Here are 7 state parks that are a 90-minute drive or less from Fort Collins

While Colorado is home to four national parks, the Centennial state also hosts more than 10 times that number in state parks — many of which are within close driving distance to Fort Collins. These offer a variety of activities including climbing, camping, fishing and geocaching.

Take a look at these parks that are less than 90 minutes away for your next weekend trip. Activities are all provided by Colorado Parks and Wildlife.

Lory

• Address : 708 Lodgepole Drive, Bellvue, CO 80512
• Contact information : 970-493-1623, lory.park@state.co.us
• Activities : biking, cross-country skiing/snowshoeing, fishing, geocaching, hiking, horseback trails, hunting, ranger/nature programs, rock climbing, snow tubing, wildlife viewing, winter camping.

Boyd Lake

• Address : 3720 N. County Road 11-C, Loveland, CO 80538
• Contact information : 970-669-1739, boyd.lake@state.co.us
• Activities : biking, boating, cross-country skiing/snowshoeing, fishing, geocaching, hiking, hunting, ice fishing, ice skating, jet skiing, ranger/nature programs, sail/paddle sports, swimming, water skiing, wildlife viewing, winter camping.

Jackson Lake

• Address : 26363 County Road 3, Orchard, CO 80649
• Contact information : 970-645-2551, dnr_jackson.lake@state.co.us
• Activities : biking, boating, fishing, hiking, hunting, ice fishing, ice skating, jet skiing, OHV, ranger/nature programs, sail/paddle sports, swimming, water skiing, wildlife/bird viewing, winter camping, astronomy.

St. Vrain

• Address : 3525 State Highway 119, Firestone, CO 80504
• Contact information : 303-678-9402, st.vrain.park@state.co.us
• Activities : biking, boating, cross-country skiing/snowshoeing, fishing, hiking, ice fishing, ice skating, ranger/ nature programs, wildlife/bird viewing.

Barr Lake

• Address : 13401 Picadilly Road, Brighton, CO 80603
• Contact information : 303-659-6005, dnr_barrlake.naturecenter@state.co.us
• Activities : biking, cross-country skiing/snowshoeing, boating: motorized and nonmotorized, fishing, geocaching, hiking, horseback trails, hunting, ice fishing, ranger/nature programs, sail/paddle sports, wildlife/bird viewing.

Eldorado Canyon

• Address : 9 Kneale Road, P.O. Box B, Eldorado Springs, CO 80025
• Contact information : 303-494-3943, eldorado.park@state.co.us
• Activities : hiking, ranger/nature programs, rock climbing, wildlife/bird viewing, biking, cross-country skiing/ snowshoeing, fishing, geocaching, horseback trails, hunting (primitive weapons only at the Crescent Meadows property).

Cherry Creek

• Address : 4201 S. Parker Road, Aurora, CO 80014
• Contact information : 303-690-1166, cherry.creek.park@state.co.us
• Activities : biking, boating, cross-country skiing/snowshoeing, fishing, hiking, ice fishing, ice skating, jet skiing, horseback trails, ranger/nature programs, sail/paddle sports, swimming, water skiing, wildlife/bird viewing, winter camping.

If you are looking for the best places to see the stars this summer, check out our other guide for dark sky parks here .

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