Colorado Parks and Wildlife

Welcome to the Mueller State Park Department!

A popular watchable wildlife area, Mueller is home to abundant wildlife including elk, black bear, hawks, and mule deer.

Mueller State Park has over 5,000 acres of spring-fed meadows, forested ridges and massive rocks of Pikes Peak Granite with several ponds that dot the landscape.

The park supports a variety of plant-life ranging from native grasses and wildflowers to stands of spruce, fir, pine and aspen.  Along with the elk, mule deer and bears, many small mammals and birds share the park's habitat.

Visitors can enjoy year-round recreational opportunities including camping, picnicking, trail use, fishing and nature studies.  Winter activities include sledding, snowshoeing and cross country skiing.  

Every season is a photographers delight. 

Mueller State Park welcomes leashed pets in campgrounds, picnic areas and on the paved roads, but not on the hiking trails or in the backcountry. By keeping pets off of the trails, we increase the chances of visitors seeing the various species of wildlife in the park and are better able to maintain this pristine Watchable Wildlife Area. 

Come up today and enjoy Mueller State Park!

Upcoming Activities   Calendar

May Nature Journaling Workshop Profile Photo  Register May Nature Journaling Workshop
  Sunday, 11 May 2025 |   01:00 PM | Mueller State Park |  Registration Required

Nature is nurturing for our bodies and minds. In this workshop you will discover the history, science and art of observing nature and recording observations. Journaling helps us reflect and expand our perspectives of the natural world around us an...

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Park volunteers working on a meadow hillside with hand tools installing steps on a hiking trail. Volunteer Volunteer Trail Crew Revitalization Day
  Tuesday, 13 May 2025 |   02:00 PM | Mueller State Park

We are looking to restart the Volunteer Trail Crew at Mueller State Park. This meeting is for new and existing volunteers who are looking to get their hands dirty and help with some of the upcoming trail projects we have lined up at the park. ...

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A volunteer loads branches into a wood chipper. Volunteer Chipping Project
  Tue 06/03 - Wed 06/04 |   09:00 AM | Mueller State Park

Meet at the Maintenance Shop and prepare for a day of haul down branches to the chipper. This is physical work but we will take breaks throughout the day and take lunch in the field. Make sure to wear work pants, boots, and necessary safety gear (...

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A volunteer works on a hiking trail with trees in the background. Volunteer Trail Work Day
  Wed 06/11, Tue 06/17 |   09:00 AM | Mueller State Park

We will be starting a large trail realignment and will need extra hands to help with clearing corridor, dirt management, tree removal, and all other sorts of fun tasks. Volunteers will meet at the Elk Meadow Trail head at 9am and hike into the wor...

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A trail crosses a meadow and heads toward a forest. Volunteer Trail Work
  Wed 07/09, Tue 07/15 |   10:00 AM | Mueller State Park

Volunteers will park at the Equestrian Day Use area and meet up with the trail crew for our next project. We are realigning the horseback riding trail that meets up to Elk Meadow. Volunteers should come prepared for a day of working outside, wear ...

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Volunteers moving branches to a wood chipper. Volunteer Timber work
  Tuesday, 29 July 2025 |   09:00 AM | Mueller State Park

Meet at the Maintenance Shop and we will carpool out to the worksite. Volunteers should be prepared for a full day working in the woods with no facilities. Pack a lunch, snacks and plenty of water for the day. Wear long pants and sturdy work boots...

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