Staunton State Park
State Park in Pine, CO
Hours:
Park: Daily, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Entrance Fees:
Daily Vehicle Pass: $10
Individual Daily Pass: $4
Animals Permitted:
- Leashed Dogs
- Service Animals
- Horses
Park Address:
12102 S. Elk Creek Road
Pine, CO 80470
United States
Staunton State Park
State Park in Pine, CO
Hours:
Park: Daily, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Entrance Fees:
Daily Vehicle Pass: $10
Individual Daily Pass: $4
Animals Permitted:
- Leashed Dogs
- Service Animals
- Horses
Park Address:
12102 S. Elk Creek Road
Pine, CO 80470
United States
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A rock climber hangs on to the side of a cliff.
Activities and Trails
What to Do at Staunton
Staunton State Park’s diverse landscapes, from grassy meadows to granite cliffs, make the park a great destination for rock climbing, hiking, geocaching, camping and more. The park features rocky outcrops, meadows, rolling hillsides forested with conifers and aspens, and a stunning waterfall.
- All-Terrain Wheelchair
- Archery Range
- Biking
- Camping
- Education Programs
- Fishing
- Geocaching
- Hiking
- Horseback Riding
- Picnicking
- Rock Climbing
Best of Staunton
Trails
The outdoor recreation opportunities are endless with 30 miles of trails for hiking, biking and horseback riding. Visitors with disabilities can also enjoy the trails with an all-terrain motorized wheelchair through the Track-Chair program.
Archery Range
The archery range offers visitors 17 lanes with 16 targets ranging from 10 to 60 yards with an optional 100-yard lane. Visitors who have purchased a park pass can use the range for free. Children 16 and under must be supervised by an adult. Access the range from the Mason Creek parking lot.
Rock Climbing
The park has over over 400 rock climbing routes. Sport, trad and mixed routes can be found throughout the park as well. Difficulty ranges from 5.3–5.13+. The majority of the routes are located at Staunton Rocks. Seasonal rock climbing closures from March to July include Lion's Head and Rough Neck areas.
Picnicking
Picnic tables, some with charcoal grills, are available near most parking areas on a first-come, first-served basis. Please be aware of possible fire restrictions in the park. There are two group picnic areas, which are available by reservation only.
Fishing
Fishing is allowed at the Davis Ponds, Elk Falls Pond and the small streams in the park. Access to the ponds is from the Ranch Hand and Visitor Center parking lots. There is no public access below the dams on Elk Creek Rd. A current Colorado fishing license is required.
Visitors with Disabilities
Staunton offers an ADA-accessible fishing pier. Please contact the park about how we can provide an accessible fishing experience on weekdays. We will need at least two days' notice.
Davis Pond
Davis Ponds are stocked with rainbow trout each month May through September. Limits for trout are four in your bag and eight in your possession. No boating or swimming in the pond.
Fishing in ColoradoElk Falls Pond
Elk Falls Pond is not regularly stocked but does have brook trout. Limits are 10 in your bag and 10 in possession, eight inches or less. No boating or swimming in the pond.
Fishing in ColoradoUpcoming Events
Mar
29
Ice Fishing 101 - CANCELED
Saturday, Mar 29
Staunton State Park
Mar
29
Ice Fishing 101 - CANCELED
Saturday, Mar 29
Staunton State Park
Mar
29
Ice Fishing 101 - CANCELED
Saturday, Mar 29
Staunton State Park
Mar
29
Ice Fishing 101 - CANCELED
Saturday, Mar 29
Staunton State Park
Hiking, Biking and Horseback Riding
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SPECIAL EVENTS AND PHOTOGRAPHY
Permits and Special Activity Agreements
A photography permit is required for all commercial photography.
A Special Activity Agreement permit may be required if you want to do an unusual activity or hold an organized group activity other than a standard picnic or camping trip.