Eldorado Canyon State Park

Eldorado Canyon State Park lies about nine miles south of Boulder in Eldorado Springs, Colorado, and is one of the top climbing destinations in the United States, with more than 500 technical climbing routes. The park also offers hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, fishing for brown and rainbow trout in South Boulder Creek, and picnicking along the creek. Trails range from the easy Fowler Trail to the 3.6-mile Rattlesnake Gulch Trail, which passes historic hotel ruins and a Continental Divide overlook. From May 1 through October 1, timed vehicle reservations are required on weekends and summer holidays; reservations are made in advance through cpwshop.com and cannot be booked at the park.

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Activities	Hiking, Mountain biking, Horseback riding, Cross-country skiing, Snowshoeing, Fishing, Picnicking, Rock climbing, Biking, Photography
Entrance fees	Page header Daily Vehicle Pass $10-$15, Individual Daily Pass $4 (s15, retrieved 2026-11-01); s13 (Apr 29, 2026) sets $10 in-state / $15 out-of-state effective May 1, 2026; figure is dated, not a live rate
Location	Eldorado Springs, Colorado, about nine miles south of Boulder
Park hours	Daily, sunrise to sunset
Rock climbing	More than 500 technical climbing routes; described as one of the top US climbing destinations
Timed entry	Timed vehicle reservations required Saturdays, Sundays and summer holidays, May 1 through October 1; booked in advance through cpwshop.com, not at the park
Timed entry window	Two-hour entry windows 5:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; no reservation required after 3:30 p.m.; free Eldo Shuttle enters without vehicle reservation (s13)

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