Crawford State Park
State Park in Crawford, CO
Hours:
Park: Daily, 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Office: Daily, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. as staffing permits
Entrance Fees:
Daily Vehicle Pass: $10
Individual Daily Pass: $4
Animals Permitted:
- Leashed Dogs
- Service Animals
- Horses
Park Address:
40468 Hwy 92
Crawford, CO 81415
United States
Crawford State Park
State Park in Crawford, CO
Hours:
Park: Daily, 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Office: Daily, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. as staffing permits
Entrance Fees:
Daily Vehicle Pass: $10
Individual Daily Pass: $4
Animals Permitted:
- Leashed Dogs
- Service Animals
- Horses
Park Address:
40468 Hwy 92
Crawford, CO 81415
United States
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Activities and Trails
What to Do at Crawford
Only 12 miles from Black Canyon in Gunnison National Park, Crawford State Park offers beautiful mountain views and lots of outdoor fun all year round. Visitors can camp, fish, water ski, cross-country ski and watch wildlife, among other exciting activities.
- Biking
- Boating
- Camping
- Cross-country Skiing
- Education Programs
- Fishing
- Group Picnicking
- Hiking
- Ice Fishing
- Jet Skiing
- Paddle Boarding
- Playground
- Picnicking
- Sailboarding
- Scuba Diving
- Snowshoeing
- Snowtubing
- Swimming
- Water Skiing
- Waterfowl Hunting
Best of Crawford
The Reservoir
Visitors wanting to boat, fish, jet ski, paddle board, scuba dive and swim can enjoy the park's main attraction, the reservoir.
Paddle Boarding
Crawford is a great place to take a break and enjoy stunning scenery from your paddle board. All paddle boarders must have a sound producing device and a properly fitted life jacket while on the lake.
Picnicking
There are over 30 tables with grills and fire rings spread around the park.
Swim Beach
Open during the summer only, the swim beach is located near the picnic and camping facilities. Colorado State Park swim beaches do not have lifeguards on duty. Swim at your own risk. Children must be supervised by adults at all times.
Upcoming Events
Nov
11
Free Park Entry for Veterans and Active Military
Monday, Nov 11
Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area
Nov
11
Free Park Entry for Veterans and Active Military
Monday, Nov 11
Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area
Nov
11
Free Park Entry for Veterans and Active Military
Monday, Nov 11
Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area
Nov
11
Free Park Entry for Veterans and Active Military
Monday, Nov 11
Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area
Hiking and Snowshoeing
Trails
Swim Beach Trail
0.2 miles
Hiking, snowshoeing
ADA accessible
Dog friendly
East Shore Trail
4.3 miles
Hiking, snowshoeing
Dog friendly
Clear Fork Trail
0.2 miles
Hiking, snowshoeing
Dog friendly
Iron Creek Trail
0.4 miles
Hiking, snowshoeing
Dog friendly
West Shore Trail
0.8 miles
Hiking, snowshoeing
Dog friendly
Indian Fire Nature Trail
0.5 miles
Hiking, snowshoeing
Dog friendly
Swim Beach Trail
0.2 miles
Hiking, snowshoeing
ADA accessible
Dog friendly
East Shore Trail
4.3 miles
Hiking, snowshoeing
Dog friendly
Clear Fork Trail
0.2 miles
Hiking, snowshoeing
Dog friendly
Iron Creek Trail
0.4 miles
Hiking, snowshoeing
Dog friendly
West Shore Trail
0.8 miles
Hiking, snowshoeing
Dog friendly
Indian Fire Nature Trail
0.5 miles
Hiking, snowshoeing
Dog friendly
Waterfowl
Hunting
Waterfowl hunting is allowed in the fall seasons as long as the hunter is 100 yards away from anyone fishing on shore and 150 yards away from any campground.