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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

Meadow Nature Walk Profile Photo  Sign Up Meadow Nature Walk
  Sunday, 23 August 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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The Art of Not Getting Lost: Intro to Orienteering Profile Photo  Sign Up The Art of Not Getting Lost: Intro to Orienteering
  Sunday, 23 August 2026 |   01:00 PM | Cheyenne Mountain State Park

Introduction 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...

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Plant ID Basics Profile Photo  Sign Up Plant ID Basics
  Wednesday, 26 August 2026 |   04:00 PM | Cheyenne Mountain State Park

Plant 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 ...

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Garden Beautification Project Profile Photo  Sign Up Garden Beautification Project
  Wednesday, 26 August 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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Garden Beautification Project Profile Photo Volunteer Garden Beautification Project
  Wednesday, 26 August 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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Lunar Eclipse Party Profile Photo  Sign Up Lunar Eclipse Party
  Thursday, 27 August 2026 |   08:30 PM | Cheyenne Mountain State Park

Join us to view this Lunar Eclipse under the night sky at Cheyenne Mountain State Park. Thanks to the Colorado Springs Astrological Society, we will have telescopes and experts there to teach about the beauty of the cosmos. Registration is not req...

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Sturgeon Moon Hike Profile Photo  Register Sturgeon Moon Hike
  Friday, 28 August 2026 |   07:30 PM | Cheyenne Mountain State Park |  Registration Required

Join us for our 3 mile Sturgeon 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 his...

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Sunset Hike Profile Photo  Sign Up Sunset Hike
  Saturday, 29 August 2026 |   07:00 PM | Cheyenne Mountain State Park

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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Plant ID Basics Profile Photo  Sign Up Plant ID Basics
  Saturday, 29 August 2026 |   04:00 PM | Cheyenne Mountain State Park

Plant 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
Meadow Nature Walk Profile Photo  Sign Up Meadow Nature Walk
  Sunday, 30 August 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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