Crawford State Park
- 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 allowed6-ft leash
- Camping
- Yes
- Official site
- cpw.state.co.us970-921-5721
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
Partial closure Boating/Boat RampsCrawford boating season has ended and the boat ramps are CLOSED for the remainder of 2026. Hand launched and human powered vessels, such as canoes,… (more)
Crawford boating season has ended and the boat ramps are CLOSED for the remainder of 2026. Hand launched and human powered vessels, such as canoes, kayaks & paddleboards, are allowed to launch.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
Crawford State Park is a 1,403-acre park in Delta County, about 21 miles northeast of Montrose.
Popular activities here are snorkeling and diving, cross-country skiing, ice fishing, winter sports, and canoeing and kayaking. Water access includes a boat ramp and a fishing pier. Camping is available: campsites, including RV sites, tent sites, and showers.
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 | 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. | — |
| Visitor center | Daily | 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. | — |
Official wording
Park: Daily, 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Office: Daily, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. as staffing permits
The Crawford Visitor Center and park office is located on the east side of the park. From Crawford, turn right off Highway 92 before you reach the Clear Fork campground.
Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.
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 · leash up to 6 feet
Animals permitted: Leashed Dogs, Service Animals Crawford 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.
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Camping
Extend your day on the lake and enjoy the park’s gorgeous scenery at one of Crawford’s two scenic campgrounds.
Reserve Now
Iron Creek Campground is near the boat ramp and offers 45 campsites, including electric and water hook-ups with potable water at each site.
At Clear Fork Campground, 20 sites are available for reservation, 15 full hook-ups and 5 tent sites.
A dog standing at a campsite next to a covered picnic table
Cooking bacon over a campfire
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
BikingBoatingCampingWinter sportsCross-country skiingFishingPicnickingHikingIce fishingCanoeing and kayakingSnorkeling and scubaSwimmingHunting
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swim Beach Trail | 0.2 mi | — | 0.2 miles Hiking, snowshoeing ADA accessible Dog friendlyAccessible |
| East Shore Trail | 4.3 mi | — | 4.3 miles Hiking, snowshoeing Dog friendly |
| Clear Fork Trail | 0.2 mi | — | 0.2 miles Hiking, snowshoeing Dog friendly |
| Iron Creek Trail | 0.4 mi | — | 0.4 miles Hiking, snowshoeing Dog friendly |
| West Shore Trail | 0.8 mi | — | 0.8 miles Hiking, snowshoeing Dog friendly |
| Indian Fire Nature Trail | 0.5 mi | — | 0.5 miles Hiking, snowshoeing Dog friendly Trail Map |
Trail descriptions from the park
You can hike from the Visitor Center to the West Shore Day Use Area for a total of 3.5 miles. There are six starting points around the park to make shorter hikes along this trail.
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Flush toilets
- Vault or pit toilets
- Showers
- Picnic areas
- Playground
- Visitor center
- Park or camp store
- Parking
Water
- Boat ramp
- Fishing pier
Camping
- Tent camping
- RV camping
Accessibility
- Accessible restrooms
- Accessible campsites
- Accessible fishing
✓ 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 fishing
- Accessible restrooms
- Accessible campsites
The park offers 66 campsites across its two campgrounds, including several that are ADA accessible, for year-round camping. Electric and water hook-ups, hot showers, flush toilets and picnic areas make the campground a comfortable place to land after a day on the water.
Accessible facilities listed: Accessible Fishing Pier, Accessible Parking, Accessible Restrooms, Accessible Showers, 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 Crawford, 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.
Getting there
- Address
- 40468 Hwy 92
Crawford, CO 81415 - Nearest town
- Montrose — about 21 mi northeast (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 38.6874, -107.5952
- Phone
- 970-921-5721
- crawford.park@state.co.us
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
Directions From Delta, take Colorado Highway 92 east to Hotchkiss. Stay right on 92 where it intersects Colorado Highway 133, and drive 10 miles to Crawford. The park is one mile south of town.
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Colorado State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026; page says updated Sep 18, 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