Mueller State Park encompasses 5,112 acres (20.69 km2) of land outside Divide, Colorado, southwest of Colorado Springs, Colorado. The park offers many outdoor activities. There are 55 miles (89 km) of trails, biking, camping year-round, hunting, hiking, horseback riding. It is open in the winter and snowshoeing, sledding and snowtubing is allowed as well. Mueller is a diverse home to a variety of animals including elk, black bear, eagles, hawks and bighorn sheep.
Map of the Pikes Peak Ranger District of Pike and San Isabel National Forests in the USFS Rocky Mountain Region 2 in Colorado. Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).
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Mueller State Park encompasses 5,112 acres (20.69 km2) of land outside Divide, Colorado, southwest of Colorado Springs, Colorado. The park offers many outdoor activities. There are 55 miles (89 km) of trails, biking, camping year-round, hunting, hiking, horseback riding. It is open in the winter and snowshoeing, sledding and snowtubing is allowed as well. Mueller is a diverse home to a variety of animals including elk, black bear, eagles, hawks and bighorn sheep.
Nearby Attractions
In addition to the sites and activities within Mueller State
Park, the region has many attractions within a short
driving distance.
The historic mining towns of Cripple Creek and Victor
can be reached by taking a scenic drive along Highway
67 south. The area offers mine tours, gold panning,
rides on the narrow gauge railroad and limited stakes
gambling. Pikes Peak, America’s mountain, towers 14,110
feet directly east of the Park. It can be reached by taking
Highway 24 east to the turnoff in Cascade.
Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument with volcanic
fossils of plants, insects and giant redwoods is 12 miles
west of the park.
Eleven Mile and Spinney Mountain State Parks, located
near Lake George, consistently produce some of the best
trout fishing in the state.
Colorado Springs, about 30 miles east of the park has a
variety of local attractions, including the U.S. Air Force
Academy, Garden of the Gods, Cheyenne Mountain
Zoo, Cave of the Winds and the U.S. Olympic Complex
Training Center.
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Community Facilities
Gas, groceries, restaurants, gifts, lodging and religious
facilities are available in the nearby communities of Divide,
(4 miles to the north), Woodland Park (11 miles to the east),
Cripple Creek (15 miles to the south) and Victor
(17 miles to the south).
Location Map
Mueller
State Park
Passes and Permits
Mueller State Park
PO Box 39 • Divide, CO
(719) 687-2366 • mueller.park@state.co.us
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elcome to Mueller State Park. You are
surrounded by over 5,000 acres of spring-fed
meadows, forested ridges and massive rock
of Pikes Peak Granite.
The Visitor Center is the information hub of the park and
is an excellent starting point for your adventure at Mueller.
Here you will find wildlife, forestry and historical exhibits
to wander through at your leisure. Between May and
September, educational programs may be offered at the
center auditorium or the campground amphitheater.
The park supports a variety of plant-life ranging from
native grasses and wildflowers to stands of spruce, fir, pine
and aspen. Elk, mule deer, bear and many small mammals
and birds share the park’s habitat.
The park’s topography varies from dense forest stands
of conifer and aspen to rolling grasslands interrupted by
dramatic rock outcroppings. This contrast results from an
ancient up-thrust of Pikes Peak to the east and volcanic
action to the west.
Once hunting grounds of the Ute Indians, pioneers settled
the land in the 1860s. Prospectors trampled through the land
during the Gold Rush to Cripple Creek and Victor. Lumber
was harvested for nearby towns, mines and railroads. Cattle
grazing and farming were occasionally supplemented by
bootlegging, horse thievery and cattle rustling.
The former owners, the Mueller family, designated their
cattle ranch as a game preserve. Today, resident elk
flourish as a result of this protection.
Visitors may enjoy year-round outdoor activities
including camping, picnicking, hiking, mountain biking,
horseback riding, wildlife viewing and nature studies.
Winter activities include snowshoeing and ski touring.
Every season is a photographer’s delight.
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Visitors to Mueller State Park are required to display a
current Colorado State Parks Pass on their windshield. A
daily pass is valid from the day purchased until noon the
following day. An annual pass is valid at any Colorado State
Park. For annual pass holders who own additional vehicles,
multiple passes are available at a reduced fee. An Aspen Leaf
annual pass is available to Colorado seniors at a discounted
rate. Passes are available at the park entrance, or at the visitor
center.
Colorado disabled veterans displaying Colorado Disabled
Veteran (DV) license plates are admitted free without a pass.
A current fee schedule for Colorado State Parks is available
online at www.cpw.state.co.us.
In addition to a parks pass, campers are required to purchase
and display a camping permit at their campsite.
Picnicking
The park has four scenic picnic areas along Revenuer’s
Ridge. Picnic areas include barbecue grills and tables.
Three of the four picnic areas also have drinking water
and restrooms.
