Colorado Parks and Wildlife

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

Featured Activities

Sounds of the Night Hike

  Friday, 27 June 2025 |   07:30 PM | Cheyenne Mountain State Park |  Registration Required

Meet naturalist, Ranger Rick, at Camper Services to learn about the animals that thrive at night ...

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Upcoming Activities   Calendar

June Wildflower Wednesday Hike Profile Photo  Waitlist June Wildflower Wednesday Hike
  Wednesday, 18 June 2025 |   09:00 AM | Cheyenne Mountain State Park |  Registration Required

Please join us for Wildflower Wednesday, where we will hunt for and discuss "what is blooming” on various trails in the park. The hike is led by a volunteer naturalist, well-versed in the park's trails and botany. Meet at the Visitor Center an...

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Moth Night with Mile High Bug Club Profile Photo  Register Moth Night with Mile High Bug Club
  Saturday, 21 June 2025 |   08:30 PM | Cheyenne Mountain State Park |  Registration Required

Join the Mile High Bug Club for Moth Night! Lights will be used to attract moths, but beetles, scorpions, centipedes, solifugae, a variety of spiders, and more will also come to say hello! Participants will have the opportunity to observe inver...

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Beginner’s Level 2 Mountain Bike Lesson – Ascending and Descending Profile Photo  Register Beginner’s Level 2 Mountain Bike Lesson – Ascending and Descending
  Saturday, 21 June 2025 |   08:00 AM | Cheyenne Mountain State Park |  Registration Required

Saturday, July 20 Program: Beginner’s Level 2 Mountain Bike Lesson – Climbing and Descending Time: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Location: Limekiln Trailhead Details: Have you attended our Level 1 beginner’s course and are ready to add more fundamental s...

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Sounds of the Night Hike Profile Photo  Register Sounds of the Night Hike
  Friday, 27 June 2025 |   07:30 PM | Cheyenne Mountain State Park |  Registration Required

Meet 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...

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Plein Air Painting Profile Photo  Register Plein Air Painting
  Saturday, 28 June 2025 |   09:00 AM | Cheyenne Mountain State Park |  Registration Required

Join us at the Elk Run picnic area for a morning of painting in the park! Embrace the sights and sounds of nature, allowing them to inspire your artistic creations. Participants are encouraged to paint whatever they would like. From views of C...

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