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Mueller State Park

State Park in Divide, CO

Hours:

Park: Daily, 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Office/Visitor Center: Daily, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Entrance Fees:

Daily Vehicle Pass: $​10
Individual Daily Pass: $4

Animals Permitted:

  • Leashed Dogs
  • Service Animals
  • Horses

Park Address:

21045 Highway 67 South
Divide, CO 80814
United States

Contact:

719-687-2366

[email protected]

Fax:

719-687-6867

Dense forest with mountains in the distance.

Mueller State Park

State Park in Divide, CO

Dense forest with mountains in the distance.

Hours:

Park: Daily, 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Office/Visitor Center: Daily, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Entrance Fees:

Daily Vehicle Pass: $​10
Individual Daily Pass: $4

Animals Permitted:

  • Leashed Dogs
  • Service Animals
  • Horses

Park Address:

21045 Highway 67 South
Divide, CO 80814
United States

Contact:

719-687-2366

[email protected]

Fax:

719-687-6867

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    Construction Closures: Pond Closed -

    Dragonfly Pond will be closed for construction starting July 1, 2024 through the end September 2024. 
    A trail winds through aspen and pine mixed forest toward the densely forested mountains

    A trail winds through aspen and pine mixed forest toward the densely forested mountains

    Welcome to Mueller State Park

    Visitors to Mueller State Park can explore over 5,117 acres featuring spring-fed meadows, diverse forests and impressive Pikes Peak granite formations. The landscape ranges from dense conifer and aspen forests to rolling grasslands with striking rock outcroppings. Shaped by ancient geological forces, such as the uplift of Pikes Peak and volcanic action, the park offers year-round outdoor activities like camping, hiking, wildlife viewing, and winter pursuits like snowshoeing and cross-country skiing.

    Muller State Park visitor center sign
    Four horseback riders on a trail
    A group of people sitting around a picnic table, chatting
    A person with a baby in a backpack and three young children walk along a trail.
    Yellow wildflower clusters.

    5,117

    acres

    158

    species of birds

    138

    campsites

    44.3

    miles of trails

    Directions

    Accessing the Park

    From I-25
    Traveling north or south on I-25 and take exit 141. Turn left at the stoplight onto US 24 West (Cimarron) and follow it for 25 miles through Woodland Park to the town of Divide. Turn left onto Highway 67 South for 3.5 miles.

    From Colorado Springs
    Take US.24 west (Cimarron) from Colorado Springs for 25 miles through Woodland Park to the town of Divide. Turn left onto Highway 67 South and follow it for 3.5 miles.

      Visitor Center

      The Mueller Visitor Center​ is located 1.5 miles from the park entrance on Wapiti Road.

      Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.

      Pet Access

      Pets are allowed in the campsites, picnic areas, and on paved roads. Pets are prohibited on all trails and in the backcountry.

      Directions Park Brochure

      Fees and Passes

      Daily Vehicle Pass

      Single vehicle and its occupants

      1 Day

      $10

      Individual Daily Pass

      For individual entry on foot, bicycle, horseback, etc at select parks

      1 Day

      $4

      Keep Colorado Wild Pass

      DMV vehicle registration renewal option for Colorado residents

      12 Months

      $29

      Annual Vehicle Pass (Affixed)

      Pass for a single vehicle and its occupants

      12 Months

      $80

      Family Annual Pass (Hang Tag)

      Members of the same household

      12 Months

      $120

      Aspen Leaf Annual Pass

      Visitors 64+

      12 Months

      $70

      Centennial Pass

      Income-eligible Colorado residents

      12 Months

      $14

      Columbine Pass

      Colorado residents with disabilities

      12 Months

      $14

      Veterans License Plate

      DMV vehicle registration renewal option for military veterans (disabled veterans or purple heart plates)

      Lifetime

      Free

      Independence Lifetime Pass

      Colorado resident veterans with disabilities

      Lifetime

      Free

      Blue Spruce Pass

      Colorado resident first responders with disabilities

      Lifetime

      $10
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      Nature and Wildlife

      Mueller State Park offers a haven for nature lovers, boasting a diverse mix of coniferous forest, wetlands, various plant communities, a wealth of wildlife species and fascinating geological features.

