Fishers Peak State Park, State park in Trinidad, Colorado, United States

Fishers Peak State Park is a state park in southern Colorado featuring rolling terrain, forests, and open grasslands. The namesake peak rises above 9,600 feet and serves as a landmark visible across much of the region.

The land became Colorado's newest state park in 2020 through a collaborative acquisition by conservation groups and government agencies. This transition marked an important shift from private ownership to public protection and access.

The park's name comes from Fishers Peak, the flat-topped mountain at its centre. Visitors today share the land with elk, mule deer, black bears, mountain lions, bobcats and raptors. From March 15 to July 31 a posted half-mile buffer protects peregrine falcon nests, and the Stone Guard, Peak Approach and Summit Loop trails close so the birds can breed.

The park is accessible by car from Interstate 25 Exit 11, with County Road 69-3 leading to the entrance area. Visitors should prepare for varying trail conditions and bring appropriate gear for outdoor activities.

The summit trail closes each year from March 15 to July 31, when a half-mile buffer protects nesting peregrine falcons on the cliff face. In August 2026, Colorado Parks and Wildlife reopened the final mile after the year's young falcons had fledged, marking the nesting pair's fifth consecutive successful breeding season at the park.