Activities
State lands offer visitors a wide array of outdoor activities, both on land and in the water. Be sure to check what’s available at the park or property you plan to visit before you head out.
Activities
State lands offer visitors a wide array of outdoor activities, both on land and in the water. Be sure to check what’s available at the park or property you plan to visit before you head out.
Best of Colorado
Colorado State Parks
Colorado state parks offer a plethora of outdoor activities. Hike, bike, fish, boat, hunt, and more! Use our park finder to plan your trip.
Camping and Lodging
Colorado's state parks manage more than 4,000 campsites throughout the state, from backcountry sites for those who desire seclusion to full-hookup sites with individual pressurized water, sewer and electrical connections.
Fishing
Fishing in Colorado equals opportunities to catch some 35 species of warm-water and cold-water fish. Choose to fish anywhere in 6,000 miles of streams and more than 1,300 lakes and reservoirs.
Nature Viewing
Diverse plants and wildlife live in the many different habitats found in Colorado state parks.
Explore Trails
Colorado’s plains, mountains and backcountry trails offer an infinite variety of trekking experiences. Whether your preference is hiking, jogging, biking, equestrian, camping or motorized travel, Colorado features trails that will satisfy and challenge anyone’s desired outdoor experience.
Hiking, Biking and Horseback Riding
Hiking and mountain biking are popular in Colorado, and state lands offer some of the best trails in the state.
Find a Trail
Off Highway Vehicles and Snowmobiles
OHVs and snowmobiles are an exhilarating way to explore the vast and various terrain Colorado has to offer. Many state lands have trails for these vehicles.
Riding in Colorado
A group of people practicing archery outdoors, with one participant using a wheelchair shooting a bow at targets.
Activities
Shooting and Archery
Target shooting is a safe, fun and affordable activity that helps you learn essential shooting skills for sport shooting or hunting. It's also a great way for families to get involved in hunting and other outdoor activities together.
Activities
Get on the Water
Colorado state parks offer ample opportunities for boating, paddleboarding, Jet Skiing, water skiing, swimming and fishing.
Boating
Enjoy Colorado's many waterways by power boat, sailboat, jet ski, kayak or canoe.
Water Activities
Water activities like swimming, paddleboarding and water skiing are popular on state lakes and reservoirs.
Visitors Experiencing Disabilities
All Terrain Motorized Wheelchair
Several Colorado State Parks offer a Track Chair program for visitors to enjoy the trails.
Find a TrackChair
Accessible Fishing Piers
Colorado Parks and Wildlife maintains a list of accessible fishing locations.
Find a Pier
Accessible Campsites, Cabins and Yurts
Many state parks offer accessible campsites and amenities for campers experiencing disabilities.
Find a Campsite, Cabin or Yurt
Activity
Rock Climbing
Colorado State Parks offer rock climbers many opportunities to climb alone or with a guide.
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Aug
14
Ridges & Reservoir: The Ridgway Landscape Art Session
Aug 14, 2026 · 5:00pm - Aug 14, 2026 · 6:30pm
Ridgway State Park
Unleash your inner artist and let the breathtaking peaks of the San Juans and crystal-clear waters of Ridgway Reservoir be your...
Aug
14
Ridges & Reservoir: The Ridgway Landscape Art Session
Aug 14, 2026 · 5:00pm - Aug 14, 2026 · 6:30pm
Ridgway State Park
Unleash your inner artist and let the breathtaking peaks of the San Juans and crystal-clear waters of Ridgway Reservoir be your...
Aug
14
Bear Wise
Aug 14, 2026 · 6:30pm - Aug 14, 2026 · 7:30pm
Cheyenne Mountain State Park
Bear Wise is a free and open to the public educational talk. Join us at Cheyenne Mountain State Park as we learn all about bears...
Aug
14
Bear Wise
Aug 14, 2026 · 6:30pm - Aug 14, 2026 · 7:30pm
Cheyenne Mountain State Park
Bear Wise is a free and open to the public educational talk. Join us at Cheyenne Mountain State Park as we learn all about bears...
Aug
15
Bullseye Beginners: Archery at the Park
Aug 15, 2026 · 9:00am - Aug 15, 2026 · 11:00am
Ridgway State Park
Ready to channel your inner archer? Join us at Ridgway State Park for a morning of focus, fun, and flying arrows! This hands-on...
Aug
15
Bullseye Beginners: Archery at the Park
Aug 15, 2026 · 9:00am - Aug 15, 2026 · 11:00am
Ridgway State Park
Ready to channel your inner archer? Join us at Ridgway State Park for a morning of focus, fun, and flying arrows! This hands-on...
Aug
14
Ridges & Reservoir: The Ridgway Landscape Art Session
Aug 14, 2026 · 5:00pm - Aug 14, 2026 · 6:30pm
Ridgway State Park
Unleash your inner artist and let the breathtaking peaks of the San Juans and crystal-clear waters of Ridgway Reservoir be your...
Aug
14
Ridges & Reservoir: The Ridgway Landscape Art Session
Aug 14, 2026 · 5:00pm - Aug 14, 2026 · 6:30pm
Ridgway State Park
Unleash your inner artist and let the breathtaking peaks of the San Juans and crystal-clear waters of Ridgway Reservoir be your...
Aug
14
Bear Wise
Aug 14, 2026 · 6:30pm - Aug 14, 2026 · 7:30pm
Cheyenne Mountain State Park
Bear Wise is a free and open to the public educational talk. Join us at Cheyenne Mountain State Park as we learn all about bears...
Aug
14
Bear Wise
Aug 14, 2026 · 6:30pm - Aug 14, 2026 · 7:30pm
Cheyenne Mountain State Park
Bear Wise is a free and open to the public educational talk. Join us at Cheyenne Mountain State Park as we learn all about bears...
Aug
15
Bullseye Beginners: Archery at the Park
Aug 15, 2026 · 9:00am - Aug 15, 2026 · 11:00am
Ridgway State Park
Ready to channel your inner archer? Join us at Ridgway State Park for a morning of focus, fun, and flying arrows! This hands-on...
Aug
15
Bullseye Beginners: Archery at the Park
Aug 15, 2026 · 9:00am - Aug 15, 2026 · 11:00am
Ridgway State Park
Ready to channel your inner archer? Join us at Ridgway State Park for a morning of focus, fun, and flying arrows! This hands-on...
Activities
Weddings and Special Events
Imagine your dream wedding with stunning scenery under Colorado's clear skies. Many state parks in Colorado are perfect for weddings and other special events. Explore what the parks offer for your outdoor spring, summer or fall wedding or event.