This year we decided to return to some of our favorite Colorado State Parks that we’ve stayed in over the years. Reservations are nearly impossible to get at some of these more urban parks, but fortunately on exactly the 6 month reservation window, we were able to snag some great sites. Thanks P&D for the online help!
Our first stop is Cheyenne Mountain, just outside of Colorado Springs. In our list of “best”, this State Park certainly ranks in the top-10. Beautiful views over Colorado Springs, excellent facilities, well maintained sites and miles and miles of hiking trails. And, it’s literally about a mile to entrance of the NORAD Installation deep within Cheyenne Mountain made famous by movies such as StarGate and War Games.
Cheyenne Mountain State Park
NORAD from War Games
From Cheyenne Mountain we’re off to Mueller State Park. Not as close to Colorado Springs, but still very busy – this park is located in the western shadow of Pikes Peak, between Divide and Cripple Creek. Campsites are Mueller are uniquely placed along the top of 4 mountain ridges. With over 35 miles of trails in the park, there’s plenty of places to find beautiful scenery and wildlife.
Mueller State Park, site #35
Mueller State Park, site #40
Mueller State Park, site #41
After a great stay in Mueller, we’re off to Chatfield State Park outside of Denver. Not necessarily one of our favorites, but this park provides easy access to all things that Denver offers. Tonight it’s a Brother’s Osborn concert at Fiddlers Green.
Fiddlers Green Amphitheatre, Greenwood Village, CO
From Chatfield we’re headed home for a weekend, then up to Lake Pueblo State Park, then to Cheyenne for the 127th annual Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeo, carnival and concerts. More from Cheyenne…
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