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Colorado State Parks
303-866-3437 • www.parks.state.co.us
1313 Sherman St., Room 618
Denver, CO 80203
E-MAIL: parksinfo@state.co.us
With 41 parks, more than 5,000 campsites, & 57
cabins and yurts, we offer something for everyone.
Whether you're seeking adventure or a relaxing
getaway, we have dozens of activities & beautiful
Colorado scenery to enjoy.
Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area
719-539-7289 • 307 W. Sackett Rd.,
Salida, CO 81201
E-MAIL: ahra@state.co.us
Stretching for almost 150 miles along the Arkansas
River, the area offers abundant opportunities for
fishing, rafting, kayaking, hiking, and mountain
biking among deep canyons and mountain peaks.
Campsites.
Barr Lake State Park
303-655-1495 • 13401 Picadilly Rd.,
Brighton, CO 80603
E-MAIL: barr.lake@state.co.us
Barr Lake State Park is a great retreat from
nearby Denver. Wetlands give birders a choice
spot to view a variety of species & there are
also numerous hiking trails and water activities.
Day-use only.
Bonny Lake State Park
970-354-7306 • 30010 Road 3, Idalia, CO 80735
E-MAIL: bonny.lake.park@state.co.us
A good break for cross-country travelers. Facilities
include 190 campsites, showers and RV hookups.
Take time to go warm-water fishing or hunting or
participate in a variety of watersports and nature
programs.
Boyd Lake State Park
970-669-1739 • 3720 N. County Road 11-C,
Loveland, CO 80538
E-MAIL: boyd.lake@state.co.us
A family-oriented park with fishing, watersports,
swim beach, trails, and nature programs. There
are 148 campsites, a 1,700-acre reservoir, showers
and electric hookups.
Castlewood Canyon State Park
303-688-5242 • 2989 S. Highway 83,
Franktown, CO 80116
E-MAIL: castlewood.canyon@state.co.us
Day-use park with canyon trails, picnicking, rock
climbing, nature programs and visitor center
exhibits.
Chatfield State Park
303-791-7275 • 11500 North Roxborough Park
Road, Littleton, CO 80125
E-MAIL: chatfield.park@state.co.us
The park includes a full-service livery, miles
of hiking and biking trails, a popular lake, the
Chatfield marina, 153 campsites and one of the
most popular hot-air balloon launch areas on the
Front Range.
Cherry Creek State Park
303-699-3860 • 4201 South Parker Road,
Aurora, CO 80014
E-MAIL: cherry.creek.park@state.co.us
A quiet island in an urban sea, Cherry Creek State
Park offers boating, fishing, hiking, horseback
riding, birding & 102 campsites.
Cheyenne Mountain State Park
719-331-3453 • 4255 Sinton Road,
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
E-MAIL: cheyenne.park@state.co.us
Colorado's newest state park is scheduled to
open in late 2005. Future amenities will include
campsites, cabins, an event center, visitor center
and miles of trails.
Colorado River State Park
970-434-3388 • P.O. Box 700, Clifton, CO 81520
E-MAIL: colorado.river.park@state.co.us
Offering easy access to Colorado National
Monument, Dinosaur, Diamond, Elm Land,
Kokopelli's Trail, Palisade Wine Country, Orchards
and The Grand Mesa. Enjoy river access, trails,
swimming and 80 campsites.
Crawford State Park
970-921-5721 • PO Box 147,
Crawford, CO 81415
E-MAIL: Crawford.park@state.co.us
An ideal hub for scenic Colorado day trips! Enjoy
fishing, watersports, hiking, and nature programs.
Many ADA approved facilities, plenty of wildlife
watching and 66 campsites.
Eldorado Canyon State Park
303-494-3943 • 9 Kneale Rd, Box. B,
Eldorado Springs, CO 80025
E-MAIL: eldorado.park@state.co.us
Eldorado Canyon State Park is a day-use park
offering technical rock climbing, streamside
picnic areas and trails with panoramic vistas, all
encompassed in a magnificent canyon setting.
Eleven Mile / Spinney Mtn State Parks
719-748-3401 • 4229 County Road 92,
Lake George, CO 80827
E-MAIL: eleven.mile.park@state.co.us
Hosting one of Colorado's largest reservoirs,
Eleven Mile State Park is the mountain getaway!
