State Park Pass
Colorado State Park
Annual Pass 2026
Complete guide to Colorado's state park annual pass — fees, inclusions, senior and disabled discounts, breakeven visit calculations, and most visited parks. Colorado's Annual Pass covers day-use access to all 42 state parks. With parks ranging from high-altitude reservoirs to red-rock canyon trails, the pass provides excellent value for outdoor enthusiasts in the Centennial State.
$80 Annual Pass
Disabled Pass: FREE
Pays off in 8 visits
2026 Pass Quick Facts
— Colorado State Parks Annual Pass
Verified 2026
Annual Pass
$80
Colorado State Parks Annual Pass
Senior Rate
$40
50% off regular price
Disabled Pass
FREE
Free for qualifying disabled persons
Breakeven
8
visits to pay for itself
Value Calculator
Is the Colorado Pass Worth It?
Breakeven Point
8
visits
At an average day-use fee of $10 per visit,
the $80 Colorado State Parks Annual Pass pays for itself after just 8 visits.
If you visit Colorado state parks more than 8 times per year, you save money every single time.
Avg Day-Use Fee
$10
per visit (saved)
10 Visits/Year
+$20
saved
20 Visits/Year
+$120
saved vs. daily fees
Pass Inclusions
What Does the Colorado Pass Cover?
The following activities and facilities are covered (or not covered) by the Colorado State Parks Annual Pass.
Hiking
Included
Swimming
Included
Camping
Extra Fee
Boat Launch
Not Included
Fee Schedule
Colorado State Park Pass Pricing
| Pass Type | Annual Fee | Savings |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado State Parks Annual Pass | $80.00 | Base rate |
| Senior Pass 62+ or 65+ | $40.00 | 50% off |
| Disabled Pass Qualifying disability | FREE | 100% off |
Park System Facts
Colorado State Park System
42
State Parks
225,000
Total Acres
Top Destinations
Most Visited Colorado State Parks
These parks see the highest visitation and where the annual pass pays off fastest:
1
Chatfield State Park
2
Cherry Creek State Park
3
Roxborough State Park
4
St. Vrain State Park
5
Castlewood Canyon State Park
Important Notes
Colorado Pass Details
Colorado senior pass (62+) is 50% off. Disabled veterans with 50%+ service-connected disability receive a free annual pass. Camping and boat launch fees are separate.
Source: Colorado Parks and Wildlife (cpw.state.co.us).
Pass fees and inclusions verified 2026. Always confirm current pricing directly with the agency before purchasing.