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Welcome to the Eldorado Canyon State Park Department!

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 State Park selected as one of Ten State Parks You Can't Miss by SmarterTravel.com

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, i.e. after filling the Park, vehicles are only admitted when space becomes available.

Person in a life jacket holds a fishing reel

Angler Outreach

Young person practices archery with volunteer support

Archery Assistance

A group of rowdy rock climbers celebrating after a successful climbing clinic

Rock Climbing Steward

A group of people are walking up a steep trail.

Trail Patrol

A group of staff and volunteers stand on top of a slab of rock they stabilized

Trail, Stewardship, Maintenance Volunteers

Upcoming Activities Calendar

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Eldorado Canyon Trail - Step Rebuild

Mon 03/02, Wed 03/04, Mon 03/09, Wed 03/11, Mon 03/16, Mon 03/23, Wed 03/25, Thu 04/16, Mon 04/20, Fri 05/29, Mon 06/01, Fri 06/05, Mon 06/08, Fri 06/12, Mon 06/15, Fri 06/19 | 09:00 AM | Eldorado Canyon State Park

There's a saying about trail work in Eldorado: Every day is leg day. There are two wooden stair sets on the Eldorado Canyon Trail that need your help. They've fallen apart over the years, and have become dangerous. We'll start each day by ha...

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Weed Warriors

Wed 05/13, Wed 05/20, Sun 05/24, Wed 05/27, Sat 05/30, Sun 05/31, Wed 06/03, Sat 06/06, Sun 06/07, Wed 06/10, Sat 06/13, Sun 06/14, Wed 06/17, Wed 06/24, Wed 07/01, Wed 07/08, Wed 07/15, Wed 07/22, Wed 07/29, Wed 08/05, Wed 08/12, Wed 08/19, Wed 08/26 | 09:00 AM | Eldorado Canyon State Park

Hello! Eldorado Canyon State Park needs your help managing invasive weeds. We'll generally meet at the Visitor Center and go from there. Please don't buy a pass for volunteer days! You'll need close-toed shoes, long pants, sunscreen, snac...

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