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Park Activities

Horseback riding

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: 7/10/2020 11:17 AM)
Camping
Walk-in campsites are available. See the Camping page for more detailed information.
(Updated: 12/30/2019 4:23 PM)
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
Applications for the 2020 Junior Ranger program will open this spring. The Junior Ranger program is designed for children to enjoy an independent experience and gain knowledge of the outdoors. Parents are invited and encouraged to attend the final day graduation event. A light lunch and graduation ceremony will be held on the final day-don’t forget your camera!
(Updated: 3/4/2020 2:28 PM)
Fishing
Fishing is allowed at the Davis Ponds, Elk Falls Pond and the small streams in the park. A current Colorado fishing license is required.
The Davis ponds are stocked with Rainbow Trout each month May through September. Limits for trout are 4 in your bag and 8 in your posession.
Elk falls Pond is not regularly stocked but does have Brook Trout. Limits are 10 in your bag and 10 in posession *8 inches or less.
Live bait is prohibited. We recommend powerbait, salmon eggs or worms!
Please, no boats or water craft of any kind and no swimming in the ponds.
(Updated: 7/10/2020 11:16 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
Picnic tables, some with charcoal grills are available near most parking areas on a first come first served basis. Please be aware of possible fire restrictions in the park.
(Updated: 3/4/2020 2:32 PM)
Rock Climbing
Seasonal Rock Climbing Closures from March-July include Lion's Head, Ranch Hand, Park View, Sawmill Crag, Rough Neck Wall, and Black Creek Wall.

For more information and a downloadable guide book go to Fixed Pin Publishing.
(Updated: 8/3/2020 5:24 PM)