Colorado State Parks

Colorado Parks Map Fact Box Mueller Colorado Springs, Colorado Created in 1988 5,112 acres Website: http://cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/parks/Mueller Mueller State Park is a 5,000 acre park of meadows, forested ridges, granite rocks, and ponds. The park has a wide range of plant, from wildflowers to grasses to trees like Spruce, Pine, and Fir. Elk, black bear, eagles, hawks, and bighorn sheep are among the types of wildlife which can be spotted in Mueller State Park. Recreational opportunities include hiking the park's 55 miles of trails, biking, hunting, horseback riding, and snowshoeing, sledding, and snowtubing in the winter. The park visitor center has indoor and outdoor exhibits, as well as park information and maps. 132 campsites are available in the park.  Fact Box Roxborough Littleton, Colorado Created in 1975 3,339 acres Website: http://cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/parks/Roxborough Roxborough State Park is located in central Colorado, and is known for its dramatic red-rock formations and its wide range of wildlife. Mammals which can be found in the park include black bears, coyotes, elk, foxes, mountain lions, prairie dogs, and mule deer. The park also has 145 species of birds, 50 species of butterflies and moths, and 11 reptile and amphibian species. Many overlooks provide stunning views of the red-rock formations and forest-covered mountains, the most accessible being the Fountain Valley Overlook. The park has six hiking trails and a visitor center with exhibits, restrooms, and a bookstore. No camping is allowed in the park. Fact Box Golden Gate Canyon Golden, Colorado Created in 1960 11,998 acres Website: http://cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/parks/GoldenGateCanyon Golden Gate Canyon State Park, located in Northern Colorado, has rocky peaks, grassy meadows, and dense forest. The park has over 36 miles of hiking trails, and recreational activities in the park include hunting, mountain biking, and horseback riding. In the winter, visitors can go cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, sledding, ice fishing, and ice skating. A visitor center, 97 campsites with showers, five cabins, and two yurts are among the facilities the park offers.  Other State Parks in Colorado Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area Barr Lake State Park Bonny Lake State Park Boyd Lake State Park Castlewood Canyon State Park Chatfield State Park Cherry Creek State Park Cheyenne Mountain State Park Crawford State Park Eldorado Canyon State Park Eleven Mile State Park Elkhead State Park Harvey Gap State Park Highline Lake State Park Jackson Lake State Park James M. Robb-Colorado River State Park John Martin Reservoir State Park Lake Pueblo State Park Lathrop State Park Lone Mesa State Park Lory State Park Mancos State Park Navajo State Park North Sterling State Park Paonia State Park Pearl Lake State Park Ridgway State Park Rifle Falls State Park Rifle Gap State Park San Luis State Park Spinney Mountain State Park St. Vrain State Park Stagecoach State Park State Forest State Park Staunton State Park Steamboat Lake State Park Sweitzer Lake State Park Sylvan Lake State Park Trinidad Lake State Park Vega State Park Yampa River State Park Sources http://cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/parks/GoldenGateCanyon http://cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/parks/Roxborough http://cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/parks/Mueller http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Colorado_state_parks http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roxborough_State_Park http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mueller_State_Park http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_Gate_Canyon_State_Park California State Parks                                                                                                                                                               Connecticut State Parks