State Parks Near Colorado Springs, Colorado
8 state park units lie within 50 miles of Colorado Springs. The closest is Cheyenne Mountain State Park, about 10 mi south of town. 2 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- Cheyenne Mountain State Park10 mi south
- Within 25 miles
- 2of 8 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 52 with cabins
- Dog-friendly
- 7pets allowed
State parks near Colorado Springs, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central Colorado Springs; driving distance is usually longer.
Cheyenne Mountain State Park
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, fees and rules for Cheyenne Mountain State Park →Mueller State Park
Things to do include cross-country skiing, horseback riding, winter sports, hunting in season, and biking. Its trail network totals roughly 44 miles, according to the park.
Hours, fees and rules for Mueller State Park →Castlewood Canyon State Park
Popular activities here are rock climbing, wildlife watching, hiking, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Castlewood Canyon State Park →Eleven Mile State Park
Visitors come for cross-country skiing, ice fishing, winter sports, hunting in season, and canoeing and kayaking. Water access includes a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Eleven Mile State Park →Roxborough State Park
The park supports cross-country skiing, winter sports, wildlife watching, hiking, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Roxborough State Park →Lake Pueblo State Park
The park supports snorkeling and diving, horseback riding, winter sports, hunting in season, and canoeing and kayaking. Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp and a fishing pier.
Hours, fees and rules for Lake Pueblo State Park →Spinney Mountain State Park
Popular activities here are surfing, hunting in season, canoeing and kayaking, boating, and wildlife watching. On the water side, there is a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Spinney Mountain State Park →Chatfield State Park
Things to do include horseback riding, ice fishing, winter sports, canoeing and kayaking, and boating. On the water side, there is a boat ramp and a fishing pier.
Hours, fees and rules for Chatfield State Park →
Best picks by activity
Camping near Colorado Springs
- Cheyenne Mountain State Park 10 mi south · Campground listed
- Mueller State Park 21 mi west · 136 campsites
- Eleven Mile State Park 40 mi west · Campground listed
- Lake Pueblo State Park 42 mi south · Campground listed
- Chatfield State Park 49 mi north · Campground listed
Cabins and lodging near Colorado Springs
- Cheyenne Mountain State Park 10 mi south · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Mueller State Park 21 mi west · Cabins or other roofed stays
Dog-friendly state parks near Colorado Springs
- Cheyenne Mountain State Park 10 mi south · Pets allowed under park rules
- Mueller State Park 21 mi west · Pets allowed under park rules
- Castlewood Canyon State Park 32 mi north · Pets allowed under park rules
- Eleven Mile State Park 40 mi west · Pets allowed under park rules
- Lake Pueblo State Park 42 mi south · Pets allowed under park rules
+ 2 more in the list above
Swimming near Colorado Springs
- Lake Pueblo State Park 42 mi south · Beach, pool or swim area
- Chatfield State Park 49 mi north · Beach, pool or swim area
Hiking near Colorado Springs
- Cheyenne Mountain State Park 10 mi south · Hiking trails listed
- Mueller State Park 21 mi west · Hiking trails listed
- Castlewood Canyon State Park 32 mi north · Hiking trails listed
- Eleven Mile State Park 40 mi west · Hiking trails listed
- Roxborough State Park 42 mi northwest · Hiking trails listed
+ 2 more in the list above
Fishing near Colorado Springs
- Eleven Mile State Park 40 mi west · Fishing listed
- Lake Pueblo State Park 42 mi south · Fishing listed
- Spinney Mountain State Park 47 mi west · Fishing listed
- Chatfield State Park 49 mi north · Fishing listed
Questions about state parks near Colorado Springs
What is the closest state park to Colorado Springs?
Cheyenne Mountain State Park is the closest, about 10 miles south of Colorado Springs in a straight line. Next are Mueller State Park and Castlewood Canyon State Park.
How many state parks are near Colorado Springs?
8 state park units are within 50 miles, and 2 within 25 miles. That includes parks, recreation areas, historic sites and natural areas run by the state.
Which state parks near Colorado Springs have camping?
5 parks list camping, the nearest being Cheyenne Mountain State Park, Mueller State Park and Eleven Mile State Park. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.
Are dogs allowed at state parks near Colorado Springs?
Yes, at 7 parks, including Cheyenne Mountain State Park, Mueller State Park and Castlewood Canyon State Park. Dogs usually must be leashed, and some areas such as beaches or buildings may be off-limits.
Are there free state parks near Colorado Springs?
None of the nearby parks list free entry; most charge a daily vehicle fee or accept an annual pass. Fees are on each park page.
State parks near other cities
- Near Castle Rock, CO36 mi north
- Near Pueblo, CO42 mi south
- Near Denver, CO62 mi north
- Near Boulder, CO84 mi north
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Built from official park data and updated as parks change; this list was last rebuilt Oct 30, 2026. Features shown are those the official source lists. Filter these parks on the map.