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Fall in Colorado

Many state parks are located along some of the most scenic drives in Colorado, providing the perfect landscape for a weekend getaway to enjoy Colorado’s fall splendor. Stay overnight and bask in the beautiful fall foliage. Take a few days to relax and reset among the reds and golds, and breathe in some much-needed fresh air.

Woman holding a State Parks and Hatcheries Passport.

Fall in Colorado

Many state parks are located along some of the most scenic drives in Colorado, providing the perfect landscape for a weekend getaway to enjoy Colorado’s fall splendor. Stay overnight and bask in the beautiful fall foliage. Take a few days to relax and reset among the reds and golds, and breathe in some much-needed fresh air.

Rock ridges with trees at Eldorado Canyon State Park. ©Dustin Doskocil

Rock ridges with trees at Eldorado Canyon State Park. ©Dustin Doskocil

Colorado State Parks

With more than 4,000 campsites and 58 cabins and yur​​ts 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. 

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. 

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Find a Park

Use our park finder to find the perfect state park.

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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.

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Upcoming Events

Oct

5

12th Annual Harvest Festival presented by the Friends of Barr Lake

Saturday, Oct 5

Barr Lake State Park

Get ready to celebrate the beauty of autumn at the 12th Annual Harvest Festival at Barr Lake State Park! This much-anticipated event is back, and it’s bigger and better than ever. 

Oct

5

Registration Required:

Event participants must register

12th Annual Harvest Festival presented by the Friends of Barr Lake

Saturday, Oct 5

Barr Lake State Park

Get ready to celebrate the beauty of autumn at the 12th Annual Harvest Festival at Barr Lake State Park! This much-anticipated event is back, and it’s bigger and better than ever. 

Oct

5

Hike to Grouse Mountain

Saturday, Oct 5

Mueller State Park

Hike up the mountain to the Grouse Mountain overlook. This is a beautiful overlook with a stunning view, and is the highest point in the park. See a bit of natural history and entertain the question, “do moss prefer the north side of a tree?” 1-mile slow-paced loop. Led by volunteer naturalist Michael.

Oct

5

Registration Required:

Event participants must register

Hike to Grouse Mountain

Saturday, Oct 5

Mueller State Park

Hike up the mountain to the Grouse Mountain overlook. This is a beautiful overlook with a stunning view, and is the highest point in the park. See a bit of natural history and entertain the question, “do moss prefer the north side of a tree?” 1-mile slow-paced loop. Led by volunteer naturalist Michael.

Oct

5

Weekend Birding Hike

Saturday, Oct 5

Barr Lake State Park

Join volunteer naturalists for a walk in the park!

Oct

5

Registration Required:

Event participants must register

Weekend Birding Hike

Saturday, Oct 5

Barr Lake State Park

Join volunteer naturalists for a walk in the park!

Oct

5

12th Annual Harvest Festival presented by the Friends of Barr Lake

Saturday, Oct 5

Barr Lake State Park

Get ready to celebrate the beauty of autumn at the 12th Annual Harvest Festival at Barr Lake State Park! This much-anticipated event is back, and it’s bigger and better than ever. 

Oct

5

Registration Required:

Event participants must register

12th Annual Harvest Festival presented by the Friends of Barr Lake

Saturday, Oct 5

Barr Lake State Park

Get ready to celebrate the beauty of autumn at the 12th Annual Harvest Festival at Barr Lake State Park! This much-anticipated event is back, and it’s bigger and better than ever. 

Oct

5

Hike to Grouse Mountain

Saturday, Oct 5

Mueller State Park

Hike up the mountain to the Grouse Mountain overlook. This is a beautiful overlook with a stunning view, and is the highest point in the park. See a bit of natural history and entertain the question, “do moss prefer the north side of a tree?” 1-mile slow-paced loop. Led by volunteer naturalist Michael.

Oct

5

Registration Required:

Event participants must register

Hike to Grouse Mountain

Saturday, Oct 5

Mueller State Park

Hike up the mountain to the Grouse Mountain overlook. This is a beautiful overlook with a stunning view, and is the highest point in the park. See a bit of natural history and entertain the question, “do moss prefer the north side of a tree?” 1-mile slow-paced loop. Led by volunteer naturalist Michael.

Oct

5

Weekend Birding Hike

Saturday, Oct 5

Barr Lake State Park

Join volunteer naturalists for a walk in the park!

Oct

5

Registration Required:

Event participants must register

Weekend Birding Hike

Saturday, Oct 5

Barr Lake State Park

Join volunteer naturalists for a walk in the park!

Stay Overnight

Tent campsite at Yampa River State Park.
Camping

Go camping at one of 30 different Colorado parks.

Cabin at Vega State Park.
Cabins

Stay at one of 41 cabins available at 6 Colorado State Parks.

A yurt surrounded by trees at State Forest State Park.
Yurts

Stay at one of 12 yurts available at 6 Colorado State Parks.

Two people in wheelchairs fishing from an accessible fishing pier.

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.

Bride touching groom's cheek with a hand as they stand in a green meadow at Ridgway State Park. ©Steven Morris.

Colorado State Parks

Weddings and Special Events

Celebrate Together: State Parks offer lovely backdrops for outdoor family or company gatherings, weddings, receptions, and pictures. 9 Colorado parks offer overlooks, group picnic areas, amphitheaters, or designated scenic areas for your special event.

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.

    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.​

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    Park Brochures, Park Guides, Passports, and eNews

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    Your 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.

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    Guía De Los Parques Naturales

    ¡Dondequiera que vaya en Colorado, se encuentra un parque estatal esperándole para darle la bienvenida!

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    Request a Park Brochure

    You can download specific park brochures from each park homepage, or you can request a paper copy be sent to you.

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    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.

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    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. State Park Management Plans: 

    • Guide management of existing natural and cultural resources
    • Provide a framework for monitoring and maintaining state park resources
    • Identify park enhancement opportunities, including possible facility upgrades, new park facilities, restoration and rehabilitation projects, and other important management initiatives, and