Where to see a Monarch in Colorado
The Monarch is recorded in the counties of 39 Colorado state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:
- Jackson Lake State Park
- Lake Pueblo State Park
- North Sterling State Park
- Cherry Creek State Park
- John Martin Reservoir State Park
- Kaval Lake State Recreation Area
- Barr Lake State Park
- Eldorado Canyon State Park
- St. Vrain State Park
- Lory State Park
- Boyd Lake State Park
- Bonny Lake State Park
- Bonny State Recreation Area
- Mancos State Park
- Roxborough State Park
- Castlewood Canyon State Park
- Chatfield State Park
- Navajo State Park
- Trinidad Lake State Park
- Fishers Peak State Park
- Cheyenne Mountain State Park
- Lathrop State Park
- Steamboat Lake State Park
- Crawford State Park
- Chipeta State Park
These are county-level records โ the species is documented in the area around each park, which is a strong steer rather than a guarantee for the park itself.