Mancos State Park

05/30/2026

As summer begins, a reminder to always wear your life jacket! Children under 13 years old are required to wear life jackets when on board any type of vessel, including paddle craft. Each person 13 years old and older have to always have a life jacket of proper size and fit and in good and serviceable condition on board with them. Have a fun and safe summer on the water!

05/27/2026

The big game permit draw application for Lone Mesa State Park is now live for 2026! A link to the application can be found on the Lone Mesa website here https://cpw.state.co.us/state-parks/lone-mesa-state-park/lone-mesa-state-park-park-highlights The application will close on June 25th at 4:00 pm.

A reminder that only hunters with valid licenses will be considered for the permit draw to hunt at the park. Exceptions are hunters planning to purchase over-the-counter elk tags for 2nd and 3rd rifle seasons, and youth hunters participating in the secondary draw.

Private-land-only licenses and September bear rifle licenses are not valid at Lone Mesa State Park.

The permit draw will be held at the Mancos State Park visitor center at 5:00 pm on June 26th. It will be live-streamed via zoom and a link will be posted. Good luck to all who apply!

State Parks & Land Lone Mesa State Park Park Highlights Lone Mesa State Park State Park in Mancos, CO Hours: Visitor Center at Mancos State Park: Tues. - Sat. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Limited staffing. Please call ahead. Entrance Fees: Hunting Access By Permit Animals Permitted: Leashed Dogs Service Animals...

05/27/2026

Mancos State Park now has merch. Stop by and get your Mancos State Park hoody, t-shirts, and caps.

05/27/2026

The water level is still looking great out here at Mancos State Park, Jackson lake was stalked about a month and a half ago.

04/24/2026

The visitor center at Mancos State Park will have limited staffing until May 15th. To make camping reservations please call 1-800-244-5613 or visit cpwshop.com. For Colorado Parks and Wildlife information call the Durango Wildlife Office at 970-247-0855. For vessel, OHV, or snowmobile registrations, please call us at 970-533-7065 to leave a message and we will get back to you to schedule an appointment as soon as possible.

04/23/2026

Environmental career day with Dove Creek and Dolores middle and high schools students. What a wonderful day we had even though the weather was cold and windy here at Mancos state park.

04/22/2026

04/21/2026

Second presentation of the day is about Wildlife Hazards with Nathan from Mancos State Park. We are extremely grateful to Nathan for filling in as a last minute presenter!! Thank you!!

04/10/2026

Zebra, quagga and golden mussels can hurt the places we love. These aquatic invaders can harm Colorado's lakes, rivers and streams known for great fishing. Anglers can Be a Pain in the ANS by cleaning, draining and drying all fishing gear after each use. http://cpw.info/PainIntheANS