| Cross Country Skiing |
| | Barr Lake State Park | | This park is a nature enthusiasts dream. Over 300 species of birds have been spotted here. This is a quiet lake, boats with electric trolling motors or gasoline motors of 10 horsepower or less are permitted on Barr Lake. There is no camping in this State Park. | |
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| | Cherry Creek State Park | | Boating, water skiing, sailing and swimming are among the park's most popular activities. A model airplane field and a shooting range, along with 100+ campground sites make this State Park unique to the Denver area. | |
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| | Golden Gate Canyon State Park | | Miles upon miles of mountain trails for hiking, biking and horseback riding and 155 campsites make Golden Gate Canyon accessible to everyone. Golden Gate Canyon is a great place for young anglers and fall color viewing. | |
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| Snow Shoeing |
| | Crescent Meadows Trail | | Crescent Meadows Trail leads visitors 2.5 miles to the trailhead along Gross Dam Road within the Crescent Meadows portion of the State Park. | |
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| | Fowler Trail | | This trail, located within the Durango State Park, is an easy trail that provides a great place to watch rock climbers or simply enjoy views of the canyon. | |
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| | Rattlesnake Gulch Trail | | The Rattlesnake Gulch Trail is a moderately difficult trail that leads 1.4 miles (one way) past spectacular views of the canyon and eastern plains to the historic Crags hotel ruin, 800 feet above the trailhead. | |
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| | Streamside Trail | | This trail, located within the Eldorango Canyon State Park, is an easy half-mile hike (one way) along the South Bolder Creek. | |
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| Winter Sports In State Parks |
| | Eldorado Canyon State Park | | Eldorado Canyon offers hiking trails for all abilities, rainbow and brook trout fishing, biking, sightseeing, spectacular views and wildlife. Eldorado Canyon is a day-use only park and does not offer camping. | |
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| | St. Vrain State Park | | This park features 60 campsites, great fishing for rainbow trout, catfish, crappie and bass, and excellent bird watching for waterfowl and many other species. | |
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