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List of National Parks in Colorado
If your looking for great inexpensive family activities, look no further than this list of National Parks and National Recreation Areas in Colorado. For ease of use, our National Parks list includes park fees, hours, a sampling of activities available and directions.
If you plan to visit several of these parks over the next 12 months look into the America the Beautiful National Park Pass. This $80 pass allows you unlimited access to Colorado's National Parks, Forest Lands, Recreation Areas and even more parks throughout the United States.
Black Canyon of the Gunnison
National Park
Getting Here via County Road 347 (Rim Drive Road) to the South Rim from Montrose
Getting Here via Black Canyon Road to the North Rim from Crawford
(970) 641-2337
www.nps.gov/blca/index.htm
Entrance Fee: $15.00 per vehicle
South Rim - Open Year Round (road closed past Gunnison Point in Winter)
North Rim - Open mid April to the beginning of November
Access Points:
Suggested Length of Stay: 1-2 days
Activities at the Black Canyon of the Gunnison- Hiking
- Expert rock climbing
- Fishing(Some Restrictions)
- Horseback riding on the North Rim
- Snowshoeing the Rim Rock Nature Trail
- Camping
- Scenic Drives Along the North and South Rims
There are some areas of the park where driving is restricted to vehicles less than 22 feet. If your looking to have lunch at the park there are picnic tables located in several locations on the South Rim. Be sure to stop by the Visitor Center located on the South Rim for informative exhibits
Get Here via County Road 6 off of Colorado 17
(between Mosca and Hooper)
Get Here via Colorado 150 off of US 160
(between Alamosa and Blanca)
(719) 378-6300
Entrance Fee: $3.00 per person (over 16)
Dunes: Open 24/7 Year Round
Visitor Center: Open daily 9am-6pm except Memorial Day, Labor Day and Federal Holidays
Suggest length of stay: 1-2 Days
The Great Sand Dunes National Park tops our list of National Parks to visit. It's a GIANT sand box for all ages. This is definitely a great way to spend an entire fun filled day with your family.
WORD OF CAUTION: During the Summer months the sand gets hot! Be sure to protect your feet and those of your pets.
Ideas for Activities Here Include:
- Bring a Kite - you have miles and miles of Dunes to run and kite flying here is fantastic
- Explore Medano Creek
- Camping at Pinon Flats
- Explore Medano Pass in a Four Wheel Drive (no ATV's allowed).
- Build a Sand Castle
- Plunge your feet in the Sand
- Climb the Dunes
- Sandboarding and Sledding
Mesa Verde National Park
Highway 160 (between Cortez and Mancos)
(970) 529-4465
Visit Colorado's largest display of Cliff Dwellings in the state. Learn about the culture and life of the Ancestral Puebloan people.
Be sure to stop by the Fair view Visitor Center.
Rocky Mountain National Park
Getting Here via US Highway 36 from Estes Park
Getting Here via US Highway 34 from Grand Lake
(970) 586-1206
Entrance Fee: $20.00 per vehicle
Want one of the most scenic beauties on our list of National Parks? This National Park is not only scenic gem but it's a great destination for kids of all ages! You'll find a vast array of activities including climbing, nature hikes, Ranger programs, horseback riding and snowshoeing in Winter. There are more than a dozen picnic sites throughout the park where you can enjoy lunch among the beautiful surroundings.
Want ideas for more family fun activities and attractions? Head over to
101 Colorado Things to Do
while on vacation.
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