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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Meadow Nature Walk
Sunday, 11 January 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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Sunset Hike
Wednesday, 14 January 2026 | 04:00 PM | Cheyenne Mountain State ParkSunset Hike This winter 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 ... more |
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Meadow Nature Walk
Sunday, 18 January 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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The Art of Not Getting Lost: Intro to Orienteering
Friday, 23 January 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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Star Party with CSASTRO
Saturday, 24 January 2026 | 06:00 PM | Cheyenne Mountain State ParkJoin the Colorado Springs Astronomical Society as they embark on a tour of the night sky! Colorado Springs Astronomical Society (CSASTRO) members will have telescopes set up for public viewing at the Limekiln Trailhead on the East end of the pa... more |
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Winter Walks
Friday, 30 January 2026 | 12:30 PM | Cheyenne Mountain State ParkJoin us this winter to learn more of the beauty behind the seasonal change. The winter walk is a guided walk through Cheyenne Mountain State park. The program is slated throughout the winter on the trails from the Limekiln. The walk will take plac... more |
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Sunset Hike
Saturday, 31 January 2026 | 04:00 PM | Cheyenne Mountain State ParkSunset Hike This winter 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 ... more |
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Nature Painting
Saturday, 31 January 2026 | 09:00 AM | Cheyenne Mountain State ParkJoin park volunteer and local artist Nancy in a free public painting class. In this class we will learn some of the basics of learning to paint with acrylic paints. The class will focus on paint natural scenes like those seen on our park this wint... more |
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Get Involved
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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