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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

Fall Hike Profile Photo  Sign Up Fall Hike
  Thursday, 24 September 2026 |   10:00 AM | Cheyenne Mountain State Park

The Fall Hike is a medium distance guided walk intended to showcase Cheyenne Mountain State Park's fall foliage. Participants will explore the science behind seasonal changes and learn to more carefully appreciate the beauty of the fall. The hike ...

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Sunset Hike Profile Photo  Register Sunset Hike
  Friday, 25 September 2026 |   06:25 PM | Cheyenne Mountain State Park |  Registration Required

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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Archery Class- 10:50-12:30pm Profile Photo  Register Archery Class- 10:50-12:30pm
  Saturday, 26 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...

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Harvest Moon Hike Profile Photo  Sign Up Harvest Moon Hike
  Saturday, 26 September 2026 |   06:30 PM | Cheyenne Mountain State Park

Join us for our 3 mile Harvest Moon Night Hike where we will navigate Cheyenne Mountain State Park trails by the light of the moon. During the hike, our volunteer naturalist, Ranger Rick, will make stops during the hike to discuss our park’s histo...

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Archery Class  - 8:50-10:30am Profile Photo  Register Archery Class - 8:50-10:30am
  Saturday, 26 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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3D Archery Class Profile Photo  Waitlist 3D Archery Class
  Sunday, 27 September 2026 |   08:50 AM | Cheyenne Mountain State Park |  Registration Required

CMSP INTRODUCTION TO ARCHERY CLASS IS PREREQUISITE A 3D Archery Class at CMSP is one where participants shoot at life-size, three-dimensional animal targets made of high-density, self-healing, polymer foam using arrows equipped with target poi...

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Meadow Nature Walk Profile Photo  Sign Up Meadow Nature Walk
  Sunday, 27 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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Creature Feature Profile Photo  Sign Up Creature Feature
  Sunday, 27 September 2026 |   01:00 PM | Cheyenne Mountain State Park

Creature features is a program aimed at teaching kids about Colorado’s wildlife. Each Creature Feature focuses on one Native Animal. Participants will have an opportunity to learn more about the biology, habitat and lifestyle of select animals. A ...

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Garden Beautification Project Profile Photo  Sign Up Garden Beautification Project
  Wednesday, 30 September 2026 |   07:30 AM | Cheyenne Mountain State Park

Our garden at Cheyenne Mountain State Park needs a lot of love! With all the rain we've had, the weeds are taking over. Join us to help beautify the space, pull weeds, and give the plants a better chance of thriving! Pat Cooper, volunteer extraord...

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Fall Hike Profile Photo  Sign Up Fall Hike
  Wednesday, 30 September 2026 |   10:00 AM | Cheyenne Mountain State Park

The Fall Hike is a medium distance guided walk intended to showcase Cheyenne Mountain State Park's fall foliage. Participants will explore the science behind seasonal changes and learn to more carefully appreciate the beauty of the fall. The hike ...

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