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Parks in Colorado

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Colorado, United States has 13 parks to explore on OuterMap, including Chatfield State Park, Lake Pueblo State Park and Cherry Creek State Park. Between them they have 109 mapped trails and 376 points of interest. The cities with the most places are Rifle (2), Aurora (1) and Bellvue (1).

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  1. #1 · Eldorado Canyon State Park

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    Eldorado Canyon State Park is a renowned day-use state park known worldwide for its dramatic 1.6-billion-year-old sandstone and quartzite cliffs, making it a premier destination for rock climbers. Located along South Boulder Creek, the park offers hiking, mountain biking, picnicking, fishing, and bird watching. Popular trails include the Fowler Trail, Streamside Trail, Rattlesnake Gulch Trail (leading to the historical Crags Hotel ruins and views of the Continental Divide), and the Eldorado Canyon Trail, which connects to the Walker Ranch Loop. The park is strict day-use only with no camping, and timed vehicle entry reservations are enforced during summer weekends and holidays to manage traffic.

  2. #2 · Chatfield State Park

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    Chatfield State Park is a popular 5,600-acre outdoor destination centered around the 1,500-acre Chatfield Reservoir along the South Platte River. The park features over 26 miles of multi-use trails for hiking, biking, horseback riding, and winter cross-country skiing. Key highlights include a 197-site campsite with full and electric RV hookups, a 69-acre Dog Off-Leash Area, a seasonal swim beach, a full-service marina with boat rentals, stable rentals, an accessible fishing pier, a model airplane airfield, and a hot air balloon launch site.

  3. #3 · Cherry Creek State Park

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    Cherry Creek State Park is a 4,200-acre recreation area in the Denver metropolitan area centered around an approximately 850-acre reservoir. The park offers boating, fishing, camping, bicycling, hiking, horseback riding, swimming, picnicking, nature study, and winter recreation. The park has an extensive multi-use trail system, including trails such as Cherry Creek, 12 Mile, Cottonwood Creek, Parker Road, Railroad Bed, Smoky Hill, Wetland Loop, and Windmill Creek Loop. Facilities include boat ramps, a marina, campground, swim beach, picnic areas, restrooms, parking, a model airfield, shooting center, horse stable, boat decontamination station, and a dog off-leash area. The park also provides accessible facilities at fishing areas, the campground, swim beach, and group picnic sites.

  4. #4 · Lory State Park

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    Lory State Park is a 2,400+ acre state park located in Bellvue, Colorado, west of Fort Collins along the shores of Horsetooth Reservoir. It offers nearly 20 miles of multi-use trails for hiking, trail running, mountain biking, and horseback riding, including the famous Arthur's Rock Trail. Park amenities include a dedicated mountain bike park with a pump track and skills course, five scenic picnic areas, rock climbing/bouldering, water access to reservoir coves for paddle sports, and primitive backcountry camping.

  5. #5 · Rifle Falls State Park

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    Rifle Falls State Park is famous for its striking 70-foot triple waterfall, lush vegetation, and dark limestone caves. Located along Rifle Creek near Rifle, CO, the park features popular hiking routes including the Coyote Trail loop, which leads visitors to the base of the falls, into mysterious rock alcoves, and up to the top overlook. Facilities include 20 year-round drive-in and walk-in campsites, picnic areas, restrooms, and parking. It is an ideal spot for hiking, cave exploration, trout fishing, birding, and photography.

  6. #6 · Lake Pueblo State Park

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    Hidden in the foothills 20 minutes west of Fort Collins, Lory State Park offers 2,596 acres of diverse landscapes including sandstone hogbacks, grassy meadows, and ponderosa pine forests at 6,780 feet elevation. Facilities include an entrance Visitor Center with educational displays, restrooms, accessible picnic areas, five event facility zones, and 27 miles of multi-use trails for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding. Key highlights include Arthur's Rock, the Corral Mountain Bike Park, a public equestrian cross-country jump course, bouldering/rock climbing, and primitive hike-in backcountry camping.

