Veteran's Day Office Closure
Colorado Parks and Wildlife offices will be closed for Veteran's Day, Wednesday, November 11.
Lory State Park
State Park in Bellvue, CO
Hours:
Park: Daily, 5 a.m. to sunset
Office: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily or as staffing allows
Entrance Fees:
Daily Vehicle Pass: $10-$15
Individual Daily Pass: $4
Animals Permitted:
- Leashed Dogs
- Service Animals
- Horses
Park Address:
708 Lodgepole Drive
Bellvue, CO 80512
United States
Lory State Park
State Park in Bellvue, CO
Hours:
Park: Daily, 5 a.m. to sunset
Office: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily or as staffing allows
Entrance Fees:
Daily Vehicle Pass: $10-$15
Individual Daily Pass: $4
Animals Permitted:
- Leashed Dogs
- Service Animals
- Horses
Park Address:
708 Lodgepole Drive
Bellvue, CO 80512
United States
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Group and Event Space
For Groups
Interpretive Programming
The park offers on-site interpretive programming to educate park visitors about the many wonders of Lory State Park.
At this time, Lory offers limited off-site programming, such as school field trips to schools and community groups.
For more information about off-site interpretive programming or park education please contact the park interpreter at [email protected].
Hand touching tall natural grass next to trail
For Groups
Picnics and Receptions
This spot is popular for weddings, triathlons and other special events.
- Up to 100 guests
- Fees: $10 reservation fee
- Monday through Friday: $150 per two-hour increment
- Saturday or Sunday: $300 per two-hour increment
To reserve the Soldier Canyon Group Picnic Area, please call the park office at 970-493-1623.
Amenities:
- Covered picnic tables
- Grills and campfire ring
- Stage surrounded by beautiful sandstone
- Outlets with power
- Lights
- Parking is not reserved or guaranteed
The Soldier Canyon waterfall is a short walk from the picnic area and runs during the early spring.
- Up to 100 guests
- Fees: $10 reservation fee
- Monday through Friday: $100
- Saturday and Sunday: $150
Amenities:
- Restrooms
- Covered tables
- Grills
- Fire ring
- Soldier Canyon waterfall nearby
- Horseshoe pit
- Volleyball court
- Parking is not reserved or guaranteed
The South Eltuck picnic area offers a spectacular view of Horsetooth Reservoir.
- Up to 50 guests
- Fees: $10 reservation fee
- Monday through Friday: $75
- Saturday and Sunday: $125
Amenities:
- Restrooms
- 7 covered picnic tables
- Horseshoe pit
- Fire ring
- Volleyball court
- Parking is not reserved or guaranteed
To reserve the Timber or South Eltuck group picnic areas, please visit cpwshop.com or call 1-800-244-5613.
Large Group Fees
Groups larger than 50 people will be charged an additional $0.50 per person over the 50-person cap.
Cancelling a Reservation
Cancellation with over two weeks' notice incurs a 25% base reservation fee, while cancellations within less than two weeks receive no refund.
Leave No Trace
Leave No Trace in Colorado state parks.
- Plan ahead and prepare
- Travel and camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Nearby Nature Viewing
Enjoy nature at Lory State Park.
Enjoy lunch at the South Eltuck picnic area while taking in a breathtaking view of Horsetooth Reservoir. In early spring, take a short walk from Timber Group and see Soldier Canyon’s seasonal waterfall. While you’re on a trail, look up and you might spot one of the many birds that call Lory home, like a cedar waxwing or a white-crowned sparrow.