Staunton State Park - Meadow Parking Lot — Attraction in Conifer

The first thing I want to throw out there is that I don’t think this is the best state park if you are looking for short trails with accomplishing views. Personal I don’t mind hiking 10+ miles, and if this is you than I 100% recommended this park for you. Amazing views, plenty of parking (even on weekends in my experience), and lots of trails to explore. I have never tried the rock climbing but I know that is also a popular attraction of the park. I would definitely recommend this to folks who enjoy longer hikes and definitely to people who enjoy feeling deep in the mountains while only an...

Poorly structured for car campers. All camp grounds are better suited backpacking. We have a half mile hike to get to our camp site. The website poorly conveys this. Add to that that water access which was published was not available, and the camp sites are not private, and I definitely do not recommend camping here. The two positive in my book, and the reason I give 2 stars instead of 1, is, firstly, because the the bear boxes are very well made and present at each camp site. And secondly, the park is beautiful. Still wouldn't recommend for...

With this being a state park there is an admission cost however Colorado residents can add State Park access to their yearly vehicle registration. Make sure you save the paper on which the license plate decal was attached. That piece of paper is required for entry.

Lots of trails for biking, hiking, and horseback riding. There are even dedicated climbing walls and routes. Several climbers were there in late September, 2023. Very dog friendly as well, and every person was well-behaved, all having their...