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Eldorado Canyon State Park

State Park in Eldorado Springs, CO

Hours:

Park: Daily, sunrise to sunset
Visitor Center: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed on Thursdays.

Entrance Fees:

Daily Vehicle Pass: $​10

Individual Daily Pass: $4

Animals Permitted:

  • Leashed Dogs
  • Service Animals
  • Horses

Park Address:

9 Kneale Road
Eldorado Springs, CO 80025
United States

Contact:

303-494-3943

[email protected]

With more than 500 technical routes up scenic cliffs with names like Wind Tower, The Bastille and Whale’s Tail, Eldorado is a mecca for rock climbers from around the world. 

Eldorado Canyon State Park

State Park in Eldorado Springs, CO

With more than 500 technical routes up scenic cliffs with names like Wind Tower, The Bastille and Whale’s Tail, Eldorado is a mecca for rock climbers from around the world. 

Hours:

Park: Daily, sunrise to sunset
Visitor Center: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed on Thursdays.

Entrance Fees:

Daily Vehicle Pass: $​10

Individual Daily Pass: $4

Animals Permitted:

  • Leashed Dogs
  • Service Animals
  • Horses

Park Address:

9 Kneale Road
Eldorado Springs, CO 80025
United States

Contact:

303-494-3943

[email protected]

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    Trail Closure & Conditions -

    Upper loop of Rattlesnake Gulch Trail, above the Crags Hotel Ruin and Continental Divide Overlook, is closed to protect nesting golden eagles. This includes the Continental Crag rock climbing area. For more specifics, see Park Highlights > Know Before You Go > Closures. For trail conditions: See Activities & Trails > Trail Conditions.

    Group and Event Space

    FOR GROUPS

    Gathering Space

    The Visitor Center, located one mile west of the park entrance, contains a meeting room with an attached patio for educational trainings or business meetings. Due to the park's inner canyon location, no internet or Wi-Fi connectivity is available. 

    Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., every day October through March. No weekend reservations can be made for April through September.

    • Up to 25 guests
    • $100 per day

    Amenities:

    • Attached patio with beautiful view
    Eldorado Canyon Visitor Center

    Eldorado Canyon Visitor Center

    Eldorado Canyon Visitor Center

    Eldorado Canyon Visitor Center

    Educational programs at Eldorado Canyon Nature Center

    Educational programs at Eldorado Canyon Visitor Center

    Please call the park at 303-494-3943 or email at [email protected] for more information and to make a reservation.

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    Nearby Trails Access and Activities

    Enjoy a diversity of trailheads, rock climbing spots and other activities.

    • Crescent Meadows Trail, Rattlesnake Gulch Trail and many more
    • Rock climb
    • Take a stroll
    • Walk the dog
    • Ride a bike
    • Ride your horse
    • Watch birds and wildlife