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  • Biking

    Staunton offers several miles of multi-use trails available for hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding. Please be respectful of all users on the trail and be aware that some trails are hiker-only. 
    (Updated: 6/10/2019 11:46 AM)

  • Camping

    Camping is Available at Staunton 

    • ​Staunton has 25 Hike-In campsites open to the public by reservation. Visit CPWshop.com or call 1-800-244-5613 to book a site today.
    • Fires, including Charcoal are prohibited 
    • No hammock camping is allowed
    • Cook stoves using propane or white gas are allowed
    • Each campsite offers a 24-by-11 foot pad for your tent, a bear-proof food locker, and a picnic table
    • The campsites range from 120 yards to 800 yards from the trailhead parking lot
    • Check out our new 360 degree videos. You can use your cursor to scan all around as you walk from the Meadow Parking lot into the camp loops!!
    • Ponderosa Camping Sites 1-10​
    • Spruce Camping Sites 11-19
    • Aspen Camping Sites 20-25
    • See the Staunton homepage for reservation information. 
    (Updated: 6/10/2019 11:46 AM)

  • Dog-friendly

    Dogs are welcome​ in the park as long as:

    • they are on a six foot or shorter leash at all times

    • their waste is properly disposed of

    (Updated: 6/10/2019 11:46 AM)

  • Education Programs

    Great events and activities are planned! See the current schedule of programs and e​​vents​ for visitors.

    The Junior Ranger program is designed for children to enjoy independent experience and gain knowledge of the outdoors. Parents are invited and encouraged to attend the fi​nal day graduation event. A light lunch and graduation ceremony will be held on the final day-don’t forget your camera!
    (Updated: 8/1/2019 1:31 PM)

  • Fishing

    Fishing is allowed at the Davis Ponds, Elk Falls Pond and the small streams in the park. A Colorado fishing license is required. Please, no boats or water craft of any kind and no swimming in the ponds.
    (Updated: 6/10/2019 11:47 AM)

  • Geocaching

    Staunton State Park (80470): Come visit this impressive State Park! There are currently twenty (20) traditional and mystery geocaches, and one (1) earth cache within Staunton State Park. Geocachers seeking to add new caches to the park will be assisted by park volunteers in order to gain Park Manager approval. Be sure to check the Staunton State Park profile on www.geocaching.com to gain an understanding regarding how to incorporate proposed caches into the park' s mission. ​

    (Updated: 7/17/2019 2:14 PM)

  • Group Picnicking

    Staunton has two group picnic areas. Ranch Hand Group Picnic Area and Davis Ponds. Both are available by reservation only. For more information, see the Facilities​ page.​

    (Updated: 6/10/2019 11:51 AM)

  • Hiking

    The park offers nearly 30 miles of trails.  The majority of Staunton's trails allow for multi-use access (equestrian/cyclist/hiker).  There are approximately 8 miles of hiker-only trails.  Check out our Trails​ page for more details.​

    (Updated: 6/10/2019 11:53 AM)

  • Horseback Riding

    Staunton offers several miles of multi-use trails available for hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding. Please be respectful of all users on the trail and be aware that some trails are hiker-only. 
    (Updated: 6/10/2019 11:54 AM)

  • Hunting

    Hunting is prohibited at Staunton State Park.​
    Discharging of firearms is also prohibited at Staunton State Park.
    (Updated: 6/10/2019 11:54 AM)

  • Picnicking

    Single picnic tables are available near most parking areas on a first come first served basis. Staunton has one group picnic site which is available by reservation only.
    (Updated: 6/10/2019 11:54 AM)

  • Rock Climbing

    There are currently NO Rock Climbing Closures in place​

    For more information and a downloadable guide book go to Fixed Pin Publishing​.
    (Updated: 8/1/2019 1:31 PM)

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