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Colorado State Parks
With more than 4,600 campsites and 70 cabins and yurts located throughout the state, Colorado State Parks’ affordable accommodations offer something for everyone. From the outdoor enthusiast to the family looking for a relaxing weekend, the perfect escape is only a click or phone call away.
Colorado State Parks
With more than 4,600 campsites and 70 cabins and yurts located throughout the state, Colorado State Parks’ affordable accommodations offer something for everyone. From the outdoor enthusiast to the family looking for a relaxing weekend, the perfect escape is only a click or phone call away.
Don't Move a Mussel! Clean, Drain, Dry sign at a state park
Be a Pain in the ANS
Everyone has a part to play in preventing the introduction and spread of invasive species in Colorado. Simple actions, like cleaning, draining and drying your motorized and hand-launched vessels — including paddleboards and kayaks — can significantly protect Colorado's waters. These steps are crucial in helping to prevent situations similar to the recent one at Highline Lake.
Learn more about how you can prevent the spread of aquatic nuisance species (ANS) and tips to properly clean, drain and dry your boat, vessels and fishing gear. Tips for anglers and a map of CPW’s new gear and watercraft cleaning stations are available.
Visit a Park
Looking for an adventure or a relaxing weekend? Plan your escape to a Colorado State Park.
Colorado’s state parks are as diverse as the state itself, and they offer something for everyone. Enjoy a family picnic, cast a line in the water, take a hike, ride a horse, try snowshoeing or discover geocaching.
Purchase a Park Pass
All state parks require an entry pass. You can purchase a pass online, at all park visitor centers and CPW offices, and at any authorized sales agent.
Find out moreOpportunities for Everyone
Park Visitors Experiencing Disabilities
CPW parks offer accessible campsites, park passes, track-chairs, paved walkways and accessible fishing piers to visitors experiencing disabilities. You can request Sign Language Interpretation, Assistive Listening Equipment or other ADA accommodation services.
Free state park access for Southern Ute Indian Tribe and Ute Mountain Ute Tribe Members
Governor Jared Polis signed HB 25-1163 on May 29, giving members of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe and Ute Mountain Ute Tribe free access to Colorado’s 43 state parks beginning August 5, 2025.
The bill allows enrolled members of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe and the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe to enter state parks managed by CPW without paying an entrance fee when they present a current tribal identification card with an intact photo.
Weddings and Special Events
Celebrate Together! State Parks offer lovely backdrops for outdoor family or company gatherings, weddings, receptions and photoshoots. Nine Colorado parks offer overlooks, group picnic areas, amphitheaters and designated scenic areas for your special event.
Upcoming Events
Apr
17
Fly Fishing 101
Apr 17, 2026 · 9:00am - Apr 17, 2026 · 1:00pm
Staunton State Park
Ever wanted to give fly fishing a try but didn't know where to start? Are you new to fly fishing and looking for some tips to...
Apr
17
Fly Fishing 101
Apr 17, 2026 · 9:00am - Apr 17, 2026 · 1:00pm
Staunton State Park
Ever wanted to give fly fishing a try but didn't know where to start? Are you new to fly fishing and looking for some tips to...
Apr
18
Beginner’s Level 1 Mountain Bike Lesson
Apr 18, 2026 · 9:00am - Apr 18, 2026 · 1:00pm
Apr
18
Beginner’s Level 1 Mountain Bike Lesson
Apr 18, 2026 · 9:00am - Apr 18, 2026 · 1:00pm
Apr
18
Table Talk Saturday
Apr 18, 2026 · 10:00am - Apr 18, 2026 · 2:00pm
Roxborough State Park
Come on out on Saturday, April 18 between 10:00am to 2:00pm to check out our table talks with our Naturalist volunteers...
Apr
18
Table Talk Saturday
Apr 18, 2026 · 10:00am - Apr 18, 2026 · 2:00pm
Roxborough State Park
Come on out on Saturday, April 18 between 10:00am to 2:00pm to check out our table talks with our Naturalist volunteers...
Apr
17
Fly Fishing 101
Apr 17, 2026 · 9:00am - Apr 17, 2026 · 1:00pm
Staunton State Park
Ever wanted to give fly fishing a try but didn't know where to start? Are you new to fly fishing and looking for some tips to...
