Colorado State Parks

Woody Guthrie was right: This land really is your land. More than a third of Colorado’s 100,000 square miles belong to the people. Plan a Colorado vacation to discover your land, much of which can be found inside beautiful Colorado State Parks.

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On a lake surrounded by an evergreen-covered slope, a canoe makes its way across the gray water — Boating in Pearl Lake State Park

A man splashes through the waves on a yellow Jet Ski on a blue lake with a rocky shore — Jet Skiing at Jackson Lake State Park near Fort Morgan

A few between the canon walls toward Colorado's plains. The walls are covered in red rock, and green and yellowing trees — Eldorado State Park in Eldorado Springs

The sun sets, casting the jagged red outcroppings of the park to slowly fall into shadow, surrounded by green trees — Dusk at Roxborough State Park in Littleton

Cotton-ball clouds in the sky are brilliantly reflected in the lake's still waters. A fisher stands on a pier and casts their line — Fishing at Jackson Lake State Park near Fort Morgan

Between two trees with the orange leaves of fall, a circular yurt is nestled beneath a mountain range — A yurt at Ridgway Lake State Park in Ridgway

A fiery orange sunset descends over a tree, picnic table and lake in an otherwise empty park — Boyd Lake State Park in Loveland

In the shadow of a tree colored hill, we see buildings, trees and a rocky trail populate a peaceful valley — Vega State Park in Collbran

Water frozen in midair drops from the top of a rocky ridge into the canyon below. — Castlewood Canyon State Park near Franktown

A still, blue lake is surrounded by green hills and leafy aspens. — Sylvan Lake State Park in Eagle

Gentle ripples cover a lake surrounded by grassy shores; a couple of snowtopped peaks sit on the far side — Mancos State Park

A wooden picnic table sits among green bushes on the shores of a windswept lake; a dam is in the distance — John Martin Reservior State Park near Las Animas

A bright, teal-colored lake sits peacefully beneath a blue sky with flatbottomed clouds floating by — Harvey Gap State Park near Rifle

Dozens of sailboats, motorboats and canoes line a pier. A trail to the pier is lined by a white fence. — The marina at Cherry Creek State Park in Aurora

A tree with the brillant orange leaves of fall sits on the shore next to a lake, where fog drifts up on a cold but sunny morning — Navajo State Park near Ignacio

The natural beauty of the state is on full display at the numerous Colorado State Parks, from breathtaking scenery to wildlife habitats:

Lush meadows brimming with wildflowers at Vega State Park
The expansive view of the Continental Divide from Golden Gate Canyon State Park’s Panorama Point Scenic Overlook
Bald eagles raising their young in the trees of Barr Lake State Park
Red rock formations that rip unexpectedly out of the greenery of Roxborough State Park
Rifle Falls State Park’s thunderous triple waterfall tumbling 70 feet
Action Trackchairs® for people with disabilities who want to hit the trails at Staunton State Park, Ridgway State Park and Barr Lake State Park (on weekends, and must be reserved in advance)

With millions of acres of public lands, Colorado gives you lots of options and lots of room to play. Live your Colorado vacation to the fullest by exploring these parks’ year-round activities: fishing, hiking, camping, backpacking, boating, rock climbing, biking, skiing and snowboarding, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing, wildlife watching, taking scenic drives and so much more.

A Colorado State Parks Pass is the ticket to endless exploration of the land of Colorado!

As an added perk, the following parks offer free sunscreen stations to keep you safe and sunburn-free:

Top photo: John Berry/Kent Mountain Adventure Center

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