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Presidents' Day Office Closure

Colorado Parks and Wildlife offices, including park visitor centers, will be closed for the state holiday, Monday, Feb. 16.
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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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RV camping at State Forest State Park

RV camping at State Forest State Park

RV camping at State Forest State Park

Plan your next Colorado adventure!

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

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Wolverine

Conservation Spotlight

Bringing Wolverines to Colorado

The North American wolverine (Gulo gulo luscus) was part of Colorado’s native fauna until it was extirpated during the early 1900s. Now CPW is restoring the species back to the state. The restoration of wolverines to Colorado was authorized by a bipartisan list of supporters in the 2024 Colorado State Legislature through the passage of Senate Bill 24-171.

Wolverine Restoration Plan Learn more about Senate Bill 24-171
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Firearms Safety Program

Specified Semiautomatic Firearms

Senate Bill 25-003 (SB003), signed on April 10, 2025, (goes into effect August 1, 2026) prohibits the purchase or transfer of specified semiautomatic firearms (SSF) unless the person completes the appropriate firearms safety course. 

Learn more about the Firearms Safety Program

Video: 2025 Colorado Outdoors Magazine Photo Issue

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Colorado Outdoors Magazine Photography Issue

Check out the video preview of the 2025 Photo Issue of Colorado Outdoors Magazine!

The 2025 Colorado Outdoors Photo Issue is here and brimming with stunning photos of Colorado's diverse wildlife, landscapes and recreation. Get your copy today!

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Protect our Waters

Be a pain in the ANS!

Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS) are a growing threat to our state's incredible water resources. Help protect the waters we love by cleaning, draining and drying your gear between each and every use. When you go fishing, there’s more than just a big one on the line. The future of Colorado’s water is in our hands (and on our boots).

Be a pain in the ANS and stop aquatic invaders in their tracks!

Help stop ANS!
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State Wildlife Action Plan

The State Wildlife Action Plan (SWAP) is an expansive resource on the status of some wildlife populations in Colorado, with an emphasis on individual species and their habitats. The insights found in the SWAP will help CPW forge new partnerships, strengthen old ones and inform policy, keeping Colorado a hotbed of biodiversity.

Learn more about the plan
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Colorado Outdoors Podcast

Podcast Episode 2.16: Big-game hunting chat with Andy Holland

In this episode, we also talk about CPW’s new bison management planning effort, upcoming changes to the 2028 big-game draw and what factors into big-game license setting in Colorado.

We also dive a bit into current trends in hunting and try to get into the mind of an elk.

Listen to the latest episode. Subscribe Today
Two American bison standing side by side in a winter grassland with light snow on the ground.

2025 Protect Wild Bison Act (SB25-053)

Parks and Wildlife Commission approves dual classification for bison

At its November meeting in Sterling, Colo., the Parks and Wildlife Commission unanimously approved regulations giving bison a dual legal classification as both livestock and wildlife in Colorado, following the direction of the 2025 Protect Wild Bison Act (Senate Bill 25-053).

Proposed CPW regulations are designed to implement SB25-053. CPW is not proposing regular bison hunting seasons at this time.

Bison Roster information View News Release
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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

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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

2026 Preference Point Issue — View the contents.

Big-game preference points for planning your 2026-2027 hunt, plus herd counts and much more! Get your copy today!

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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.​

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Upcoming Events

Ice Fishing

Feb

14

Ice Fishing 101

Feb 14, 2026 · 10:00am - Feb 14, 2026 · 2:00pm

Staunton State Park

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14

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Ice Fishing 101

Feb 14, 2026 · 10:00am - Feb 14, 2026 · 2:00pm

Staunton State Park

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Feb

14

Valentine Hike

Feb 14, 2026 · 10:00am - Feb 14, 2026 · 11:30am

Mueller State Park

Spend this Valentine's Day sharing your love of nature with someone you care about on this short hike.

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14

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Valentine Hike

Feb 14, 2026 · 10:00am - Feb 14, 2026 · 11:30am

Mueller State Park

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snowshoeing

Feb

14

Snowshoe Hike

Feb 14, 2026 · 1:00pm - Feb 14, 2026 · 3:00pm

Mueller State Park

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14

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Snowshoe Hike

Feb 14, 2026 · 1:00pm - Feb 14, 2026 · 3:00pm

Mueller State Park

Join this beginner friendly 2 mile snowshoe hike.

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Ice Fishing

Feb

14

Ice Fishing 101

Feb 14, 2026 · 10:00am - Feb 14, 2026 · 2:00pm

Staunton State Park

Ever wanted to give ice fishing a try but didn't know where to start? Are you new to ice fishing and looking for some tips to...

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Ice Fishing

Feb

14

Registration Required:

Event participants must register

Ice Fishing 101

Feb 14, 2026 · 10:00am - Feb 14, 2026 · 2:00pm

Staunton State Park

Ever wanted to give ice fishing a try but didn't know where to start? Are you new to ice fishing and looking for some tips to...

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Feb

14

Valentine Hike

Feb 14, 2026 · 10:00am - Feb 14, 2026 · 11:30am

Mueller State Park

Spend this Valentine's Day sharing your love of nature with someone you care about on this short hike.

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Feb

14

Registration Required:

Event participants must register

Valentine Hike

Feb 14, 2026 · 10:00am - Feb 14, 2026 · 11:30am

Mueller State Park

Spend this Valentine's Day sharing your love of nature with someone you care about on this short hike.

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snowshoeing

Feb

14

Snowshoe Hike

Feb 14, 2026 · 1:00pm - Feb 14, 2026 · 3:00pm

Mueller State Park

Join this beginner friendly 2 mile snowshoe hike.

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snowshoeing

Feb

14

Registration Required:

Event participants must register

Snowshoe Hike

Feb 14, 2026 · 1:00pm - Feb 14, 2026 · 3:00pm

Mueller State Park

Join this beginner friendly 2 mile snowshoe hike.

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Snow better way to explore than with a Keep Colorado Wild Pass

Buy a $29 Keep Colorado Wild Pass with your next vehicle registration to help fund more accurate avalanche forecasts in Colorado, plus you get state park entry. 

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¿Revisas los pronósticos de avalanchas de Colorado antes de tus aventuras invernales, como lo hace Sierra? Dale las gracias a la ciencia de la nieve por esta información. Ayuda a financiar el Centro de Información de Avalanchas en Colorado cuando compres tu pase de Keep Colorado Wild de $29 con el registro de tu auto.