Colorado Parks and Wildlife
Cheyenne Mountain State Park
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
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Bearwise Talk
Friday, 14 August 2026 | 06:30 PM | Cheyenne Mountain State ParkJoin volunteer naturalist Rick, at the Prairie Falcon Amphitheater to discuss black bears, their nature, and how to ensure safety for them and us! This program will last an hour and is recommended for all ages. more |
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Meadow Nature Walk
Sunday, 16 August 2026 | 10:00 AM | Cheyenne Mountain State ParkMeadow 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 ... more |
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3D Archery Class
Sunday, 16 August 2026 | 08:50 AM | Cheyenne Mountain State Park | Registration RequiredA 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 points in a typical mountain setting. Class Registratio... more |
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The Art of Not Getting Lost: Intro to Orienteering
Wednesday, 19 August 2026 | 01:00 PM | Cheyenne Mountain State ParkIntroduction to orienteering is an outdoor class that consists of a lesson and a time set to test out your newfound skills. The class is meant for anyone curious about compass based navigation, typically beginners. Materials for navigation will be... more |
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Garden Beautification Project
Wednesday, 19 August 2026 | 07:30 AM | Cheyenne Mountain State ParkOur 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... more |
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Garden Beautification Project
Wednesday, 19 August 2026 | 07:30 AM | Cheyenne Mountain State ParkOur 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... 22 assignments unfilledmore |
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Sounds of the Night Hike
Friday, 21 August 2026 | 08:00 PM | Cheyenne Mountain State ParkMeet naturalist, Ranger Rick, at Camper Services to learn about the animals that thrive at night during a gentle 1 mile hike on Acorn Alley. Upon occasion, those animals will make sounds that may be unfamiliar to your ears. We will discuss those s... more |
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Nature Crafts
Friday, 21 August 2026 | 02:00 PM | Cheyenne Mountain State Parkmore |
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Plant ID Basics
Friday, 21 August 2026 | 04:00 PM | Cheyenne Mountain State ParkPlant 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 ... more |
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Beginner’s Level 2 Mountain Bike Lesson – Slow Riding, Cornering, and Obstacle Avoidance
Saturday, 22 August 2026 | 09:30 AM | Cheyenne Mountain State Park | Registration RequiredSaturday, July 11 Program: Beginner’s Level 2 Mountain Bike Lesson – Slow Riding, Cornering, and Obstacle Avoidance Time: 9:30 am – 1:30 pm Location: Limekiln Trailhead Details: Have you attended our Level 1 beginner’s course and are ready to ... more |
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Accepting Applications for the following Volunteer Types:
- Cheyenne Mountain Campground Host Application
- Cheyenne Mountain General Volunteer Application
- Cheyenne Mtn Fuel Mitigation (Timber Tigers)
- Cheyenne Mtn Trail Maintenance (Trail Dogs)
- Terrain Hopper Trail Ambassador
Become a Volunteer Today!
You can make a difference by becoming a Colorado Parks and Wildlife volunteer. By becoming a volunteer you can learn new skills, meet new people, and visit new landscapes. Outdoor stewardship will become a new and rewarding aspect of your life. Have fun and give something back at the same time!
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