Can you fish at Mueller State Park?

Fishing in park ponds is fair at best. Only shore fishing is permitted. Some ponds are occasionally stocked with fingerlings. Dragonfly Pond is stocked once a year with catchable fish for Outdoor Skills Day.

Are there bears at Mueller State Park?

Mueller State Park is in the heart of black bear country. Conifer and aspen forests, mountain meadows, rugged terrain, along with creeks and ponds, provide ideal habitat for one of Colorado’s largest predators. Black bears are often seen in the park during spring, summer and autumn.

Is there water at Mueller State Park?

There’s no lake at Mueller, so water recreation is out. Although there are a few ponds to hike to. Facilities include the amphitheater, cabins and yurts, campgrounds, camper services building, dump station, horse trailer parking, picnic sites, playground, showers, visitor center.

Is hunting allowed in Mueller State Park?

If you are planning a hunting trip, keep in mind that you are responsible for becoming familiar with park hunting boundaries and park regulations. Firearms, bows and hunting access from Mueller State Park trailheads is allowed the Tuesday after Labor Day and continuing through the Friday prior to Memorial Day.

Where can I see elk in Mueller State Park?

See a whole herd of elk You won’t find moose at Mueller State Park, but the elk, mule deer and turkeys are running wild, said park ranger Luke Svare. “Your best bet of seeing elk is Trail No. 17, the Cheesman Ranch Trail, and Trail 33, which is Buffalo Rock, and Trail 34, which is Cahill Pond.

Are dogs allowed in Mueller State Park?

Mueller State Park welcomes leashed pets in campgrounds, picnic areas and on the paved roads, but not on the hiking trails or in the backcountry.

What is the altitude at Mueller State Park?

9,600′
Mueller State Park (elevation 9,600′) is owned by the State of Colorado and managed by Colorado Parks & Wildlife (CPW). The ~5,000-acre Park is located approximately 4-miles south of Divide, Colorado, and about 27-miles from the RMFI office in Colorado Springs.

Are there showers at Mueller State Park?

The Camper Services Building (showers, laundry and vending facilities) is currently open. You may purchase day passes at the self service kiosk, located right beyond the front gate, and the visitor’s center.

What is the elevation of Mueller State Park?

Can you hunt in co state parks?

Hunting in Colorado State Parks Fifteen of forty-two state parks permit hunting during appropriate seasons in certain sections of their park. Campgrounds are available on-site at these parks.

Where can I see moose in Colorado Springs?

Pike National Forest Pike National Forest is home to some of the most abundant wildlife viewing in the region that range from turkeys to Moose.

Is there elk on Pikes Peak?

Pikes Peak abounds with fascinating wildlife, and visitors frequently see elk, deer, and yellow-bellied marmot en route, plus Pikes Peak is home to one of Colorado’s largest bighorn sheep herds.