Summary

According to the agency website: "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.

Colorado's newest 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. Read more about the story of Staunton State Park at our history page.

Staunton State Park is the legacy of Frances H. Staunton. As her beneficiaries, present and future generations are entrusted with this land--to enjoy, protect and treasure as she did."

Staunton State Park is located near Denver, Colorado. The park offers a wide variety of recreational activities, attractive to all types of abilities and skill levels. Such as, hiking, fishing, having a picnic, etc. The park is very welcoming to folks of all ability levels. The main trail, Davis Ponds Trail, is very accessible, especially for wheelchairs. There are some inclines and turns, but the width of the trail is wide and the terrain is safe. All areas with bridges have safe protection on both sides. The fishing area has a pavement path that allows folks to get to the area with more ease. The path along the pond consists of dirt and is also accommodating for wheelchairs. The park rangers and volunteers of Staunton are very determined to make their park accessible. With that being said, the park has an all terrain wheelchair available for folks who are looking to use one. Anyone who comes to visit the park is sure to have a great time.