Inclement Weather Office Closure:
The Colorado Parks and Wildlife Colorado Springs Office will be closed today, January 9, 2026, due to a snow event.
State Park Finder
January is the perfect time to head out into a snow-filled state park to try something new - or enjoy your favorite winter activity. These highlighted parks and activities are the tip of the iceberg, so to speak, so be sure to check out parks near you to explore the numerous activities offered statewide.
State Park Finder
January is the perfect time to head out into a snow-filled state park to try something new - or enjoy your favorite winter activity. These highlighted parks and activities are the tip of the iceberg, so to speak, so be sure to check out parks near you to explore the numerous activities offered statewide.
New Year, New Trails: Explore Winter Within State Parks
Snowshoeing at Stagecoach
The park has 8 miles of groomed trails, perfect for snowshoeing and cross-country skiiing. Stop by the park office to take advantage of the FREE rentals, which include snowshoes, sleds, ice fishing equipment and fat-tire bikes! Stagecoach State Park makes it easy to try a number of new outdoor activities.
Fat Biking at State Forest
With more than 71,000 acres of forest, jagged peaks, alpine lakes, abundant wildlife and miles of trails, State Forest State Park is truly a winter wonderland. Explore the trails by fat bike while enjoying nature’s serene beauty. Begin your trek right from the Moose Visitor Center, where there is a 6-mile groomed trail that runs along the banks of the Michigan River. Other trails in the park offer intermediate and strenuous routes, and Gould Loop, Grass Creek and The Loops Trails are groomed when conditions allow.
Ice Fishing at Eleven Mile
Eleven Mile State Park is an expansive high-altitude grassland region of central Colorado and a prime location for ice fishing. Ringed by high mountains, this 3,400-acre reservoir at 8,600 feet elevation offers trophy-sized fishing opportunities for rainbow, brown and cutthroat trout and northern pike. Some of the largest fish ever caught in the state have been pulled from these waters. Contact the park for up-to-date conditions.
Cozy Cabins at Mueller
With abundant wildlife and over 5,000 gorgeous acres, Mueller never fails to amaze. Overnight accommodations are open year-round, and there is no better season to embrace the solitude of nature than winter. Warm up inside a cozy cabin after a long day of snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, sledding or wildlife watching.
Special Edition
Colorado Outdoors Magazine
2025 Photography Issue — View the contents.
The 2025 Colorado Outdoors Photo Issue is here and brimming with stunning photos of Colorado's diverse wildlife, landscapes and recreation. Get your copy today!
A great gift
At Home in Nature - The History of Colorado's State Parks
Order online or stop by your favorite park to pick up a copy!
The story of how Colorado's state parks came to be, featuring breathtaking photography and the voices of the staff and stewards of these magnificent public lands. The book delves into the rich history of Colorado's state parks, from their inception to the present day, and is a must-read for anyone interested in the state's natural and cultural heritage.
Colorado's Ultimate Road Trip
Colorado State Parks Passport
Visit a state park or hatchery and ask for your free passport. Ask any state park or hatchery staff to stamp your passport. Collect all 57 (42 parks, 15 hatcheries) stamps and receive a completion prize.