(Picture of Pearl Lake.)
Get outside and enjoy Colorado’s beautiful state parks. You can get in free. Colorado Parks and Wildlife is offering free entry to all Colorado state parks on Fresh Air Friday, Nov. 24. Friday is also a state holiday so some visitor center may not be open or fully staffed.
Colorado state parks in our area include Pearl Lake and Steamboat Lake, Stagecoach, Yampa River State Park, and Elkhead Reservoir.
Press release from Colorado Parks and Wildlife; Nov. 20, 2023.
Celebrate the holiday with an outdoor adventure on Fresh Air Friday
DENVER – Thanksgiving marks the beginning of the busy winter holiday season, so Colorado Parks and Wildlife invites people to spend time outdoors this Friday. On Nov. 24, CPW is pleased to offer free entry to all Colorado state parks on Fresh Air Friday.
This year marks the 9th annual Fresh Air Friday event that encourages people to take some time over Thanksgiving weekend to create new outdoor memories and live life outside. A Fresh Air Friday celebration can be as big or as small of an outdoor adventure as you choose. To begin planning your outdoor experience, visit the Colorado state park finder or use the free Colorado Trail Explorer (COTREX) mobile app to discover local parks, trail systems and open spaces.
Visitors should be aware that Friday, Nov. 24 is a state holiday and some park visitor centers may not be open or fully staffed. Enforcement personnel will be patrolling the parks but some visitor services may be limited.
Throughout the year, CPW offers family friendly activities, fun-filled adventures and opportunities to learn and try new things at all of our state parks. Visit the CPW Event Calendar to find a Fresh Air Friday activity near you. Please call the park visitor center ahead of your visit for hours, closures or other information.