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Park Conditions

  • Camping

    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.​​​​

    For camper check-in, firewood, or other needs please stop by the Visitor Center between 9am and 4pm daily. ​Shower and laundry facilities are expected to open on April 11th. For more information contact the park at 719-576-2016.​ 

    (Updated: 4/9/2019 1:59 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: 4/9/2019 2:00 PM)

  • Park Entrance

    The Visitor Center is open daily from 9:00am-4:00pm Oct 1st through April 30th; 9:00am-5:00pm May 1st through Sept 30th. The Gift Shop, Park Passes, Hunting/Fishing/Archery Permits, Registrations, and more are available at the Visitor Center during staffed hours. Self service day passes are available after hours by cash or check only.​ Please call 719-576-2016 for more information.
    (Updated: 10/6/2017 1:44 PM)

  • Road Conditions

    No Closures

    (Updated: 5/29/2018 3:02 PM)

  • Trails

    ​TRAIL CLOSURE NOTICE - Sun. Sept. 22nd, All trails South of JL Ranch Hts will be closed from 5am to 3pm for a special activity race. This closure will affect equestrian and Top of the Mtn trail users. 
    Trails North of JL Ranch will remain open throughout the event.


    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-user 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 pick up points or sources for water along the trail. See 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​ for which trails are dog friendly.


    Trail conditions: Trails are in great condition although the early summer rains have things a bit overgrown in places! Please report any downed trees or other unfavorable conditions to the Visitor Center by calling 719-576-2016 x6. ​Smoking of any kind is not permitted 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 dogs and horses.

    (Updated: 9/13/2019 2:42 PM)