      Be on the Lookout for Birds

      Can you spot all the resident and visiting bird species? Download the Bird List Brochure (PDF).

        Birds

        Birds You Might Find

        • Canada Jay
        • American Kestrel
        • Williamson's or Red-naped sapsuckers
        • Clark's Nutcracker
        Two clark's nutcrackers sit on a rock

        Two Clark's nutrackers sit on a rock.

        Mammals

        Mammals You Might Find

        • American Beaver
        • Wyoming Ground Squirrel
        • Gray Fox
        • American Black Bear
        Bear looks around a tree

        Bear looks around a tree.

        Reptiles and Amphibians

        Reptiles and Amphibians You Might Find

        • Western Terrestrial Garter Snake
        • Prairie Lizard
        • Tiger Salamander
        • Boreal Chorus Frog
        A tiger salamander in the grass.

        A tiger salamander in the grass.

        Geology

        Geology at This Park

        Mueller spans 5,121 acres on the western foothills of Pikes Peak, featuring aspen and montane coniferous forests, along with montane grassland. The park is underlaid by Precambrian Pikes Peak Granite, a component of the Pike’s Peak batholith, characterized by biotite or biotite-hornblende rocks. Several inactive faults running north to south intersect the park.

        Admiring the mountain view

        A woman in a wheelchair parked next to a man on a bench. Together they admire the view of the mountains.

        Habitats and Plants

        Habitats and Plants at This Park

        Park uplands are dominated by mixed coniferous forest, aspen forest, montane grassland, rock outcrop and wetland communities. Mature stands of bristlecone pine, ponderosa pine, limber pine, Douglas fir, Engelmann spruce and aspen. Common understory species include common juniper, kinnikinnick, white stem gooseberry, prickly currant, mountain mahogany, raspberry, pine dropseed mountain muhly, shrubby cinquefoil, Rocky mountain maple, red elderberry, baneberry, Colorado blue columbine, monkshood, bluebells, golden banner, yarrow and harebell.

        Montane grasslands or meadows are common in the northern portion on dry clay soils; common grass species include Arizona fescue, needlegrass, blue grama, prairie Junegrass, squirreltail, milkvetch, locoweed, penstemon, pussytoes and stonecrop. A variety of wetland communities are present along tributary drainages, pond margins and on seeps and springs. Several uncommon or rare plant species on the park include calypso orchid, rattlesnake fern, grass fern, maidenhair spleenwort, bunchberry, swamp violet and golden sedge.

        Aspen trees frame the view of a trail through a meadow with a dense stand of aspens and pine trees on the right.

        Aspen trees frame the view of a trail through a meadow with a dense stand of aspens and pine trees on the right.

        See More Mueller Nature andWildlife

        Upcoming Events

        Sep

        27

        Knots and Lashings at Mueller

        Friday, Sep 27

        Mueller State Park

        Want to learn another good survival skill? Knot tying is important when building outdoor shelters, fishing and rescuing yourself or others.<strong>&nbsp;</strong>Learn how to tie two commonly used knots. Everyone will create a project to take home. Best for ages 6+.
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        Sep

        27

        Registration Required:

        Event participants must register

        Knots and Lashings at Mueller

        Friday, Sep 27

        Mueller State Park

        Want to learn another good survival skill? Knot tying is important when building outdoor shelters, fishing and rescuing yourself or others.<strong>&nbsp;</strong>Learn how to tie two commonly used knots. Everyone will create a project to take home. Best for ages 6+.
        View & Register

        Sep

        27

        Sunset Elk Hike at Mueller

        Friday, Sep 27

        Mueller State Park

        Fall is a great time of year to see and hear elk. Join us on this three mile hike through elk habitat to learn about elk and their behavior.
        View Details

        Sep

        27

        Registration Required:

