Lory State Park

State Park in Bellvue, CO

Hours:

Park: Daily, 5 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Office: Monday through Sunday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. as staffing allows

Entrance Fees:

Daily Vehicle Pass: $​10
Individual Daily Pass: $4

Animals Permitted:

  • Leashed Dogs
  • Service Animals
  • Horses

Park Address:

708 Lodgepole Drive
Bellvue, CO 80512
United States

Contact:

970-493-1623

[email protected]

At Lory you can hit the trail for mountain biking, hiking and horseback riding, enjoy one of five picnic areas or discover a secluded spot all your own.

Lory State Park

State Park in Bellvue, CO

At Lory you can hit the trail for mountain biking, hiking and horseback riding, enjoy one of five picnic areas or discover a secluded spot all your own.

Hours:

Park: Daily, 5 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Office: Monday through Sunday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. as staffing allows

Entrance Fees:

Daily Vehicle Pass: $​10
Individual Daily Pass: $4

Animals Permitted:

  • Leashed Dogs
  • Service Animals
  • Horses

Park Address:

708 Lodgepole Drive
Bellvue, CO 80512
United States

Contact:

970-493-1623

[email protected]

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Group and Event Space

FOR GROUPS

Gathering Space

Conference Room

The Visitor Center conference room offers the perfect location for small business, group or club meetings.

  • Up to 25 guests
  • $100 per day
     

Amenities:

  • 2 coffee makers
  • Refrigerator
  • Sink
  • Microwave
  • Grill
  • Patio picnic area

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: Two hours for $150
    • Saturday or Sunday: Two hours for $300

    To reserve the Soldier Canyon Group Picnic Area, please call the park office at 970-493-1623.

    Amenities:

    • Parking for 50 vehicles
    • Covered picnic tables
    • Grills
    • Stage surrounded by beautiful sandstone

    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: Two hours for $100
    • Saturday and Sunday: Two hours for $150

    Amenities:

    • Parking for 40 vehicles
    • Restrooms
    • Covered tables
    • Grills
    • Fire ring
    • Soldier Canyon waterfall nearby
    • Horseshoe pit
    • Volleyball court

    The South Eltuck picnic area offers a spectacular view of Horsetooth Reservoir.

    • Up to 50 guests
    • ​​Fees: $10 reservation fee
    • Monday through Friday: Two hours for $75
    • Saturday and Sunday: Two hours for $125

    Amenities:

    • Parking for 35 vehicles
    • Restrooms
    • 7 covered picnic tables
    • Horseshoe pit
    • Fire ring
    • Soldier Canyon waterfall nearby
    • Horseshoe pit
    • Volleyball court

    To reserve the conference room or 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.

    1. Plan ahead and prepare
    2. Travel and camp on durable surfaces
    3. Dispose of waste properly
    4. Leave what you find
    5. Minimize campfire impacts
    6. Respect wildlife
    7. Be considerate of other visitors
    A man walking the Waterfall Trail.

    Nearby Trails Access and Lake Views

    Enjoy a diversity of trailheads at Lory State Park. 

    • Waterfall Trail, Shoreline Trail, Timber Trail, and many more
    • Take a stroll
    • Search for geocaches
    • Walk the dog
    • Ride a bike
    • Ride your horse
    • Paddle the canoe
    • Cast your fishing rod
    • Watch birds and wildlife