Over 350 campsites are available as you fish
the waters for trophy pike, rainbow, brown and
cutthroat trout.
Golden Gate Canyon State Park
303-582-3707 • 92 Crawford Gulch Road,
Golden, CO 80403
E-MAIL: golden.gate.park@state.co.us
A serene escape just 30 miles west of Denver. 168
campsites, seven cabins and yurts, electric and
primitive. Shower and laundry facilities available.
35 miles of trails, trout pond fishing, and nature
programs.
Highline Lake State Park
970-858-7208 • 1800 11.8 Road,
Loma, CO 81524
E-MAIL: highline.park@state.co.us
Highline Lake State Park is a summer sports
mecca offering a swim beach, jet skiing, shaded
picnic areas and 28 campsites. The lake is stocked
with largemouth bass and Mack Mesa Lake is
stocked with rainbow trout.
Jackson Lake State Park
970-645-2551 • 26363 County Rd. 3,
Orchard, CO 80649
E-MAIL: jackson.lake@state.co.us
The large, warm-water reservoir and its sandy
beaches are the focal points of the park. 260
campsites are available with facilities, including
showers, toilets, laundry, electric hookups, a
marina and much more.
John Martin State Park
719-829-1801 • 30703 Road 24,
Hasty, CO 81044
E-MAIL: john.martin.park@state.co.us
An undiscovered sportsman's paradise, John
Martin Reservoir offers fishing, waterfowl hunting
and boating waters. The park has 213 campsites,
which can accommodate RVs, trailers, & tents.
Lake Pueblo State Park
719-561-9320 • 640 Pueblo Reservoir Road,
Pueblo, CO 81005
E-MAIL: lake.pueblo.park@state.co.us
Cottonwood groves host a variety of wildlife along
the shoreline of this oasis. Enjoy the swim beach,
camping, boating & 401 campsites.
Lathrop State Park
719-738-2376 • 70 County Road 502,
Walsenburg, CO 81089
E-MAIL: lathrop.park@state.co.us
Nestled in the shadow of the legendary Spanish
Peaks, Lathrop State Park offers a gentle climate,
clear air, 100 campsites, fishing, water skiing and
great views of the nearby mountain ranges.
Lory State Park
970-493-1623 • 708 Lodgepole Dr.,
Bellevue, CO 80512
E-MAIL: lory.park@state.co.us
Just minutes from Fort Collins, this park offers
miles of trails to explore Front Range ecology
and scenic red rocks on foot, mountain bike or
horseback. Picnic sites and six campsites are
available.
Mancos State Park
970-533-7065 • 42545 County Road N,
Mancos, CO 81328
E-MAIL: mancos.park@state.co.us
Mancos State Park is a quiet, rustic park located
above the Mancos Valley. The park offers 34
campsites, two yurts, a 225-acre lake for trout
fishing and wakeless boating, and views of the
LaPlata Mountains.
Mueller State Park
719-687-2366 • PO Box 39, Divide, CO 80814
E-MAIL: mueller.park@state.co.us
Hike a trail to a picturesque meadow or a historic
homestead. With miles of trails and acres of
backcountry, Mueller State Park is an adventurer's
paradise. Choose from 132 campsites, primitive
and developed.
Navajo State Park
970-883-2208 • PO Box 1697,
Arboles, CO 81121
E-MAIL: Navajo.park@state.co.us
Navajo Lake is over 15,000 acres. Go fishing, rent
a houseboat or hike the many trails around the
lake. Choose from 138 picturesque campsites or
three cabins. Don't forget the camera-the sunsets
are unbelievable!
North Sterling State Park
970-522-3657 • 24005 County Road 330,
Sterling, CO 80751
E-MAIL: north.sterling.park@state.co.us
Nestled in the eastern grasslands, this park
provides a welcome resting spot for migrating
waterfowl. Boating, fishing and wildlife watching
are among the favorite activities here. 141
campsites are available.
Paonia State Park
970-921-5721 • P.O. Box 147,
Crawford, CO 81415
E-MAIL: crawford.park@state.co.us
Enjoy spectacular scenery, lots of shade, and
great water skiing on a long narrow lake in steep,
rugged mountains. 15 primitive campsites are
available.
