Eldorado Canyon State Park selected as one of Ten State Parks You Can't Miss by SmarterTravel.com
Eldorado Canyon offers over five hundred technical rock climbing routes luring climbers from around the world to challenge their skills on “Eldo’s” golden cliffs. The beauty of this canyon engages all who visit. Hike or mountain bike our picturesque trails that vary from easy to difficult and connect with Boulder's trail systems. Enjoy a picnic by, or fish in, scenic South Boulder Creek. In the winter, Eldorado Canyon offers cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.
The quiet beauty of the park can be experienced best in the cooler months, and during summer weekdays. Please avoid the summer weekend crowds! Eldorado Canyon almost always reaches vehicle capacity on weekends and holidays from May through September, i.e. after filling the Park, vehicles are only admitted when space becomes available.
Eldorado Canyon State Park is day-use only, the park is closed at sunset, camping is not permitted. However, park staff and this Web site can direct you to several nearby campgrounds within an hour’s drive of this park.
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Eldorado Canyon State Park offers a Junior Ranger Program for children ages six to twelve. Understanding and protecting the canyon's natural treasures are all in the day's work for an Eldorado Canyon State Park Junior Ranger! Children must enjoy the outdoors, games, activities, crafts, and working as a team.
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