St. Vrain 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
- 87 campsites
- Official site
- cpw.state.co.us303-678-9402
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
Construction ClosuresPaving Project Closures - The south campground access road is closed (as of October 13), so full-hookup sites 42-87 are unavailable. Trails on the… (more)
Paving Project Closures - The south campground access road is closed (as of October 13), so full-hookup sites 42-87 are unavailable. Trails on the south and east sides of Bald Eagle and Coot Ponds and all of Red Tail Pond are also closed through November, possibly into December 2026.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
St. Vrain State Park is a 693-acre park in Weld County, about 2 miles west of Firestone.
Things to do include boating, swimming, biking, wildlife watching, and fishing. Water access includes a boat ramp and a fishing pier. Overnight options include 87 campsites, with 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day use | Daily | 5 a.m. – 10 p.m. | — |
| Entrance gate — Entrance Station | Daily | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. | — |
Official wording
Day Use: Daily, 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Entrance Station: Daily, 9 a.m. - 5 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 · leash up to 6 feet
Animals permitted: Leashed Dogs, Service Animals, Horses 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
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campsites Single campsite (max 6 occupants) · 1 Night · $36 - $41 | 87 | Showers | — |
Camping details from the park
Stay where you play! Just a short stroll away from great fishing and kayaking, St. Vrain’s campsites offer a comfortable and convenient way to extend your outdoor adventures.
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Camp where you play! Campsites near the park’s ponds make it easy to get back to your water adventures.
With roughly 228 acres of water and 689 acres of recreational land, St. Vrain is a great place for anglers to fish for rainbow trout, bass and catfish.
Person with dog in front of tent
Three people next to campfire with tent and shade shelter, picnic table behind
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87 Campsites
A reservation is required to camp at St. Vrain State Park, and it’s easy to make one.
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Know Before You Go
Camping Amenities
Barbour Ponds Camper Services Building
The park offers amenities to make your stay more comfortable. Amenities include:
- ADA accessibility campsites and parking
- Fire rings
- Coin-operated showers
- Picnic tables
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Dump station
- Water
Occupancy & Duration
When you camp at St. Vrain State Park, 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. Please do not park on the vegetation or off the roadway. A maximum of six people are allowed per campsite.
Pet Policy
Staying During Winter
Camping is available year-round at St. Vrain, but some water hydrants may be shut off to prevent freezing in winter.
Winter amenities:
- Restrooms
- Water (weather permitting)
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
BikingWildlife viewing and birdingBoatingCampingFishingHikingPicnickingSwimming
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muskrat Run Nature Trail | 1 mi | — | 1 mile Hiking, biking ADA accessible Dog friendlyAccessible |
| Bald Eagle Pond Trail | 1 mi | — | 1 mile Hiking, biking ADA accessible Dog friendlyAccessible |
| Coot Pond Trail | 0.5 mi | — | 0.5 miles Hiking, biking ADA accessible Dog friendlyAccessible |
| Pelican Pond Trail | 1.3 mi | — | 1.3 miles Hiking, biking ADA accessible Dog friendlyAccessible |
| Red Tail Pond Trail | 0.35 mi | — | 0.35 miles Hiking, biking ADA accessible Dog friendlyAccessible |
| Blue Heron Trail | 1.6 mi | — | 1.6 miles Hiking, biking ADA accessible Dog friendly Trail MapAccessible |
Trail descriptions from the park
There are a total of 7 miles of interconnected trails on the park.
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Flush toilets
- Vault or pit toilets
- Showers
- Picnic areas
Water
- Boat ramp
- Fishing pier
Camping
- Tent camping
- RV camping
Accessibility
- 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 campsites
ADA-accessible sites are available. There is one electric-only accessible site and two full-hook-up accessible sites.
- ADA accessibility campsites and parking
Accessible facilities listed: Accessible Fishing Pier, Accessible Campsite
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 3785 Weld County Road 24 ½
Firestone, CO 80504 - Nearest town
- Firestone — about 2 mi west (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 40.1679, -104.9914
- Phone
- 303-678-9402
- st.vrain.park@state.co.us
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
Directions From I-25 Exit I-25 (Exit 240) on Colorado 119 west, then north on County Road 7 until it turns into County Road 24 1/2. Turn right to the park entrance. Please be aware of the speed limits: They are there for your protection, as well as our wildlife.
Entrance gate: Daily 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Colorado State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026; page says updated Oct 19, 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