Eldorado Canyon State Park

Eldorado Canyon is a hidden treasure right in Boulder’s backyard! Whether it’s hiking amidst the towering sandstone cliffs, picnicking along scenic South Boulder Creek, or climbing Eldo's sheer golden walls, Eldorado Canyon State Park truly has something for everyone! Discover this hidden jewel and take home memories that will last a lifetime.

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; after filling the park, vehicles are only admitted when space becomes available.

Additional Information

Good For

Dogs

Families

Activities

Road Biking

Kayaking

Mountain Biking

Cross Country Skiing

Fishing

Rock Climbing

Hiking

Horseback Riding

Hunting

Photography

Picnicking

No Camping or Overnight Use Permitted

The park is closed to the public from sunset to sunrise.

If you're looking for a place to camp, park staff can direct you to several nearby campgrounds within an hour’s drive of the park.

Park Hours

Dawn (1st light) to dusk (last light).

Dogs

Dogs are welcome everywhere in the park as long as:

They are on a six foot or shorter leash at all times
Their waste is properly disposed of

Violations of these regulations are subject to citation.

Junior Rangers

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 a day's work for an Eldorado Canyon State Park Junior Ranger! Children must enjoy the outdoors, games, activities, crafts, and working as a team.