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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: 8/1/2018 9:06 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 
    • 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
    • See the Staunton homepage for reservation information. 
    (Updated: 8/1/2018 9:29 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: 8/1/2018 9:06 AM)

  • Education Programs

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

    Sign up to become a "Junior Ranger!" This program is designed for children to enjoy 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: 8/1/2018 9:06 AM)

  • 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: 8/1/2018 9:07 AM)

  • Geocaching

    There are currently seven traditional geocaches, and one 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: 8/1/2018 9:06 AM)

  • 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: 8/1/2018 9:07 AM)

  • Hiking

    The park offers several miles of multi-use trails and a few miles of hiker-only trail. Please be respectful of all users on the trail. 
    (Updated: 8/1/2018 9:08 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: 8/1/2018 9:08 AM)

  • Hunting

    Hunting is prohibited at Staunton State Park.​
    (Updated: 8/1/2018 9:08 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: 8/1/2018 9:08 AM)

  • Rock Climbing

    Rock Climbing CLOSURES have been lifted

    Seasonal (March 15 - July 1) Closures include:

    • Lions Head 
    • The Ranch Hand 
    • The Park View Dome 
    • The Sawmill Crags 
    • Rough Neck Wall 
    • Black Creek Wall​

    Trail closures include:

    • Lions Head loop 
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    For more information and a downloadable guide book go to Fixed Pin Publishing​.
    (Updated: 8/1/2018 9:03 AM)

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