Friends of Fishers Peak and Trinidad Lake State Parks

06/01/2026

05/11/2026

05/02/2026

Oh SHELL NO! Colorado’s drinking water could look a lot different in the future due to invasive species in the water. Clean, drain and dry your kayaks, paddleboards and other gear to help stop the spread of aquatic nuisance species (ANS) in the water. Be a Pain in the ANS:

http://cpw.info/PainIntheANS

05/01/2026

📢 Attention Boaters: Summer Hours Are Here!
We are moving to our extended summer hours at the ANS Inspection Station to keep our waters safe and healthy. Please plan your trips accordingly to ensure you get your vessel inspected and ready for the water! 🚤☀️

Summer Operating Hours:

Boat Inspections: 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Decontamination Services: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Why this matters:
Mandatory inspections are our best defense against invasive species like zebra and quagga mussels. Keeping our waters clean, drained, and dry protects the recreation opportunities we all love.

Thank you for your cooperation and for doing your part to protect our local waterways! See you on the water! 🌊

04/30/2026

🚨ATTENTION🚨 Starting May 1st‼️

Vehicles entering any state park displaying a license plate from anywhere other than Colorado will be required to purchase a $15 Out-of-State Daily Vehicle Pass. Vehicles displaying a Colorado license plate will still be charged the $10 Daily Vehicle Pass unless there is already an associated pass (KCW, Annual, Columbine, etc.) with the vehicle or occupants.

The Parks and Wildlife Commission approved the increase in the Out–of-State Daily Vehicle Pass fee during the March 2026 meeting. The funds generated from the increase will support important work to maintain and enhance state parks throughout the state. A variable price structure between residents and nonresidents is something that has long been codified within regulations for hunting and fishing licenses. Similarly, this decision is not out of line with how other states charge variable fees for non-residents for admission to their state parks.

When a customer purchases a Daily Vehicle Pass ($10) or an Out-of-State Daily Vehicle Pass ($15) at any park entrance gate, the pass must be attached to their windshield where it can be easily seen by park staff.

Customers can learn more: cpw.state.co.us/parks-passes

03/20/2026

🚨 STAGE 2 FIRE BAN IN EFFECT 🚨

Due to extreme fire danger and dry conditions, Las Animas County has officially moved to Stage 2 Fire Restrictions. This means nearly all open flames are prohibited to keep our community safe.

🚫 PROHIBITED:
• No campfires, warming fires, or charcoal grills (even in developed campgrounds).
• No outdoor smoking (except inside a vehicle).
• No fireworks or explosives

✅ ALLOWED:
• Stoves and grills fueled by pressurized liquid or gas (propane/isobutane) with an "on/off" switch, used in areas cleared of all trash and vegetation.

Please do your part to prevent human-caused wildfires. Violations can result in significant fines. Stay safe out there!