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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

Garden Beautification Project Profile Photo  Sign Up Garden Beautification Project
  Wednesday, 03 June 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, 03 June 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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Beginner’s Level 1 Mountain Bike Lesson - Fundamentals Profile Photo  Register Beginner’s Level 1 Mountain Bike Lesson - Fundamentals
  Saturday, 06 June 2026 |   09:30 AM | Cheyenne Mountain State Park |  Registration Required

Program: Beginner’s Level 1 Mountain Bike Lesson - Fundamentals Time: 9:30 am – 1:30 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 underst...

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Spring Migration Bird Walks Profile Photo  Register Spring Migration Bird Walks
  Tuesday, 09 June 2026 |   08:00 AM | Cheyenne Mountain State Park |  Registration Required

Please join Barry Cooper for a Spring Migration Bird Walk, where we will discuss who is singing in the trees and ID birds along the various trails in the park. Meet at the Visitor Center and be ready to embark on the 1-1.5 mile hike by 8:00am....

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Garden Beautification Project Profile Photo  Sign Up Garden Beautification Project
  Wednesday, 10 June 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...

 more
Garden Beautification Project Profile Photo Volunteer Garden Beautification Project
  Wednesday, 10 June 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...

23 assignments unfilled
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Bearwise Talk Profile Photo  Sign Up Bearwise Talk
  Friday, 12 June 2026 |   07:00 PM | Cheyenne Mountain State Park

Join volunteer naturalist Rick, at the Prairie Falcon Amphitheater to discuss black bears, their nature, and how to ensure safety for them and us! This program will last an hour and is recommended for all ages.

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Beginner’s Level 2 Mountain Bike Lesson – Slow Riding, Cornering, and Obstacle Avoidance Profile Photo  Register Beginner’s Level 2 Mountain Bike Lesson – Slow Riding, Cornering, and Obstacle Avoidance
  Saturday, 13 June 2026 |   09:30 AM | Cheyenne Mountain State Park |  Registration Required

Program: Beginner’s Level 2 Mountain Bike Lesson – Slow Riding, Cornering, and Obstacle Avoidance Time: 9:30 am – 1:30 pm Location: Limekiln Trailhead Details: Have you attended our Level 1 beginner’s course and are ready to add more fundament...

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3D Archery Class Profile Photo  Register 3D Archery Class
  Tuesday, 16 June 2026 |   10:00 AM | Cheyenne Mountain State Park |  Registration Required

Class Registration • Participants register for the class online • Registration is limited to 9 participants Class Prerequisite • CMSP’s Introduction to Archery class is prerequisite. • Participants must be able to draw a full-size Genesis b...

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June Wildflower Wednesday Hike Profile Photo  Register June Wildflower Wednesday Hike
  Wednesday, 17 June 2026 |   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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