Roxborough State Park

State Park in Roxborough, CO

Hours:

Park: Daily, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.  

Office: Daily, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. from May through November. Closed on Mondays from December through April.

Entrance Fees:

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

Animals Permitted:

  • Service Animals
  • Leashed Dogs
  • Horses

Park Address:

4751 East Roxborough Drive
Roxborough, CO 80125
United States

Contact:

303- 973-3959

[email protected]

Roxborough State Park

State Park in Roxborough, CO

Hours:

Park: Daily, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.  

Office: Daily, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. from May through November. Closed on Mondays from December through April.

Entrance Fees:

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

Animals Permitted:

  • Service Animals
  • Leashed Dogs
  • Horses

Park Address:

4751 East Roxborough Drive
Roxborough, CO 80125
United States

Contact:

303- 973-3959

[email protected]

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Hiking

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Activities and Trails

What to Do at Roxborough

Roxborough State Park, near Denver, offers nearly 4,000 acres of stunning red rocks, diverse plant life, and wildlife like black bears and mule deer. Visitors can enjoy year-round activities including hiking, trail running, cross-country skiing and bird watching. Whether you're new to the outdoors or an experienced adventurer, there is something for everyone.

  • Birding
  • Cross-country Skiing
  • Education Programs
  • Events
  • Hiking
  • Picnicking
  • Snowshoeing
  • Wildlife Viewing

Best of Roxborough

Red Rock formations

Red Rock Formations

​The archeological history of Roxborough State Park provides a rich storyline of life spanning thousands of years. Over 200 artifacts and 40 archaeological sites have been documented within the park.

Birding

Birding

The Audubon Society recognizes Roxborough as an Important Bird Area. Visitors can join guided hikes led by naturalists, suitable for all skill levels.

Picnicking

Picnicking

Roxboroughs has eight small picnic tables on the Visitor Center patio. Visitors are welcome to bring a lunch and eat at one of the small tables on the patio or at a bench along the park trails.

Wildlife viewing

Watch Wildlife

There are many opportunities for wildlife viewing. There is an abundance of birds, fox and mule deer, with occasional sightings of bobcat, mountain lion and black bear. While you many not see all the wildlife in the park, there are always signs of their presence on the trail.

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Hiking, Biking and Horseback Riding

Trails

The trail system connects to Douglas County Open Space Trails​, Pike National Forest Trails​, Waterton Canyon​ and the Colorado Trail. Hikers are reminded to stay on the trail and beware of rattlesnakes and poison ivy. 

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    Fountain Valley Trail

    2.5 mile loop
    Hiking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing
    Minimal ADA accessibility

    Access point: Close to Visitor Center

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    Willow Creek Trail

    1.5 miles
    Hiking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing

    Access point: Close to Visitor Center

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    Bear Canyon Trail

    Hiking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing

    Access point: Carpenter Peak Trail

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    South Rim Trail

    1.8 miles
    Hiking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing

    Access point: Willow Creek Trail and Carpenter Peak Trail

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    Carpenter Peak Trail

    3.25 miles one way
    6.5 miles roundtrip
    Hiking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing

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    Dakota Ridge Overlook Trail

    0.3 miles
    Hiking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing

    Access point: Douglas County Road 5

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    Elk Valley Trail

    0.7 miles
    Hiking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing

    Access point: Willow Creek Trail to Carpenter Trail

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    Fountain Valley Trail

    2.5 mile loop
    Hiking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing
    Minimal ADA accessibility

    Access point: Close to Visitor Center

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    Willow Creek Trail

    1.5 miles
    Hiking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing

    Access point: Close to Visitor Center

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    Bear Canyon Trail

    Hiking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing

    Access point: Carpenter Peak Trail

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    South Rim Trail

    1.8 miles
    Hiking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing

    Access point: Willow Creek Trail and Carpenter Peak Trail

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    Carpenter Peak Trail

    3.25 miles one way
    6.5 miles roundtrip
    Hiking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing

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    Dakota Ridge Overlook Trail

    0.3 miles
    Hiking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing

    Access point: Douglas County Road 5

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    Elk Valley Trail

    0.7 miles
    Hiking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing

    Access point: Willow Creek Trail to Carpenter Trail

    Group Activities

    Special Activity Agreement and Permits

    A Special Activity Agreement may be required if you are an organized group, profit or non-profit planning to organize a specific activity. Past examples include running events, church groups, commercial events, filming, professional photography and weddings.

      If you have another kind of event in mind or if you are unsure if your event is suitable for Roxborough State Park, please contact the park at 303-973-3959 or by email at [email protected] with details about your event or activity, and we will let you know if you are in need of a Special Activity Agreement

      Please submit your application at least 90 days ahead of the date of your event or activity to see if you need to complete a Special Activity Agreement. Please submit all forms by email to [email protected]​.

      Groups of 10 or more wanting to visit the park must submit a Special Activity Agreement and receive approval from the park manager prior to arrival. To limit the impact on trails and facilities, groups this size will not be approved for weekends during the months of May through October.

      All commercial photography, including photography businesses taking senior or family portraits, must acquire a permit with the park prior to arriving. 

      The most common permit for still photography is our Photo Permit, which is a quarterly permit consisting of a $30.00 processing fee plus $30.00 per calendar quarter. Please fill out the permit application and email it to [email protected]​ at least 90 days ahead of your first session.