Ridgway State Park
970-626-5822 • 28555 Highway 550,
Ridgway, CO 81432
E-MAIL: ridgway.park@state.co.us
Selected as Colorado's best state park by National
Geographic Traveler magazine. Ridgway State
Park offers 280 campsites, some include modern
amenities. Enjoy the scenery, water sports and
wildlife watching.
Rifle Falls/ Rifle Gap/ Harvey Gap State Parks
970-625-1607 • 50 County Road 219,
Rifle, CO 81650
E-MAIL: rifle.gap.park@state.co.us
Home of Colorado`s only 80-foot triple waterfall.
Windsurfing, boating, fishing and excellent wildlife
watching opportunities. Choose from 69 scenic
campsites.
Roxborough State Park
303-973-3959 • 4751 Roxborough Dr.,
Littleton, CO 80125
E-MAIL: roxborough.park@state.co.us
Enjoy spectacular views including the dramatic
red-rock formations and abundant wildlife. Hiking,
cross-country skiing, and programs on Colorado
history and geology are available. Day-use only.
No pets.
St. Vrain State Park
303-678-9402 • 3525 Highway 119,
Longmont, CO 80504
E-MAIL: st.vrain.park@state.co.us
This park offers excellent fishing and birding
opportunities. It is easily accessed from 1-25 and
has 60 campsites.
San Luis Lakes State Park
719-378-2020 • County Lane 6 North,
Mosca, CO 81146
E-MAIL: sanluis.park@state.co.us
Nicest campground close to Great Sand Dunes
National Monument. The 51 campsites provide
access to showers, electricity and laundry. Enjoy
fishing, watersports, trails, and wildlife-viewing.
Stagecoach State Park
970-736-2436 • 25500 County Road 14,
Oak Creek, CO 80467
E-MAIL: stagecoach.park@state.co.us
The park is centered around a 780-acre reservoir
with full-service marina. Fish for northern pike and
trophy trout. If you want to stay overnight, choose
from 92 campsites.
State Forest State Park
970-723-8366 • 56750 Highway 14,
Walden, CO 80480
E-MAIL: state.forest@state.co.us
The ultimate in rugged Colorado wilderness,
offering visitors 71,000 acres of unaltered forest,
jagged peaks & alpine lakes. 158 campsites and 14
cabins and yurts are available for overnight stay.
Steamboat Lake / Pearl Lake State Parks
970-879-3922 • 61105 County Road 129,
Clark, CO 80428
E-MAIL: steamboat.lake@state.co.us
Mountain peaks reflect in the clear lakes offering
spectacular views and a variety of recreational
opportunities. Relax in one of the cabins or
choose from the 236 campsites available.
Sweitzer Lake State Park
970-874-4258 • 1735 E. Road, Delta, CO 81416
E-MAIL: sweitzer.park@state.co.us
Day-use park with no camping but great picnic
sites surrounding a 173-acre lake. Swimming,
boating, jet skiing, and watchable wildlife viewing.
Sylvan Lake State Park
970-328-2021 • 10200 Brush Creek Road,
Eagle, CO 81631
E-MAIL: sylvan.lake.park@state.co.us
Tucked away among aspen glades and high
mountain timber, Sylvan Lake State Park's inspiring
vistas provide a relaxing mountain retreat. Stay
overnight in one of the cabins, yurts or campsites
available.
Trinidad Lake State Park
719-846-6951 • 32610 Highway 12,
Trinidad, CO 81082
E-MAIL: trinidad.lake@state.co.us
Campground with electric, showers, laundry.
Fishing, boating, hiking, Great Outdoors Colorado
nature programs. Ideal hub for scenic southern
Colorado day trips. 3 miles west of Trinidad.
Vega State Park
970-487-3407 • P.O. Box 186,
Collbran, CO 81624
E-MAIL: vega.park@state.co.us
Take a step into the past as you hike along the
historic Santa Fe Trail. Enjoy fishing and boating
on the 900-acre reservoir and relax at one of 62
campsites.
Yampa River State Park
970-276-2061 • P.O. Box 759,
Hayden, CO 81639
E-MAIL: yampa.river@state.co.us
Located in the Yampa Valley west of Steamboat
Springs, this park offers visitors a wonderful
area to enjoy Colorado's outdoors. Raft, canoe,
or kayak, just enjoy the water! 50 campsites are
available.
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