Colorado State Parks

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Plan Your Next Adventure at a Colorado State Park!

Wherever you go in Colorado, there’s a state park waiting to welcome you. Mountains or prairies, rivers or forests, out in the country or next to the city… Colorado’s 41 state parks are as diverse as the state itself, and they offer something for everyone. Take a hair-raising whitewater river trip, or kick back in a lawn chair and watch the sunset. Enjoy a family picnic, cast a line in the water, take a hike, ride a horse, try snowshoeing or discover geocaching. From Eastern Plains parks at 3,800 feet to high-mountain parks at 9,500, the network of state parks offers a wealth of activities for busy people of all ages, or the chance to do nothing at all. You can play on land or on water. On a high peak or on the prairie. In the country or the city. In spring, summer, winter or fall. Download a guide to Colorado’s 41 state parks.

Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area

(719) 539-7289

: Park Hours All AHRA recreation sites open 24 hours a day, year-round

Barr Lake

(303) 655-1495

:Just a quick drive northeast of the Denver area, Barr Lake State Park has something for every type of outdoors person – from fishing and boating enthusiasts to hikers and bicyclists to naturalists and bird watchers. Park Hours 5AM – 10PM, fishing is allowed all night

Boyd Lake

(970) 669-1739

: Park Hours The Park is always open for visitors actively fishing from shore, fishing from a boat, or campers that are legally camping in the campground. All other use restricted to 5 a.m. -10 p.m. Quiet Hours: 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.

Castlewood Canyon

(303) 688-5242

: Park Hours Sunrise – Sunset; Sorry, there is no camping. Inbound gates are closed one hour prior to park closure; both gates are locked, promptly, at Sunset

Chatfield

(303) 791-7275

: Park Hours 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM with 24-hour access for campers, active fishermen with valid fishing licenses, and those boating with approved lighting.

Cheyenne Mountain

(719) 576-2016

: Park Hours Day use areas are open 5am-10pm. Archery Range is open sunrise to sunset. Camping is open 24/7 with quiet hours from 10pm-6am.

Crawford

(970) 921-5721

: Park Hours Open 24 hours a day. You must have a valid pass in order to be on the park.

Eldorado Canyon

(303) 494-3943

: Park Hours Dawn (1st light) to Dusk (last light).

Golden Gate Canyon

(303) 582-3707

:More than 12,000 acres of dense forest, rocky peaks, and aspen-rimmed meadows laced with miles of trails awaiting the hiker, horseback rider, mountain biker and winter sports enthusiast at Golden Gate State Park. Park Hours 5 AM – 10 PM

Harvey Gap

(970) 625-1607

:Harvey Gap State Park is a favorite spot for anglers in the winter and summer. Park Hours 6AM-10PM

Highline Lake

(970) 858-7208

:An oasis in the desert, Highline Lake is the recreation epicenter for the Grand Valley with two lakes, lush grass, trails and trees. Park Hours Day Use closes at 10:00pm.

Jackson Lake

(970) 645-2551

:This park is an “Oasis in the Plains,” for swimming, boating, fishing and waterskiing. But that’s not all… Park Hours Open 24 Hours A Day.       Quiet Time is 10P to 6A

James M. Robb Colorado River

(970) 434-3388

:The Colorado River State Park was renamed James M. Robb – Colorado River State Park in 2005 to honor a visionary. Mr. Robb was instrumental in creating this “string of pearls,” or five distinct sections, that are this park. Park Hours 5 AM to 10 PM for day use

John Martin Reservoir

(719) 829-1801

:Sometimes called a sapphire on the plains, John Martin is a peaceful paradise in which people play, birds flock and wildlife roams. The park is close to historic landmarks, yet remote enough to attract year-round nature and recreation lovers to stay and explore. Park Hours 5 a.m. – 10 p.m. (unless camping, fishing or boating)

Lake Pueblo

(719) 561-9320

:Lake Pueblo, rated a fishing “hot spot,” provides over 4,600 surface acres of water, 60 miles of shoreline and almost 10,000 acres of land.   Along with the sunny days and a mild year-round climate, visitors quickly learn that one day is not enough. Park Hours The park is open 24 hours a day, but between the hours of 10 pm and 5 am, all members of the group must be actively engaged in camping in a designated site, fishing or boating.

Lathrop

(719) 738-2376

:Lathrop State Park is 1,594 acres of recreational enjoyment nestled in the shadow of the Spanish Peaks in Southern Colorado. Park Hours 5AM – 10PM, Fishing from shoreline or from hand launched boats on lake 24 hours a day.

