Colorado State Parks

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Colorado's 41 State Parks are a vital cornerstone in Colorado's economy and quality of life, offering some of the highest quality outdoor recreation destinations in the state. Colorado State Parks offers a variety of landscape to match the state's geography, from urban playgrounds to backcountry retreats, from mountain lakes to whitewater adventure.

With 41 Parks to choose from, more than 4,000 campsites, and 58 cabins and yurts, our parks offer something for everyone. Whether you're seeking adventure or a relaxing getaway, we have dozens of activities to choose from, as well as the ideal places to do nothing but soak up the beautiful Colorado scenery.

Please call the number below directly for updated information before you make your on-line reservation. Please note that a daily fee or annual parks pass is required for entry into the park.

Annual passes and Aspen Leaf passes (discounted senior pass) good for entrance to all 41 state parks. Reservations for all parks can be made on-line or by calling 1-800-678-CAMP.

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Colorado State Parks
42 state parks are scattered throughout the state offering something for everyone from rugged mountains to gentle meadows, remote backcountry to metropolitan playgrounds.

Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area
Near Salida, Arkansas Headwaters is one of the nation's premier recreation areas! Camp (no drinking water), fish, raft, kayak, picnic, hike, mountain bike all along 150 miles of the Arkansas River.

Golden Gate Canyon State Park
Only 30 miles from Denver, this 12,000 acre park awaits you: 134 campsites, 7 cabins/yurts, 1 vacation home, along with fishing, nature programs & miles of mountain trails. Horses Welcome - stall available!

Barr Lake State Park
In Brighton, near Denver, nature enthusiasts can enjoy prime bird watching, hiking, horseback riding, boating (10-HP motor restriction), canoe, sailboat, kayak. DAY-USE ONLY. Spot over 300 bird species.

Lathrop State Park
Just 3 miles west Walsenburg, In the shadow of the legendary Spanish Peaks, visitors will enjoy 1,594 acres of recreational paradise with 103 campsites, two lakes, 9-hole golf course and hiking trails.

Cherry Creek State Park
Enjoy unlimited recreation opportunities in Denver's backyard including: boating, fishing, hiking, swimming, horseback riding, bird watching and 139 campsites. Within minutes of downtown Denver.

Chatfield State Park
In Littleton just minutes from Denver offering an expansive trail system. This Colorado Park has 197 campsites, reservoir, marina, full service livery, and miles of hiking and biking trails in a beautiful setting.

Boyd Lake State Park
The most modern water sports facility near Loveland with 148 campsites, 1,700-acre reservoir: fishing, swim beach, and trails. Weekend summer concert series! Wave Buster's Coffee Shop near the Beach.

Castlewood Canyon State Park
Near Castle Rock, the ruins of the century-old Castlewood Canyon Dam form the centerpiece of this day-use park, perfect for picnicking, rock climbing, bird watching and nature study programs.

Cheyenne Mountain State Park
Explore this amazing Park in Colorado Springs: enjoy 20 miles of beautiful hiking and biking trails, kick back and cook a burger at our unique picnic sites, RV in a full-service campsites amd walk-in tent sites.

James M Robb-Colorado River State Park
In Grand Junction enjoy great scenery, access to the Colorado River, hiking and biking trails, picnicking, fishing, swimming and 137 campsites near the Colorado National Monument and Grand Mesa.

Crawford State Park
Peace and tranquility are minutes from Crawford, in the midst of one of Colorado's most scenic western slope areas offering 66 campsites, fishing, watersports, hiking, hunting, and interpretive displays.

Eldorado Canyon State Park
15 minutes from Boulder, this day-use only canyon park offers over 500 technical rock-climbing routes, hiking trails for all abilities, picnicking and spectacular views and wildlife.

Eleven Mile/Spinney Mountain State Parks
West of Colorado Springs, discover incredible fishing at one of Colorado's largest reservoirs, enjoy scenic vistas, un-crowded boating, ideal for sailing and windsurfing with 349 campsites.

Highline Lake State Park
An ideal base camp for exploring the Grand Junction area with 31 campsites, swim beach, jet skiing, biking, hiking, boating, picnicking, and fishing at two lakes.

Jackson Lake State Park
The park, located near Orchard, is known for its warm-water, with sandy bottom and shore offering 242 campsites, boating, wildlife viewing, OHV area, fishing, and swimming on a 2,500-acre lake.

John Martin Reservoir State Park
Located near Lamar, in the Lower Arkansas River Valley, offering 109 campsites, fishing, waterfowl hunting, boating and a haven for bird watchers.

