Colorado State Parks

Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area
Arkansas Headwaters is one of the nation's premier recreation areas! Camp (no drinking water), fish, raft, kayak, picnic, hike, mountain bike and along 150 miles of the Arkansas River, near Salida.

Barr Lake State Park
In Brighton, near Denver, nature enthusiasts can enjoy prime bird watching, hiking, horseback riding, boating (10-HP motor restriction), canoe, sailboat, kayak. Day-use only. Spot over 300 bird species.

Bonny Lake State Park
Enjoy colorful vistas in the fall and year-round recreational opportunities near Burlington with 185 campsites, fishing, hunting, watersports and nature programs.

Boyd Lake State Park
The most modern water sports facility near Loveland with 148 campsites, 1,700-acre reservoir: fishing, swim beach, and trails. Weekend summer concert series! Wave Buster's Coffee Shop near the Beach.

Castlewood Canyon State Park
Near Castle Rock, the ruins of the century-old Castlewood Canyon Dam form the centerpiece of this day-use park, perfect for picnicking, rock climbing, bird watching and nature study programs.

Chatfield State Park
Offers an expansive trail system in a beautiful setting with 197 campsites, reservoir, marina, full service livery, miles of hiking and biking trails. Just minutes from Denver.

Cherry Creek State Park
Enjoy unlimited recreation opportunities including, boating, fishing, hiking, swimming, horseback riding, birding and 125 campsites, all within minutes of downtown Denver.

Cheyenne Mountain State Park
Come explore this amazing Park in Colorado Springs and enjoy 20 miles of beautiful hiking and biking trails, or just kick back and cook a burger at our unique picnic sites. Coming in 2008: RV & tent camping!

Colorado State Parks
42 state parks are scattered throughout the state offering something for everyone from rugged mountains to gentle meadows, remote backcountry to metropolitan playgrounds.

Crawford State Park
Peace and tranquility are minutes from Crawford, in the midst of one of Colorado's most scenic western slope areas offering 66 campsites, fishing, watersports, hiking, and interpretive displays.

Eldorado Canyon State Park
15 minutes from Boulder, this day-use only canyon park offers over 500 technical rock-climbing routes, hiking trails for all abilities, picnicking and spectacular views and wildlife.

Eleven Mile/Spinney Mountain State Parks
West of Colorado Springs, discover incredible fishing at one of Colorado's largest reservoirs, enjoy scenic vistas, un-crowded boating, ideal for sailing and windsurfing with 349 campsites.

Golden Gate Canyon State Park
Only 30 miles from Denver, a 12,000 acre park awaits you with 156 campsites, cabins/yurts, trails, fishing, nature programs and miles of mountain trails.

Highline Lake State Park
An ideal base camp for exploring the Grand Junction area with 31 campsites, swim beach, jet skiing, biking, hiking, boating, picnicking, and fishing at two lakes.

Jackson Lake State Park
The park, located near Orchard, is known for its warm-water, with sandy bottom and shore offering 260 campsites, boating, wildlife viewing, OHV area, fishing, and swimming on a 2,500-acre lake.

James M Robb-Colorado River State Park
In Grand Junction enjoy great scenery, river access, hiking and biking trails, picnicking, fishing, swimming and 137 campsites near the Colorado National Monument and Grand Mesa.

John Martin Reservoir State Park
Located near Lamar, in the Lower Arkansas River Valley, offering 213 campsites, fishing, waterfowl hunting, boating and a haven for bird watchers.

Lake Pueblo State Park
Known widely by sun-lovers and water-sports enthusiasts for its 4,646 surface acre reservoir, offering 401 campsites, swim beach, marina, hiking & biking trails, just minutes from Pueblo.

Lathrop State Park
In the shadow of the legendary Spanish Peaks, visitors will enjoy 1,594 acres of recreational paradise with 103 campsites, two lakes, 9-hole golf course and hiking trails just 3 miles west Walsenburg.

