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Park Conditions

  • Camping

    ​​Mueller is currently open for Winter Camping.
    • The Comfort Station, containing flush toilets, will remain open. Vault toilets will be open at Outlook Ridge, Peak View Campground and across from site #87.
    • Water is available at the outside spigot at the Comfort Station; all other hydrants are closed, so we suggest bringing your own water. 
    • The dump station is dry dump only, which means you will not have water to rinse out your equipment.

    Mueller State Park will be renovating camping sites over the next few months.

    During Phase I and II of the project, the following camp sites will be closed:

    • Closed 11/3/19 – 04/30/20     Conifer Ridge, sites 25-50
    • Closed 11/3/19 - 05/14/20     Revenuer's Ridge, sites 51-69
    • Closed 11/3/19 - 06/01/20     Peak View 1, 4, 5,
                                                   Revenuer's Ridge 6, 7, 9, 10, 12-21

    The following sites will remain OPEN year-round

    • Peak View, sites 2 & 3
    • Revenuer's Ridge, sites 8, 11, 22, 81-90 

    Reservations can be made online or made over the phone through Aspira by calling at 1-800-244-5613. Reservations are not made directly at the park. 

    (Updated: 11/14/2019 3:54 PM)

  • Fire Restrictions

    ​PLEASE USE CAUTION WHEN HAVING A CAMPFIRE:

    • KEEP IT SMALL AND HAVE A BUCKET OF WATER NEXT TO THE FIRE. 
    • ENSURE THE FIRE IS COMPLETETLY OUT AND NEVER LEAVE IT UNATTENDED. 
    (Updated: 12/12/2018 2:16 PM)

  • Hunting

    ​ATTENTION HUNTERS AND TRAIL USERS - IN 2019, ALL HUNTING IS PROHIBITED BETWEEN MAY 24 AND SEPTEMBER 3, 2019. 

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    (Updated: 2/6/2019 12:37 PM)

  • Park Entrance

    Please purchase your daily parks pass at the self service station if the entrance building is closed, or at the Visitor Center during normal hours of operation.


    (Updated: 10/16/2017 11:59 AM)

  • Trails

    The sledding hills do not have enough snow at this time.

    All trails are open however, due to the snow thawing and freezing, trails may be icy in spots, south facing areas may have bare spots but north facing areas can have a about 7 inches or more of snow. It is recommended to bring Micro spikes for your hike.  

    ​PETS ARE NOT PERMITTED ON ANY TRAILS, IN THE BACKCOUNTRY, IN THE PONDS OR IN PARK BUILDINGS INCLUDING RENTAL CABINS AND VISITOR CENTER.​​​​​​

    Safety Information 
    • Winter weather is unpredictable. Snow storms can move in rapidly. Be prepared!
    • Snow and high elevation intensify solar rays. Bring sunscreen, lip balm, a hat and sunglasses.
    • Always go prepared to spend the night in case of injury or if someone in your party gets lost. Bring plenty of water, food, compass/GPS, flashlight with extra batteries, fire starter, waterproof matches, and a cell phone with a charged battery. 
    • Allow for limited daylight, varying snow conditions, temperature extremes and the ability of group members. 
    • Park in designated areas only. Parking along the side of the roadway is prohibited. ​


    (Updated: 11/12/2019 8:43 AM)

  • Weather

    It is WINTER in the Colorado Mountains.  Mueller typically experiences cooler temperatures and occasional snow showers. Currently, highs are in the 40's and 30's  with lows in the 20's

    Please go prepared with appropriate clothing, food and water. 

    Check us out on Weatherbug​. Enter our zip code 80814 for Divide, Colorado. The camera for the Visitor Center is available as well as current conditions and the forecast.

    (Updated: 11/12/2019 8:33 AM)

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