Kayaking at Lake Pueblo State Park

Plan your next Colorado adventure!

Camping reservations can be made year-round and a maximum of six months before your arrival date.

Kayaking at Lake Pueblo State Park

Kayaking at Lake Pueblo State Park

Kayaking at Lake Pueblo State Park

Plan your next Colorado adventure!

Camping reservations can be made year-round and a maximum of six months before your arrival date.

 Colorado Gray Wolf Annual Report - Cover Image

Colorado Gray Wolf Annual Report - Cover Image

New Release

2024-2025 Colorado Gray Wolf Annual Report

Colorado Parks and Wildlife has published its second annual report that documents the status of gray wolves, wolf management, wolf monitoring, research related to wolves, and education and outreach in Colorado during the biological year April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025. Please note that events that have happened since March 31 will be included in next year’s annual report.

Staunton Track-Chair

Staunton Track-Chair

Live Life Outside

CPW Track-Chair Program

CPW’s Track-Chair Program provides opportunities for people with disabilities to live life outside and to share outdoor experiences with friends and family.

Angler report cover

Colorado Angler Survey Summary Report

Fishing Report

Colorado Angler Survey Summary Report

This study assessed anglers’ fishing behaviors and experiences in Colorado, evaluated their attitudes
towards fish management, and examined fishing pressure throughout the state. This survey was also
intended to identify any changes over time in the preferences of those fishing in Colorado’s waters. The results
of this study will ultimately be used to inform future fish hatchery and fish management plans for the state of
Colorado.

Photo credit: Western Bluebird by iNaturalist users Chrissy McClarren and Andy Reago.

Your Voice Matters

CPW seeks your feedback on the State Wildlife Action Plan

The 2025 SWAP provides guidance for Colorado wildlife over the next ten years and is now available for public review. Submit comments now through Aug. 8, 2025.

Your engagement is not just important, it's powerful. Public engagement is vital to the success of the SWAP because it helps ensure that the species included in the updated plan are consistent with the expectations of Colorado’s wildlife conservation community and stakeholders.

Rancher with cattle

Featured Resource

Wolf-Livestock Conflict Minimization Program Guide

The Wolf-Livestock Conflict Minimization Program Guide provides information on a variety of tools and methods available for livestock producers to employ in efforts to reduce the likelihood of wolf-livestock conflicts and establishes a framework for CPW’s response, along with available support from other state, federal and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs).

Video: Colorado’s Outdoors Strategy

Colorado’s Outdoors Strategy

Colorado’s Outdoors Strategy, one of the first of its kind in the United States, is the state's conservation, outdoor recreation, and climate resilience strategy. It advances coordination, tools, and funding to align, prioritize, and implement strategic actions on the landscape for conservation, outdoor recreation, and climate resilience.   

Kayaking at Ridgway State Park

Find the Perfect Park and Get Outside

Wherever you go in Colorado, there’s a state park waiting to welcome you. Colorado’s state parks are as diverse as the state itself, and they offer something for everyone. From Eastern Plains parks at 3,800 feet to high-mountain parks at 9,500, the network of state parks offers a wealth of activities for busy people of all ages, or the chance to do nothing at all.

Ridgway State Park

Kayaking at Ridgway State Park

Ridgway State Park

Find the Perfect Park and Get Outside

Wherever you go in Colorado, there’s a state park waiting to welcome you. Colorado’s state parks are as diverse as the state itself, and they offer something for everyone. From Eastern Plains parks at 3,800 feet to high-mountain parks at 9,500, the network of state parks offers a wealth of activities for busy people of all ages, or the chance to do nothing at all.

Colorado Outdoor Magazine Annual Fishing Guide - cover image

Special Edition

Colorado Outdoors Magazine's Annual Fishing Guide

The Colorado Outdoors Fishing Guide is a special annual edition of Colorado Outdoors magazine. View the contents.

