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  • Fire Restrictions

    Local County Fire Restriction Information:

    Staunton is located in Jefferson and Park Counties. The local Sheriff determines fire bans which are strictly enforced. 

    Check the park alerts for current fire restrictions.

    Wood or Charcoal Fires are only permitted at Staunton in designated grills located at our picnic areas​
    (Updated: 6/22/2022 1:25 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.  We only offer this access on select weekdays and need at least 2 days notice. 

    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: 6/22/2022 1:25 PM)

  • Hunting

    Hunting is prohibited at Staunton State Park.  The discharge of firearms within Staunton State Park is also prohibited.
    (Updated: 6/22/2022 1:26 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.​
    (Updated: 11/10/2020 10:49 AM)

  • Rock Climbing

    ​Rock Climbing is available at Staunton. For more information and a downloadable guide book go to Mountain Project - Staunton​

    Climbers please do not place hardware without a permit. 

    Seasonal closures from March-July include Lion's Head and Rough Neck Wall.

    (Updated: 6/22/2022 1:30 PM)

  • Trails

    The Park continues to dry out from Friday's modest snowfall.   Although the lower trails are rapidly drying out with the return of the sun this weekend, expect shallow snow covered conditions on the upper trails and shady areas with a mixture of melting areas causing some muddy sections for the next few days.   The early part of the upcoming week looks warm and dry which will continue the thawing process on the upper trails.  Unsettled and cooler weather is predicted for the end of the week, so conditions will likely change then.

    ******All Visitors:  The park will be hosting its 10th Anniversary celebration on Saturday May 20.  Many activities are planned for this day for all ages. Please come join us for the celebration! Check our website for more information. 

    Cautions:  Icy conditions exist under the thin layer of new snow on lower (east side) Chimney Rock trail to the junction of Elk Falls trail.  Spikes/traction devices may be useful for hikers on this section.  These same underlying icy conditions exist on Lions Back trail and some north facing slopes on West Meadow.  Bear Paw continues to have sections of seasonal packed snow, but they are easily navigated.

    Some creek crossings may continue to have ice flows (currently under a shallow layer of snow).  Be aware especially when coming down these trails. 

    Lower and Upper Mason Creek canyon is mostly snow covered (shallow).   Previous ice flows over the trail in the lower canyon have melted during the past few weeks. 

    Notes: Lions Head trail is closed until August 1.

    Trails leading out into the national forest are on seasonal closure. 

    Lower trails:  These will include Staunton Ranch (SR), lower Mason Creek (MC), Davis Ponds (DP), Chase Meadow (CM), Historic Cabins (HC), Dines Meadow (DM), the connector trail between Staunton Ranch and Border Line trails, all climbing access and the access road:  The new snow on these trails has mostly melted and trail conditions are drying rapidly.  Expect some patches of snow in shady areas, but traction devices are not needed. 

    Upper trails: These will include upper Mason Creek (MC), Bear Paw (BP), Old Mill (OM), Border Line (BL), Scout Line (SL), Marmot Passage (MP), Chimney Rock (CR), Elk Falls (EF), Lions Back (LB), West Meadow (WM) and Bugling Elk (BE):   Although these trails have melted out significantly over the past week, the fresh layer of new snow re-established shallow snow packed conditions.   The highest trails (BP, upper MC, WM and CR) still retain seasonal hard packed snow and icy sections prior to the new snowfall.  These trails will continue to thaw this week and expect mixed conditions with long stretches of packed snow and some icy spots.  

    Bikers should not have trouble navigating any of these trails with a fat bike (>4" wide tires), however, watch for icy patches.    Given the latest snowfall and thawing conditions on the trails in the park, bikes with tires less than 4" wide are not encouraged on the upper trails.   Please avoid riding on muddy trails if possible, to avoid damaging trails.   If crossing muddy trails is unavoidable, do not ride / hike off the trail to avoid mud.  

    Given the increasing popularity of biking at the park, bikers are highly encouraged to utilize bike bells while riding at the park.   Bike bells provide a necessary warning and courtesy to hikers, equestrians and other bikers.  They also dramatically reduce potentially stressful encounters.   Bikers, please also moderate your speed on all downhill sections to provide adequate reaction time for yourself and others on the trail.   Also remember to yield to all hikers, equestrians and uphill riders so all visitors can enjoy the park!​
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    Seasonal Closures (March - July)​ include portions of Mason creek and all of Lions Head loop

    For current conditions, please check our Facebook page or contact the park at 303-816-0912 

    (Updated: 4/16/2023 12:48 PM)

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