2025 Colorado Park Visits Already at 8 Million

The Fourth of July has come and gone in Colorado. That doesn't mean that summer is quickly fading away, and people will not be going on vacation anymore this summer.

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With many weeks still left in the 2025 summer season, more and more people will start to venture into the Rocky Mountains to find relief from the heat in the months of August and September. One of the great options that Coloradans have is to visit a state park.

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Colorado is home to 43 state parks, and there are endless opportunities for fun and recreation in any of these parks. In 2024, more than 18 million people visited one of these parks, bringing in $147 million in revenue.

Millions Already Visiting in 2025

As we have just recently passed the halfway mark of 2025, we are learning that millions of people have already made a trip to one of the 43 Colorado State Parks and there is still plenty of time left before the snow starts to fall.

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According to Colorado Parks and Wildlife, approximately eight million people have already visited one of these state-run parks since January 1, 2025. While it may seem that 2024 has many more Colorado State Park visitors, it's a good reminder to many that these parks are not just open during the summer months.

Whether it's floating the Arkansas River, or cozying up by a campfire, Colorado State Parks have something for every kind of adventure. Every summer, visitors from around Colorado and around the world come to visit our 43 State Parks, providing everyone, from adventurers to families and casual visitors, with a range of outdoor recreation opportunities. Our parks and outdoor spaces also play an important role in our state’s economy, and we look forward to continuing to expand access so even more people can enjoy our incredible outdoors,

Said Governor Jared Polis in the news release from Colorado Parks and Wildlife.

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Colorado residents have an opportunity to save money when visiting a Colorado State Park by enrolling in the Keep Colorado Wild Pass. This annual pass reduces the admission of a state park pass by 60 percent, bringing the price down from $80 to $29.