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

Upcoming Activities   Calendar

Meadow Nature Walk Profile Photo  Sign Up Meadow Nature Walk
  Saturdays 07/05 - 07/26 |   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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Nature Journaling with Apps Hike Profile Photo  Sign Up Nature Journaling with Apps Hike
  Saturday, 05 July 2025 |   09:00 AM | Cheyenne Mountain State Park

Have you ever been out hiking and had questions about the plants and creatures you came across? Have you wanted to do nature journaling but didn’t want to carry notebooks and writing or drawing instruments? Do you want to help scientists globall...

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A lush green forest canpy is pictured below the southern shoulder of Cheyenne Mountain and a cloud  Sign Up Colorado Ecology Walk
  Sundays 07/06 - 07/27 |   10:00 AM | Cheyenne Mountain State Park

Description: Colorado Ecology guided walk is a hike in Cheyenne Mountain State Park focused on ecology principles and geographic concepts that control the environment in Colorado. Join Park Naturalist Sam Owens on the 1-2 hour guided walk from the...

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Buck Moon Night Hike Profile Photo  Sign Up Buck Moon Night Hike
  Friday, 11 July 2025 |   07:30 PM | Cheyenne Mountain State Park

Join us for our 3 mile Buck 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 hi...

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Archery Class - 10:50-12:30pm Profile Photo  Register Archery Class - 10:50-12:30pm
  Saturday, 12 July 2025 |   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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Beginner’s Level 1 Mountain Bike Lesson - Fundamentals Profile Photo  Register Beginner’s Level 1 Mountain Bike Lesson - Fundamentals
  Saturday, 19 July 2025 |   09:30 AM | Cheyenne Mountain State Park |  Registration Required

Saturday, May 24 Program: Beginner’s Level 1 Mountain Bike Lesson Time: 9:30 am – 01:30 pm Location: Limekiln Trailhead Details: Have a mountain bike but not really sure how to ride it? Mountain biking is more than just riding a bike and und...

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Archery Class - 10:50-12:30pm Profile Photo  Register Archery Class - 10:50-12:30pm
  Saturday, 26 July 2025 |   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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Photo depicts a mountain bike perched ontop of some boulders  Sign Up Beginner’s Level 3 Mountain Bike Lesson – Slow Riding, Cornering, and Obstacle Avoidance
  Saturday, 26 July 2025 |   08:00 AM | Cheyenne Mountain State Park

Have you attended our Level 1 and 2 beginner’s course and are ready to add more fundamental skills? If so, join our BICP certified mountain bike instructor, Ranger Rick, at the Limekiln trailhead to learn the basics of slow riding, obstacle avoi...

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Archery Class - 8:50-10:30am Profile Photo  Register Archery Class - 8:50-10:30am
  Saturday, 26 July 2025 |   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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Astronomy Night Hikes - 3 Mile Profile Photo  Register Astronomy Night Hikes - 3 Mile
  Thursday, 31 July 2025 |   07:30 PM | Cheyenne Mountain State Park |  Registration Required

Come join us for an adventurous night hike! We will be exploring the trails of Cheyenne Mountain State Park by the light of the moon. During the hike we will point out astronomical features visible to the naked eye, as well as tell star stories...

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