Kayaking at Lake Pueblo State Park

Plan your next Colorado adventure!

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

Kayaking at Lake Pueblo State Park

Kayaking at Lake Pueblo State Park

Kayaking at Lake Pueblo State Park

Plan your next Colorado adventure!

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

Video: 2025 Big Game Secondary Draw

Plan Your Hunt

Secondary Limited License Draw

Colorado big-game hunters, this year, the application period opens on June 19th, 2025, and closes on June 30th at 8 p.m. Mountain Time. Get your application in early in case you need to make changes, and avoid any last-minute stress. Apply online today!

Preparing for this year’s big game secondary draw? Here’s some pointers from our customer service center. 

Staunton Track-Chair

Staunton Track-Chair

Live Live Outside

CPW Track-Chair Program

CPW’s Track-Chair Program provides opportunities for people with disabilities to live life outside and to share outdoor experiences with friends and family.

Cow moose with calf

From the Newsroom

Moose attack near Woodland Park; reminder to watch out for wildlife

An incident with a man, two dogs and a defensive cow moose with two calves has prompted Colorado Parks and Wildlife to remind people to keep their distance from wildlife, especially mothers with young. The incident occurred on private property near South Meadows Campground, north of Woodland Park.

Rancher with cattle

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).

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.   

Kayaking at 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.

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.

Colorado Outdoor Magazine Annual State Park Issue - cover image

Special Edition

Colorado Outdoors Magazine's Annual State Park Issue

The 2025 Colorado state parks issue is full of ideas for recreating in our beautiful state. Read about the Keep Colorado Wild Pass, the Dark Sky Movement, Colorado's moths and butterflies, and much more. View the contents.

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.​

Become a Hunting Mentor

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Education and Outreach

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Harvest Information Program

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Hunting

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Hunting Bear

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Hunting Moose

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Hunting Mountain Lion

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Leftover (Remaining) and Reissued Licenses

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Over-the-Counter (OTC) Licenses

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Small Game

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Turkey Hunting

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Waterfowl Hunting

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Where to Hunt

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Upcoming Events

Fly Fishing

Jun

27

Basic Fly Fishing

Friday, Jun 27

Mueller State Park

Learn how to fly fish! All equipment is provided.

Fly Fishing

Jun

27

Registration Required:

Event participants must register

Basic Fly Fishing

Friday, Jun 27

Mueller State Park

Learn how to fly fish! All equipment is provided.

A dark sky full of small stars with a white streak in the middle.

Jun

27

Stargazing and Storytelling at Moon

Friday, Jun 27

Rock Trail Lamp Youth Services brings to you a night under the stars at Moon Rock in the Colorado National Monument. Youth will...

A dark sky full of small stars with a white streak in the middle.

Jun

27

Registration Required:

Event participants must register

Stargazing and Storytelling at Moon

Friday, Jun 27

Rock Trail Lamp Youth Services brings to you a night under the stars at Moon Rock in the Colorado National Monument. Youth will...

Jun

28

Fishing Meetup at Mueller

Saturday, Jun 28

Mueller State Park

Spend a morning fishing at the pond with other passionate fisher people.

Jun

28

Registration Required:

Event participants must register

Fishing Meetup at Mueller

Saturday, Jun 28

Mueller State Park

Spend a morning fishing at the pond with other passionate fisher people.

Fly Fishing

Jun

27

Basic Fly Fishing

Friday, Jun 27

Mueller State Park

Learn how to fly fish! All equipment is provided.

Fly Fishing

Jun

27

Registration Required:

Event participants must register

Basic Fly Fishing

Friday, Jun 27

Mueller State Park

Learn how to fly fish! All equipment is provided.

A dark sky full of small stars with a white streak in the middle.

Jun

27

Stargazing and Storytelling at Moon

Friday, Jun 27

Rock Trail Lamp Youth Services brings to you a night under the stars at Moon Rock in the Colorado National Monument. Youth will...

A dark sky full of small stars with a white streak in the middle.

Jun

27

Registration Required:

Event participants must register

Stargazing and Storytelling at Moon

Friday, Jun 27

Rock Trail Lamp Youth Services brings to you a night under the stars at Moon Rock in the Colorado National Monument. Youth will...

Jun

28

Fishing Meetup at Mueller

Saturday, Jun 28

Mueller State Park

Spend a morning fishing at the pond with other passionate fisher people.

Jun

28

Registration Required:

Event participants must register

Fishing Meetup at Mueller

Saturday, Jun 28

Mueller State Park

Spend a morning fishing at the pond with other passionate fisher people.

Family climbing up large rock

Keep Colorado Wild Pass — Explore S’more

Get a $29 Keep Colorado Wild Pass with your next vehicle registration to create sweet summer memories. The pass gives you entry to all state parks and supports wildlife conservation. 

State Parks & Recreation—Your pass helps manage Colorado’s 42 state parks, including keeping them clean and building new trails and facilities.

Backcountry Safety—Your pass supports the volunteer and equipment needs of search and rescue professionals across Colorado and avalanche safety programs through the Colorado Avalanche Information Center. 

Wildlife Conservation—Additional money raised not used for state parks and outdoor safety will be used to support the State Wildlife Action Plan, which helps fund wildlife and habitat conservation work for the 960 species that CPW manages.

Local Communities—Your pass supports our natural resources and helps grow outdoor accessibility and educational programs in local communities.