COLORADO PARKS & WILDLIFE heyenne Mountain State Park is the result of strong partnerships and years of thoughtful planning. Acquired in Cheyenne CJune of 2000 through a partnership between the City of Colorado Springs, Colorado Parks Mountain & Wildlife, Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO), Colorado Lottery, El Paso County and other State Park local private organizations, the park represents the protection of one of the last significant ENJOY YOUR STATE PARKS open spaces along the southern section of the Colorado Front Range. Regulations Formerly the JL Ranch, the 2701 acre park is nestled beneath the eastern flank of Cheyenne Cheyenne Mountain State Park is managed and maintained for your enjoyment and for Cheyenne Mountain just south of Colorado Springs. Mountain The park offers a stunning transition from the protection of the park’s natural resources. State Park Colorado’s plains to its peaks. The land is in Please observe the following rules for the safety JL Ranch Heights Nelson Blv d. remarkable natural condition and diverse and enjoyment of all park visitors. Archery Range wildlife viewing opportunities abound due Parking Area • Camping allowed in designated areas only. to the property’s relatively undisturbed and Titus Bl • All open fires must be contained within grills vd Pine Oaks Rd . unfragmented nature. or the metal fire rings provided. Opened in October 2006, Cheyenne Mountain • Smoking is not allowed on the trails, archery State Park offers superior facilities and ranges or in the backcountry. recreational opportunities. The highlight of any visit is the park’s trail system, offering over 23 • Pets are allowed in the developed areas miles of trails. These pathways allow visitors (i.e. parking lots and picnic sites) and on ample opportunities to explore the park’s designated trails. All pets must be kept on a natural beauty. Along with great trails, the park 6’ or shorter hand held leash and waste must offers picnicking, wildlife viewing, camping, be picked up immediately. an archery range and a Visitor Center with gift • Equestrian use is allowed on designated trails only. Cheyenne Mountain shop and interpretive displays. State Park • No climbing or rappelling on rock formations. 410 JL Ranch Heights • Colorado Springs, CO 80926 • Vehicles must remain on designated roads and (719) 576-2016 • [email protected] parking areas. cpw.state.co.us • Tree cutting or wood gathering is not permitted. • Place trash and litter in proper receptacles, recycling receptacles are available throughout the park. • No hunting is allowed in the park.
Funded in part by Great Outdoors Colorado CPW_SECM_3/17 through Colorado Lottery proceeds. • Park is open from 5am to 10pm unless camping in a purchased designated campsite. cpw.state.co.us Wildlife Prairie Falcon This beautiful outdoor amphitheater Wildlife abounds in Cheyenne Mountain State with theater style rock step seating can Park. Deer, black bear, mountain lion, bobcat, accommodate approximately 160 seated as well as coyote, fox, and prairie dogs are just persons. Parking is limited and there are fewer some of the animals that call the park home. than 10 parking spots at the location though A wide variety of birds can also be found, guests may park at and walk from the Camper including red-tail hawks, golden eagles and Services parking lot across the street. Due to wild turkey. Find out more about Colorado’s the nature of the outdoor amphitheater there is wildlife from the Colorado Parks & Wildlife no protection from sun, wind, precipitation, or website at www.cpw.state.co.us. other outdoor elements. Electricity and a fire ring are available. The rental season runs from Education May 1 through October 31 with facility hours from 9am to 9pm May through September; The park is an excellent outdoor classroom. 9am to 6pm in October. Programs and nature hikes are available Area Attractions weekly during the spring and summer months and periodically in the fall and winter. Park Colorado Springs has a rich natural and naturalists enjoy presenting programs or cultural history, and Cheyenne Mountain State leading groups along the trails, exploring Park is the perfect place to kick off your Pikes and sharing the wonders of nature. Program Peak region adventure. Area Attractions from announcements are located at the Visitor the Garden of the Gods, to a ride up “America’s Passes Center and entrance station as well as posted Peak” on the cog are just a few must-see on the park’s event calendar at activities in the area. All visitors entering the park are required to www.cpw.state.co.us. Find out more at www.visitcos.com. display a current Colorado State Parks Pass on their vehicle. A daily vehicle pass is valid from Group Facilities the day purchased until noon the following day. An