Lone Mesa State Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- cpw.state.co.us970-533-7065
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
Alert ClosuresLone Mesa is open to hunters during big game seasons with valid hunting licenses and Special Use hunting permits. It is also open, as conditions… (more)
Lone Mesa is open to hunters during big game seasons with valid hunting licenses and Special Use hunting permits. It is also open, as conditions allow, to spring turkey hunters with an over the counter spring turkey license. No permit is required for turkey hunters. Lone Mesa is not open to any other visitors at this time.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
Lone Mesa State Park is a 11,973-acre park in Dolores County, about 29 miles north of Cortez.
Visitors come for hunting in season and wildlife watching.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office | Tue–Sat | 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. | — |
| Sun, Mon | Closed | — | |
| Visitor center | Tue–Sat | 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. | — |
| Sun, Mon | Closed | — |
Official wording
Visitor Center/Office at Mancos State Park: Tues-Sat 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Closed Sun-Mon
Visitor Center/Office at Mancos State Park: Tues-Sat 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Closed Sun-Mon
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Denver).
Fees and passes
Per vehicle, priced by license plate (Colorado vs out-of-state plates) and by park; $4 individual daily pass for non-vehicle entry. 'All Colorado state parks require an entrance pass for motor vehicles.
Statewide fee rule from Colorado's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.
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
Animals permitted: Leashed Dogs, Service Animals, Horses
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Things to do
HuntingWildlife viewing and birding
Getting there
- Address
- 42545 Road N
Mancos, CO 81328 - Nearest town
- Cortez — about 29 mi north (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 37.7593, -108.4384
- Phone
- 970-533-7065
- lone.mesa.park@state.co.us
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
Directions From Cortez/Gallup Take Highway 160 east from Cortez toward Mancos and Durango, then turn north on Highway 145 toward Dolores. Follow the directions below for reaching the park from Dolores. From Denver/Durango Drive through South Park via Highway 285, heading south and passing through Fairplay, near Buena Vista, through Saguache, over Wolf Creek Pass and into Pagosa Springs. Continue on Highway 160 west from Pagosa Springs through Durango and Hesperus until you reach the town of Mancos. At Mancos, turn onto Highway 184 toward Dolores. Follow the directions below for reaching the park from Dolores. Total distance from Denver is about 400 miles. Depending on weather conditions, road construction and other variables, routes through Grand Junction, or south through Pueblo/ Walsenburg/Alamosa/Monte Vista, are also options. From Dolores From Dolores, take Forest Roads 526 and 514 north and west to the park.
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Colorado State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026; page says updated Sep 1, 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