Mueller State Park holds a very special place in our hearts. While we had a hard time getting out for an end of the season trip over Columbus Day weekend, it was worth it. Mueller State Park transported us to an enchanted place. When we arrived night had fallen and the clouds had settled into the mountains. A bright full moon penetrated through the mist, darkly illuminating the forest outside our camp.
The morning warmth pushed away late-night fog with the morning sun to bursting forth reveling the north-west face of Pikes Peak and Sentinel Point set behind the golden fall colors of Quaking Aspens backset against dark green pines. What a spectacular introduction to Mueller State Park!
Even though we have been to Mueller State Park over several long weekends, we have barely explored the 44 miles of hiking trails in this park. There are a variety of trails with varying distances that make it easy to spend short and long hikes in the park. Getting out at different times of the day is well worth. The fall lighting brings out rich colors that dramatically change throughout the day.
Even with everything in Mueller State Park there are more Colorado adventures all around the park.
Just south of the park is the historic mining town of Cripple Creek which has a must take mine tour of the Molly Kathleen Mine. The Phantom Canyon Gold Belt Tour takes you through Cripple Creeks past and present mining history with stunning Colorado mountain views. Don’t forget to stop by the Cripple Creek Visitor center to learn about the Cripple Creek area. We look forward to exploring more of what Cripple Creek has to offer.
Heading west from the park is Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument. This National Monument was a real eye opener to the history of Colorado and how different the climate has been over the millinea. It is wonderful that we have these snapshots in Colorados geologic history to explore.
With a short drive to the east, all the adventures around Colorado Springs are accessible; if you can make it out of the natural beauty this area has to offer.
It was sitting around this campfire with the sun setting on American’s mountain that we decided to share our family blessings because of an impulse buy at the Denver RV Show. Thus, began So We Went to the RV Show …
Address:
21045 Highway 67 South
Divide, CO, 80814
(719) 687-2366
Website:
https://cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/Parks/Mueller/
Fire Restrictions:
https://www.tellercountysheriff.com/burn-restriction
Park Activities We Have Done:
- Fall Colors
- Hiking
- Astronomy
- Playground
- Ranger Led Activities – Geocaching
- Junior Ranger Program
Local Attractions We Have Done:
- Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument
- Cripple Creek Visitor Center
- Mollie Kathleen Mine Tour
- Newmont Cripple Creek & Victor Mining Operation
- Phantom Canyon Gold Belt Tour
- Cave of the Winds
- Manitou Cliff Dwellings
- Garden of the Gods
- Great Wolf Lodge Indoor Water Park
- Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
Where to go to Mass:
During our stays at Mueller State Park we go to Our Lady of the Woods Parish in Woodland Park.
Our Lady of the Woods Catholic Parish
116 S West St
Woodland Park, CO 80863
(1719) 687-9345
See website for Mass times: https://tellercatholic.org/
Emergency Services:
In case of emergency, call 911!
While we hope emergency services are not required, it is good to know how far and who to contact when you are camping. Before leaving on your adventure, please double check this information to make sure it has not changed.
Emergency Room And Hospital (About 11 Minutes From Entrance)
UC Health Emergency Care – Pikes Peak
16420 US-24
Woodland Park, CO 80863
Non-Emergency Line: (719) 374-6060
Sheriff / State Patrol:
11400 US Highway 24
PO Box 27
Divide, CO 80814
Non-Emergency Line: (719) 387-7223
Colorado State Patrol (Troop 2B)
1480 Quail Lake Loop
Colorado Springs, 80906
Non-Emergency Line: (719) 635-0385
Amateur Radio Repeaters:
For the Amateur Radio Operators, there are repeaters that are reachable in the park. However, I did not record which ones were successfully reached from Mueller State Park. The next time we go to Mueller State Park I will work the repeaters and provide an update here.
NOAA Weather Frequency: 162.475 MHz
Keep the squelch loose and don’t forget about Parks on the Air! (Park ID: K-1230)
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