annual vehicle pass is good at any Colorado The park offers multiple options State Park. Annual vehicle pass holders with for private parties or functions. additional vehicles may purchase multiple passes at a reduced fee. Prairie Skipper Daily vehicle passes are sold at the Visitor Center, This Group Picnic Pavilion is the perfect choice and park entrance. A Self-service pass dispenser is for a group event and can accommodate up to available at the archery range parking lot, Camper 200 people with parking for 85 vehicles. Some Services building and the main park entrance when protection from sun and rain is provided under the visitor center or entrance station are closed. the pavilion area. Horseshoe pits and charcoal Colorado disabled veterans displaying Colorado grills are on-site, with horseshoes available for Disabled Veteran (DV) license plates are admitted rental. Electricity is available. The rental season free without a pass. Colorado residents aged 64 runs from May 1 through October 31 with years or older qualify for the Aspen Leaf annual facility hours from 9am to 9pm May through and multiple passes available at a discounted rate. September; 9am to 6pm in October. Trail’s End Visitor Center Meeting Room Friend’s Group The Camper Services building is open mid- April through mid-October and offers camp In this meeting room, guests enjoy a stunning “We get by with a little help from our friends...” permits, information, and a general store view of Cheyenne Mountain from inside the that stocks everything from books and room or from the adjacent outdoor patio and The Friends of Cheyenne Mountain State Park souvenirs to snacks and camper necessities. courtyard. The room accommodates up to 50 is a non-profit group that serves to protect, This seasonal location also offers coin- people with chairs or 35-40 people with chairs enhance, and preserve the natural state and operated shower and laundry facilities, an and tables. Audio/visual equipment is available spectacular beauty of the park. Their dedication activity room and playground. Camping is as needed. There is plenty of parking, however, to helping staff promote and improve the also available in the off-season with limited it is on a first-come, first-serve basis. park, and its recreational and educational facilities. Camping reservations are highly opportunities means a better park experience recommended between Memorial Day and for every visitor. Camper Services Meeting Room Labor Day and can be made up to six months This meeting room features interpretive If you would like to join or donate to the in advance. For more camping information or historical displays of the working JL Ranch, its Friends and play an important part in Cheyenne to make reservations, go to cpw.state.co.us or family, and the neighboring military presence. Mountain State Park, pick up an application reserveamerica.com. Camping reservations It is large enough to host small group meetings, at the Visitor Center or visit the Friends at can also be made by phone by calling 1-800- potlucks, and much more. The room can www.friendsofcmsp.org. 244-5613. Please call the park directly for accommodate up to 50 people with chairs or group camping reservations. 35-40 people with chairs and tables and has an Picnicking adjacent playground for the kids. Audio/visual equipment is available as needed. Parking is Distributed along a limited, with an estimated 20 parking spots. meandering trail, the park’s It is available mid-April through mid-October 41 day-use picnic sites offer during Camper Services hours; however, other great views for family and times may be negotiated. friends enjoying a day at the park. Several sites are ADA accessible and can Reservations for these facilities may be made 3 First Aid/Emergencies be easily accessed from day use parking lots. A days to 9 months in advance. Please contact the table and grill are provided at each site and they Visitor Center for more information. Park passes Park rangers are trained and equipped to are available year-round on a first-come, first- are required on all vehicles and are not included provide minor first aid. In an emergency, go to serve basis. in the rental fee. the Visitor Center, entrance station, or dial 911 from any phone. Camping Fort Carson The park boasts 51 full service campsites that include water, electrical (20/30/50 amp), and Due to the close proximity of the park to sewer hookups for RV/tent campers. Thirteen nearby military bases, visitors are likely to hear of these sites are in our group area and enable morning Reveille and other military customs. larger groups to be in close proximity. We also If you hear a siren, it is the weather alert system offer 10 unique walk-in basic tent sites nestled used to notify soldiers in the field of inclement among the scrub oak. weather in the area. You are advised to take appropriate precautions. Please visit the park’s website at 59 60 http://www.cpw.state.co.us and 58 61 choose Cheyenne Mountain SERVICE ROAD under “find a park” to print out EMERGENCY 57 detailed campground maps and EXIT ONLY 55 to make campsite reservations. 56 Camping reservations may also 54 be made by phone at 53 1-800-244-5613. 52 12 51 THE MEADOW GROUP Please call the park directly for GOBBLER GROVE 50 CAMPGROUND CAMPGROUND group camping reservations. 13 49 14
