A reserved site does not promise summer services
Start with the campground's current service notice before booking. At Eleven Mile, the reviewed notice says park water has been shut off and showers, flush toilets and laundry are closed. At Golden Gate Canyon, the dump station and water are shut down, while toilets and sinks remain available behind the campground office. These are different arrangements. A campground listed as available is not a promise of drinking water, a functioning dump station or a heated shower.
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Match the notice to your campground
At Mueller, selected winter sites remain available in Peak View and Revenuers Ridge. The comfort-station spigot has water, other hydrants close, and the dump station has no rinse water. Stagecoach instead lists only several winter sites in Pinnacle and an October 31–May 15 interruption to water facilities. Write down the actual loop and services you need, then compare them with the official page and your reservation. Do not transfer one park's winter arrangements to another.
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Treat yurts and campsites separately
Pearl Lake's campsites close for winter, while its yurts have year-round reservation arrangements. Drinking water is not available at the yurts during winter. If your trip depends on a particular accommodation, ask about that accommodation explicitly: a statement about camping may not describe a yurt. Check the access route and bring the supplies the park requires; nearby lodging or camping is a separate reservation.
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Look for changes beyond the usual seasonal calendar
A water shortage can change facilities before a normal winter shutdown. Sylvan Lake reports that drought has shut off campground spigots, showers and flush toilets, while Cabin 1 still has water at the time of the notice. CPW recommends filling camper tanks before arrival and describes only limited drinking water at the visitor center. Recheck the source near your departure date; our review date records a snapshot, not a service guarantee.
Documented current impacts
These notices are shared with affected park pages. Regional guidance is labeled separately.
Vega State Park: Fish-cleaning station
Park-specific information
- Fish-cleaning station
Vega’s fish-cleaning station is closed for the season.
Trinidad Lake State Park: Carpios Ridge day-use comfort station
Park-specific information
- Carpios Ridge day-use comfort station
The day-use comfort station at Carpios Ridge is closed for the season. Alternative restrooms are in the campground’s camper-services building.
Trinidad Lake State Park: South Shore Campground
Park-specific information
- South Shore Campground
South Shore Campground is closed for winter. CPW lists campsites at Carpios Ridge as available by reservation.
St. Vrain State Park: South campground and pond trails
Park-specific information
- South campground and pond trails
Paving work closes the south campground road and full-hookup sites 42–87. Trails south and east of Bald Eagle and Coot Ponds and all of Red Tail Pond are also closed through November, possibly into December 2026.
Oct 13, 2026 · No end date confirmed
North Sterling State Park: Elks and Inlet campgrounds
Park-specific information
- Elks and Inlet campgrounds
Elks and Inlet campgrounds are closed. The current park notice lists Chimney View as open; check reservations for availability.
Lake Pueblo State Park: Northern Plains campgrounds
Park-specific information
- Northern Plains campgrounds
All Northern Plains campgrounds at Lake Pueblo are closed for winter. Check the camping page for other site availability.
Boyd Lake State Park: Accessible fishing pier
Park-specific information
- Accessible fishing pier
The fishing pier at the marina inlet remains closed because low water prevents deployment. Check with the park for another suitable fishing location.
Boyd Lake State Park: Marina
Park-specific information
- Marina
Boyd Lake Marina is closed for the 2026 season. CPW has not announced a reopening date. This facility closure is separate from reservoir access restrictions.
White Ranch Park: Sourdough Springs Campground
Park-specific information
- Sourdough Springs Campground
Sourdough Springs Campground closes from November 1 through March 31. Other camping requires a permit and its own availability check.
Nov 1, 2026 – Apr 1, 2027
Pine Valley Ranch Park: Baehrden Lodge
Park-specific information
- Baehrden Lodge
Baehrden Lodge is closed. This notice applies to the lodge, not the entire Pine Valley Ranch park.
Curecanti National Recreation Area: Seasonal campground closures
Park-specific information
- Seasonal campground closures
Stevens Creek, East Elk Creek, Red Creek and the lower East Portal sites are closed. Check the official campground list and reservations for alternatives.
Dinosaur National Monument: Rainbow Park Road, campground and ramp — Utah
Park-specific information
- Rainbow Park Road, campground and ramp — Utah
The Rainbow Park Road, Rainbow Park Campground, and Rainbow Park Boat Ramp are closed as of September 25, 2026 due to significant storm damage until repairs are completed, likely through spring of 2027. The 3/4-mile Rainbow Park Road is closed to vehicles from the junction with the Island Park Road to the Rainbow Park Campground and boat ramp. The Island Park Road remains open to Ruple Ranch.
Sylvan Lake State Park: Campground water shortage
Park-specific information
- Campground water shortage
Drought has shut off campground spigots, showers and flush toilets. Cabin 1 still has water at the time of the notice, and limited drinking water is available at the visitor center. CPW recommends filling camper tanks before arrival.
State Forest State Park: Autumn campgrounds and water
Park-specific information
- Autumn campgrounds and water
Primitive Loop and Crags closed October 1; Ranger Lakes closes October 21. Water shutoff is scheduled for October 31, with potable water then directed to the dump station. Check the camping page for additional November changes.