  7. #7 · Steamboat & Pearl Lake State Parks

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    Located in Routt County near Clark, Colorado, Steamboat Lake State Park and Pearl Lake State Park offer year-round outdoor recreation centered around scenic alpine reservoirs with views of Hahns Peak and Farwell Mountain. Steamboat Lake features a 1,100-acre reservoir with a full-service marina, swimming beach, motorized and non-motorized boating, over 190 campsites, and winter snowmobiling. Pearl Lake provides a peaceful retreat ideal for paddleboarding, kayaking, wakeless boating, cutthroat trout fishing, 36 tent/RV campsites, and cozy yurt rentals.

  8. #8 · Rifle Gap State Park

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    Rifle Gap State Park is a 1,341-acre park located just north of Rifle, Colorado, centered around a scenic 360-acre reservoir. It is a premier destination for year-round outdoor recreation, including boating, jet skiing, water skiing, kayaking, paddleboarding, swimming, and windsurfing during warmer months. The reservoir is famous for fishing, supporting populations of walleye, rainbow and brown trout, northern pike, bass, and yellow perch, as well as winter ice fishing. The park offers 89 campsites across multiple campgrounds accommodating both tents and RVs, complete with basic facilities, picnic areas, and a visitor center. Positioned along the Grand Hogback and near BLM public lands, Rifle Gap serves as an ideal base for hiking, wildlife viewing, and exploring nearby attractions like Rifle Falls State Park.

  9. #9 · Elkhead Reservoir State Park

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    Elkhead Reservoir State Park, located 10 miles northeast of Craig, spans 900 surface acres of water and 2,105 acres of rolling sagebrush prairie and scenic cliffs in northwest Colorado. The park offers popular outdoor activities including boating, water-skiing, jet skiing, sailing, swimming, fishing for warm-water species, hunting, and 10.5 miles of hiking/biking trails. During winter, visitors enjoy ice fishing, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and wildlife viewing for large herds of elk, deer, and pronghorn. Camping is available at Bear's Ears Campground (16 non-electric sites) and Pronghorn Campground (31 electric sites). All motorcraft undergo mandatory Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS) inspections, and a valid Colorado State Parks pass is required for entry.

  10. #10 · Ridgway State Park

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    Nestled against the San Juan Mountains, Ridgway State Park centers around the scenic 5-mile Ridgway Reservoir along the Uncompahgre River. The park features three main recreation areas offering nearly 300 campsite and yurt rentals, a full-service marina for boating and water sports, a swim beach, and over 15 miles of hiking and biking trails. It is also a popular destination for year-round trout fishing and wildlife viewing.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many parks are there in Colorado?

OuterMap has 13 parks in Colorado, United States, including Chatfield State Park, Lake Pueblo State Park, Cherry Creek State Park, Lory State Park and Eldorado Canyon State Park.

Which cities in Colorado have the most parks?

On OuterMap, the most are in Rifle (2), Aurora (1) and Bellvue (1).

Which park in Colorado has the most trails?

Chatfield State Park has the most mapped trails in Colorado, with 22. Next is Lake Pueblo State Park, with 19.

What is the longest trail in Colorado?

The longest mapped trail in Colorado is High Line Canal Trail at Chatfield State Park, at 7.4 miles.

Where can I camp in Colorado?

Chatfield State Park, Cherry Creek State Park, Elkhead Reservoir State Park, Highline Lake State Park, John Martin Reservoir State Park and 4 more have campsites marked on their maps.

Where can I have a picnic in Colorado?

Chatfield State Park, Cherry Creek State Park, Eldorado Canyon State Park, Elkhead Reservoir State Park, Fishers Peak State Park and 7 more have picnic areas marked on their maps.

Which parks in Colorado have wheelchair-accessible places?

Eldorado Canyon State Park, John Martin Reservoir State Park and Rifle Gap State Park have places marked as wheelchair accessible on their maps.

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