What does it cost to visit North Sterling State Park?

Entry to North Sterling State Park: Daily vehicle pass $10-$15. Hours: Open year-round.

Do you need a reservation or ticket to visit North Sterling State Park?

No, day use at North Sterling State Park does not need a reservation; pay the entry fee on arrival.

Does North Sterling State Park have RV hookups?

Yes, North Sterling State Park has electric hookups.

What facilities are at North Sterling State Park?

Electric hookups available. RV dump station on site. Flush restrooms.

What are the visitor center hours at North Sterling State Park?

Visitor Center: Monday-Tuesday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday-Thursday: CLOSED, Friday-Sunday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m (as of September 30, 2026).

Are dogs allowed at North Sterling State Park?

Yes, dogs are allowed at North Sterling State Park.

Can I swim at North Sterling State Park?

Yes, South Platte River is open to swimming at North Sterling State Park.

State park

North Sterling State Park

The park entrance is 5.6 miles from Padroni. 100 campsites. Day-use fee: Daily vehicle pass $10-$15. Hours: Open year-round. North Sterling State Park is a state park in Logan County, Colorado.

North Sterling State Park map

North Sterling State Park boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.

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Fire restrictions

Agency fire restriction orders for this unit are not tracked here yet. Restrictions change with the season, so check the current orders before any campfire, stove or target shooting.

County and local burn bans may also apply on private, state, or county land nearby. On federal land, follow the land manager's order; off it, follow the strictest county or local rule that applies. When both touch your trip, obey both.

Common questions

: North Sterling State Park has 100 developed campsites in 1 campground. Sites can be reserved in advance. Reservations via cpwshop.com or 1-800-244-5613, up to six months ahead (as of September 30, 2026). Stays are limited to 14 days in any 28-day period.
: Entry to North Sterling State Park: Daily vehicle pass $10-$15. Hours: Open year-round.
: No, day use at North Sterling State Park does not need a reservation; pay the entry fee on arrival.
: North Sterling State Park is 5.6 miles from Padroni.
: Yes, North Sterling State Park has electric hookups.
: Electric hookups available. RV dump station on site. Flush restrooms.
: Visitor Center: Monday-Tuesday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday-Thursday: CLOSED, Friday-Sunday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m (as of September 30, 2026).
: Yes, dogs are allowed at North Sterling State Park.
: Yes, South Platte River is open to swimming at North Sterling State Park.

Before you go

North Sterling State Park is 5.6 miles from Padroni.

Day use needs no reservation; pay the entry fee on arrival.

Electric hookups available
RV dump station on site
Flush restrooms

Camping at North Sterling State Park

North Sterling State Park has 100 developed campsites in 1 campground. Sites can be reserved in advance. Reservations via cpwshop.com or 1-800-244-5613, up to six months ahead (as of September 30, 2026). Stays are limited to 14 days in any 28-day period.

Reserve a site with the park's booking system

What to see

Historic site Visitor center Mentioned in Wikipedia park article
Spring Spring Mentioned in Wikipedia park article

Swimming

South Platte River

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