Camping/Cabins
The campground is located in a picturesque forest setting
of spruce, fir and aspen with panoramic views of the
Rocky Mountains. The park has three fully furnished
rental cabins and 134 campsites including 22 walk-in tent
sites, a reservable group campground and 2 equestrian
sites for horse campers only. The campground can
accommodate motor homes, trailers and tents. A camper
services facility with flush restrooms, coin-operated
showers and laundry facilities is centrally located in the
campground. All sites, except the walk-in tent sites, have
electric hookups. Water hydrants with drinking water
are available throughout th
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Your Guide to
Colorado’s 41
State Parks
2018 Edition
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Welcome to Your State Parks!
Wherever you go in Colorado, there’s
Cheyenne Mountain
a state park waiting to welcome
State Park
you. Mountains or prairies, rivers or
forests, out in the country or next to
the city… Colorado’s 41 state parks are
as diverse as the state itself, and they
offer something for everyone. Take a
hair-raising whitewater river trip, or
kick back in a lawn chair and watch
the sunset. Enjoy a family picnic, cast
a line in the water, take a hike, ride a
horse, try snowshoeing or discover
geocaching. From Eastern Plains
parks at 3,800 feet to high-mountain
parks at 9,500, the network of state
parks offers a wealth of activities
for busy people of all ages, or the
chance to do nothing at all. You can play on land or on water. On
a high peak or on the prairie. In the country or the city. In spring,
summer, winter or fall.
Golden Gate Canyon State Park
State parks are great places for families. There are plenty of
activities for families to enjoy together such as boating, hiking or
picnicking, as well as organized nature walks, talks and events.
Junior Ranger programs, activity backpacks, kid-friendly hikes
and fishing ponds for kids are among the many offerings for
youth. From toddler to teen and adult to senior, every family
member can enjoy their activity of choice, then come together to
share a meal and stories around the campfire.
Whether you’re an active
outdoor recreationist
or prefer to spend time
watching clouds go by,
you’ll enjoy the special
moments waiting for you
in the state parks.
Rifle Gap State Park
Cover photos:
Large photo: State Forest State Park; lower left: Pearl Lake State Park; lower center: Elkhead State Park;
lower right: Lory State Park
Plan Your Visit
Colorado’s state parks are open every day of the year, weather
permitting. Day-use areas are generally open from 5 a.m. to
10 p.m., and some parks may have closed gates after hours.
Campgrounds are open 24 hours a day. Contact individual
parks for hours of operation. Check our website for seasonal or
maintenance closures: cpw.state.co.us
Entrance Passes
All Colorado state parks charge an entrance fee. Cost of a daily
pass may vary by park ($7–$9). A pass covers all occupants of a
vehicle and is valid until noon the day after purchase. Some parks
may charge a per-person fee for cyclists and walk-ins. Fees are used
to help pay operating costs. Cherry Creek State Park charges an
additional fee for the Cherry Creek Basin Water Quality Authority.
Annual Pass
Who doesn’t love a deal? And the state parks annual pass is a
great one. For just one low price, the annual pass lets you enjoy
all 41 state parks for unlimited visits for 12 months from date of
purchase. That’s all the parks. That’s
unlimited times. The annual pass
pays for itself in as few as 10 visits.
If you’re a Colorado resident who’s
64 years or older, there’s even a
further discounted Aspen Leaf
annual pass. There are also passes
for disabled and income-eligible
residents. For details and to purchase a pass,
visit a Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) office, state park or buy
online: cpw.state.co.us
Extend Your Stay
Make more of your state park visit
by staying overnight. Bring your
tent or RV, spend a cozy night in a
cabin, camp in a tipi or discover a
comfortable, year-round alternative
State Forest State Park
to traditional camping with a yurt.
All together, the state parks have
more than 4,000 campsites and 58 cabins and yurts. Almost 300
campsites are ADA accessible. Many parks offer campsites or cabins
for large groups. Heated cabins and yurts make a park getaway
suitable any season of the year.
Camping Reservations
Summer weekends fill up quickly so advance reservations for
overnight stays are recommended. Reservations can be made six
months to three days ahead of arrival.
Reserve online: cpw.state.co.us
Toll Free: 1-800-244-5613
A nonrefundable reservation fee applies to bookings, and visitors
must purchase a daily or annual entrance pass in addition to
paying camping and reservation fees. Unreserved sites are
available on a first-come, first-served basis.
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What Can I Do There?
Colorado’s state parks are places to have fun, get away, recreate and
re-create. Here are some park activities to help you do that:
Fishing
Top-notch fishing awaits anglers in 37 state parks across Colorado.
Think Gold Medal Waters and trophy fish. A valid fishing license
is required for all anglers 16 years and older. Licenses and our
annual Colorado Fishing regulations brochure are available online,
at most parks and at CPW authorized sales agents.
Water Sports
Many state parks are built around a lake or
Crawford
waterway, which means boating and other water
State Park
sports are among the headliners. Larger parks
offer boat rentals and full-service marinas. Any
boat with a motor or sail operated in Col