Cheyenne Mountain State Park
Notice: Closures — details
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Daily 5 a.m. – 10 p.m.
- Entrance fee
- $10 per dayAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed, with restrictions6-ft leash
- Camping
- YesAlso cabins
- Official site
- cpw.state.co.us719-576-2016
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
Closure ClosuresThere are no closures at this time.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
Cheyenne Mountain State Park is a 327-acre park in El Paso County, about 8 miles northwest of Fountain.
Visitors come for horseback riding, archery, biking, geocaching, and picnicking. Camping is available: campsites, including RV sites, tent sites, group camping, and showers. Roofed lodging includes cabins.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Daily | 5 a.m. – 10 p.m. | — |
| Office | Daily | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. | — |
| Visitor center | Daily | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. | — |
Official wording
Park: Daily, 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Office: Daily, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Cheyenne Mountain Visitor Center is located west of the main park entrance from JL Ranch Heights Road.
Hours: Daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Denver).
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Daily Vehicle Pass | $10 · day |
| Daily Vehicle Pass | $15 · day |
| Daily Vehicle Pass | $4 · day |
Official wording
Daily Vehicle Pass: $10-$15 Individual Daily Pass: $4
Colorado park passes
- Keep Colorado Wild Pass — $29. Annual vehicle entry for Colorado residents, bought with DMV vehicle registration Details
- Individual Annual Pass — $29. Non-vehicle entry (foot, bike, horse) for passholder plus three accompanying visitors; resident or nonresident Details
- Family Annual Pass (hang tag) — $120. One household; transferable between vehicles Details
- Annual Affixed Vehicle Parks Pass — $80. One vehicle; resident or nonresident Details
- Aspen Leaf Pass — $70. Colorado residents 64+, vehicle registered in Colorado; $3/night camping discount Sun–Thu Details
From the Colorado state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- CPWshop (Aspira/Brandt reservation platform)
- Phone
- 1-800-244-5613
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
Dogs allowed, with restrictions · leash up to 6 feet
Not allowed in or on: the cabins.
Animals permitted: Leashed Dogs, Service Animals, Horses Cheyenne Mountain State Park is pet friendly. Leashed pets are allowed at campsites. All pets must be under control and on a maximum six-foot leash at all times, and not attached to any park signs, trees, shrubs or hydrants. Pets may not be left unattended, and pet owners must promptly clean up after their pets. Pets are not allowed in the cabins. Smoking and pets are not allowed in the cabins, and there is no Wi-Fi available (cell service in the area is generally robust).
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Camping
Extend your hiking or mountain biking experience with a stay at Cheyenne Mountain’s campground or in one of the park’s cozy cabins.
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Cheyenne Mountain’s campground comfortably accommodates solo campers, families and groups, including a private group camping loop.
Two cabins are available with a reservation. Surrounded by scrub oak, they provide easy access to the park’s trails and the disc golf course.
Enjoying a picnic at the campsite
Relaxing out by the fire pit at a campsite
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Cabins and lodging
- Stay in Style
The two cabins in the Meadow Campground are surrounded by scrub oak and have easy access to trails and the disc golf course. Cabin A is decorated with a light-hearted nature theme and offers an amazing view of Cheyenne Mountain from its picture window. Cabin B has delightful casual decorations and a spectacular view of the city lights below. Both cabins are ADA accessible and sleep up to six.
The front of a cabin
Couch and beds inside a cabin
Picnic table behind a cabin
The front of a cabin
Couch and beds inside a cabin
Picnic table behind a cabin
Things to do
ArcheryBikingGeocachingPicnickingHikingHorseback ridingCamping
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Bear Trail | 1 mi | Easy | 1 mile |
| Raccoon Ridge Trail | 0.55 mi | Easy | 0.55 miles Hiking only Dog friendly |
| Turkey Trot Trail | 0.46 mi | Easy | 0.46 miles |
| Zook Loop | 1.03 mi | Easy | 1.03 miles |
| Archer's Alley | 0.28 mi | Easy | 0.28 miles |
| Bear Track Trail | 0.95 mi | Easy | 0.95 miles A trail dividing into the two legs that make up the field/3D archery range. Stay the trail! |
| Blackmer Loop Trail | 3.52 mi | Easy | 3.52 miles |
| Bobcat Way Trail | 0.4 mi | Easy | 0.40 miles Dog friendly Can be linked with the Acorn Alley and Soaring Kestral trails to add length and variety. |
| Boulder Run Trail | 1 mi | Easy | 1 mile |
| Coyote Run Trail | 1.37 mi | Easy | 1.37 miles |
| Cougars Shadow Trail | 0.85 mi | Easy | 0.85 miles Mountain biking |
| Medicine Wheel Trail | 0.5 mi | Moderate | 0.5 miles Mountain biking, hiking |
| Talon | 2.64 mi | Moderate | 2.64 miles Hiking, horseback riding Dog friendly Western portion from the Sundance Trail is horse friendly. |
| Mountain Loop | 1.4 mi | Moderate | 1.4 miles Hiking only Can only be accessed with a 17+ mile round-trip hike from Limekiln Trailhead. |
| Talon North | 1.6 mi | Moderate | 1.60 miles Horseback riding |
| Talon South | 0.98 mi | Moderate | 0.98 miles Horseback riding |
| Soaring Kestral Trail | 1.82 mi | Moderate | 1.82 miles Partially dog friendly |
| Sundance Trail | 3.29 mi | Moderate | 3.29 miles Partially open for horses. Equestrian users may access 5 miles of trails beginning at the east end of the Limekiln Trailhead lot and heading south on Sundance Trail. |
| Dragon's Backbone Trail | 0.85 mi | Difficult | 0.85 miles Hiking only This trail can only be accessed by taking a 17+ mile round-trip hike from Limekiln Trailhead. |
| Dixon Trail | 4.5 mi | Difficult | 4.5 miles one way and 17 miles round-trip Hiking, biking, horseback riding This trail is accessed from Limekiln Trailhead by taking Talon and N. Talon trails. Trail Map |
Trail descriptions from the park
The park has 21 diverse trails that total over 28 miles. They are rated easy to moderate in difficulty and take hikers and bikers on a nature adventure throughout the 2701-acre park. Visitors can wander through grasslands filled with prairie dogs or explore the pines and try to catch a glimpse of mule deer. For your safety, take notice of the markers along every trail. GPS coordinates are on all trail signage and will help park staff locate hikers and bikers in case of emergencies on the trail. Smoking is strictly prohibited on the trail system and in the backcountry.
