National Parks
Many of Colorado's 13 national parks and national monuments provide wheelchair-accessible touring information:
- Special sand wheelchairs for exploring the famous dunes, camping and picnic areas in Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve (Advance reservations available)
- Trails in Rocky Mountain National Park, including the famous Bear Lake and Sprague Lake
- Campsites, picnic areas, ranger talks and scenic overlooks in Colorado National Monument, including the breathtaking Book Cliffs View and Devils Kitchen Picnic Area
- Campgrounds, scenic overlooks and historical sites in Mesa Verde National Park, including a Cliff Palace overlook and Mesa Top Loop Road
- Visitor centers, campsites and scenic overlooks in Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, including Tomichi Point Overlook and Chasm View Overlook
- Outdoor exhibit area, visitor center and theater in Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument
- Visitor center, trail, campsite and picnic areas in Hovenweep National Monument, including the Square Tower Group Trail (from the visitor center to the first overlook)
- Trails, campgrounds, picnic areas and exhibits at Dinosaur National Monument, including overlooks along famously beautiful Harpers Corner Scenic Drive, the Plug Hat Trail and short, paved trails at Iron Springs and Echo Park overlooks
State Parks
Colorado Parks and Wildlife, which manages 42 state parks as well as wildlife programs and areas, has outlined accessible fishing locations, a big-game mobility-impaired hunting-license program and more; check out their Park Finder map, which locates parks with accessible camping, fishing, hunting, picnic sites, restrooms, showers, swimming, trails and visitor centers. In addition, the Columbine Pass from Colorado Parks & Wildlife, provides reduced park-entrance fees to Colorado residents with disabilities. Three Colorado state parks — Staunton, Barr Lake and Ridgway — offer all-terrain ActionTrack Chairs for exploring trails, and Ridgway State Park also has floating wheelchairs that can be used at its swim beaches. Note: Due to demand, it's a good idea to call in advance to reserve chairs.
