Details: Staunton State Park is Colorado State Parks and Wildlife's 42nd and newest State Park. Staunton is open year round. From high grassy creek fed meadows at 8,100' to waterfalls and soaring granite cliffs over 10,000', Staunton State Park's varied geology, soils, water features, and climate support rare and unexpected plant communities and a rich diversity of wildlife. Staunton's 3,000 acres offers a myriad of outdoor recreation opportunities. With its diversity of pines, spruce, fir and aspen trees, each season is a delight for photographers and sightseers visiting the park. Over thirty miles of scenic trails invite you to explore the park's rare beauty. Camping, hiking, fishing, mountain biking, horseback riding, rock climbing, track chair programs for the disabled, bird watching, wildflowers, photography, geocaching, snow shoeing, cross country skiing and nature study are the park's main attractions. Staunton is home to an abundance of wildlife including moose, black bear, mountain lion, elk, deer, fox, coyotes, marmots, along with a variety of birds, and many raptors. Staunton currently offers 25 walk-in, tent camping sites reservation only. For more information, call the park at 303-816-0912. For current, real time park weather conditions visit Staunton's BloomSky station at: https://map.bloomsky.com/weather-stations/faBiuZWsp6S1q5ii . For more information about the park please visit the Staunton website: http://cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/Parks/Staunton/
Directions: From Denver - Take US Highway 285 (also called Hampden Avenue in Denver) Southwest approximately 35 miles to the the Elk Creek Exit at Shaffers Crossing. Turn right (north) on Elk Creek Road and follow the signs 1.5 miles to the park's entrance.
Reservations: Reserve America - Staunton State Park