CU employees can borrow a Colorado State Parks pass and adventure backpack through the Check Out Colorado State Parks program — at no cost.
Each pass allows vehicle entry to any Colorado State Park and checks out for up to seven days. Backpacks come stocked with binoculars, various nature guides, a Leave No Trace card and more.
Access varies by campus. Find your campus below.
CU Boulder
Faculty and staff can borrow a pass through the University Libraries. Four passes are available and can be requested online. Passes circulate from the Norlin Library East Service Desk.
Visit the University Libraries pass listing to reserve online.
CU Denver
CU Denver employees can borrow a pass through the Auraria Library. Four backpacks are available from the Technology – Ask Us Desk for a one-week checkout.
View the pass listing at Auraria Library to reserve online.
UCCS
UCCS employees can borrow a pass through the Kraemer Family Library. Two passes are available from the Reserves – Circulation desk. Note: passes are not renewable.
View the pass listing at Kraemer Family Library to reserve online.
CU Anschutz
Campus library passes are not available to CU Anschutz employees, but are available to eligible borrowers through the Aurora Public Library.
View the pass listing at Aurora Public Library.
CU System Administration
Passes are not available through campus libraries for CU System Administration employees, but are available through multiple participating public libraries:
More ways to access the program
Over 300 Colorado public libraries participate in Check Out Colorado statewide. View the full participating library list to find a location near you.
Learn more about the Check Out Colorado State Parks program at Colorado Parks & Wildlife.
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