Cheyenne Mountain State Park

Cheyenne Mountain State Park is a protected landscape at the base of the mountain near Colorado Springs covering nearly 2,700 acres. The terrain features pine forests, open meadows, and rocky slopes distributed across the eastern mountain face.

A rancher named John Lytle ran cattle operations on the mountain's lower slopes in the 1880s, shaping the land during that era. The area was later designated for protection and now preserves this historically influenced landscape.

Native American tribes moved through this landscape seasonally, making temporary camps as they traveled across the region. Walking here gives you a sense of the routes these groups once followed.

The park offers more than 60 campsites and multiple marked trails open daily from early morning to evening. Entry is straightforward with a daily vehicle pass that gets you full access to all facilities.

This landscape remains largely undeveloped compared to surrounding areas along the southern Colorado Front Range. The high concentration of bird and wildlife species so close to an urban center makes it a rare refuge for nature.

Location: El Paso County

Inception: 2006

Operator: Colorado Parks & Wildlife

Email: cheyenne.park@state.co.us

Website: http://cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/Parks/cheyennemountain

GPS coordinates: 38.73360,-104.82800

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:56