes in autism and neurodiversity training. You'll find sensory guidelines to help evaluate all water slides, pools, attractions, arcade, shows, and activities. Each item is rated and described for expected sound, lighting, touch, smell and movement. This allows families to plan activities based on their child's sensory preferences before arriving at the lodge. We know, with many kids, a little planning goes a long way.

As part of the IBCCES partnership, Pack Members receive training designed to help them better support autistic guests, sensory-sensitive children, and neurodivergent families.

Physical Accessibility

For guests with physical disabilities, we work hard to ensure guests can experience as many attractions as possible. We offer ADA-compliant guest rooms, accessible entrances and parking, pool lifts, sloped entries, or transfer systems (depending on the attraction), and closed captioning or transcripts for certain entertainment experiences, including MagiQuest content where applicable.

Service animals

Great Wolf Lodge permits trained service animals throughout the resort, including most public areas. Because of health regulations, service animals are not allowed in or immediately adjacent to pools, but they are welcome in other accessible areas of the water park.

Our Leadership

Great Wolf Resorts is led by a team of experienced hospitality professionals united by a shared passion for families, team members, and operational excellence. We are proud that many of our lodge General Managers and Assistant General Managers start as front-line Pack Members. Supporting Pack Members and providing training and professional development is part of how we Improve Every Day both at lodges and at our corporate support center, in Chicago, Illinois.

The General Manager of the Colorado Springs, Colorado lodge is James Galvan, supported by an experienced and professional staff leading Aquatics, Attractions and Retail, Engineering, Entertainment, Finance, Food and Beverage, Group Sales, Guest Services, Housekeeping, Human Resources, Security, and Technology. There is always a manager on duty to support guests with anything they may need during their stay.

Recognition

Great Wolf Lodge has been recognized repeatedly as one of the best family resort destinations in North America, including:

10 Best Indoor Water Parks — USA Today (2026)
Best Family-Friendly Waterpark — WhereverFamily (2025)
Best Play-filled Water Park - Good Housekeeping Family Travel (2025)
24 Best Water Parks in the U.S. - U.S. News & World Report (2025)
National Family Travel Award – Parents Family Travel Awards (2023)

Great Wolf Lodge is a great place to work, and was cited by Newsweek as one of "America's Greatest Workplaces" for diversity, for women, and for Gen Z!

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Wolf Out With Us

With 23 lodges across the United States and Canada, you are probably just a short drive away from a great adventure for your pack. Each Great Wolf Lodge features our signature indoor water park, themed accommodations, restaurants, a full arcade, and free daily events and activities designed for every member of the family, from toddlers to grandparents.

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