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.

Join us on Saturday, June 27th, to learn about hummingbirds! This interactive program is designed for kids ages 6-12. Le...
06/14/2026

Join us on Saturday, June 27th, to learn about hummingbirds! This interactive program is designed for kids ages 6-12. Learn about hummingbird habitats, behaviors, and more!

When:June 27th
Time:10 AM

*Tickets required: Visit our Eventbrite (link in our bio) to reserve your spot today!

06/12/2026

Hey friends! We hope you’ll join us tomorrow for the Boulder Pride celebration! Look for our tent by the creek near the main library parking lot. Happy Pride from Eldorado Canyon State Park!

🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Tomorrow 10-4! 🌈

What if the canyon walls could talk? What kind of stories would they tell, from early settlers to daredevils and the roc...
06/12/2026

What if the canyon walls could talk? What kind of stories would they tell, from early settlers to daredevils and the rock climbing revolution? Join us on June 25th for an Interpretive History Hike as we walk through time and trace the incredible legacy of Eldorado Canyon.

WHEN: June 25th
TIME: 6pm
Sign up at the eventbrite link in our bio.

06/09/2026

Join us for a stargazing party at Eldorado Canyon State Park with
Friday June 19th at 7pm
Sign up on our Eventbrite page - Link in bio!!

⬆️ Climbing into the new week like… 🥰Here’s your weekly climbing PSA:🧗‍♂️Don’t start any route without a bail strategy 🪨...
06/08/2026

⬆️ Climbing into the new week like…

🥰Here’s your weekly climbing PSA:

🧗‍♂️Don’t start any route without a bail strategy

🪨Test the rock quality when placing gear

💧Take enough water—it gets hot!

⛈️Always check the weather. Those afternoon storms can roll in quickly

🔦Pack your headlamps

Photos: Lily Ezrow,

06/06/2026

Join us at Eldorado Canyon State Park for a Climbing Knots Clinic!

June 10th, Wednesday : 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm

Who is this for?
- No climbing experience needed
- Those interested in climbing or with experience
- Gym climbers who haven’t gone outside, who would benefit from this lesson to go beyond the Figure 8.

Go to our Eventbrite page (link in bio) to sign up and learn more!

06/04/2026

Eldo Shuttle Takes!!

If you are coming to Eldorado Canyon State Park on the weekend or holiday, and don’t want to mess with the reservation system, take the shuttle!

The Eldo Shuttle is FREE to ride! 🚐
It runs Sat., Sun. And Holidays from 8 am to 6 pm.

Go to http://bit.ly/4fq3ARo to see more information and pick up locations (link also in bio)

‼️ATTENTION‼️The upper loop of the Rattlesnake Gulch Trail, above the Crags Hotel Ruin and the Continental Divide Overlo...
02/04/2026

‼️ATTENTION‼️
The upper loop of the Rattlesnake Gulch Trail, above the Crags Hotel Ruin and the Continental Divide Overlook, is closed effective immediately. This includes the Continental Crag climbing area. These areas are closed to all uses, including rock climbing, through July 15th or until further notice, to protect nesting golden eagles on the south side of the canyon.

Golden Eagles are protected by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service under authority of the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act and the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. A conviction of nest disturbance can carry a fine up to $5,000 and one year imprisonment.

01/30/2026

Eldo is hiring for the 2026 season! 🥾🌲🎟️

Check out our website under “get involved” to learn more and apply! Link in bio 💫




Address

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

Telephone

+13034943943

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