        Event participants must register

        Sunset Elk Hike at Mueller

        Friday, Sep 27

        Mueller State Park

        Fall is a great time of year to see and hear elk. Join us on this three mile hike through elk habitat to learn about elk and their behavior.
        View & Register

        Sep

        28

        Hike to Grouse Mountain

        Saturday, Sep 28

        Mueller State Park

        Hike less than a mile up to the Grouse Mountain overlook. This is a beautiful overlook with a stunning view, and the highest point in the park. See a bit of natural history and entertain the question, “do moss prefer the north side of a tree?” One mile slow-paced loop. Led by volunteer naturalist Michael.
        View Details

        Sep

        28

        Registration Required:

        Event participants must register

        Hike to Grouse Mountain

        Saturday, Sep 28

        Mueller State Park

        Hike less than a mile up to the Grouse Mountain overlook. This is a beautiful overlook with a stunning view, and the highest point in the park. See a bit of natural history and entertain the question, “do moss prefer the north side of a tree?” One mile slow-paced loop. Led by volunteer naturalist Michael.
        View & Register

        Sep

        27

        Knots and Lashings at Mueller

        Friday, Sep 27

        Mueller State Park

        Want to learn another good survival skill? Knot tying is important when building outdoor shelters, fishing and rescuing yourself or others.<strong>&nbsp;</strong>Learn how to tie two commonly used knots. Everyone will create a project to take home. Best for ages 6+.
        View Details

        Sep

        27

        Registration Required:

        Event participants must register

        Knots and Lashings at Mueller

        Friday, Sep 27

        Mueller State Park

        Want to learn another good survival skill? Knot tying is important when building outdoor shelters, fishing and rescuing yourself or others.<strong>&nbsp;</strong>Learn how to tie two commonly used knots. Everyone will create a project to take home. Best for ages 6+.
        View & Register

        Sep

        27

        Sunset Elk Hike at Mueller

        Friday, Sep 27

        Mueller State Park

        Fall is a great time of year to see and hear elk. Join us on this three mile hike through elk habitat to learn about elk and their behavior.
        View Details

        Sep

        27

        Registration Required:

        Event participants must register

        Sunset Elk Hike at Mueller

        Friday, Sep 27

        Mueller State Park

        Fall is a great time of year to see and hear elk. Join us on this three mile hike through elk habitat to learn about elk and their behavior.
        View & Register

        Sep

        28

        Hike to Grouse Mountain

        Saturday, Sep 28

        Mueller State Park

        Hike less than a mile up to the Grouse Mountain overlook. This is a beautiful overlook with a stunning view, and the highest point in the park. See a bit of natural history and entertain the question, “do moss prefer the north side of a tree?” One mile slow-paced loop. Led by volunteer naturalist Michael.
        View Details

        Sep

        28

        Registration Required:

        Event participants must register

        Hike to Grouse Mountain

        Saturday, Sep 28

        Mueller State Park

        Hike less than a mile up to the Grouse Mountain overlook. This is a beautiful overlook with a stunning view, and the highest point in the park. See a bit of natural history and entertain the question, “do moss prefer the north side of a tree?” One mile slow-paced loop. Led by volunteer naturalist Michael.
        View & Register
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        History

        Rich in wildlife, Mueller State Park was once a Ute hunting ground before pioneers, ranchers and farmers settled in during the 1860s. The area witnessed the Pikes Peak gold rush in the late 1850s and the Cripple Creek gold rush in the 1890s, attracting prospectors and settlers. The land served various purposes, from logging for nearby towns to cattle grazing and farming, occasionally mingled with activities like bootlegging and horse thievery.

        In the 1950s, W.E. Mueller began acquiring local ranches to create Mueller Ranch. In the 1980s, the Mueller family designated the ranch as a game preserve. Later, the ranch was purchased by the Nature Conservancy and the Colorado State Parks and Division of Wildlife.

        Mueller State Park sits at the base of Pikes Peak, where elk, black bear, eagles and hawks are able to roam amongst the 5,121 acres of natural land. With the park's groves of aspen trees, each season is a delight for photographers and sightseers alike.