Park Entrance Passes

All Colorado State Parks have entrance fees. All vehicles are required to have an entrance pass and some parks have walk-in fees.

Which Parks Pass is right for you?

Click on the parks pass name to learn about purchasing requirements and options.

Daily Passes

• Daily Parks Pass - $7-9 per vehicle
• Tow Vehicle Pass - No fee for vehicle under-tow at time of entry.  Motor home still requires paid parks pass.   

Annual Passes

• Annual Parks Pass - $70 per vehicle. Our Annual Pass can now be purchased at any time of year and is valid for a full 12 months of use. The pass is good through the last day of the month, one year from purchase. Purchase it online today!
• Annual Multiple Pass - $35 per vehicle.  After purchase of Annual Pass, vehicles in same household are eligible for a discounted multiple pass.
• Aspen Leaf Pass - $60 per vehicle (CO Residents 64 years or older). The Aspen Leaf pass is available for purchase at any time of year and is valid for 12 months from date of purchase.
• Aspen Leaf Multiple Pass - $30 per vehicle.  After purchase of Aspen Annual Pass, senior must be in whole or part owner of additional vehicles to be eligible for a discounted multiple pass. 
• Aspen Leaf Lifetime Card - $300 (purchase of card allows for one Aspen Free Pass each year when card is presented.  Card itself does not provide entry) 

Please see our Fee Change page for details on rates that went into effect June 30, 2011.

Specialty Passes

• Walk-in Pass - $3 per day or carry annual pass receipt for entry (Lory, Arkansas Headwaters, Eldorado, State Forest State Park) 
• Dog Off-Leash Area Pass (Cherry Creek and Chatfield only) - $20 annual or $2 per day
• Columbine Pass - $14 (Disabled CO Residents)
• Colorado Disabled Veterans License Plate - no cost. See our Military Benefits page for more information.
• Centennial Pass - $14 (Income Eligible CO Residents)
• Lifetime Aspen Card - $300 

*In addition to the cost listed above, for entrance to Cherry Creek State Park, an annual $3 water basin authority pass is also required.

Where can you purchase your park pass?

• All State Parks and Region Offices, Denver Office, and Littleton Office - Contact Us.
• Annual park passes only are also available at most Gander Mountain, REI, Sportsman's Warehouse, City Market, King Soopers, and Safeway locations. Please call your local retailer to verify availability.

Are there any discounts for buying passes in large quantities?

Yes, annual vehicle passes that are purchased in large quantities (at least 20) during a single sales transaction at a State Park facility may receive the following discounts:

• If you purchase 20-49 passes = 20% discount
• If you purchase 50-99 passes = 25% discount
• If you purchase 100+ passes = 30% discount