Terrain Hopper Program & Reservations - Visitors with disabilities can explore designated trails in the park using a Terrain Hopper (all-terrain wheelchair). Find more information and make reservations on the Park Highlights page > Trails for Visitors with Disabilities section.
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Flush toilets
- Showers
- Picnic areas
- Visitor center
- Park or camp store
- Parking
- Group facilities
Camping
- Tent camping
- RV camping
- Group camping
Lodging
- Cabins
Recreation
- Horse trails
Accessibility
- Accessible campsites
- Beach or all-terrain wheelchairs
- Accessible cabins or lodging
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
- Accessible cabins or lodging
- Accessible campsites
- Beach or all-terrain wheelchairs
- Terrain Hopper (all-terrain wheelchair)
The park has 21 trails that total over 27 miles. They are rated easy to moderate in difficulty and take hikers and bikers on an adventure through prairies, woodlands and forests. Visitors with disabilities can explore designated trails in the park using a Terrain Hopper.
Terrain Hopper Program & Reservations - Visitors with disabilities can explore designated trails in the park using a Terrain Hopper (all-terrain wheelchair). Find more information and make reservations on the Park Highlights page > Trails for Visitors with Disabilities section.
The park has two cabins in the Meadow Campground that are surrounded by scrub oak, have easy access to trails and the disc golf course. Both cabins are ADA accessible, providing universally accessible entrances, bathroom and kitchen facilities. Click on images to enlarge.
Read more from the park
The two cabins in the Meadow Campground are surrounded by scrub oak and have easy access to trails and the disc golf course. Cabin A is decorated with a light-hearted nature theme and offers an amazing view of Cheyenne Mountain from its picture window. Cabin B has delightful casual decorations and a spectacular view of the city lights below. Both cabins are ADA accessible and sleep up to six.
Cabin check-in time is 3pm and check-out time is 12pm (noon). There is a minimum stay of two nights; it is a three-night minimum on holidays. Cabins are ADA-accessible and can accommodate up to six people. Smoking and pets are not allowed in the cabins, and there is no Wi-Fi available (cell service in the area is generally robust).
Accessible facilities listed: Accessible Event Space Rental, Accessible Parking, Accessible Cabin, Accessible Campsite
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Rules and permits
When you camp at Cheyenne Mountain, check-in time is 1 p.m. on the day of arrival and check-out time is 12 p.m. (noon) on the day of departure. A maximum of six people and only one camping unit is allowed per site. A camping unit is defined as one motor home, one trailer or one tent. Each campsite has a 12-foot by 12-foot tent pad. One additional tent is allowed if it fits on the developed portion of the camp site. It is not permissible to set up tents on any park vegetation.
Cabin check-in time is 3pm and check-out time is 12pm (noon). There is a minimum stay of two nights; it is a three-night minimum on holidays. Cabins are ADA-accessible and can accommodate up to six people. Smoking and pets are not allowed in the cabins, and there is no Wi-Fi available (cell service in the area is generally robust).
Read more from the park
The kitchen is well equipped, including a small refrigerator, microwave, coffee pot, toaster, dish soap and more. Linens and firewood are not provided, so campers should plan to bring their own. The park does not provide cleaning or room service during your stay.
- Maximum occupancy is six people per cabin.
- The camping minimum night stay in a cabin is two nights; three night minimum on holidays.
- Cabin reservation fees do not include required daily park entrance fees
Getting there
- Address
- 410 JL Ranch Heights
Colorado Springs, CO 80926 - Nearest town
- Fountain — about 8 mi northwest (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 38.7352, -104.8195
- Phone
- 719-576-2016
- cheyenne.park@state.co.us
Entrances
- Main Entrance
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
Directions From I-25 I-25 exit #135, South Academy, head west on South Academy past Pikes Peak Community College. Continue west to Highway 115. Turn left (south) onto Highway 115. Turn right at the first stoplight, JL Ranch Heights Road (also the light for Fort Carson Gate 1). The park entrance is to the west. Go west and follow the road into the park. Look for state highway signs directing you to Cheyenne Mountain State Park.
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Colorado State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026; page says updated Aug 15, 2026
- CPW website Drupal JSON:API, node type state_park (43 published nodes; same store that renders /state-parks/{slug})
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology