Eldorado Canyon State Park - Colorado Parks and Wildlife

Eldorado Canyon State Park - Colorado Parks and Wildlife Eldorado Canyon is a world-class destination in Boulder’s backyard! The beauty of this canyon engages all who visit.
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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. 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.

Looking for a fun weekend outing with the family? Join us for an interactive Nature Festival packed with crafts, games, ...
09/11/2026

Looking for a fun weekend outing with the family? Join us for an interactive Nature Festival packed with crafts, games, and outdoor discovery!

What’s Happening:
Crafts & Hands-On Fun: Creative make-and-take nature crafts, and interactive activities.

Education Tables: Chat with our park naturalists and local experts! Check out cool displays, interactive games, and neat nature facts.

Nature Scavenger Hunt: Explore the area, follow the clues and become a community scientist!

BioBlitz Exploration: Help us snap photos and count local plants, bugs,birds using iNaturalist!

🗓 Date: September 12th
⏰ Time: 9a-1p
📍 Location: Visitor Center-
We recommend the shuttle! 🚐. This is a popular event and parking may be challenging.

A huge thank you to our amazing partners helping us bring the event to life: frontrange_mycologicalsociety Manifest Butterfly Pavilion The Xerces Society Uriah Beauchamp and Girl Scouts of Colorado

09/07/2026

POV: You’re a bug minding your own business and a giant human zooms in on you. 👀

Get a closer look at pollinators, plants and wildlife at our Nature Investigators BioBlitz Festival!
🗓️ Saturday, September 12
⏰ 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

We’re hosting hands-on educational tables, interactive activity stations, crafts, and nature scavenger hunts. Plus, you can chat with experts from the Butterfly Pavilion, Xerces Society, local mycologists, and staff naturalists.

Free, family-friendly, and open to all ages. Reserve your spot at the Eventbrite 🔗 in our bio!

09/03/2026

Wanted to be a scientist growing up?

Join us on Saturday, September 12th, for the Eldorado Canyon BioBlitz!

Whether you’re a seasoned naturalist or just love being outdoors, come explore the canyon, spot unique wildlife, and snap photos of plants, bugs, and critters.

Got a smartphone? You’re already a scientist! Check out our quick video to see how easy it is to use the free iNaturalist app. Every photo you upload feeds directly into global conservation research, so your morning hike makes a real impact!

📅 When: September 12th
📍 Where: Eldorado Canyon State Park

🎟️ Ready to join the search? Reserve your spot via the link in our bio!

Scroll through to check out the events happening in the park this month! We’ve got our popular Adult series, Eldo after ...
09/01/2026

Scroll through to check out the events happening in the park this month! We’ve got our popular Adult series, Eldo after dark, & Jr Ranger events coming up, along with a huge opportunity to step into the field with us for our BioBlitz!

The BioBlitz is your chance to turn a park visit into real community science. We need your help documenting the incredible biodiversity of Eldorado Canyon State Park! Join us on the trails to search for, photograph, and log the plants, animals, and unique species living in the canyon. It gives us a clearer picture of the species that call this ecosystem home. Whether you’re a nature enthusiast, amateur photographer, or total beginner, your discoveries matter!!So come out, explore, and help us record the living snapshot of the canyon!
Details:
All programs are free with a valid CPW Park Pass or daily entrance fee.
Space is limited and popular programs fill up fast! Tap the Eventbrite 🔗 in our bio to reserve your spot today.

The climbing community is vital to our park; keeping you safe is our top priority. This summer, we’ve seen an unusually ...
08/19/2026

The climbing community is vital to our park; keeping you safe is our top priority. This summer, we’ve seen an unusually high number of serious accidents and complex rescues.

On August 12th, a climber survived a nearly 90-foot fall from the Vertigo rappels when an un-knotted rope end passed through their device. We believe the party was attempting to bail quickly due to weather concerns. That same night, another party required assistance on the Whale’s Tail due to a stuck rope, lack of headlamps, and a late start.

Eldorado offers world-class climbing, but its terrain is serious, weather can change quickly, and rescues are challenging.

Please help us keep our community safe:

• Respect the weather. Storms move fast. Don’t commit to unfamiliar terrain when weather or darkness is approaching.

• Don’t sacrifice the basics. Rushing to beat a storm can lead to critical mistakes. Slow down and use proper systems every time.

• Pack for the unexpected. Bring a headlamp and extra layer, even for a short route. Stuck ropes and changing weather can turn a quick climb into a long night.

We all make mistakes. Take your time, plan ahead, and give Eldorado the respect it deserves.

🚨 INCIDENT REPORT 🚨Officer: Ranger Jim Schwartz (aka: Hummingbird Hero)Date: Aug. 13, 2026 | Time: 09:35 Hours Suspect: ...
08/17/2026

🚨 INCIDENT REPORT 🚨
Officer: Ranger Jim Schwartz (aka: Hummingbird Hero)

Date: Aug. 13, 2026 | Time: 09:35 Hours

Suspect: One Selasphorus calliope (Calliope Hummingbird), D.O.B. unknown.

While on patrol, Ranger Jim was flagged down by a concerned climber reporting an emergency: a hummingbird was trapped in the main parking lot women’s restroom, repeatedly bumping against sealed windows.

Arriving at the scene, Ranger Jim loudly announced his presence and radioed for a net. None was available,so Entrance Station staff Danny stepped up with the ultimate tactical gear: a blue plastic bucket.

After a high-stakes, low-speed pursuit inside the facility, Ranger Jim successfully trapped the suspect mid-air under the bucket and escorted it to the exit. Upon release, the bird fled southwest at high speed, presumably in search of nectar. Due to public safety and its extreme aerial speed, pursuit was terminated.

Case closed at 09:53. 🕵🏼‍♂️🚨

Want to be a Hummingbird Hero, too?
Zoom into the world of Eldorado Canyon’s fastest, flashiest fliers! Join us for a fun, up-close look at our local hummingbirds, from their figure-8 “hovering machine” wingbeats to their high-speed migration journeys.

Event: Adult Class: Hummingbirds of Eldo
Date: Saturday, August 22nd
Highlights: Local species identification (Broad-tailed & Black-chinned), incredible flight mechanics, and the secret behind their specialized tongues!

👉 Link in Bio to Register!

Disclaimer: This image has been edited using Canva, where hummingbirds were manually added to the original photograph. The modifications were done by our team and do not involve AI-generated content.

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9 Kneale Road
Eldorado Springs, CO
80025

Opening Hours

Monday 6am - 8pm
Tuesday 6am - 8pm
Wednesday 6am - 8pm
Thursday 6am - 8pm
Friday 6am - 8pm
Saturday 6am - 8pm
Sunday 6am - 8pm

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+13034943943

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