Staunton State Park

Jefferson County, CO

Grew from 1,720 acres Frances Staunton gave to stay a wilderness park forever.

• Size: 3,951 acres
• Kind: state park
• Run by: Colorado Parks and Wildlife
• Entry: paid. Covered by a Keep Colorado Wild pass, an Aspen Leaf pass, a Centennial pass, a Columbine pass, an Independence pass or a Colorado library card
• Ages 3 to 18+
• Scenery: Beautiful. Forest, lake and rugged terrain

Highlights

• Fishing: At Davis Ponds
• Nature center: Visitor center
• Fishing pier: Accessible fishing pier
• Historic site: Old Mill

What's here

• Restrooms: Vault toilet, no running water
• Parking lot
• Picnic shelter: Group picnic area
• Picnic tables
• Grills & fire pits
• Trash & recycling
• Water fountain
• Climbing/bouldering
• Benches
• Accessible parking
• Accessible restroom
• Bike path: On the Lion's Back Trail
• Scenic view: Elk Falls Overlook
• Bridge
• Trails
• Paved paths
• Hiking trails: Lion's Back Trail
• Natural area
• Equestrian trails
• Lake/pond: Elk Falls Pond
• Creek: North Elk Creek runs through
• Amphitheater/stage

Getting there

Jefferson County, CO 80433

Nearest transit: US-285 / Mountain View (bus)

Official page

Parks in Jefferson County · All Front Range parks · About the data