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Roxborough State Park is known for dramatic red sandstone formations. It is located in Douglas County 20 miles (32 km) south of Denver, Colorado. In 1980 it was recognized as a National Natural Landmark.
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Roxborough State Park is known for dramatic red sandstone formations. It is located in Douglas County 20 miles (32 km) south of Denver, Colorado. In 1980 it was recognized as a National Natural Landmark.
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Park Hours
Roxborough
State Park
A Park for All Seasons
ENJOY YOUR STATE PARKS
Park hours change with the seasons and are posted in
the park and on our Web site.
Welcome to Roxborough –
Where Plains and Mountains Meet
Roxborough State Park is a Colorado Natural
Area and a National Natural Landmark. The park
was established to protect the area’s unparalleled
scenery and resource values while providing
opportunities for hiking and learning about
Colorado’s natural heritage. Roxborough’s
spectacular geologic setting supports a unique
mixture of prairie and mountain species. It is a
place of beauty, ecological diversity, and serenity.
Roxborough is open year round. Contact the park for
the latest trail conditions. Snow shoeing and crosscountry skiing are permitted on park trails.
Roxborough State Park is a special place and has
regulations designed to preserve its significant
natural values and offer visitors a unique and safe
experience.
Stewardship Opportunities
Volunteers assist in leading programs, trail
maintenance, and natural resource projects.
We would love your help!
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All visitors are required to display a valid Colorado
State Parks Pass on their vehicle windshield. Revenue
from park pass sales is critical to the operation of the
park. Passes are available at the park entrance station,
the Visitor Center, or at the self-service station.
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Park Passes
• Pets are not permitted in the park.
• Visitors must remain on designated trails.
• Trails are closed to pets, horses and bicycles.
• Rock climbing is prohibited.
• The park is open to day use only.
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• No open flames
Other regulations apply. Additional information
is available at the Visitor Center or from park staff.
Funded in part by Great Outdoors Colorado
through Colorado Lottery proceeds.
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Roxborough State Park
Designed to minimize impact on natural resources,
Roxborough State Park’s facilities are limited to the
visitor center and the trail system. The park does
not provide picnic facilities. Water and restroom
facilities are available at the visitor center.
Colorado State Parks offer recreational
opportunities as diverse as Colorado’s landscape.
Park staff can help you find the perfect Colorado
State Park for the way you want to enjoy the
outdoors.
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(6,200 ft)
South Rim
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Roxborough offers hikes ranging from the
gentle Willow Creek Trail to the moderately
strenuous Carpenter Peak
Trail, which gains 1,000
feet in elevation. Our
trails connect to the
Douglas County Open
Space trail system,
the Colorado Trail,
Waterton Canyon
and Indian Creek
for increased hiking
opportunities.
Roxborough is managed to protect your
natural experience. Weekdays, evenings, and
early mornings offer incredible opportunities
for solitude and wildlife watching. You’ll forget
you’re in the Denver metro area.
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Stop in for a friendly orientation to the
park, exhibits, books, and a wide variety of
educational programs.
Visitor Center
Roxborough offers many public programs.
Pick up your copy of the Roxborough
Rambles–our schedule of activities–or check
the Colorado State Parks Web site. Guided
hikes and programs for groups may be
arranged by contacting the park.
Nature Study
Contour Interval 80 feet
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Swallowtail
Trail
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Moderate
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Moderate
Moderate
Strenuous
Strenuous
Douglas County Open
Space / Sharptail Ridge
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2.2 miles
1.36 miles
8.0 miles
6.2 miles
Douglas County Open
Space / Nelson Ranch
Lyons Overlook
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Fountain Valley Overlook
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Hiking
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Roxborough is an island for wildlife in an area
that is rapidly developing and is home to many
wildlife species including black bear, mountain
lion, bobcat, mule deer, and golden eagle.
Please respect the animals’ need for space
while you enjoy watching them. Park staff
can provide you with information on viewing
wildlife safely and ethically.
Wildlife Watching
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Trails
Roads
Park Boundary
Douglas County Open Space Trails
DC5–Closed to Motor Vehicles
LEGEND
Round Trip Trail Distance/Difficulty
Scenic Overlook
Persse Place
Parking
The incredible scenery and variety of
wildlife make Roxborough a great place
to indulge your shutterbug instincts!
Remember that you must remain on park
trails, even when taking photographs. By
rising to this challenge, you will help ensure
that Rox
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Wherever you go in Colorado, there’s
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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.
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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
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or prefer to spend time
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you’ll enjoy the special
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in the state parks.
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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
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COLORADO PARKS AND WILDLIFE (CPW)
6060 Broadway, Denver, CO 80216 ■ 303-297-1192
RESERVATIONS......................................................1
OUR MISSION: The mission of Colorado Parks and Wildlife is to perpetuate the wildlife
resources of the state, to provide a quality state parks system and to provide enjoyable
and sustainable outdoor recreation opportunities that educate and inspire current and
future generations to serve as active stewards of Colorado’s natural resources.
