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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: 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
- 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: 9/25/2018 2:11 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: 8/1/2018 9:06 AM)
Education Programs
Great events and activities are planned! See the current schedule of programs and events 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 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: 2/14/2019 9:55 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.
Discharging of firearms is also prohibited at Staunton State Park.
(Updated: 2/14/2019 9:58 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
For more information and a downloadable guide book go to Fixed Pin Publishing.
(Updated: 8/1/2018 9:03 AM)