Black Mountain Backcountry Campsites — Mueller State Park

Mueller State Park is open year round. With its wealth of aspen trees, each season is a delight for photographers and sightseers visiting the park. Over forty miles of scenic trails invite you to explore the park's rare beauty. Hiking, camping, mountain biking, horseback riding, snow shoeing, cross country skiing and nature study are the park's main attractions. Mueller's 5,121 acres of aspen and conifer forests are home to an abundance of wildlife including black bear, elk, deer, fox, coyotes, bobcats, hawks and many other bird species. 134 campsites in seven loops include 110 electrical sites accommodating motor homes, trailers and tents, and 22 walk-in tent only sites. Two campsites in the equestrian area outside of the campground are set aside for use only by campers with horses (two horses per site). There are 4 hike in backcountry sites. There are also 3 fully furnished cabins. From October to May, limited winter campsites are available. All campsites and cabins are by reservation only through https://www.cpwshop.com or by calling 1-800-244-5613. For current conditions and more information, please visit the Mueller website: http://cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/Parks/Mueller/, or call the park at 719-687-2366.

By making a reservation with Colorado Parks and Wildlife, you are agreeing to read and abide by all rules stated in this purchase flow and on the confirmation letter.

Fire danger is high this season. For current park conditions, please visit Mueller's homepage at http://cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/Parks/Mueller/. Entrance fees are NOT included in camping fees.

ATTENTION ALL CAMPERS: Mueller is Black Bear country. Proper food storage is required per regulations.

IMPORTANT RESERVATION INFORMATION: Mueller's campsites are reservable year round. From October to May, limited winter campsites are available. All campsites and cabins are by reservation only.

Campsite Reservations allowed a maximum of 6 months from the date of arrival. Cabin Reservations allowed a maximum of 6 months from the date of arrival and a minimum of 3 days before the arrival date. Cabins have a 2 night minimum reservation.

Please use www.cpwshop.com to make, cancel, or change reservations or make any license, pass, or retail purchases. ReserveAmerica.com has limited functionality for CPW customers.

Per CPW regulation, no individual may camp or park a motor vehicle, trailer or camper on a state park for more than fourteen (14) days in any twenty-eight (28) day period on a single park. For the purposes of this regulation, an individual is defined as any person who has occupied a site, whether or not they are formally listed on the reservation as the reserving party or primary occupant. Possession of a valid campsite reservation shall authorize a single camping unit (tent, camper, etc.) occupied by a single family unit, or a maximum of six (6) persons to camp in a campsite. “Camping Unit” is defined as one of the following: (1) Two tents and a passenger vehicle; or (2) One tent plus one motor home (Class A, B, C), motor vehicle, vehicle, trailer, slide-in truck camper, pop-up camper/trailer, boat, or other equipment of any description manufactured and/or used for the purposes of overnight occupancy. (3) A camping unit may include additional tents only in a campsite with a tent pad; provided the tents are contained on the pad and other camping unit and camping group limits are observed. (4) One passenger vehicle in addition to the above descriptions is authorized only if available parking space exists. “Passenger Vehicle” means a motor vehicle not designed or used for overnight occupancy.

Any reservations made with one or more days outside of the 6-month reservation window will be frozen to changes for 14 days from the date the reservation was made.