Mueller State Park

This was an awesome winter hike and the visitor center was also good. The hike we did was a loop near three ponds, had a lot of great scenery with the fresh snow, and had some steep elevation gain. There were a few spots where snowshoes could have been good, but we all managed. The parking lot was large and the grounds were simple to navigate.

This park has so many hiking trails and different kinds too for biking, horse riding, or hiking. The trails are well maintained. The visitor center has a board that tells what wildlife was seen and where (which trail) the previous day. The park has a large amount of nice campsites. Definitely need to know data about your campsite before reserving it if you have a long camper or RV. The fire pits are also nice.

Nice park near cripple creek! Good place to stop if you're looking for fall colors. Lots of trails and picnic spots.

Great views and moderate level hike! We saw Greer Pond, Rock Pond, and Brook Pond. All had beautiful views and were shaded in the beginning but was exposed for the end of the hike. Plenty of parking and nice visitor center. Plenty of space and not crowded at all!

What a lovely state park, I just wish it was closer to Denver! After a nice drive through Woodland Park, you get to Divide then Mueller is not too far. We did a trail that took us to a number of ponds like Lost, Geer, Rock and Brook Pond and barely ran into anyone else the whole time. There's definitely a lot of ups and downs on the trails but well worth it plus it was pretty cool to see Pikes Peak from the "other" side. Dogs are allowed at the park but not on the trails. You get to see some beautiful sights down there, especially of the Sangre de Christo mountain range, just another set of mountains to tackle! They have a nice little visitors center with merch, bathrooms, water and tables if you need to take a break. I can't wait to come back here again in the fall and explore, aspens are a plenty at Mueller!

We stumbled upon this place during the Pandemic when RMNP was so overcrowded. It's a nice place for the young kids and also grandparents that don't like long hikes. They have shorter hikes that are not as well manicured like the national parks but easy. Not a big hiker, they have lots of paved roads with great views for those that like leisurely strolls. Weather does tend to split around this location but they do have their occasional storms. Shower house is pretty good. Visitor center is nice. My only sour point is the lack of patrol of the rangers. Unlike national parks, I see more kids chopping at trees, items being left out that shouldn't (coolers, stoves, washing supplies), washing dishes in the water filling stations. Overall, excellent mini vacation spot.

One of the nicest campgrounds I have ever been to. This is definitely high altitude camping at 9,600 ft. The campsites are half n half shady/exposed. If you want the stunning views of Pikes Peak you're going to sacrifice the shade coverage making this park a great place to go during shoulder season. Extremely well kept. There are optional hike-in sites as well as backcountry camping, full electric, and even cabins! Pro tip: Not every site has a bear box so check the listing.

Beautiful state park with easy, moderate, and difficult hiking trails. Picnic locations as well. We only did the Lost Pond Trail and took us almost 2 hours to complete and has a lot of inclines but would say it's an easier trail. Very easy to navigate with maps and signs all over the trails and park.

Recently stayed in Divide and enjoyed the first and last days of our trip at Mueller State Park. $9 gets your whole car load in for the day. The trails are well-marked and maintained and accurately described as easy/moderate/difficult. The views were absolutely spectacular - look for trails marked with a camera on the map; they do not disappoint! There are lots of places to enjoy a picnic lunch, several well-placed restrooms, a small playground, and a fun and informative nature trail for the kids right when you enter the park. This is a wonderful place to enjoy some fresh air, away from the hustle and bustle of many of the Colorado Springs tourist-y areas. Highly recommend!

We love coming here to camp. The spots that open up to the trees(which is most) are amazing. You feel more secluded even though you are in a campground. The park had activities like bow and arrow lessons for the kids on the holiday weekends.