Lake Pueblo State Park
Known widely by sun-lovers and water-sports enthusiasts for its 4,646 surface acre reservoir, offering 400 campsites, a swim beach and marina, and access to hiking & biking trails, minutes from Pueblo.

Lory State Park
Fabulous scenery and seclusion just minutes from Fort Collins offering hiking, biking (trails, pump, skills & dirt jump courses), horseback riding, and 6 back-country campsites.

Mancos State Park
12 miles from Mesa Verde National Park, in the San Juan Mountains with 32 campsites, 2 yurts-propane heat on 2 sides of the reservoir. Jackson Gulch Reservoir (217 acre lake): fishing & wakeless boating.

Mueller State Park
Near Divide, the park is a dream come true for western history enthusiasts: 119 campsites, 3 cabins with full kitchens. 55 miles of trails - a 5,000-acre playground for hiker, mountain biker, wildlife watcher.

Navajo State Park
Colorado's answer to Lake Powell near Arboles: 15,000 surface-acre water paradise, with an array of water sports from boating to water-skiing to windsurfing, fishing, hiking, 119 campsites and 3 cabins.

North Sterling State Park
Large, spacious reservoir on the high plains draws locals and tourists alike near Sterling, majestic bluffs and expansive views offering 141 campsites, a boater's paradise, fishing and wildlife watching.

Paonia State Park
Near Crawford, the pristine beauty of this park, nestled between steep mountainsides, is a nature lover's dream with 13 primitive campsites, fishing, spectacular views, near Ragged Wilderness Area.

Ridgway State Park
Outstanding scenery and a full-service marina this magnificent campground beckons visitors with 283 campsites, 3 yurts (no indoor cooking facilities), a swim beach and many nature trails near Ouray.

Rifle Falls/Rifle Gap/Harvey Gap State Parks
3 State Parks bundled into one amazing experience: 3 pristine cascading waterfalls feed a pond, 109 campsites, & water sports (scuba dive, fish, boat, swim, water-ski, windsurf) are a short drive from Rifle.

Roxborough State Park
DAY-USE ONLY, no pets. More than 1.2 billion years of geologic time is represented by the spectacular red-rock formations near Denver; this Park offers hiking, history and geology programs and wildlife.

St. Vrain State Park
Ponds are home to graceful Egrets, white Pelicans & tall Cormorants near Longmont in the shadow of spectacular Long's Peak. The Park has full hookup & electric only sites with the best warm water fishing.

San Luis State Park
In the shadow of the Great Sand Dunes National Park near Alamosa enjoy 51 campsites, fishing, water sports, trails, & wildlife-viewing. This Wildlife Area offers waterfowl, shorebirds, songbirds and raptors.

Stagecoach State Park
Great recreation in the lush Yampa Valley by Steamboat Springs, visitors will enjoy the fascinating history of mining and logging near Stagecoach: 92 campsites, a 780-acre reservoir, marina, fishing and hiking.

State Forest State Park
The ultimate in rugged Colorado, near Walden, offers visitors 71,000 acres of forest, jagged peaks and alpine lakes, 219 campsites, 21 cabins/yurts no indoor cooking, a true backcountry hiking experience.

Steamboat Lake/Pearl Lake State Parks
Just 26 miles outside of Steamboat Springs, at the base of majestic Hahn's Peak, offers premier hiking trails, fishing, swim beach, boating, a full service marina, along with 224 campsites and 2 cabins/yurts.

Sweitzer Lake State Park
DAY-USE PARK ONLY. Near Delta, nicknamed "oasis on the edge of a desert," visitors enjoy relaxed picnicking, swimming, boating and water skiing as well as excellent waterfowl watching and hunting.

Sylvan Lake State Park
South of Eagle, at the gateway to Holy Cross Wilderness, gaze at majestic mountains & piercing deep blue sky. 44 campsites (non-electrical), 12 cabins/yurts (no indoor cooking), hike, fish, bike, and hunt.

Trinidad Lake State Park
West of Trinidad nestled in the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains of Southern Colorado With 73 year-round campsites. Recreational opportunities include hiking, fishing, & boating on the 800 acre lake.

Vega State Park
Near Collbran, the Park's 109 campsites and 5 cabins (microwave & refrigerator) surround the lake. A great year-round destination for birding, hiking among the aspen, fishing (ice) and cross-country skiing.

Yampa River State Park
In the Yampa Valley west of Steamboat Springs, is three "Parks" in one. 134-mile stretch of the Yampa River is the heart of the Park access rafting, canoeing & kayaking. 50 campsites. Tipi open 5/15-10/15.

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