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Mountain Biking at Staunton State Park

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Camping reservations can be made year-round and a maximum of six months before your arrival date.

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Staunton State Park

Mountain Biking at Staunton State Park

Staunton State Park

Plan your next Colorado adventure!

Camping reservations can be made year-round and a maximum of six months before your arrival date.

Reserve your campsite today!
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Big Game Hunting License Opportunities

Purchase a Colorado Big Game Hunting License

Over-the-Counter (OTC) and Leftover (remaining)  deer, elk, pronghorn, and bear limited licenses are now available.

View the Leftover (Reissue) License List Learn about available license options
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Honoring Our Military

Free Admission for active duty, veterans or National Guard to all State Parks in August

Active duty, veterans or National Guard members are admitted free into state parks  for the month of August if they have the August Military Pass.

  • Any state park office or CPW office can issue the free pass with proof of military service.
  • Passes become available on August 1.
  • All other applicable park fees (i.e. camping or fishing) still apply.
Learn more about free admission.
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Colorado Outdoors Podcast

Podcast Episode 2.15: Colorado’s Rare Plants Program

In this episode, we are going to chat with CPW Natural Areas Program Manager Raquel Wertsbaugh about her program’s longstanding work with rare and native plants, while we also talk with Savanna Smith, CPW’s new Rare Plants Program Manager, to learn more about CPW’s work in this field. 

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Video: Paddleboarders—Be a Pain in the ANS

You can help!

Protect where you paddle and Be a Pain in the ANS this summer!

Help keep our lakes and rivers clean, healthy and accessible. By practicing clean, drain, dry with your paddleboarding gear you keep everyone afloat, and stop the spread of aquatic invaders. Don’t let aquatic nuisance species sink your summer, Be a Pain in the ANS!

Learn how you can help.
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Colorado Angler Survey Summary Report

Fishing Report

Colorado Angler Survey Summary Report

This study assessed anglers’ fishing behaviors and experiences in Colorado, evaluated their attitudes
towards fish management, and examined fishing pressure throughout the state. This survey was also
intended to identify any changes over time in the preferences of those fishing in Colorado’s waters. The results
of this study will ultimately be used to inform future fish hatchery and fish management plans for the state of
Colorado.

View the Angler Report Report Summary
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Your Voice Matters

Beaver Conservation and Management Strategy

Increasing interest in beavers as an agent for ecological restoration prompted Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) to begin developing formal guidance to inform beaver conservation and management, including topics such as harvest regulation, restoration, techniques for coexisting with beavers, and relocation.

CPW is developing a Beaver (Castor canadensis) Conservation and Management Strategy. The public scoping period is now open through August 31, 2025.

Learn how you can help. CPW Beaver Conservation and Management Strategy Scoping Presentation
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Featured Resource

Wolf-Livestock Conflict Minimization Program Guide

The Wolf-Livestock Conflict Minimization Program Guide provides information on a variety of tools and methods available for livestock producers to employ in efforts to reduce the likelihood of wolf-livestock conflicts and establishes a framework for CPW’s response, along with available support from other state, federal and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs).

Download the Guide

Video: Colorado’s Outdoors Strategy

Colorado’s Outdoors Strategy

Colorado’s Outdoors Strategy, one of the first of its kind in the United States, is the state's conservation, outdoor recreation, and climate resilience strategy. It advances coordination, tools, and funding to align, prioritize, and implement strategic actions on the landscape for conservation, outdoor recreation, and climate resilience.   

Colorado’s Outdoors Strategy News Release
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Find the Perfect Park and Get Outside

Wherever you go in Colorado, there’s a state park waiting to welcome you. Colorado’s state parks are as diverse as the state itself, and they offer something for everyone. 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.

Park Finder

Ridgway State Park

Kayaking at Ridgway State Park

Ridgway State Park

Find the Perfect Park and Get Outside

Wherever you go in Colorado, there’s a state park waiting to welcome you. Colorado’s state parks are as diverse as the state itself, and they offer something for everyone. 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.

Park Finder

Plan your next adventure

Camping and Lodging

Colorado's state parks manage more than 4,000 campsites throughout the state. Weekdays offer your pick of prime campsites, cabins, or yurts and allow you to explore and discover Colorado’s diverse landscapes and attractions.

