Lone Mesa State Park
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LocationDolores County, Colorado, U.S.
NearestcityDolores, Colorado
Area11,618 acres (4,702 hectares)[1]
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| Location | Dolores County, Colorado, U.S. |
| Nearest city | Dolores, Colorado |
| Coordinates | 37°45′00″N 108°27′00″W / 37.75000°N 108.45000°W |
| Area | 11,618 acres (4,702 hectares)[1] |
| Visitors | 960 (in 2021)[2] |
| Governing body | Colorado Parks and Wildlife |
Lone Mesa State Park is a closed-access state park in Colorado located 23 miles (37 kilometers) north of Dolores. It is currently undergoing development and planning.[3] According to the park's website, the park is "restricted to hunting, volunteer and educational programs."[1]
Several local endemic species have been located or described in the park including Physaria puvinata Gutierrezia elegens and Pakera mancosana.[4]