Memorial Day Office Closure
Colorado Parks and Wildlife offices will be closed for the state holiday, Monday, May 25. To honor military members for their service CPW offers active duty military and veteran benefits to enjoy fishing, hunting and state parks.
From the stunning red rocks of Roxborough State Park to the sparkling waters of Navajo State Park, Colorado state parks offer something for everyone. With annual and day pass options for residents and visitors alike, you can start exploring the great outdoors today.
From the stunning red rocks of Roxborough State Park to the sparkling waters of Navajo State Park, Colorado state parks offer something for everyone. With annual and day pass options for residents and visitors alike, you can start exploring the great outdoors today.
Wherever you go in Colorado, there’s a state park waiting to welcome you. Mountains or prairies, rivers or forests, out in the country or next to the city, Colorado state parks are as diverse as the state itself, and they offer something for everyone — all for a low daily entry fee.
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 moreMay
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May 23, 2026 · 1:30pm - May 23, 2026 · 3:00pm
May
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May 23, 2026 · 1:30pm - May 23, 2026 · 3:00pm
May
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May 23, 2026 · 6:30pm - May 23, 2026 · 7:30pm
Ridgway State Park
Don't miss out on one of our most popular and magical traditions of the season! Grab your lawn chairs and bring the family to...
May
23
May 23, 2026 · 6:30pm - May 23, 2026 · 7:30pm
Ridgway State Park
Don't miss out on one of our most popular and magical traditions of the season! Grab your lawn chairs and bring the family to...
May
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May 24, 2026 · 10:00am - May 24, 2026 · 1:00pm
Roxborough State Park
Learn everything you always wanted to know about the geologic formations in Roxborough State Park!
May
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May 24, 2026 · 10:00am - May 24, 2026 · 1:00pm
Roxborough State Park
Learn everything you always wanted to know about the geologic formations in Roxborough State Park!
May
23
May 23, 2026 · 1:30pm - May 23, 2026 · 3:00pm
May
23
May 23, 2026 · 1:30pm - May 23, 2026 · 3:00pm
May
23
May 23, 2026 · 6:30pm - May 23, 2026 · 7:30pm
Ridgway State Park
Don't miss out on one of our most popular and magical traditions of the season! Grab your lawn chairs and bring the family to...
May
23
May 23, 2026 · 6:30pm - May 23, 2026 · 7:30pm
Ridgway State Park
Don't miss out on one of our most popular and magical traditions of the season! Grab your lawn chairs and bring the family to...
May
24
May 24, 2026 · 10:00am - May 24, 2026 · 1:00pm
Roxborough State Park
Learn everything you always wanted to know about the geologic formations in Roxborough State Park!
May
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May 24, 2026 · 10:00am - May 24, 2026 · 1:00pm
Roxborough State Park
Learn everything you always wanted to know about the geologic formations in Roxborough State Park!
Find a Trail
Discover and explore Colorado’s unique trail experiences with the Colorado Trail Explorer (COTREX). COTREX offers the most comprehensive trail map available for the state. Built using data from over 230 trail managers, COTREX has information about nearly 45,000 miles of trails in one easy-to-find place. Use COTREX on the web or download the app.
Children being fitted for a personal floatation device (PFD) by State Park staff.
Gear Up for Spring/Summer
Boating and other water activities are popular for both Colorado residents and visitors, but safety should always come first. Weather conditions can change rapidly, creating unexpected hazards on the water. While air temperatures may feel warm, water temperatures often remain dangerously cold. Water below 68°F can quickly lead to cold shock, causing involuntary gasping, water inhalation, and rapid loss of muscle function. These effects can result in hypothermia, unconsciousness, or an inability to swim. Wearing a life jacket is one of the most effective ways to stay safe. Most water-related fatalities occur when life jackets are not used. Always wear one and be prepared so you can enjoy your time on the water and return home safely.
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.
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.
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.
Go camping at one of 30 different Colorado parks.
Stay at one of 41 cabins available at 6 Colorado State Parks.
Stay at one of 12 yurts available at 6 Colorado State Parks.
Colorado's Ultimate Road Trip
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.
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 BrochureHike 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¡Dondequiera que vaya en Colorado, se encuentra un parque estatal esperándole para darle la bienvenida!
Descargue una versión PDFEscala 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 PDFYou 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 BrochureState 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 PlansCPW 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
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.
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.
