elcome to Mueller State Park. You are Nearby Attractions PARKS & WILDLIFE In addition to the sites and activities within Mueller State surrounded by over 5,100 acres of spring-fed Park, the region has many attractions within a short meadows, mixed forests and massive rock driving distance. Woutcroppings of Pikes Peak Granite. The historic mining towns of Cripple Creek and Victor Once grounds of Native Americans, the land is can be reached by taking a scenic drive along Highway rich in wildlife including elk, deer, black bear, mountain 67 south. The area offers mine tours, gold panning, lions and small mammals. Pioneers passed through the rides on the narrow gauge railroad and limited stakes Mueller area in the late 1850’s during the Pikes Peak or Bust gold gambling. Pikes Peak, America’s mountain, towers 14,110 rush – which actually happened in Denver. Prospectors feet directly east of the Park. It can be reached by taking State Park trampled through the land during the 1890’s Gold Rush to Highway 24 east to the turnoff in Cascade. Cripple Creek and Victor. Lumber was harvested for nearby towns, mines and railroads. Cattle grazing and farming Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument with volcanic ENJOY YOUR STATE PARKS fossils of plants, insects and giant redwoods is 12 mile were occasionally supplemented by bootlegging, horse drive west of the park. thievery and cattle rustling. The Mueller Family began Picnicking Eleven Mile and Spinney Mountain State Parks, located purchasing local ranches in the 1950’s to assemble a large Preacher’s Hollow, Outlook Ridge, Bootlegger and Lost near Lake George, consistently produce some of the best cow/calf operation. The family soon realized the true Pond are the four scenic picnic areas along Revenuer’s Ridge. trout fishing in the state. value of their land lay in preservation for future generations and thus Mueller State Park was born. The park opened to Preacher’s Hollow, Outlook Ridge, Bootlegger and Lost Pond Colorado Springs, about 30 miles east of the park has a the public in August of 1991. are the four scenic picnic areas along Revenuer’s Ridge. variety of local attractions, including the U.S. Air Force Academy, Garden of the Gods, The park supports a variety of plant-life ranging from native grasses and wildflowers to stands of spruce, Camping/Cabins Zoo, Cave of the Winds and the U.S. Olympic Complex The campground is located in a picturesque forest setting Training Center. Douglas-fir, ponderosa pine, limber pine and aspen. The park’s topography varies from dense forest stands of conifer of spruce, fir and aspen with panoramic views of the Community Facilities and aspen to rolling grasslands interrupted by dramatic surrounding mountain ranges. The park has three fully Gas, groceries, restaurants, gifts, lodging and religious rock outcroppings. This contrast results from an ancient furnished rental cabins and 134 campsites including 22 facilities are available in the nearby communities of Divide, up-thrust of Pikes Peak to the east and volcanic action to walk-in tent sites, a reservable group campground and 2 (4 miles to the north), Woodland Park (11 miles to the east), the south and west. equestrian sites for horse campers only. The campground can accommodate motor homes, trailers and tents. A Cripple Creek (15 miles to the south) and Victor Visitors may enjoy year-round outdoor activities including (17 miles to the south). camper services facility with flush restrooms, coin- camping, picnicking, , mountain biking, horseback operated showers and laundry facilities is centrally located Location Map riding, wildlife viewing and nature photography. Winter in the campground. All sites, except the walk-in tent sites, activities include snowshoeing, sledding and cross-country have electric hookups. Water hydrants with drinking skiing. Several campsites