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

August Wildflower Wednesday Hike Profile Photo  Register August Wildflower Wednesday Hike
  Wednesday, 13 August 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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CANCELED: Beginner’s Level 1 Mountain Bike Lesson - Fundamentals Profile Photo  Register CANCELED: Beginner’s Level 1 Mountain Bike Lesson - Fundamentals
  Saturday, 16 August 2025 |   09:30 AM | Cheyenne Mountain State Park |  Registration Required

Have a mountain bike but not really sure how to ride it? Mountain biking is more than just riding a bike and understanding the basic skills of mountain biking will not only make you safer on the bike, but will boost your confidence and make riding...

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Meadow Nature Walk Profile Photo  Sign Up Meadow Nature Walk
  Sunday, 17 August 2025 |   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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Archery Class - 8:50-10:30am Profile Photo  Waitlist Archery Class - 8:50-10:30am
  Sunday, 17 August 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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Archery Class - 10:50-12:30pm Profile Photo  Waitlist Archery Class - 10:50-12:30pm
  Sunday, 17 August 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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Moth Night with Mile High Bug Club Profile Photo  Register Moth Night with Mile High Bug Club
  Saturday, 23 August 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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Sun Catchers Profile Photo  Register Sun Catchers
  Saturday, 23 August 2025 |   09:00 AM | Cheyenne Mountain State Park |  Registration Required

Suncatchers catch the light hanging in a window bringing a smile to all who see them. You will make these with dried flowers in a variety of shapes and sizes you choose. Make one for yourself and for friends. Join park volunteers Saturday the 23rd...

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Beginner’s Level 2 Mountain Bike Lesson – Climbing and Descending Profile Photo  Sign Up Beginner’s Level 2 Mountain Bike Lesson – Climbing and Descending
  Saturday, 23 August 2025 |   08:00 AM | Cheyenne Mountain State Park

Have you attended our Level 1 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 trail to learn the basics of climbing and descending.In the Beginne...

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Meadow Nature Walk Profile Photo  Sign Up Meadow Nature Walk
  Sunday, 24 August 2025 |   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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Archery Class - 8:50-10:30am Profile Photo  Waitlist Archery Class - 8:50-10:30am
  Saturday, 30 August 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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