Lory State Park
Fabulous scenery and seclusion just minutes from Fort Collins offering hiking, biking (trails, pump, skills & dirt jump courses), horseback riding, and 6 back-country campsites.

Mancos State Park
12 miles from Mesa Verde, nestled in the San Juan Mountain range with 32 campsites, 2 yurts w/propane heat, 225-acre lake, fishing, and wakeless boating.

Mueller State Park
Near Divide, the park is a dream come true for western history enthusiasts offering 121 campsites, 3 cabins w/full kitchens, 55 miles for hiking, biking, and horseback riding trails.

Navajo State Park
Near Arboles, enjoy a 15,000 surface-acre water paradise, with an array of water sports from boating to waterskiing to windsurfing, fishing, hiking, 94 campsites and 3 cabins.

North Sterling State Park
Near Sterling, majestic bluffs and expansive views of the high plains greet visitors, offering 141 campsites, a boater's paradise, fishing and wildlife watching.

Paonia State Park
Near Crawford, the pristine beauty of this park, nestled between steep mountainsides, is a nature lover's dream with 13 primitive campsites, fishing, spectacular views, near Ragged Wilderness Area.

Ridgway State Park
Outstanding scenery, a full-service marina and magnificent campgrounds beckon visitors with 283 campsites, 3 yurts no indoor cooking facilities, marina, swim beach and nature trails near Ouray.

Rifle Falls/Rifle Gap/Harvey Gap State Parks
107 campsites, 3 pristine cascading waterfalls, watersports including scuba diving, boating, swimming, waterskiing and windsurfing are available a short distance from Rifle.

Roxborough State Park
More than 1.2 billion years of geologic time are represented by the spectacular red-rock formations near Denver, offering hiking, history and geology programs and wildlife. Day-use only, no pets.

San Luis Lakes State Park
Near Alamosa, in the shadow of the Great Sand Dunes National Monument, visitors can enjoy 51 campsites, fishing, watersports, trails, and wildlife-viewing.

St. Vrain State Park
Located near Longmont, in the shadow of spectacular Long's Peak, offering both full hookup and electric only sites around 4 ponds with some of northern Colorado's best warm water fishing and bird watching.

Stagecoach State Park
Located in the Yampa Valley south of Steamboat Springs, visitors enjoy the fascinating history of mining and logging near Stagecoach, 91 campsites, a 780-acre reservoir, marina, fishing and hiking.

State Forest State Park
The ultimate in rugged Colorado, near Walden, offers visitors 71,000 acres of forest, jagged peaks and alpine lakes, 219 campsites, 21 cabins/yurts no indoor cooking, a true backcountry hiking experience.

Steamboat Lake/Pearl Lake State Parks
Just 26 miles outside of Steamboat Springs, at the base of majestic Hahn's Peak, offers premier fishing, camping and boating, a full service marina, along with 188 campsites and 10 cabins/yurts.

Sweitzer Lake State Park
Near Delta, nicknamed "oasis on the edge of a desert," visitors enjoy relaxed picnicking, swimming, boating and water skiing as well as excellent waterfowl watching and hunting. Day-use park only.

Sylvan Lake State Park
Located just south of Eagle, gaze at majestic mountains piercing the deep blue sky, with 42 campsites, 12 cabins/yurts no indoor cooking, hiking, fishing, biking, and hunting.

Trinidad Lake State Park
Minutes west of Trinidad, visitors can also enjoy a vast array of water sports in the 800 acres of water, with 72 campsites, fishing, boating, hiking, and nature programs.

Vega State Park
Near Collbran, 109 campsites, 5 camper cabins with microwave & refrigerator, enjoy the Colorado National Monument which provides biking, bird watching, and hiking.

Yampa River State Park
Located in the Yampa Valley west of Steamboat Springs, with 48 campsites, river access for rafting, canoeing, kayaking and hiking. Tipi open May 15-Oct 15.