Mueller State Park

State Park in Divide, CO

Hours:

Park: Daily, 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Office/Visitor Center: Daily, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Entrance Fees:

Daily Vehicle Pass: $​10
Individual Daily Pass: $4

Animals Permitted:

  • Service Animals
  • Horses
  • Leashed Dogs

Park Address:

21045 Highway 67 South
Divide, CO 80814
United States

Contact:

719-687-2366

mueller.park@state.co.us

Fax:

719-687-6867

Dense forest with mountains in the distance.

Mueller State Park

State Park in Divide, CO

Dense forest with mountains in the distance.

Hours:

Park: Daily, 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Office/Visitor Center: Daily, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Entrance Fees:

Daily Vehicle Pass: $​10
Individual Daily Pass: $4

Animals Permitted:

  • Service Animals
  • Horses
  • Leashed Dogs

Park Address:

21045 Highway 67 South
Divide, CO 80814
United States

Contact:

719-687-2366

mueller.park@state.co.us

Fax:

719-687-6867

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Pet Access Limited -

Pets are allowed in the campsites, picnic areas, and on paved roads. Pets are prohibited on all trails and in the backcountry.

A trail winds through aspen and pine mixed forest toward the densely forested mountains

A trail winds through aspen and pine mixed forest toward the densely forested mountains

Welcome to Mueller State Park

Visitors to Mueller State Park can explore over 5,117 acres featuring spring-fed meadows, diverse forests and impressive Pikes Peak granite formations. The landscape ranges from dense conifer and aspen forests to rolling grasslands with striking rock outcroppings. Shaped by ancient geological forces, such as the uplift of Pikes Peak and volcanic action, the park offers year-round outdoor activities like camping, hiking, wildlife viewing, and winter pursuits like snowshoeing and cross-country skiing.

5,117

acres

158

species of birds

138

campsites

44.3

miles of trails

Directions

Accessing the Park

From I-25
Traveling north or south on I-25 and take exit 141. Turn left at the stoplight onto US 24 West (Cimarron) and follow it for 25 miles through Woodland Park to the town of Divide. Turn left onto Highway 67 South for 3.5 miles.

From Colorado Springs
Take US.24 west (Cimarron) from Colorado Springs for 25 miles through Woodland Park to the town of Divide. Turn left onto Highway 67 South and follow it for 3.5 miles.

Fees and Passes

Daily Vehicle Pass

Single vehicle and its occupants

1 Day

$10-$12

Individual Daily Pass

For individual entry on foot, bicycle, horseback, etc at select parks

1 Day

$4

Keep Colorado Wild Pass

DMV vehicle registration renewal option for Colorado residents

12 Months

$29

Annual Vehicle Pass (Affixed)

Pass for a single vehicle and its occupants

12 Months

$80

Family Annual Pass (Hang Tag)

Members of the same household

12 Months

$120

Aspen Leaf Annual Pass

Colorado residents 64+

12 Months

$70

Centennial Pass

Income-eligible Colorado residents

12 Months

$14

Columbine Pass

Colorado residents with disabilities

12 Months

$14

Veterans License Plate

DMV vehicle registration renewal option for military veterans (disabled veterans or purple heart plates)

Lifetime

Free

Independence Lifetime Pass

Colorado resident veterans with disabilities

Lifetime

Free

Blue Spruce Pass

Colorado resident first responders with disabilities

Lifetime

$10

Nature and Wildlife

Mueller State Park offers a haven for nature lovers, boasting a diverse mix of coniferous forest, wetlands, various plant communities, a wealth of wildlife species and fascinating geological features.

Be on the Lookout for Birds

Can you spot all the resident and visiting bird species? Download the Bird List Brochure (PDF).

Birds You Might Find

  • Canada Jay
  • American Kestrel
  • Williamson's or Red-naped sapsuckers
  • Clark's Nutcracker
Two clark's nutcrackers sit on a rock

Two Clark's nutrackers sit on a rock.