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16 RAPTOR GLEN 45 CAMPGROUND 6 17 46 5 MEADOW WALK-IN TENT SITES 4 47 41 40 48 7 42 3 39 8 2 43 38 9 LEGEND 44 1 CAMPER 37 10 SERVICES Playground SWIFT PUMA Camp Store 36 CAMPGROUND Information/ Restrooms 18 35 Permits 19 Laundry Showers
20 34 21 29 30 33 Parking for Walk-Ins 28 (Camp Host) AMPHITHEATER AND 22 ACTIVITY CENTER 27 31 32 64 Walk- In Tent Sites
26 SWIFT PUMA 23 WALK-IN TENT SITES The following sites are accessible: 25 24 18 19 45 46 49 All RV sites are full hook-ups with electric, water and sewer connections. To Park Entrance, Trailhead, Visitor Center, Picnic Areas, etc. Archery Range Archery Range facilities consist of a static range featuring 8 targets from 10-80 yards, a 35lb or less limited draw range with targets up to 20 yards, and an NFAA Field Range with 28 stations, some with 3D targets. All vehicles are required to have a valid vehicle parks pass; use of the static target range and the limited draw range are included with the parks pass fee. Use of the Field/3D ranges require an additional individual permit that can be purchased either at the self service station in the Archery Range Parking lot or at the Visitor Center during normal operating hours. The range is open daily from sunrise to sunset but may be closed to the public during tournaments. Please check the website at cpw. state.co.us for any tournament information and other special regulations or call 719-576-2016. Trail Information Trail Map Key Hiking/Biking Use Only Equestrian Use Allowed Hiking/Running Use Only Dog Use Allowed The park has 18 diverse trails that total over Acorn Alley: .53 Miles Coyote Run: 1.37 Miles Soaring Kestral: 1.82 Miles 23 miles. They are rated easy to moderate Archer’s Alley: .28 Miles Dixon: 4.5 Miles Sundance: 3.29 Miles Bear Track: .95 Miles Dragon’s Backbone: 0.8 Miles Talon: 2.64 Miles Bobcat Way To Colorado Springs in difficulty and take hikers and bikers on a Blackmer Loop: 3.52 Miles Little Bear: .1 Miles Talon (South): .98 Miles Maintenance nature adventure throughout the 2701-acre Mountain Loop Bobcat Way: .40 Miles Medicine Wheel: .5 Miles Talon (North):1.60 Miles Boulder Run: 1 Mile Mountain Loop: 1.4 Miles Turkey Trot: .46 Miles Acorn Alley Soaring Kestral park. Visitors can wander through grasslands Dixon Cougar’s Shadow: .85 Miles Raccoon Ridge: .55 Miles Zook Loop: 1.03 Miles Homestead Camp site sites Camp filled with prairie dogs or explore the pines 1 inch = 0.18 miles sites Camp and try to catch a glimpse of mule deer. For 0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 sites Mile Camper Services Raccoon Ridge your safety, take notice of the markers along Dragon’s Backbone Main Entry every trail. GPS coordinates are on all trail signage and will help park staff locate hikers Prairie Falcon Coyote Run Amphitheatre and bikers in case of emergencies on the trail. Smoking is strictly prohibited on the trail
Prairie Skipper Boulder Run Group Picnic system and in the backcountry.
Dixon Cougar’s Shadow Blackmer Loop Medicine Wheel Designated Dog Trails
Zook Loop Leashed dogs are welcomed on approximately 2 miles of designated trails; Acorn Alley, Bobcat
No bikes or equestrian users Way, Raccoon Ridge and a portion of Soaring Sundance past this point. Sundance Little Bear Kestral. Multiple waste bag dispensers and trash receptacles are provided to maintain the Turkey Trot cleanliness of our park. Dogs must be kept on a 6’ or shorter hand held leash. Dogs are not allowed on any other trails or in the backcountry.
North Talon Talon Dixon Talon Archer’s Alley Designated Equestrian Trails Archery Range Equestrians are welcomed on a designated parking Pine Oaks Road portion of our trail system with an out and back Bear Track trip totaling 8 miles. Trailer parking and trail South Talon access is located at the east end of the Limekiln To Cañon City Trailhead parking lot. From there, users may access the eastern portion of Sundance trail, On Designated Trails linking to the upper portion of Talon trail, along with all of North and South Talon trails. The trails gain elevation and the terrain is steep and narrow on the North and South Talon trail sections. Horses and trailers are not allowed in the campgrounds or other parking areas.