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Colorado
State Parks Camping Regulations
General Camping Rules for State Parks
Length of Stay – There is a 28 day maximum stay allowed per park during
any 45 day period. This may be 28 consecutive days or 28 days spread throughout
the 45 days.
Campsite Occupancy – One camping unit with up to 6 people is allowed per
campsite. A violation of this regulation may result in the visitor being
required to purchase an additional campsite (if available), or the reservation
may be terminated and the appropriate fees refunded. A camping unit is
defined as the maximum combination of camping equipment allowed in one
campsite. The allowable combinations are: One passenger vehicle and two
tents; or One motorized vehicle towing a camping trailer and one tent
(if space allows)
If space permits, one additional passenger vehicle and/or motorcycle may
be parked at a campsite.
Fees –
Full Hookup $20
Electrical $16
Basic $12
Primitive $7
There is an additional $2 camping fee per night at some campsites May
1 – Labor Day at the following parks:
-Bonny Lake -Boyd Lake -Chatfield -Cherry Creek -Golden Gate -Jackson
Lake -Mueller -North Sterling -Pearl Lake -Lake Pueblo -Ridgway -Rifle
Falls -Steamboat Lake -Stagecoach -Sylvan Lake
No Show Policy – If a customer does not occupy their site within 24 hours
of their check in time and have not notified the park, ALL FEES ARE NONREFUNDABLE
and the site will be made available for resale.
Vehicle Pass – A vehicle pass is required for all vehicles entering a
State Park.
Daily Pass – If a vehicle does not have an Annual pass, then a daily pass
must be purchased for $3 - $6 depending on which park your visiting and
what time of year. Cherry Creek State Park charges an additional $1. Arkansas
Headwaters Recreation Area charges $2 per person for day-use in lieu of
the $5 daily vehicle fee. Colorado State Forest charges a $2 non-motorized
entrance pass for visitors who walk or bike in to the park.
Annual Vehicle Pass - $50 per vehicle
The Annual vehicle entrance pass provides unlimited access to all 40 Colorado
State Parks for a full calendar year (Jan-Dec).
Multiple Annual Vehicle Pass - $15. After purchasing an Annual pass at
full price. Additional vehicles must be owned by the same party that purchased
the original pass to be eligible for the multiple pass. The multiple pass
can only be purchased at Colorado State Parks and Administrative Offices.
Copies of all pertinent vehicle registrations and proof of annual pass
purchase are required.
Aspen Leaf Annual Pass - $10
Colorado residents who are 62 years of age or older may purchase a $10
annual vehicle pass. Only available for purchase at Colorado State Park
and Administrative Offices.
Columbine Pass - $12.50
The Columbine Pass is an annual pass for permanently disabled people.
Individuals with Disabled Veterans license plates receive free entrance
to state parks. Applications are available at all Park Offices.
Pets – Pets are welcome in most State Parks. They must be kept on a six
foot leash and be under control at all times. Some cabins and yurts allow
pets for a $10 per night fee. Please remember to pick up after your pets.
Off-Season Camping – Some State Parks do not have campsites available
for reservations during the off season, but allow camping on a first-come,first-served
basis. Some campgrounds are closed completely during the off season. Only
cabins, yurts and a limited number of campsites are reserved during winter.
Minors – A parent or guardian must accompany youths under 18 years of
age. The person whose name appears on the reservation is responsible for
the condition of the site. The Park Manager may approve the stay of a
youth. For questions, please call the park directly.
Important Phone Numbers –
Colorado State Parks Central Reservation Office: Denver area 303-470-1144
, toll free 800-678-2267.
Colorado State Parks General Information: 303-866-3437. |
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