Military and veterans get free entry into Colorado state parks in Aug.
Bridget O'RourkeStatewide Public Information Officer
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Maya Saenz
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DENVER—To thank U.S. military members, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is offering free admission to all Colorado state parks to active-duty military, veterans, and the National Guard for the month of August.
Military members and veterans, resident and nonresident, can pick up a free August Military Pass at any Colorado state park or CPW office by showing proof of service. Passes become available on Aug. 1, 2024.
The free park pass allows visitors to experience Colorado’s state parks and the diverse wildlife and landscapes they support. All other park fees remain in effect, including camping reservations, boat and off-highway vehicle registrations, and hunting and fishing licenses. The pass is not valid for accessing State Wildlife Areas.
Know Before You Go
Plan your visit with the Colorado State Parks Guide (el folleto de parques en Español) or use the online Park Finder Tool to discover outdoor activities at each state park. State park outdoor recreation activities include:
Military members and veterans, resident and nonresident, can pick up a free August Military Pass at any Colorado state park or CPW office by showing proof of service. Passes become available on Aug. 1, 2024.
The free park pass allows visitors to experience Colorado’s state parks and the diverse wildlife and landscapes they support. All other park fees remain in effect, including camping reservations, boat and off-highway vehicle registrations, and hunting and fishing licenses. The pass is not valid for accessing State Wildlife Areas.
Know Before You Go
Plan your visit with the Colorado State Parks Guide (el folleto de parques en Español) or use the online Park Finder Tool to discover outdoor activities at each state park. State park outdoor recreation activities include:
- Boating, kayaking, paddle boarding and swimming
- Wildlife and wildflower viewing, birdwatching, and tours with naturalists
- Hiking, horseback riding, biking and rock climbing
- Find park events and classes on the CPW Events Calendar
- Accessibility programs are available
CPW offers several additional military benefits to active duty military, veterans, and disabled veterans. Programs include free admission to state parks on Veterans Day, year-round free entry to all Colorado state parks for residents with Colorado Disabled Veterans or Purple Heart license plates, and free small game and fishing combination licenses for qualified disabled veterans. CPW also offers a Columbine Pass which offers reduced park entrance fees to disabled Colorado residents.
For more information about Colorado state parks, visit cpw.state.co.us.
For more information about Colorado state parks, visit cpw.state.co.us.
Para su publicación: 31 de julio de 2024
DENVER— Para darles las gracias a los miembros de las fuerzas armadas de los EE. UU., el Departamento de Parques y Vida Silvestre de Colorado (CPW, por sus siglas en inglés) ofrecerá entrada gratuita a todos los parques estatales de Colorado a militares en servicio activo, veteranos y la Guardia Nacional durante el mes de agosto.
Los miembros de las Fuerzas Armadas y los veteranos, residentes y no residentes, pueden recoger un Pase Militar de agosto gratuito en cualquier parque estatal de Colorado o en la oficina de CPW mostrando un comprobante de servicio. Los pases estarán disponibles el 1 de agosto de 2024.
El pase gratuito para el parque permite a los visitantes explorar los parques estatales de Colorado y la diversa vida silvestre y paisajes que albergan. Todas las demás tarifas del parque permanecen vigentes, incluidas las reservaciones para acampar, los registros de botes y vehículos todoterreno, y las licencias de caza y pesca. El pase no es válido para acceder a las Áreas Estatales de Vida Silvestre.
Lo que debes saber antes de ir
Planea tu visita con el Guía de Parques Estatales de Colorado (el folleto de parques en Español) o usa la Herramienta de búsqueda de parques para descubrir actividades al aire libre en cada parque estatal. La recreación al aire libre en parques estatales incluyen:
- Andar en bote, kayak, paddle surf y natación
- Avistamiento de vida y flores silvestres, observación de aves y recorridos con naturalistas
- Senderismo, paseos a caballo, ciclismo y escalada en roca
- Encuentra eventos y clases del parque en el calendario de eventos de CPW
- Hay programas de accesibilidad disponibles
Para obtener más información sobre los parques estatales de Colorado, visite cpw.state.co.us.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is an enterprise agency, relying primarily on license sales, state parks fees and registration fees to support its operations, including: 43 state parks and more than 350 wildlife areas covering approximately 900,000 acres, management of fishing and hunting, wildlife watching, camping, motorized and non-motorized trails, boating and outdoor education. CPW's work contributes approximately $6 billion in total economic impact annually throughout Colorado.