Mueller State Park
State Park in Divide, CO
Hours:
Park: Daily, 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Office/Visitor Center: Daily, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Entrance Fees:
Daily Vehicle Pass: $10
Individual Daily Pass: $4
Animals Permitted:
- Service Animals
- Horses
- Leashed Dogs
Park Address:
21045 Highway 67 South
Divide, CO 80814
United States
Mueller State Park
State Park in Divide, CO
Hours:
Park: Daily, 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Office/Visitor Center: Daily, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Entrance Fees:
Daily Vehicle Pass: $10
Individual Daily Pass: $4
Animals Permitted:
- Service Animals
- Horses
- Leashed Dogs
Park Address:
21045 Highway 67 South
Divide, CO 80814
United States
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Construction Closures: Pond Closed -
Dragonfly Pond will remain closed until the spring of 2025 due to low water levels following maintenance of the pond.
A trail winds through aspen and pine mixed forest toward the densely forested mountains
Welcome to Mueller State Park
Visitors to Mueller State Park can explore over 5,117 acres featuring spring-fed meadows, diverse forests and impressive Pikes Peak granite formations. The landscape ranges from dense conifer and aspen forests to rolling grasslands with striking rock outcroppings. Shaped by ancient geological forces, such as the uplift of Pikes Peak and volcanic action, the park offers year-round outdoor activities like camping, hiking, wildlife viewing, and winter pursuits like snowshoeing and cross-country skiing.
5,117
acres
158
species of birds
138
campsites
44.3
miles of trails
Directions
Accessing the Park
From I-25
Traveling north or south on I-25 and take exit 141. Turn left at the stoplight onto US 24 West (Cimarron) and follow it for 25 miles through Woodland Park to the town of Divide. Turn left onto Highway 67 South for 3.5 miles.
From Colorado Springs
Take US.24 west (Cimarron) from Colorado Springs for 25 miles through Woodland Park to the town of Divide. Turn left onto Highway 67 South and follow it for 3.5 miles.
The Mueller Visitor Center is located 1.5 miles from the park entrance on Wapiti Road.
Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.
Fees and Passes
Pass |
Description |
Duration |
Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Daily Vehicle Pass |
Single vehicle and its occupants |
1 Day |
$10 |
|
Individual Daily Pass |
For individual entry on foot, bicycle, horseback, etc at select parks |
1 Day |
$4 |
|
DMV vehicle registration renewal option for Colorado residents |
12 Months |
$29 |
|
|
Annual Vehicle Pass (Affixed) |
Pass for a single vehicle and its occupants |
12 Months |
$80 |
|
Family Annual Pass (Hang Tag) |
Members of the same household |
12 Months |
$120 |
|
Aspen Leaf Annual Pass |
Visitors 64+ |
12 Months |
$70 |
|
Centennial Pass |
Income-eligible Colorado residents |
12 Months |
$14 |
|
Columbine Pass |
Colorado residents with disabilities |
12 Months |
$14 |
|
Veterans License Plate |
DMV vehicle registration renewal option for military veterans (disabled veterans or purple heart plates) |
Lifetime |
Free |
|
Independence Lifetime Pass |
Colorado resident veterans with disabilities |
Lifetime |
Free |
|
Blue Spruce Pass |
Colorado resident first responders with disabilities |
Lifetime |
$10 |
Nature and Wildlife
Mueller State Park offers a haven for nature lovers, boasting a diverse mix of coniferous forest, wetlands, various plant communities, a wealth of wildlife species and fascinating geological features.
Be on the Lookout for Birds
Can you spot all the resident and visiting bird species? Download the Bird List Brochure (PDF).
Birds You Might Find
- Canada Jay
- American Kestrel
- Williamson's or Red-naped sapsuckers
- Clark's Nutcracker
Mammals You Might Find
- American Beaver
- Wyoming Ground Squirrel
- Gray Fox
- American Black Bear
Reptiles and Amphibians You Might Find
- Western Terrestrial Garter Snake
- Prairie Lizard
- Tiger Salamander
- Boreal Chorus Frog
Geology at This Park
Mueller spans 5,121 acres on the western foothills of Pikes Peak, featuring aspen and montane coniferous forests, along with montane grassland. The park is underlaid by Precambrian Pikes Peak Granite, a component of the Pike’s Peak batholith, characterized by biotite or biotite-hornblende rocks. Several inactive faults running north to south intersect the park.
Habitats and Plants at This Park
Park uplands are dominated by mixed coniferous forest, aspen forest, montane grassland, rock outcrop and wetland communities. Mature stands of bristlecone pine, ponderosa pine, limber pine, Douglas fir, Engelmann spruce and aspen. Common understory species include common juniper, kinnikinnick, white stem gooseberry, prickly currant, mountain mahogany, raspberry, pine dropseed mountain muhly, shrubby cinquefoil, Rocky mountain maple, red elderberry, baneberry, Colorado blue columbine, monkshood, bluebells, golden banner, yarrow and harebell.
Montane grasslands or meadows are common in the northern portion on dry clay soils; common grass species include Arizona fescue, needlegrass, blue grama, prairie Junegrass, squirreltail, milkvetch, locoweed, penstemon, pussytoes and stonecrop. A variety of wetland communities are present along tributary drainages, pond margins and on seeps and springs. Several uncommon or rare plant species on the park include calypso orchid, rattlesnake fern, grass fern, maidenhair spleenwort, bunchberry, swamp violet and golden sedge.
Upcoming Events
Dec
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Nature Ornaments
Saturday, Dec 21
Dec
21
Nature Ornaments
Saturday, Dec 21
Dec
23
Junior Naturalist - Winter Detectives
Monday, Dec 23
Mueller State Park
Dec
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Junior Naturalist - Winter Detectives
Monday, Dec 23
Mueller State Park
Dec
28
Guided Hike Elk Meadow
Saturday, Dec 28
Dec
28
Guided Hike Elk Meadow
Saturday, Dec 28
Dec
21
Nature Ornaments
Saturday, Dec 21
Dec
21
Nature Ornaments
Saturday, Dec 21
Dec
23
Junior Naturalist - Winter Detectives
Monday, Dec 23
Mueller State Park
Dec
23
Junior Naturalist - Winter Detectives
Monday, Dec 23
Mueller State Park
Dec
28
Guided Hike Elk Meadow
Saturday, Dec 28
Dec
28
Guided Hike Elk Meadow
Saturday, Dec 28
History
Rich in wildlife, Mueller State Park was once a Ute hunting ground before pioneers, ranchers and farmers settled in during the 1860s. The area witnessed the Pikes Peak gold rush in the late 1850s and the Cripple Creek gold rush in the 1890s, attracting prospectors and settlers. The land served various purposes, from logging for nearby towns to cattle grazing and farming, occasionally mingled with activities like bootlegging and horse thievery.
In the 1950s, W.E. Mueller began acquiring local ranches to create Mueller Ranch. In the 1980s, the Mueller family designated the ranch as a game preserve. Later, the ranch was purchased by the Nature Conservancy and the Colorado State Parks and Division of Wildlife.
Mueller State Park sits at the base of Pikes Peak, where elk, black bear, eagles and hawks are able to roam amongst the 5,121 acres of natural land. With the park's groves of aspen trees, each season is a delight for photographers and sightseers alike.