Mancos

(970) 533-7065

:Mancos State Park in Southwestern Colorado is a haven for the year-round outdoor enthusiast and traveler. Park Hours Park is open 24/7 Year-’round Park office is currently open Tuesdays and Thursdays 8-4:30pm in this off season until our new office is complete

Navajo

(970) 883-2208

:Navajo State Park is Colorado’s Answer to Lake Powell.  Navajo Reservoir Extends for 20 miles South into New Mexico. Park Hours 24 hours for camping & fishing; 5am-10pm day use

Paonia

(970) 921-5721

:Plunge deep into nature at this narrow lake park. Steep mountainsides, pristine water, alpine scenery and peaceful environment make Paonia a haven for water and nature lovers. Park Hours 24 Hours a day until closed for the season;

Pearl Lake

(970) 879-3922

:Pearls are a gift of nature and Pearl Lake State Park is just that. Just a few miles off the road, it feels like an escape into the backcountry of Colorado. Park Hours

Ridgway

(970) 626-5822

:Mountain scenery mingles with magnificent campgrounds at Ridgway State Park.  Modern, universally-accessible recreation areas and the five-mile long reservoir make memorable days and nights. Park Hours 24 hrs/day for approved activities.

Rifle Falls

(970) 625-1607

:Rifle Falls State Park’s lush vegetation and waterfalls have attracted photographers and movie crews from around the country who come to capture the area’s unique scenery. Park Hours 6AM -10PM. Anglers and campers have 24 hour access.

Rifle Gap

(970) 625-1607

:The clean, clear waters of Rifle Gap State Park’s 350-acre reservoir provide some of the best boating, fishing, swimming, water-skiing and windsurfing in Colorado. Park Hours 5 AM -10 PM, camping, boating or fishing 24 hrs

St. Vrain

(303) 678-9402

:Ponds that are home to graceful Egrets, white Pelicans and magestic Bald Eagles, invite vistors to observe and enjoy nature to the fullest. The Park has great new facillities, more camping, hiking trails, and a newly opened 82 acre reservoir, with more under construction in the near future . Park Hours 5 AM – 10 PM

San Luis

(719) 587-6900

:In the shadow of the Great Sand Dunes National Park is peaceful San Luis State Wildlife Area. Waterfowl, shorebirds, songbirds and raptors fill the sky over this unique desert ecosystem, making San Luis an outstanding watchable wildlife area most of the year. Park Hours

Spinney Mountain

(719) 748-3401

:World class Gold Medal trout fishing awaits beneath the waters of Spinney Reservoir. Park Hours Summer – The park is open from one-half hour before sunrise until one hour after sunset daily. Winter – The park is closed from November 15th or when ice-on (whichever occurs first), until ice-off. At ice-off we have to get some work done on the reservoir and then once that is complete, the park would open for the season.

Stagecoach

(970) 736-2436

:Stagecoach State Park sets the stage for great recreation in the lush Yampa Valley southwest of Steamboat Springs. Vistas and views backdrop the 820-acre reservoir providing renown lake and river fishing. Park Hours The park is open for day-use from 6am to 10pm

State Forest

(970) 723-8366

:The ultimate in rugged Colorado, State Forest State Park offers visitors 71,000 acres of forest, jagged peaks, alpine lakes, wildlife and miles of trails.  The park stretches along the west side of the Medicine Bow Mountains and into the north end of the Never Summer Range. Park Hours State Forest State Park is open 24 hours a day. If you access it after office hours, you will need to fill out a self serve parks pass at the entrance stations with cash or check.

Steamboat Lake

(970) 879-3922

:One of the true jewels of Colorado, Steamboat Lake State Park has something special for everyone. Whatever your preference, well-deserved relaxation and recreation awaits you. Park Hours

Staunton

(303) 816-0912

:Staunton State Park is a mosaic of low grasslands, rocky foothills, soaring granite cliffs, and lush stream corridors. Park Hours Staunton State Park Is Open Year Round. Day Use Hours Are 6 A.M. -10 P.M.

Sweitzer Lake

(970) 874-4258

:It started out as a community dream.  This lake based retreat for the Western Slope provides day-use nature, picnic and water recreation. Park Hours 8AM – 10PM

Sylvan Lake

(970) 328-2021

:Sylvan provides serenity in a montane park perfect for daydreaming.  Non-motorized boating and non-electrical camping offer the opportunity for quiet recreation at this gateway to the White River National Forest and the Holy Cross Wilderness. Park Hours Open 365 days a year. 24/7 through access to the White River National Forest.

Trinidad Lake

(719) 846-6951

:Trinidad Lake is a wonderful place to escape the crowds and establish a basecamp from which to explore the great outdoors. Park Hours 24 Hours a day, self-serve

Vega

(970) 487-3407

:At an elevation of 8,000 feet, Vega State Park’s high-mountain lake sits in a beautiful montane meadow on the western edge of Grand Mesa National Forest in Western Colorado. Park Hours Vega is open year round.

Yampa River

(970) 276-2061

:Yampa River State Park, located in the beautiful Yampa valley west of Steamboat Springs, is actually three parks in one. Park Hours Day use hours 8:00 A.M. to Sunset.

Elkhead Reservoir

(970) 276-2061

:Elkhead State Park in the beautiful Yampa Valley of Northwest Colorado is an oasis in the high desert. Park Hours Daylight to dusk

Lone Mesa

(970) 533-7065

:Lone Mesa State Park lies 23 miles north of the town of Dolores and encompasses 11,760 acres of incredibly scenic land, ranging in elevation from about 7,200 feet to just over 9,000 feet. Park Hours Hunting Access by Permit, Otherwise Closed