Plains Conservation Center
The Plains Conservation Center is an outdoor education center and state-designated natural area in Aurora, Colorado. Its origins go back to 1949. A drive of 25 mi reaches Red Rocks Amphitheatre.
A museum inside Aurora
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 18°, with about 49" of snow a year. When to go ↓
You can stay in Aurora
Plains Conservation Center is inside Aurora, which has 64 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun and Sep
May, June and September are the mild months, with highs of 71–83°. When to go ↓
Established in 1949
Plains Conservation Center dates from 1949. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
The year’s weather
The weather near Plains Conservation Center shifts through the year, as below.
Plains Conservation Center
The Plains Conservation Center is an outdoor education center and state-designated natural area in Aurora, Colorado. The Aurora property is owned by the Aurora Parks, Recreation and Open Space department.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1949
- Wikipedia readers
- 1.1K a year
Hotels and campgrounds near Plains Conservation Center
The first towns with rooms are Aurora (64) and Denver (258).
- 1Red Rocks Amphitheatre
- 2Empower Field at Mile High
- 3Ball Arena
- 4Coors Field
- 5Dick's Sporting Goods Park
- 6Elitch Gardens Theme Park
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Plains Conservation Center | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora | in town | — | 64 48 hotels · 8 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 410,053 | $469K | D− |
| Denver | 11 mi northwest | 15 min | 258 213 hotels · 19 motels · 9 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 5 hostels · 7 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 740,613 | $616K | D− |
| Centennial | 8 mi southwest | 10 min | 17 16 hotels · 1 campground | 108,658 | $658K | C+ |
| Greenwood Village | 10 mi west | 15 min | 16 15 hotels · 1 motel | 15,323 | $1,238K | D− |
| Lakewood | 21 mi west | 30 min | 47 28 hotels · 16 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 156,927 | $574K | D− |
| Inverness | 9 mi southwest | 15 min | 7 7 hotels | 2,934 | $862K | — |
| Glendale | 11 mi west | 15 min | 8 8 hotels | 4,475 | $414K | D− |
| Lone Tree | 11 mi southwest | 15 min | 8 8 hotels | 15,278 | $874K | D− |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Around Plains Conservation Center
More places people know lie within 67 miles.
Big draw125 mi TheatreRed Rocks Amphitheatre
Big draw216 mi Stadium & arenaEmpower Field at Mile High
316 mi Stadium & arenaBall Arena
Big draw59 mi MountainPikes Peak
415 mi Stadium & arenaCoors Field
Big draw66 mi LandmarkNorth American Aerospace Defense Command
513 mi Stadium & arenaDick's Sporting Goods Park
616 mi Theme parkElitch Gardens Theme ParkPhoto credits
Red Rocks Amphitheatre: Unknown, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Empower Field at Mile High: Thelastcanadian, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Ball Arena: KM Newnham, CC BY-SA 2.5 · Pikes Peak: David Shankbone, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Coors Field: Matt Kozlowski, CC BY-SA 3.0 · North American Aerospace Defense Command: Unknown, Public domain · Dick's Sporting Goods Park: Tom Pratt, CC BY 2.0 · Elitch Gardens Theme Park: USGS, Public domain
Plains Conservation Center: what to know
Is Plains Conservation Center in Aurora?
Yes. It’s inside Aurora, CO.
When is the best time to visit Plains Conservation Center?
May, June and September, with highs of 71–83°.
How far is Plains Conservation Center from Colorado Springs?
About 55 miles south of Colorado Springs, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Plains Conservation Center?
Denver (DEN), about 14 miles away.
Where should I stay near Plains Conservation Center?
Denver (11 mi, 258 places to stay), Aurora (in town, 64 places to stay) and Centennial (8 mi, 17 places to stay).
From people who live in Aurora
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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.