State Forest State Park

The largest state park in the Colorado Parks and Wildlife system is State Forest State Park in the Medicine Bow Mountains (and part of the northern part of the Never Summer Range to the south) of northern Colorado. This 71,000-acre park is a hikers paradise with forested hills, alpine tundra, high mountain lakes and rugged peaks above treeline. This area is also known for its wildlife viewing opportunities - especially moose - but draws visitors for camping (including cabins and yurts for rent), hiking, off-road driving, equestrian riding, snowmobiling and more. Backcountry camping is allowed in certain parts of the park including Ruby Jewel Lake, Clear Lake and American Lake. This is a fee area, and a park pass is required for vehicles parked anywhere in the park.