# 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 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](https://cpw.state.co.us/state-parks/staunton-state-park)

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Source: https://isopark.jeffanders.co/park/jefferson-county-staunton-state-park

![3D model of Staunton State Park](https://isopark.jeffanders.co/heroes/jefferson-county-staunton-state-park-1200.webp)

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