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Park Conditions

  • Camping

    Camping is Now Available at Staunton State Park!

    • ​Staunton has 25 walk-in campsites open to the public by reservation only.
    • Walk in distances vary from 180-799yds. 
    • Fires, including Charcoal are not permitted
    • Each campsite offers a 24-by-11 foot pad for your tent, a bear-proof food locker, and a picnic table
    See the Staunton homepage for reservation information. ​
    (Updated: 8/1/2018 9:09 AM)

  • Fire Restrictions

    Fire Restriction Information

    Fire restrictions and bans are strictly enforced. 

    The Park County Sheriff has put a Stage I Burn Ban in effect. This means portable charcoal grills are not allowed.

    The Jefferson County Sheriff has put a Stage 2 Burn Ban in effect​. This means portable charcoal grills are not allowed.​

    This means...

    • No Fires
    • No charcaol grills
    • ​​No smoking on trails

    Colorado is experiencing an extreme drought. A full fire ban could occur at any time.​​

    (Updated: 6/28/2018 5:59 PM)

  • Fishing Report

    Both ponds are typically stocked the first week of each month starting in May, with rainbow trout. Our ADA accessible fishing pier is complete and ready to be fished from. Please contact the park about how we can provide an accessible fishing experience. 

    Due to construction access to the ponds is is currently available from the Ranch Hand Group Picnic parking area only. There is no public access below the dams on Elk Creek Road. Do not drop people or equipment off at this location. 

    Violators will be ticketed.

    ​From more information contact staff at 303-816-0912.

    (Updated: 8/1/2018 9:10 AM)

  • Hunting

    Hunting is prohibited at Staunton State Park.  The discharge of firearms within Staunton State Park is also prohibited.
    (Updated: 4/30/2018 4:05 PM)

  • Park Entrance

    Located at 12102 S Elk Creek Road Pine, CO 80470
    No parking is allowed on Elk Creek road or in the private residential areas. Please enter the park through the entrance.
    Exit gates will shut promptly at closing time. Please plan your trip accordingly. 
    (Updated: 4/30/2018 4:07 PM)

  • Rock Climbing

    ​Rock Climbing is available at Staunton. For more information and a downloadable guide book go to Fixed Pin Publishing​.​

    Climbers please do not place hardware without a permit. 

    (Updated: 8/1/2018 9:20 AM)

  • Trails

    Currently the vast majority of Staunton's trails are dry.  

    The trail to the summit of Lions Head is currently open. The trail is not on our current map. 
    Access is from the Lions Back trail at the Lions Back Overlook. 
    This trail is subject to seasonal closures from March 15-July 31.

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    For current conditions, please contact the park at 303-816-0912

    (Updated: 8/1/2018 9:22 AM)

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