Apr
17
Fly Fishing 101
Apr 17, 2026 · 9:00am - Apr 17, 2026 · 1:00pm
Staunton State Park
Ever wanted to give fly fishing a try but didn't know where to start? Are you new to fly fishing and looking for some tips to...
Apr
18
Beginner’s Level 1 Mountain Bike Lesson
Apr 18, 2026 · 9:00am - Apr 18, 2026 · 1:00pm
Apr
18
Beginner’s Level 1 Mountain Bike Lesson
Apr 18, 2026 · 9:00am - Apr 18, 2026 · 1:00pm
Apr
18
Table Talk Saturday
Apr 18, 2026 · 10:00am - Apr 18, 2026 · 2:00pm
Roxborough State Park
Come on out on Saturday, April 18 between 10:00am to 2:00pm to check out our table talks with our Naturalist volunteers...
Apr
18
Table Talk Saturday
Apr 18, 2026 · 10:00am - Apr 18, 2026 · 2:00pm
Roxborough State Park
Come on out on Saturday, April 18 between 10:00am to 2:00pm to check out our table talks with our Naturalist volunteers...
Stay Overnight
Camping
Go camping at one of 30 different Colorado parks.
Cabins
Stay at one of 41 cabins available at 6 Colorado State Parks.
Yurts
Stay at one of 12 yurts available at 6 Colorado State Parks.
Colorado's Ultimate Road Trip
Colorado Parks and Wildlife Passport
Colorado has some amazing places to visit. Now, you can add visiting all state parks and 15 fish hatcheries to your personal bucket list using the CPW Passport.
Visit a state park or hatchery and ask for your free passport, while supplies last.
Staff will stamp your passport in the visitor centers and stamps are sometimes located at the fee collection station(s). Go out and discover as many as you can! Challenge yourself to collect ALL the stamps.
Use #COParksPassport to share your adventures. Log your memories in the CPW Passport while traveling the state.
If you collect all state park stamps, your prize is an all star patch. If you collect all 15 hatcheries, your prize is a mug. Once you've collected all your passport stamps, fill in the required contact information and have a Colorado Parks and Wildlife employee certify/sign page 58 of the passport. Then, email a clear and legible photo of the certified page 58 to [email protected] and your prize will be sent to you.
Park Brochures and Management Plans
Your Full Guide to State Parks
The Guide to State Parks gives you an overview of each of Colorado's State Parks including locations and what activities and amenities are offered.
Download the Brochure
A Quick Guide to State Parks
Hike a mountain. Ride a trail. Toss up a tent. Throw a line in a stream. Raft a rapid. Ski, paddle or sail on blue water. Or just kick back and enjoy the view. There’s something for everyone, of every age, at Colorado’s state parks.
Download the Brochure
Guía De Los Parques Naturales
¡Dondequiera que vaya en Colorado, se encuentra un parque estatal esperándole para darle la bienvenida!
Descargue una versión PDF
Guía Rápida de los Parques Estatales
Escala una montaña. Recorre un sendero. Acampa. Pesca en un arroyo. Desciende rápidos en balsa. Esquía, rema o navega en aguas cristalinas. O simplemente relájate y disfruta del paisaje. En los parques estatales de Colorado hay algo para todos, de todas las edades.
Descargue una versión PDF
Request a Park Brochure
You can download specific park brochures from each park homepage, or you can request a 3-page Quick Guide paper copy be sent to you.
Request a Brochure
Managing State Parks
State Park Management Plans serve as an overarching management guide for each park by outlining short- and long-term visitor, recreation, resource, and infrastructure management visions for the park. It charts the management priorities and specific management directions for current and future park staff.
View Park Management Plans
Signup for State Park eNews
CPW publishes weekly newsletters, with each edition focused on topics including Colorado's state parks, fishing, hunting, trails and recreation, and conservation. Choose the topics that are most important to you.
Featured Issue
Colorado Outdoors Magazine
2026 Annual State Parks Issue — View the contents.
The annual state park issue is full of recreation ideas: Bird watch at Barr Lake, go into the backcountry at State Forest, experience whitewater thrills at Arkansas Headwater.
Explore S’more
Get a $29 Keep Colorado Wild Pass with your next vehicle registration to create sweet memories. The pass gives you entry to all state parks and supports wildlife conservation.
