Golden Gate Canyon State Park
State Park in Golden, CO
Hours:
Park: Daily, 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Visitor Center: Wed.-Sun., 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed Mon. and Tues. for the month of April.
Campground Office: Closed for the season
Entrance Fees:
Daily Vehicle Pass: $12
Individual Daily Pass: $4
Animals Permitted:
- Leashed Dogs
- Service Animals
- Horses
Park Address:
92 Crawford Gulch Road
Golden, CO 80403
United States
Golden Gate Canyon State Park
State Park in Golden, CO
Hours:
Park: Daily, 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Visitor Center: Wed.-Sun., 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed Mon. and Tues. for the month of April.
Campground Office: Closed for the season
Entrance Fees:
Daily Vehicle Pass: $12
Individual Daily Pass: $4
Animals Permitted:
- Leashed Dogs
- Service Animals
- Horses
Park Address:
92 Crawford Gulch Road
Golden, CO 80403
United States
Navigate to:
Mountain Base Road Closed for Winter -
To get up to the campgrounds or any trailheads off of Gap road, please go 4 miles west on HWY 46 to the intersection of HWY 119. Head North for 3 miles and turn right onto Gap road.

Enjoying the fire at a campsite
Camping and Lodging
Stay at Golden Gate Canyon
Extend your outdoor adventures with a stay at one of Golden Gate Canyon’s campsites, cabins or yurts.
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Campgrounds
What’s available at Golden Gate Canyon
Open to the public year-round, Golden Gate Canyon offers camping, cabins, and yurts. Full hook-up camping and more rugged backcountry experiences are available. Cabins and yurts can accommodate up to six people, and have electric lights and natural gas heating.

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Cabins
Escape to nature in Golden Gate Canyon’s cabins
The cabins, nestled between lush aspen groves and pine-covered hills, accommodate a maximum of six people. The cabins have two bunk beds, one twin-size and one double-size. Outside each cabin is a campfire ring and a stand-up grill for cooking.

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Yurts
Escape to nature in Golden Gate Canyon’s yurts
Yurts are round tents on a wooden frame with circular skylights and windows to provide illumination. Each yurt at Golden Gate Canyon accommodates up to six people with two bunk beds (twin and double) with mattresses. Outside, a campfire ring and grill await.
Camsites
Pack Your Tent
From backcountry camping to sites with full hook-ups, Golden Gate Canyon has options for every camper.
Cabins and yurts provide comfortable accommodations in nature.

Reserve a Campsite
117 Campsites
A reservation is required to camp at Golden Gate Canyon State Park, and it’s easy to make one. Reservations can be made for campsites, yurts and cabins online at cpwshop.com or by phone at 1-800-244-5613. Reservations can be made up to six months in advance of your arrival date. Visitors are required to display a vehicle pass and have a valid reservation.
Know Before You Go
- Typical Amenities
- Equestrian Campsites
- Occupancy & Duration
- Pet Policy
- Backcountry Camping
- Staying During Winter
Whether you’re camping in a tent or RV, Golden Gate Canyon’s campsites offer amenities to make your stay more comfortable. Amenities include:
- ADA accessibility
- Flush toilets
- Shower and laundry facilities (closed during winter)
- Electrical hook-ups
- Dump station (closed during winter)
Fees
Pass |
Description |
Duration |
Cost |
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Single campsite (max 6 occupants) |
1 Night |
$28 |
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1 Night |
$36 |
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1 Night |
$18 |
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1 Night |
$364 |
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Multiple park passes available at this park |
1 Day - 1 year |
$4 - $80 |
Cabins and Yurts
Stay in Style
Cabins and yurts offer a comfortable way to enjoy the outdoors. Cabins and yurts accommodate a maximum of six people. Golden Gate has ADA-accessible and pet-friendly options. There is a minimum stay of two nights.
Cabins
Yurts
Know Before You Go
Cabin amenities: Guests will need to bring bedding, such as sleeping bags and/or sheets, blankets and pillows.
- 2 bunk beds with mattresses, 1 twin size and 1 double-size
- Natural gas heater
- Electric lights
- Table and chairs
- Counter top
- Campfire ring
- Outside grill
- Closet rack
- 3 electrical outlets
- Flush toilets at campground
- Running water at campground
- Payphones available at Visitor Center and campground office
- Showers at campground (available only during summer)
Fees
Pass |
Description |
Duration |
Cost |
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(two night minimum) |
1 Night |
$90 |
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(two night minimum) |
$202 |
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Description |
1 Night |
$10 |
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Description |
1 Day / 1 Year |
$4/$80 |