Stagecoach State Park: Winter water facilities
Park-specific information
- Winter water facilities
Winter camping is limited to several Pinnacle sites and requires reservations. Drinking water, flush toilets, showers and the dump station are unavailable October 31–May 15; vault and visitor-center bathrooms are listed as available.
Oct 31, 2026 – May 16, 2027
Navajo State Park: Winter services and Caracas Campground
Park-specific information
- Winter services and Caracas Campground
Caracas Campground and its dump station shut down in winter. Camper-service and small restroom buildings close September 16–April 14. Snow plowing is limited and Arboles Point is unplowed; plan for self-contained camping or available vault toilets.
Mueller State Park: Winter campground water
Park-specific information
- Winter campground water
Winter sites are available in Peak View and Revenuers Ridge. Most hydrants are closed; water is available at the comfort-station spigot. The dump station has no rinse water. Bring water and confirm services before arrival.
John Martin Reservoir State Park: Winter campground services
Park-specific information
- Winter campground services
Winter camping continues in selected Lake Hasty and Point sites. The camper-services building closes November 1–March 31; check the official page for the different comfort-station schedule and available water.
Golden Gate Canyon State Park: Winter campgrounds and lodging
Park-specific information
- Winter campgrounds and lodging
Aspen Meadows closes in winter. Reverend’s Ridge operates at reduced capacity, while yurts and cabins are described as year-round. The office, showers, laundry and dump station close; flush toilets and sinks remain behind the office. All sites require reservations.
Golden Gate Canyon State Park: Winter water and dump station
Park-specific information
- Winter water and dump station
The dump station is closed and water is shut off for winter. Flush toilets and sinks remain available behind the campground office.
Eleven Mile State Park: Seasonal water and washrooms
Park-specific information
- Seasonal water and washrooms
Park water has been shut off for the season. Showers, flush toilets and the laundry room are closed; plan your stay around those service limits.
Cheyenne Mountain State Park: Winter camper services
Park-specific information
- Winter camper services
Winter camping is limited to the available loop. The camper-services building closes from November through April; verify services for your reserved site.
Nov 1, 2026 – May 1, 2027
Cherry Creek State Park: Winter camping and dump station
Park-specific information
- Winter camping and dump station
From November 1 through March 31, camping is limited to Abilene Loop and requires a reservation. The dump station is closed in winter; showers and laundry may also close seasonally.
Nov 1, 2026 – Apr 1, 2027
Beaver Ranch Park: Beaver Ranch construction
Park-specific information
- Beaver Ranch construction
Phase 5B construction continues through December 2026. Main Trailhead parking is available, with limited parking at the Upper Trailhead. Check project updates for temporary changes.
Dinosaur National Monument: Deerlodge Campground — Colorado
Park-specific information
- Deerlodge Campground — Colorado
Deerlodge Campground has vault toilets but no drinking water. Pack out trash and use caution at the river edge because of bank collapse.
Pearl Lake State Park: Winter yurt water
Park-specific information
- Winter yurt water
Drinking water is unavailable at Pearl Lake’s yurts during winter. Plan to bring your own supply.
Pearl Lake State Park: Winter campsites
Park-specific information
- Winter campsites
Pearl Lake closes its campsites for winter. Yurts have a separate reservation schedule; contact the park rather than applying the campsite closure to all lodging.
Paonia State Park: Campground drinking water
Park-specific information
- Campground drinking water
Water is not available at Paonia’s campsites. Bring your own supply; electrical hookups are limited to Anthracite Campground.
Paonia State Park: Winter camping
Park-specific information
- Winter camping
Paonia’s campgrounds close in winter. Confirm the seasonal schedule with the park before planning an overnight stay.
Lory State Park: Hike-in backcountry campsites
Park-specific information
- Hike-in backcountry campsites
Lory’s campsites are hike-in only, with no vehicle access, water, restrooms or tent pads. Fires are prohibited; small camp stoves are permitted. Bring all required water and supplies.
Amache National Historic Site: No drinking water or restrooms
Park-specific information
- No drinking water or restrooms
There is no drinking water or restroom facility at Amache. Bring the supplies you need and plan stops before reaching the site.
Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve: Sand Board and Sand Sled Rentals Not Available In Park.
Park-specific information
- Sand Board and Sand Sled Rentals Not Available In Park.
Sand boarding and sand sled rentals are located in local communities surrounding the park. Visitors are encouraged to arrange rentals BEFORE coming to the park.
Hovenweep National Monument: Voicemail not functioning
Park-specific information
- Voicemail not functioning
The voicemail for the main park phone line (970-562-4282) is not functioning reliably. People are advised to call during business hours in order to speak with a ranger.
Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument: Winter Hours Begin September 14
Park-specific information
- Winter Hours Begin September 14
Winter Operating Hours in effect September 14, 2026: the visitor center is open five days a week, Wednesday through Sunday, closed on Monday and Tuesday.
Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve: Piñon Flats Campground, sites can be reserved 3 months in advance for 2026
Park-specific information
- Piñon Flats Campground, sites can be reserved 3 months in advance for 2026
Due to the need for improvements in Piñon Flats Campground, sites can be reserved 3 months in advance beginning in 2026.
Amache National Historic Site: No Visitor Center
Park-specific information
- No Visitor Center
Currently, there is no visitor center for Amache National Historic Site. There is a museum in the town of Granada that is operated by Amache Preservation Society. Learn more at amache.org