Upcoming Events

Jan

26

Junior Naturalist-Winter Detectives #2

Sunday, Jan 26

Mueller State Park

This is the second of a three part winter series that will continue in February. What is hiding in the dead of winter? What do you enjoy about nature this time of year? Attend all three programs and receive a Junior Naturalist Certificate. All are welcome even if you can’t make it to the other programs in the series. Come prepared to be outside! Meet at the Visitor Center.

Jan

26

Registration Required:

Event participants must register

Junior Naturalist-Winter Detectives #2

Sunday, Jan 26

Mueller State Park

This is the second of a three part winter series that will continue in February. What is hiding in the dead of winter? What do you enjoy about nature this time of year? Attend all three programs and receive a Junior Naturalist Certificate. All are welcome even if you can’t make it to the other programs in the series. Come prepared to be outside! Meet at the Visitor Center.

Jan

27

Nature Journaling Workshop (register in advance)

Monday, Jan 27

Mueller State Park

This is a guided adventure led by Debbie, Certified Interpretive Guide and Naturalist Instructor at Pikes Peak State College. In this workshop you will discover the history, science and art of observing nature and recording observations. Nature journaling helps us reflect and expand our perspectives of the natural world around us and our place within it. All materials will be provided for you; you are welcome to bring your own journal if you’d prefer. Come prepared for a short hike, sitting outdoors for a short period of time (some chairs will be available), and changing weather. Ages 16+. To register, call the Visitor Center at 719-687-2366 or online. Meet at the Visitor Center auditorium.

Jan

27

Registration Required:

Event participants must register

Nature Journaling Workshop (register in advance)

Monday, Jan 27

Mueller State Park

This is a guided adventure led by Debbie, Certified Interpretive Guide and Naturalist Instructor at Pikes Peak State College. In this workshop you will discover the history, science and art of observing nature and recording observations. Nature journaling helps us reflect and expand our perspectives of the natural world around us and our place within it. All materials will be provided for you; you are welcome to bring your own journal if you’d prefer. Come prepared for a short hike, sitting outdoors for a short period of time (some chairs will be available), and changing weather. Ages 16+. To register, call the Visitor Center at 719-687-2366 or online. Meet at the Visitor Center auditorium.

Jan

26

Junior Naturalist-Winter Detectives #2

Sunday, Jan 26

Mueller State Park

This is the second of a three part winter series that will continue in February. What is hiding in the dead of winter? What do you enjoy about nature this time of year? Attend all three programs and receive a Junior Naturalist Certificate. All are welcome even if you can’t make it to the other programs in the series. Come prepared to be outside! Meet at the Visitor Center.

Jan

26

Registration Required:

Event participants must register

Junior Naturalist-Winter Detectives #2

Sunday, Jan 26

Mueller State Park

This is the second of a three part winter series that will continue in February. What is hiding in the dead of winter? What do you enjoy about nature this time of year? Attend all three programs and receive a Junior Naturalist Certificate. All are welcome even if you can’t make it to the other programs in the series. Come prepared to be outside! Meet at the Visitor Center.

History

Rich in wildlife, Mueller State Park was once a Ute hunting ground before pioneers, ranchers and farmers settled in during the 1860s. The area witnessed the Pikes Peak gold rush in the late 1850s and the Cripple Creek gold rush in the 1890s, attracting prospectors and settlers. The land served various purposes, from logging for nearby towns to cattle grazing and farming, occasionally mingled with activities like bootlegging and horse thievery.

In the 1950s, W.E. Mueller began acquiring local ranches to create Mueller Ranch. In the 1980s, the Mueller family designated the ranch as a game preserve. Later, the ranch was purchased by the Nature Conservancy and the Colorado State Parks and Division of Wildlife.

Mueller State Park sits at the base of Pikes Peak, where elk, black bear, eagles and hawks are able to roam amongst the 5,121 acres of natural land. With the park's groves of aspen trees, each season is a delight for photographers and sightseers alike.