Mueller State Park

State Park in Divide, CO

Hours:

Park: Daily, 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Office/Visitor Center: Daily, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Entrance Fees:

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

Animals Permitted:

  • Service Animals
  • Horses
  • Leashed Dogs

Park Address:

21045 Highway 67 South
Divide, CO 80814
United States

Contact:

719-687-2366

mueller.park@state.co.us

Dense forest with mountains in the distance.

Mueller State Park

State Park in Divide, CO

Dense forest with mountains in the distance.

Hours:

Park: Daily, 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Office/Visitor Center: Daily, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Entrance Fees:

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

Animals Permitted:

  • Service Animals
  • Horses
  • Leashed Dogs

Park Address:

21045 Highway 67 South
Divide, CO 80814
United States

Contact:

719-687-2366

mueller.park@state.co.us

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Construction Closures: Pond Closed -

Dragonfly Pond will remain closed until the spring of 2025 due to low water levels following maintenance of the pond.

Pet Access Limited -

Pets are allowed in the campsites, picnic areas, and on paved roads. Pets are prohibited on all trails and in the backcountry.

Two hikers walk pat aspens and large boulders

Two hikers walk pat aspens and large boulders

Activities and Trails

What to Do at Mueller

Mueller offers year-round outdoor recreation and nature study on its 5,100 acres. It's home to various wildlife and over 100 bird species. There are miles of trails for hiking, biking and horseback riding, as well as picnicking, fishing and geocaching. Winter activities include cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and sledding. Stay in one of three log cabins or the mountain forest campground with views of the Continental Divide. 

  • Biking
  • Cabins
  • Camping
  • Cross-country Skiing
  • Education Programs
  • Geocaching
  • Hiking
  • Horseback Riding
  • Hunting
  • Photography
  • Picnicking
  • Playground
  • Sledding
  • Snowshoeing
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Yurts

Best of Mueller

Three people riding horses

Trails

Mueller’s 50+ miles of trails offer many opportunities to explore the beautiful foothills of the Rockies. Visitors can hike, mountain bike or horseback ride on the trails.

A fox stands in grass

Wildlife Viewing

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​A popular watchable wildlife area, Mueller is home to abundant wildlife including elk, black bear, hawks and mule deer. The park has over 5,000 acres of spring-fed meadows, forested ridges and massive rocks of Pikes Peak Granite, and several ponds that dot the landscape. Along with the elk, mule deer and bears, many small mammals and birds share the park's habitat.

Four people have coffee and cookies at a picnic table

Picnicking

Mueller has 41 wooded, scenic picnic sites scattered among conifer and aspen forests, some with great views of the mountains. Each site includes a table and raised grill. All picnic tables are available on a first-come, first-served basis and uncovered.

A cabin with a balcony partially hidden by aspen trees

Cabins

Experience the Colorado mountains at Mueller. Three rustic log cabins are nestled among meadows and conifer forests. A fantastic​ view of Pikes Peak, tall pine trees and a variety of wildlife add to the charm of these mountain retreats.

Upcoming Events

Jan

12

School Pond Guided Hike

Sunday, Jan 12

Mueller State Park

Part of this 2 mile loop was upgraded over the summer. Check out the new reroute and enjoy this beautiful area of the park on this great morning hike. Depending on snow conditions spikes or snowshoes may be helpful. Meet at Preacher’s Hollow Trailhead.

Jan

12

Registration Required:

Event participants must register

School Pond Guided Hike

Sunday, Jan 12

Mueller State Park

Part of this 2 mile loop was upgraded over the summer. Check out the new reroute and enjoy this beautiful area of the park on this great morning hike. Depending on snow conditions spikes or snowshoes may be helpful. Meet at Preacher’s Hollow Trailhead.

Jan

17

Animal Antifreeze

Friday, Jan 17

Mueller State Park

What do wild animals do in the winter? Learn how wildlife survives in the cold, snowy season and try your own animal survival experiment. Prepare for part of the program to be outside. Best for ages 5+. Meet at the Visitor Center.

Jan

17

Registration Required:

Event participants must register

Animal Antifreeze

Friday, Jan 17

Mueller State Park

What do wild animals do in the winter? Learn how wildlife survives in the cold, snowy season and try your own animal survival experiment. Prepare for part of the program to be outside. Best for ages 5+. Meet at the Visitor Center.

Jan

17

Star Party-Mars sighting

Friday, Jan 17

Mueller State Park

If skies are clear Mars will be at its closest point in two years. The Colorado Springs Astronomical Society will have several telescopes set up outside of the Visitor Center for everyone to view the stars and planets of the night sky. Visitor Center parking lot.

Jan

17

Registration Required:

Event participants must register

Star Party-Mars sighting

Friday, Jan 17

Mueller State Park

If skies are clear Mars will be at its closest point in two years. The Colorado Springs Astronomical Society will have several telescopes set up outside of the Visitor Center for everyone to view the stars and planets of the night sky. Visitor Center parking lot.

Jan

12

School Pond Guided Hike

Sunday, Jan 12

Mueller State Park

Part of this 2 mile loop was upgraded over the summer. Check out the new reroute and enjoy this beautiful area of the park on this great morning hike. Depending on snow conditions spikes or snowshoes may be helpful. Meet at Preacher’s Hollow Trailhead.

Jan

12

Registration Required:

Event participants must register

School Pond Guided Hike

Sunday, Jan 12

Mueller State Park

Part of this 2 mile loop was upgraded over the summer. Check out the new reroute and enjoy this beautiful area of the park on this great morning hike. Depending on snow conditions spikes or snowshoes may be helpful. Meet at Preacher’s Hollow Trailhead.

Trails

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Dragonfly Children's Nature Trail

0.5 miles
Wheelchair accessible

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Wapiti Self-Guided Nature Trail

0.8 miles round-trip

Access point: Trailhead is located at the east end of the Visitor Center parking lot.

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Dragonfly Children's Nature Trail

0.5 miles
Wheelchair accessible

A dad helps his son with a fishing rod at pond.

Fishing

Fishing in Mueller’s ponds is fair at best. Only shore fishing is allowed. Some ponds are occasionally stocked with fingerlings. Dragonfly Pond is stocked regularly with catchable fish. To reach most ponds, a hike of 1.5 to 2 miles into the backcountry is necessary. A Colorado fishing license is required, and Colorado Parks and Wildlife bag and possession limits apply. Fishing with flies and lures is strongly encouraged.

Big Game, Small Game and Turkey

Hunting

Hunting is limited and controlled. Firearms, bows and hunting access from Mueller State Park trailheads is allowed beginning the Tuesday after Labor Day and continuing through the Friday prior to Memorial Day. 

Opportunities for hunting include mule deer, elk, black bear, mountain lion, turkey and small game. Hunters are asked to check with a park ranger if they harvest an animal.