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This is a list of the state parks in the U.S. State of Colorado. Colorado Parks and Wildlife manages the state park system to accommodate both outdoor recreation and tourism. There are currently forty-two parks open to the public, and there are others in development. [1] Colorado State Parks host over eleven million visitors each year.
St. Vrain State Park, formerly known as Barbour Ponds, is a Colorado state park. [2] The park hosts year-round camping. [3] It is a popular birding destination, hosting the states largest rookery of Blue Heron, it is home to several other bird species as well including migrating waterfowl, songbirds and the occasional bald eagle. [4]
John Martin Reservoir State Park is a state park in Colorado. [2] It contains John Martin Reservoir, which is the second largest body of water in Colorado by capacity. [3] It is also known for being a prime birdwatching location. [4] Bent County, Colorado has been documented to have over 400 different species of birds. [5]
State parks and other state sites within the U.S. state of Colorado. Pages in category "State parks of Colorado" The following 48 pages are in this category, out of 48 total.
Castlewood Canyon State Park is a Colorado state park near Franktown, Colorado. The park retains a unique part of Colorado's history, the remains of Castlewood Canyon Dam. Visitors can still see the remnants and damage from that dam which burst in 1933. The event sent a 15-foot (5 m) wave of water all the way to downtown Denver resulting in a ...
Sweitzer Lake State Park is a Colorado state park located in Delta County 1 mile (1.6 km) south of Delta, Colorado. The 210-acre (85 ha) park established in 1960 includes a 137-acre (55 ha) reservoir. Facilities include a boat ramp, swim beach and picnic sites. [2] Birdwatchers have spotted 170 different species in the park. [3]
Trinidad Lake State Park is a state park 4 miles (6.4 km) west of Trinidad, Colorado, United States. The park protects Trinidad Lake, a dammed reservoir. There are hiking trails, and camping and boating opportunities. [2] The park features historical attractions such as the coal mining ruins at Cokedale.
Mancos State Park is a Colorado state park. It is located near Mesa Verde National Park, the West Mancos Trail and the San Juan Skyway. [2] The park is known to have been a dwelling place for Ancestral Puebloans. They lived in the Four Corners area in ancient times from AD 1 to 1300.