Eldorado Canyon timed vehicle reservation entry system starts May 15
Kara Van Hoose
May 6, 2024
Eldorado Canyon State Park timed vehicle reservation entry system begins May 15
ELDORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Eldorado Canyon State Park will begin requiring vehicle registrations for entry on Saturdays, Sundays and summer holidays starting May 15 through September 15. This is the third year of the timed vehicle entry system at the park.
Reservations will be available for 90% of parking spots 30 days in advance. The remaining minimal number of spaces can be booked within 24 hours of the visiting date. As the park frequently reaches capacity based on the availability of parking passes during the summer season, Eldorado Canyon visitors are encouraged to plan their trip far in advance.
Visitors can book two-hour entry windows from 5:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Each visitor is allocated one daily reservation per vehicle with a maximum of four reservations per month.
Reservations can be made through Eldorado Canyon State Park’s website or by calling the Reservation Line: 1-800-244-5613. Reservations cannot be booked at the park entrance or visitor center.
A $10 entrance fee is required for all visitors who do not have the Keep Colorado Wild pass or an Annual Colorado State Parks pass. The KCW pass must be linked to the passholder’s account in the CPW shop store in order to waive the reservation fee. Due to poor cell service, please print or screenshot the timed entry reservation confirmation form to present to park staff upon arrival.
Visitors who use the free Eldo Shuttle will not need a reservation for the park. The shuttle will be available starting on May 25, with various pick-up locations in Boulder County. It operates on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays from 8 a.m. until 7 p.m. A reservation is not required to ride, however a valid parks pass is needed to enter Eldorado Canyon State Park when using the shuttle.
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Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is an enterprise agency, relying primarily on license sales, state parks fees and registration fees to support its operations, including: 43 state parks and more than 350 wildlife areas covering approximately 900,000 acres, management of fishing and hunting, wildlife watching, camping, motorized and non-motorized trails, boating and outdoor education. CPW's work contributes approximately $6 billion in total economic impact annually throughout Colorado.