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Welcome to the Cheyenne Mountain State Park Department!

Enjoy Cheyenne Mountain State Park year round! Renew your spirit and connect with the outdoors while enjoying the sunny but cool days. Enjoy hiking, wildlife viewing, or biking on our 28 plus miles of trails waiting just for you. 

“The Trail’s End” Visitor Center

  • park passes, camper check-in, license, and registrations
  • educational exhibits, souvenirs, snacks, ice, and firewood 

Explore nature’s diversity with prairie-to-peak ecosystems

  • 28 miles of trails for hiking, biking, with designated trails for equestrian and dog users.  The only trails open for dogs use are Raccoon Ridge, Acorn Alley, Bobcat Way, and the designated portion of Soaring Kestrel.
  • Limekiln Trailhead offers parking, restroom facilities, picnic tables, and a playground
  • 41 day-use, handicap accessible, picnic areas are scattered throughout the park, each with its own table and grill

The campground is open year round*

  • 51 full service campsites  
  • 10 basic walk-in tent sites 
  • *mid-April to mid-October, the Camper Services building offers coin operated showers, laundry, a playground and activity room

The Archery Range is located one exit further South at Hwy 115 and Pine Oaks Road

  • covered shooting line with targets at 10 to 80 yards
  • limited draw-weight range for 35 lbs or less
  • 28 Field targets with 3D animals along a walking trail ($3 individual permit is required for Field Range access)

Engaging education programs all year long!

  • guided wildflower walks, family mystery hikes, animal education, and campfire talks
  • Junior Ranger programs 
  • go at your own pace trail challenge and geo-caching opportunities 
  • weekly yoga and more

Upcoming Activities   Calendar

Sunset Hike Profile Photo  Sign Up Sunset Hike
  Saturday, 29 August 2026 |   07:00 PM | Cheyenne Mountain State Park

Join us for our sunset hikes, a series of guided hikes in Cheyenne Mountain State Park. The goal of which is to watch the sunset and view wildlife. In the Rocky Mountains, many animals are crepuscular, meaning most active at dawn and dusk. Hiking ...

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Plant ID Basics Profile Photo  Sign Up Plant ID Basics
  Saturday, 29 August 2026 |   04:00 PM | Cheyenne Mountain State Park

Plant Identification Basics is a beginner friendly course to recognizing and learning plants. In this short program we will learn resources, tools and techniques to begin learning more botany. Join us for a short lesson and an activity deigned to ...

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Archery Class- 10:50-12:30pm Profile Photo  Register Archery Class- 10:50-12:30pm
  Sunday, 30 August 2026 |   10:50 AM | Cheyenne Mountain State Park |  Registration Required

Ages 8+ This event will be held at the Cheyenne Mountain State Park archery range. This lesson covers archery safety, range safety, bow basics, proper stance, aiming, and arrow release. Our goal is to give basic, beginner instruction to introdu...

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Meadow Nature Walk Profile Photo  Sign Up Meadow Nature Walk
  Sunday, 30 August 2026 |   10:00 AM | Cheyenne Mountain State Park

Meadow Nature Walk Description: The meadow nature walk is a relatively short guided nature walk through some of our park’s pristine natural environments. Learn about the ecology of meadows and open spaces with park naturalist Sam Owens. The walk ...

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Archery Class  - 8:50-10:30am Profile Photo  Register Archery Class - 8:50-10:30am
  Sunday, 30 August 2026 |   08:50 AM | Cheyenne Mountain State Park |  Registration Required

Ages 8+ This event will be held at the Cheyenne Mountain State Park archery range. This lesson covers archery safety, range safety, bow basics, proper stance, aiming, and arrow release. Our goal is to give basic, beginner instruction to introdu...

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Archery Class  - 8:50-10:30am Profile Photo  Register Archery Class - 8:50-10:30am
  Thursday, 03 September 2026 |   08:50 AM | Cheyenne Mountain State Park |  Registration Required

Ages 8+ This event will be held at the Cheyenne Mountain State Park archery range. This lesson covers archery safety, range safety, bow basics, proper stance, aiming, and arrow release. Our goal is to give basic, beginner instruction to introdu...

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Archery Class- 10:50-12:30pm Profile Photo  Register Archery Class- 10:50-12:30pm
  Thursday, 03 September 2026 |   10:50 AM | Cheyenne Mountain State Park |  Registration Required

Ages 8+ This event will be held at the Cheyenne Mountain State Park archery range. This lesson covers archery safety, range safety, bow basics, proper stance, aiming, and arrow release. Our goal is to give basic, beginner instruction to introdu...

 more
Senses Hike Profile Photo  Sign Up Senses Hike
  Friday, 04 September 2026 |   07:30 PM | Cheyenne Mountain State Park

How do your senses stack up against those of our park’s wildlife? Find out by joining our volunteer naturalist, Ranger Rick, at Camper Services for a gentle 1 mile hike that will test your senses. This program is intended for ages 7 up. Children u...

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Beginner’s Level 1 Mountain Bike Lesson - Fundamentals Profile Photo  Register Beginner’s Level 1 Mountain Bike Lesson - Fundamentals
  Saturday, 05 September 2026 |   09:30 AM | Cheyenne Mountain State Park |  Registration Required

Have a mountain bike but not really sure how to ride it? Mountain biking is more than just riding a bike and understanding the basic skills of mountain biking will not only make you safer on the bike, but will boost your confidence and make riding...

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Meadow Nature Walk Profile Photo  Sign Up Meadow Nature Walk
  Sunday, 06 September 2026 |   10:00 AM | Cheyenne Mountain State Park

Meadow Nature Walk Description: The meadow nature walk is a relatively short guided nature walk through some of our park’s pristine natural environments. Learn about the ecology of meadows and open spaces with park naturalist Sam Owens. The walk ...

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