Department of Natural Resources

An annual pass gives you unlimited access to all state parks across Colorado. Annual Passes are valid for a full 12 months of use.

With over 4,000 campsites and 58 cabins and yurts located throughout the state, Colorado State Parks' affordable accommodations offer something for everyone. From the outdoor enthusiast to the family looking for a relaxing weekend, the perfect escape is only a click away. Reserve now and Live Life Outside at Colorado State Parks!​

Wherever you go in Colorado, there’s a state park waiting to welcome you. Mountains or prairies, rivers or forests, out in the country or next to the city… Colorado’s 42 state parks are as diverse as the state itself, and they offer something for everyone.

State Wildlife Areas (SWAs) are state- or privately-owned lands that offer wildlife-related recreation to the public. While most activities focus on hunting and fishing, each SWA has different allowed activities, based on location and available resources. These parcels of SWA land are paid for by sportspeople and managed under state law by Colorado Parks and Wildlife employees for the benefit of wildlife. Colorado Parks and Wildlife manages about 350 SWA lands around the state.

Limited licenses are a set (limited) number of licenses available for specific hunting units and dates for each species, and are issued through an application and drawing process. Preference points increase your chances of drawing a limited license. CPW awards preference points by species.

This mapping application is provided to fishermen as a virtual scouting tool.

This mapping application is provided to big game hunters as a virtual scouting tool.

Off-highway vehicles (OHVs) include motorcycles, dirt bikes, three-wheelers, ATVs, and ​​dune buggies that a​​re operated on public land or trails in Colorado. ​Colorado residents are required to regist​er their OHVs with Colorado Parks and Wildlife.

Any boat with a motor or sail operated in Colorado on any public waters must be registered with Colorado Parks and Wildlife.​​​ Online registration renewal for vehicles and vessels is available to people who already have their vehicle registrations added to their accounts.

​​​​​​Snowmobiles that are operated on public land or trails in Colorado must be registered with Colorado Parks and Wildlife.​​​ Online registration renewal for vehicles and vessels is available to people who already have their vehicle registrations added to their accounts.