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Park Conditions

  • Camping

    Winter 2019-2020 updates:

    Campground Closure - Due to a scheduled maintenance project during the months of November and December limited campsites will be available. For questions and reservations please call the park directly at 719-576-2016 x6 between the hours of 9am-4pm. Existing reservations will be honored, but site relocations may be necessary. 

    Shower and laundry facilities are closed for the season. 

    For camper check-in, firewood, or other needs, please stop by the Visitor Center between 9am and 4pm daily. For more information, contact the park at 719-576-2016.​ 

    Camping by Reservation-Only: 

    In order to provide better customer service and access to quality camping, all sites at this park will be available by reservation ONLY. 

    • ​Occupation of a site without a reservation will not be permitted. 
    • If you wish to occupy a site at this park, you may reserve it 24/7 at www.cpwshop.com​ or by calling 1-800-244-5613. 
    • The 3-day reser​vation window does not apply at this park; sites are available for reservation 24/7. 
    • Self-service camping permits will no longer be valid. 
    For questions, please contact the CPW call center at 303-297-1192.​​​​

    (Updated: 11/19/2019 4:19 PM)

  • Fire Restrictions

    Campfires and charcoal grills are 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. 

    For questions, or the most up-to-date information, please call 719-576-2016.

    (Updated: 10/16/2019 10:38 AM)

  • Park Entrance

    The Visitor Center is open daily 9:00am-4:00pm Oct. 1-Apr. 30, and 9:00am-5:00pm May 1-Sept. 30.

    The Gift Shop, Park Passes, Hunting/Fishing/Archery Permits, Registrations, and more are available at the Visitor Center during staffed hours. Daily and annual passes are available after hours at the self-service kiosk.​ Please call 719-576-2016 for more information.
    (Updated: 10/16/2019 10:43 AM)

  • Road Conditions

    No closures.

    (Updated: 10/16/2019 10:44 AM)

  • Trails

    The Dixon and Top of the Mountain trail system is open to the public. 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: 11/19- The lower trails are in great condition with only minimal mud remaining in shaded areas. The Dixon trail has stretches of icy, snow packed conditions turning to very icy as you approach the top of the mtn, traction devices recommended. 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: 11/19/2019 4:17 PM)