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STAUNTON STATE PARK
STAUNTON STATE PARK
12102 S. Elk Creek Road
Pine, Colorado   80470
(lat:39.4951 lon:-105.3822) map location

Phone: 303-816-0912
From high grassy meadows at 8,100 feet to soaring granite cliffs over 10,000 feet, Staunton State Park's varied geology, soils, water features, and climate support rare and unexpected plant communities and a rich diversity of wildlife and provide a myriad of outdoor recreation opportunities.

Staunton State Park opened to the public on May 18, 2013. The park is located approximately 40 miles southwest of downtown Denver, north of US Highway 285 and about six miles west of Conifer. The Park sits divided between Park and Jefferson counties, in Pine, Colorado.

The first 1,720-acre parcel of land was donated to then Colorado State Parks in 1986 by Frances Hornbrook Staunton. Subsequent parcels of land were added over the years to make up the now 3,828 acre park.
Nature of the Area
The park is a mosaic of low grasslands, rocky foothills, soaring granite cliffs, and lush stream corridors. The combination of more than 2,000-feet elevation gradient, a broad variety of terrain and the presence of water features in the park has resulted in an extensive diversity of vegetation communities and wildlife within the park.

Portions of the park have been given protective designations. These are non-regulatory designations that are intended to promote the conservation of sensitive resources through voluntary measures and proactive partnerships.

Please help protect the wonderful resources of Staunton State Park by practicing Leave No Trace principles, such as traveling on durable surfaces and not short cutting trails, disposing of waste properly by packing out your trash and cleaning up after your pets, respecting wildlife by viewing them from a distance and being considerate of other visitors by keeping pets on a leash at all times.
History of the Area
The first 1,720-acre parcel was donated to Colorado State Parks in 1986 by Frances Hornbrook Staunton. Subsequent parcels, including a portion of the Davis Ranch and Elk Falls property, were acquired in the late 1990s. In 2006, a small key parcel, called the Chase property, was added to the Park to reach its current land base of approximately 3,828 acres.
Passes
All Colorado State Parks have entrance fees. All vehicles are required to have an entrance pass and some parks have walk-in fees. Visit the Colorado Park Entrance Pass web page.
Fishing
Fishing is allowed at the Davis Ponds, Elk Falls Pond and the small streams in the park. A current Colorado fishing license is required.

The Davis ponds are stocked with Rainbow Trout each month May through September. Limits for rainbow trout are 4 in your bag and 8 in your possession.

Elk falls Pond is not regularly stocked but does have Brook Trout. Limits are 10 in your bag and 10 in possession 8 inches or less.

We recommend powerbait, salmon eggs or worms

Please, no boats or watercraft of any kind and no swimming in the ponds.


Location
Staunton State Park is located near Denver, Evergreen and Golden
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Horse Area
Staunton offers several miles of multi-use trails available for hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding. Please be respectful of all users on the trail and be aware that some trails are hiker-only.
Picnicking
Picnic tables, some with charcoal grills are available near most parking areas on a first come first served basis. Please be aware of possible fire restrictions in the park.
Bicycling
Staunton offers several miles of multi-use trails available for hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding. Please be respectful of all users on the trail and be aware that some trails are hiker-only. Please not that portions of the Staunton ranch trail is on USFS property,
Trails
The park offers nearly 30 miles of trails. The majority of Staunton's trails allow for multi-use access equestrian/cyclist/hiker. There are approximately 8 miles of hiker-only trails.

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