Something for Everyone

You can play on land or on water. On a high peak or on the prairie. In the country or the city. In spring, summer, winter or fall.​

Fishing

Explore Fishing

Fishing

Explore Fishing Options

Ice Fishing

Explore Ice Fishing

Ice Fishing

Explore Ice Fishing Options

Upcoming Events

Jul

10

Full Moon Hike

Thursday, Jul 10

Barr Lake State Park

Explore Barr Lake at dusk! Envision yourself taking a short brisk evening walk with a Park Naturalist. Moon walk programs are...

Jul

10

Registration Required:

Event participants must register

Full Moon Hike

Thursday, Jul 10

Barr Lake State Park

Explore Barr Lake at dusk! Envision yourself taking a short brisk evening walk with a Park Naturalist. Moon walk programs are...

Raccoon

Jul

11

Junior Rangers: Riparian Retreat

Friday, Jul 11

Lake Pueblo State Park

Become a Lake Pueblo State Park Junior Ranger! Join us for our Riparian Retreat program where participants will learn all about...

Raccoon

Jul

11

Registration Required:

Event participants must register

Junior Rangers: Riparian Retreat

Friday, Jul 11

Lake Pueblo State Park

Become a Lake Pueblo State Park Junior Ranger! Join us for our Riparian Retreat program where participants will learn all about...

Jul

12

Birding Hike - Weekend

Saturday, Jul 12

Barr Lake State Park

Join volunteer naturalists Tammy and Ira for a birding walk in the park. Learn about birds and other natural wonders at Barr...

Jul

12

Registration Required:

Event participants must register

Birding Hike - Weekend

Saturday, Jul 12

Barr Lake State Park

Join volunteer naturalists Tammy and Ira for a birding walk in the park. Learn about birds and other natural wonders at Barr...

Jul

10

Full Moon Hike

Thursday, Jul 10

Barr Lake State Park

Explore Barr Lake at dusk! Envision yourself taking a short brisk evening walk with a Park Naturalist. Moon walk programs are...

Jul

10

Registration Required:

Event participants must register

Full Moon Hike

Thursday, Jul 10

Barr Lake State Park

Explore Barr Lake at dusk! Envision yourself taking a short brisk evening walk with a Park Naturalist. Moon walk programs are...

Raccoon

Jul

11

Junior Rangers: Riparian Retreat

Friday, Jul 11

Lake Pueblo State Park

Become a Lake Pueblo State Park Junior Ranger! Join us for our Riparian Retreat program where participants will learn all about...

Raccoon

Jul

11

Registration Required:

Event participants must register

Junior Rangers: Riparian Retreat

Friday, Jul 11

Lake Pueblo State Park

Become a Lake Pueblo State Park Junior Ranger! Join us for our Riparian Retreat program where participants will learn all about...

Jul

12

Birding Hike - Weekend

Saturday, Jul 12

Barr Lake State Park

Join volunteer naturalists Tammy and Ira for a birding walk in the park. Learn about birds and other natural wonders at Barr...

Jul

12

Registration Required:

Event participants must register

Birding Hike - Weekend

Saturday, Jul 12

Barr Lake State Park

Join volunteer naturalists Tammy and Ira for a birding walk in the park. Learn about birds and other natural wonders at Barr...

Family climbing up large rock

Keep Colorado Wild Pass — Explore S’more

Get a $29 Keep Colorado Wild Pass with your next vehicle registration to create sweet summer memories. The pass gives you entry to all state parks and supports wildlife conservation. 

State Parks & Recreation—Your pass helps manage Colorado’s 42 state parks, including keeping them clean and building new trails and facilities.

Backcountry Safety—Your pass supports the volunteer and equipment needs of search and rescue professionals across Colorado and avalanche safety programs through the Colorado Avalanche Information Center. 

Wildlife Conservation—Additional money raised not used for state parks and outdoor safety will be used to support the State Wildlife Action Plan, which helps fund wildlife and habitat conservation work for the 960 species that CPW manages.

Local Communities—Your pass supports our natural resources and helps grow outdoor accessibility and educational programs in local communities.