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Fees

All fees are in-addition to park pass/entrance fees and priced per-day unless otherwise noted.

Parks Passes

  • Daily Vehicle Pass (Colorado license plate): $10

  • Daily Vehicle Pass (out-of-state license plate): $15

  • Annual Pass: $80 (affixed) or $120 (hang tag)

  • Aspen Leaf Annual Pass (Colorado Residents 64+): $70

Updated: 9/23/2026 12:28 PM MT

For more information on passes, including purchasing multiple vehicle passes, large quantity discounts and specialty passes such as disability, military, etc, see the Parks Pass Information page.

Note: the America the Beautiful National Park Pass and Golden Age Passport do not permit entry into State Parks.

Camping

Note: Elks Campground is open year-round. Inlet Grove & Chimney View Campgrounds are closed Oct. 1 - May 1.

  • Elks Electric Hook-up Campsite: $36
  • Inlet Grove Electric Hook-up Campsite: $36
  • Chimney View Basic Campsite: $28

Facilities

Showers

Showe​rs require payment: $0.75 to start the shower for 3 minutes and $0.25 per minute once started.

Group Events/Picnic Areas

  • Cottonwood Cove Picnic Pavilion: $100
  • Overlook Covered Picnic Pavilion: $100

For group picnicking details, see the Facilities page or call (970) 522-3657 to reserve.

Other Activities

Fees vary depending on the activity (includes photography permits). For more information, please contact the park headquarters at dnr_park.north.sterling@state.co.us or call (970) 522-3657.

The Parks and Wildlife Commission has the authority to raise daily individual/walk-in or vehicle entry fees by up to $1 per year, and annual passes up to $10 per year.