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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

    Staunton State Park trails report for Saturday January 21, 2023

    The park received significant amounts of snow this past week and ALL trails are covered.  With more snow in the forecast for the beginning of this next week expect these conditions to continue and with colder temperatures very little melting will take place in the coming week.  Due to deep snow some of the best snow shoeing and cross country ski conditions in the past several years exist in the park.  The upper trails especially are good for these winter sports. 

    Cautions:  Most ice flows across streams are covered in snow. However, use caution when coming down these areas as they still may be slick. 
    Bikers:  some upper trails are not recommended due to deep snow with very little packing. These may include the upper reaches of Mason Creek, Bear Paw, Lions Back, the upper section of Chimney Rock above the trailhead to Elk Falls and West Meadow. Lions Head trail is not broken in. 

    Lower trails: These include Staunton Ranch (SR), lower Mason Creek (MC), Dines Meadow (DM), Davis Ponds (DP), Chase Meadow (CM), Historic Cabins (HC), all climbing access, the connector trail to Border Line and the access road:  These trails are snowy with some packing.

    Upper trails:  These include Mason Creek canyon (MC). Bear Paw (BP). upper Mason Creek (MC). 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): These trails are snowy with some packing.  Some upper trails are covered in deep snow (See note above).  ALL upper trails will be good for snow shoeing and cross country skiing.  ​


    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: 1/24/2023 2:07 PM)

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