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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. 

    At this time there are no County Fire Restrictions at Staunton State Park.

    Wood or Charcoal Fires are only permitted at Staunton in designated grills located at our picnic areas​
    (Updated: 1/7/2020 10:35 AM)

  • 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. 

    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: 6/9/2019 7:18 AM)

  • Hunting

    Hunting is prohibited at Staunton State Park.  The discharge of firearms within Staunton State Park is also prohibited.
    (Updated: 6/10/2019 11:54 AM)

  • 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: 2/14/2019 9:49 AM)

  • Rock Climbing

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

    Climbers please do not place hardware without a permit. 

    (Updated: 2/14/2019 9:51 AM)

  • Trails

    ​The trail to the summit of Lions Head is not on our current map. 
    Access is from the Lions Back trail near the Elk Falls 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: 8/1/2019 1:32 PM)

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