Eldorado Canyon

Eldorado Canyon State Park

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(157) · State park in Eldorado Springs, United States
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A stunning canyon with towering sandstone cliffs, outstanding rock climbing, 1.6 billion years of geology on display and the flora and fauna of a foothills …

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Nov 17, 2024
We enjoyed our hike in Eldorado Canyon State Park. We ended up taking the Rattlesnake Gulch Loop, and quite honestly it wasn’t as difficult as we expected. There was a steady incline but nothing too … Full review by Cherry_Wonderdog
Feb 29, 2024
We explore the Fowler Trail leading into Eldorado Canyon State Park. It offers a gentle ascent on a wide path. Despite the snow, this was an enjoyable hike with spectacular canyon views. We went part… Full review by careyontravels
Oct 17, 2022
This is a very scenic State park, which is very popular. There is no parking allowed outside the park entrance, and you have to pay to enter the park (even if you are walking into the park!). A nar… Full review by Thomas-GenevieveH
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Nestled in Boulder County, Eldorado Canyon State Park is an entrancing state park is a natural wonder par excellence. A paradise for …
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Facts

Located:Boulder County, Colorado, U.S.
Area:885 acres (3.58 km²)
Visitors:643,147 (in 2021)

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What's the entrance cost per person? Cost of the parking? Thank you!
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$8 per vehicle, $3 per person if you decide to park elsewhere and walk ing. The pricing will change beginning 2019 where it will go up to $9/vehicle and $4/person for walk-ins.
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Is the park dog friendly?
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Yes, but dogs must be on a handheld leash at all times and under control by their owners.
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Sitting about 20 minutes south of Boulder, Eldorado Canyon State Park is best reached by car
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Just don't forget your camera
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Take extra precaution when driving through the park as roads are narrow and winding
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The park is open every day of the week from dawn until dusk
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In winter, visitors can try snowshoeing and cross country skiing
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The park encompasses 885 acre with a variety of recreation opportunities available
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Visitors can also enjoy mountain biking, horseback riding and fishing
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Enjoy a relaxing lunch at the picnic area along the creek at the bottom of the canyon
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The Fowler Trail is an easy, self-guided nature walk beneath the towering canyon walls
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When visiting Eldorado Canyon, you must pay the entrance fee and park within the boundaries
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This state park is open amid sunlight hours just; guests are required to leave before sunset
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Eldorado Canyon Trail is more difficult and offers equally rewarding views from the opposite side of the canyon
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Travelers say that the $8 vehicle fee is worth the access
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The area around boulder, denver, and lafayette is full of amazing natural scenery
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When winter approaches, cross country skiing is a popular activity here
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You must keep Fido on a leash while you are exploring Eldorado Canyon State Park
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You may contact parks for questions
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Others come just to watch the climbers or to sprawl out and enjoy a picnic, especially during long, bright summers
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