Bordering the north end of Colorado
Springs, Colorado, the Black Forest area encompasses some 200,000 acres, and is roughly
defined as the area from Highway 83 to Eastonville Road, and County Line road to Woodmen
Road in unincorporated El Paso County. The area is heavily wooded with some open grassland
areas, primarily on the southern boundary, and is characterized by mostly 5 acre and
larger lots in a rural setting. This beautiful area was named by a German Immigrant who
thought that the dark hue of the Ponderosa Pine very closely resembled The Black Forest in
Germany. The area abounds in wildlife, and horses are a common sight. The elevation varies
from approximately 6500-7800 feet, with Dennis's house at 7750 being the highest house in
the Forest. Although the area is rapidly growing, the population is estimated to be about
11,500. The commercial center of Black Forest is the corner of Shoup and Black Forest
Roads where one can find the Community Center, Volunteer Fire Station, churches, gas
station and country store.
Homes