■ Abbreviation key................................................................................1
STATE FISH UNITS (SFUs)........................................2
■ What is an SFU?..................................................................................2
■ SFU properties & regulations..............................................................2
COLORADO PARKS AND WILDLIFE DIRECTOR
Dan Prenzlow
COLORADO PARKS AND WILDLIFE COMMISSION MEMBERS, as of July 2020
STATE WILDLIFE AREAS (SWAs)......................... 3–29
Marvin McDaniel, Chair
Carrie Besnette Hauser, Vice-Chair
Marie Haskett, Secretary
Taishya Adams
Betsy Blecha
Charles Garcia
Dallas May
■ What is an SWA?.................................................................................3
■ SWA access rules................................................................................3
■ SWA properties & regulations..................................................... 4–29
STATE TRUST LANDS (STLs)
PUBLIC ACCESS PROGRAM.............................. 30–51
■ What are trust lands? What is the STL public access program?.............30
■ State trust lands FAQs/access rules...................................................30
■ State trust lands public access properties & regulations............ 31–51
REGULATION BROCHURE EDITOR
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STATE PARKS................................................. 52–59
The Colorado Division of Parks and Wildlife (CPW) receives federal financial assistance
from multiple bureaus within the U.S. Department of the Interior. Under Title VI
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1973, Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (as amended), the Age
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MAPS............................................................ 60–65
■ State fish units, wildlife areas, trust lands & parks — Northeast ..........60
■ State fish units, wildlife areas, trust lands & parks — Southeast ..........61
■ State fish units, wildlife areas, trust lands & parks — Northwest .........62
■ State fish units, wildlife areas, trust lands & parks — Southwest ........63
■ NEW State fish units, wildlife areas,
trust lands & parks — Central close-up.............................64
■ Game management units (GMUs)....................................................65
NOTICE: Laws and regulations in this brochure are paraphrased for easier understanding
and are intended only as a guide. Complete Colorado wildlife statutes and regulations are
available at CPW offices listed below and online: cpw.state.co.us/regulations
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LANDS INDEX BY COUNTY............................... 66–73
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▶ Gone fishing at Sylvan Lake State Park. © Dustin Doskocil for CPW
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The qualifying age for applying
for a senior lifetime low-income
fishing license was incorrectly
listed as 65 and older at the
time of publication.
The correct information is:
Senior lifetime low-income
fishing licenses are available
for Colorado residents age 64
and older.
Go online for full eligibility
requirements: cpw.state.
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The online version of the brochure
has been updated with this
correction.
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UPDATED: MARCH 12, 2021
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The contest start date for Take a
Friend Fishing was incorrect at
the time of publication.
The correct information is:
The contest starts APRIL 1,
2021!
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LICENSE INFORMATION...................................... 1–2
COLORADO PARKS AND WILDLIFE (CPW)
6060 Broadway, Denver, CO 80216 ■ 303-297-1192
■ License & Habitat Stamp fees........................................................................1
■ What you need to buy a fishing license; license requirements......................1
■ Residency requirements; Habitat Stamps; anglers with disabilities..............2
OUR MISSION: The mission of Colorado Parks and Wildlife is to perpetuate the wildlife
resources of the state, to provide a quality state parks system and to provide enjoyable
and sustainable outdoor recreation opportunities that educate and inspire current and
future generations to serve as active stewards of Colorado’s natural resources.
GENERAL INFORMATION.................................... 3–7
Dan Prenzlow
■ Fishery programs: Gold Medal Waters; Wild Trout; stream surveys.................3
■ State records program: Records by Weight; Records by Length......................4
■ State Records by Weight award table.............................................................4
■ Master Angler program; award lengths.........................................................5
■ Help improve your fisheries............................................................................5
■ Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS).....................................................................6
■ Fishing terms glossary...................................................................................7
■ Online fishing information resources.............................................................7
FISHING LAWS................................................. 8–10
■ Legal fishing methods....................................................................................8
■ Special conditions & restrictions...............................................................8−9
■ Statewide bag & possession limits...............................................................10
■ MAP: Wiper/white bass & walleye/saugeye bag limits................................10
SPECIAL REGULATIONS: FISHING WATERS........11–39
■ MAP: Upper Arkansas River.........................................................................12
■ MAP: Blue River Basin.................................................................................13
■ MAP: Middle Colorado & Eagle Rivers..........................................................15
■ MAP: Upper Colorado River — Headwaters to Radium...............................16
■ MAP: Conejos & Alamosa River Drainages...................................................18
■ MAP: Upper Gunnison Basin — Taylor Park Res. to Blue Mesa Res..............19
■ MAP: NEW North Fork Gunnison Basin — Hotchkiss to McClure