Mueller State Park, known to have some of the best wildlife viewing the beautiful state of Colorado has to offer. And it is just a stones throw from your favorite bedroom at the Historic Crescent Ranch Resort. We are excited to be able to take reservations right NOW – click here to check availability!

Just a quick, 10 minute drive southeast toward Cripple Creek and you will have access to this 5000+ acre state park with its 44 miles of trails, 36 of which are designated for cyclists and 19 of which are designated for horses!

What you will find at Mueller State Park?

As mentioned, there are miles and miles of trails – so, whether you are hiking, biking, riding a horse, skiing, snowshoeing, sledding or driving through the park, you will undoubtedly come across some fascinating wildlife. Be it the resident heard of Elk or Deer or maybe the Black Bear. Possibly Mountain Lion and Hawks. How about the immense variety of wild flowers, grasses and trees. You are sure to find something in the park that makes you smile or run in terror! And you can enjoy every season Colorado has to offer at Mueller State Park because it is open year round, even for camping with hookups! Still looking for more?

What else?

How about some beautiful ponds? 115 species of birds including Golden Eagles, Great Horned Owls and Hummingbirds? Maybe the Aspen forest? All kind of species of pine trees? And if you run out of things to do at Mueller, the trail system extends into the Dome Rock State Wildlife Area which gets you access to even more amazing wildlife!

This park is not to be missed if you love the outdoors! To learn more Mueller State Park, you can visit the state park website here – https://cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/parks/Mueller/

And all of this is just minutes from our doorstep at the Historic Crescent Ranch. Get a great nights sleep, make the quick, 10 minute drive and be knee deep in adventure in no time enjoying the beautiful scenery and amazing weather. How can you go wrong, make a reservation today!!!!