Get started!
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Special Edition

Colorado Outdoors Magazine's Annual Fishing Guide

The Colorado Outdoors Fishing Guide is a special annual edition of Colorado Outdoors magazine. View the contents.

Purchase your copy! Subscribe for $13/year

Something for Everyone

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.​

Plan your next adventure!

Upcoming Events

Fly Fishing

Aug

11

Fly Fishing Clinic

Monday, Aug 11

Golden Gate Canyon State Park

Learn the basics of fly fishing at Kriley Pond

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Fly Fishing

Aug

11

Registration Required:

Event participants must register

Fly Fishing Clinic

Monday, Aug 11

Golden Gate Canyon State Park

Learn the basics of fly fishing at Kriley Pond

View & Register
Sims Fayola Foundation's Fayola Man Summer Leadership Academy learned to fish at Staunton State Park

Aug

12

Fishing 101

Tuesday, Aug 12

Staunton State Park

Learn to fish at Staunton State Park with CPW staff and volunteers. All equipment will be provided if you don't have your own.

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Sims Fayola Foundation's Fayola Man Summer Leadership Academy learned to fish at Staunton State Park

Aug

12

Registration Required:

Event participants must register

Fishing 101

Tuesday, Aug 12

Staunton State Park

Learn to fish at Staunton State Park with CPW staff and volunteers. All equipment will be provided if you don't have your own.

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Aug

13

Wildflower Wednesday Hike

Wednesday, Aug 13

Cheyenne Mountain State Park

Please join us for Wildflower Wednesday, where we will hunt for and discuss "what is blooming” on various trails in the park...

View Details

Aug

13

Registration Required:

Event participants must register

Wildflower Wednesday Hike

Wednesday, Aug 13

Cheyenne Mountain State Park

Please join us for Wildflower Wednesday, where we will hunt for and discuss "what is blooming” on various trails in the park...

View & Register
Fly Fishing

Aug

11

Fly Fishing Clinic

Monday, Aug 11

Golden Gate Canyon State Park

Learn the basics of fly fishing at Kriley Pond

View Details
Fly Fishing

Aug

11

Registration Required:

Event participants must register

Fly Fishing Clinic

Monday, Aug 11

Golden Gate Canyon State Park

Learn the basics of fly fishing at Kriley Pond

View & Register
Sims Fayola Foundation's Fayola Man Summer Leadership Academy learned to fish at Staunton State Park

Aug

12

Fishing 101

Tuesday, Aug 12

Staunton State Park

Learn to fish at Staunton State Park with CPW staff and volunteers. All equipment will be provided if you don't have your own.

View Details
Sims Fayola Foundation's Fayola Man Summer Leadership Academy learned to fish at Staunton State Park

Aug

12

Registration Required:

Event participants must register

Fishing 101

Tuesday, Aug 12

Staunton State Park

Learn to fish at Staunton State Park with CPW staff and volunteers. All equipment will be provided if you don't have your own.

View & Register

Aug

13

Wildflower Wednesday Hike

Wednesday, Aug 13

Cheyenne Mountain State Park

Please join us for Wildflower Wednesday, where we will hunt for and discuss "what is blooming” on various trails in the park...

View Details

Aug

13

Registration Required:

Event participants must register

Wildflower Wednesday Hike

Wednesday, Aug 13

Cheyenne Mountain State Park

Please join us for Wildflower Wednesday, where we will hunt for and discuss "what is blooming” on various trails in the park...

View & Register
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Keep Colorado Wild Pass — Opens more than state park gates

Explore every corner of Colorado’s state parks while giving back to search and rescue volunteers when you get a $29 Keep Colorado Wild Pass with your vehicle registration. The pass also helps fund state parks and recreation, the Colorado Avalanche Information Center, wildlife conservation and outdoor education opportunities.

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Al obtener un Pase Keep Colorado Wild de $29 con el registro de tu vehículo, tendrás acceso a todos los parques estatales de Colorado durante todo el año. Además, tu compra contribuye a apoyar a los voluntarios de búsqueda y rescate, programas de educación al aire libre, el Centro de Información sobre Avalanchas de Colorado, la conservación de la vida silvestre y mucho más.