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Park Conditions

  • Camping

    Campgrounds are now open with limited facilities available. To make reservations call 800-244-5613 or go to cpwshop.com  For general camping information, visit the Cheyenne Mountain camping page or call 719-576-2016 for further questions. 

    (Updated: 5/14/2020 4:28 PM)

  • Fire Restrictions

    Campfires and charcoal grills are currently allowed within the designated areas. We ask that you remain vigilant at all times and choose to forego the fire if high winds are present. 

    We follow the El Paso County fire restrictions.  They are currently in Stage 1 fire restrictions.  Under these restrictions, you can STILL HAVE A FIRE in our designated rings and grills provided.

    Firewood is for sale at the Visitor Center and at the camp host site (#28).


    (Updated: 11/3/2020 3:33 PM)

  • Park Entrance

    The Park is open for day use and other recreational activities; however, the visitor center is closed until further notice. 

    • Staff will be answering phones and messages, so you may call 719-576-2016 x6 if you have questions. 
    • Daily passes can be purchased at all self serve stations.
    • Annual park passes can be purchased at the credit card kiosks.  Please note that the kiosks do not have the capability to sell Aspen Leaf Annual passes.  If you qualify for this pass, please visit cpwshop.com to purchase. 

    For the latest information on COVID-19 and how it may impact your recreational activities, please visit CPW's COVID-19 response page. 

    (Updated: 3/31/2020 3:00 PM)

  • Road Conditions

    No Road Closures

    (Updated: 3/26/2020 5:48 PM)

  • Trails

    The Dixon and Top of the Mountain Trail Info: The first 2.5 miles of the Dixon trail is a multi-use trail open to hikers, bikers, and equestrians. Please be respectful of others and follow the yield triangle of etiquette. Hikers may continue past the 2.5 mile turnaround point. Prepare for a 17+ mile round trip hike, with no pickup points or sources for water along the trail. See the press release​ and the Dixon trail map​ for more details.

    No dogs are allowed on the Dixon trail. Please refer to the dog trail map​ to see which trails are dog-friendly.


    Trail conditions 5/14: All trails are dry and in good condition.   Please report any downed trees or other unfavorable conditions to the Visitor Center by calling 719-576-2016 x6. ​Smoking of any kind is prohibited on the trails.

    DOG OWNERS - Dogs are allowed on select trails only. Dogs must be kept on a 6' leash and be cleaned up after. View the Map of Do​g Trails.

    EQUESTRIAN USERS - Horses are allowed on select trails only. Please visit the Equestrian page​ for more details. All other trails are strictly closed to horses.

    (Updated: 5/14/2020 4:29 PM)