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Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is offering free entry to all Colorado state parks on Monday, Aug. 3, 2026. Learn more.
Colorado 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.
Colorado 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.
Visit a Park
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.
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 moreUpcoming Events
Jul
31
Wildflower Embroidery
Jul 31, 2026 · 5:00pm - Jul 31, 2026 · 7:00pm
Golden Gate Canyon State Park
Learn to embroider beautiful wildflowers in this introductory class.
Jul
31
Wildflower Embroidery
Jul 31, 2026 · 5:00pm - Jul 31, 2026 · 7:00pm
Golden Gate Canyon State Park
Learn to embroider beautiful wildflowers in this introductory class.
Jul
31
Voices on Stone: The Mysteries of the Shavano Valley Petroglyphs
Jul 31, 2026 · 6:00pm - Jul 31, 2026 · 7:30pm
Ridgway State Park
Uncover the ancient stories etched into the red rock of the Uncompahgre Valley. Join guest speaker Kellie Carroll at the Ridgway...
Jul
31
Voices on Stone: The Mysteries of the Shavano Valley Petroglyphs
Jul 31, 2026 · 6:00pm - Jul 31, 2026 · 7:30pm
Ridgway State Park
Uncover the ancient stories etched into the red rock of the Uncompahgre Valley. Join guest speaker Kellie Carroll at the Ridgway...
Jul
31
Buck Moon Night Hike
Jul 31, 2026 · 7:30pm - Jul 31, 2026 · 10:00pm
Cheyenne Mountain State Park
Witness the beauty of the night skies in Cheyenne Mountain State Park. Join us as we learn more about this beautiful landscape...
Jul
31
Buck Moon Night Hike
Jul 31, 2026 · 7:30pm - Jul 31, 2026 · 10:00pm
Cheyenne Mountain State Park
Witness the beauty of the night skies in Cheyenne Mountain State Park. Join us as we learn more about this beautiful landscape...
Jul
31
Wildflower Embroidery
Jul 31, 2026 · 5:00pm - Jul 31, 2026 · 7:00pm
Golden Gate Canyon State Park
Learn to embroider beautiful wildflowers in this introductory class.
Jul
31
Wildflower Embroidery
Jul 31, 2026 · 5:00pm - Jul 31, 2026 · 7:00pm
Golden Gate Canyon State Park
Learn to embroider beautiful wildflowers in this introductory class.
Jul
31
Voices on Stone: The Mysteries of the Shavano Valley Petroglyphs
Jul 31, 2026 · 6:00pm - Jul 31, 2026 · 7:30pm
Ridgway State Park
Uncover the ancient stories etched into the red rock of the Uncompahgre Valley. Join guest speaker Kellie Carroll at the Ridgway...
Jul
31
Voices on Stone: The Mysteries of the Shavano Valley Petroglyphs
Jul 31, 2026 · 6:00pm - Jul 31, 2026 · 7:30pm
Ridgway State Park
Uncover the ancient stories etched into the red rock of the Uncompahgre Valley. Join guest speaker Kellie Carroll at the Ridgway...
Jul
31
Buck Moon Night Hike
Jul 31, 2026 · 7:30pm - Jul 31, 2026 · 10:00pm
Cheyenne Mountain State Park
Witness the beauty of the night skies in Cheyenne Mountain State Park. Join us as we learn more about this beautiful landscape...
Jul
31
Buck Moon Night Hike
Jul 31, 2026 · 7:30pm - Jul 31, 2026 · 10:00pm
Cheyenne Mountain State Park
Witness the beauty of the night skies in Cheyenne Mountain State Park. Join us as we learn more about this beautiful landscape...
Honoring Our Military
Free Admission for active duty, veterans or National Guard to all State Parks in August
United States active duty, veterans or National Guard members are admitted free into state parks for the month of August if they have the August Military Pass.
- Any state park office or CPW office can issue the free pass with proof of military service.
- Passes become available on August 1.
- All other applicable park fees (i.e. camping or fishing) still apply.
Phone showing Agents of Discovery app with Bighorn Ram character pointing to it
Download the App Now
Agents of Discovery
Looking for something to do with the whole family this summer? Grab your smartphone and head outside to enjoy Agents of Discovery, an app-based game that brings you outdoors while also learning a thing or two.
Four steps to summer fun:
- Download the Free Agents of Discovery App in the Apple or Android store.
- Play anywhere: Search for Colorado Parks and Wildlife missions within the app
- Play Onsite: Play specific missions while onsite at Cherry Creek State Park or Mueller State Park
- Have fun!
Opportunities 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.
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.
