Golden Gate Canyon State Park

Gilpin County, CO

• Size: 11,912 acres
• Kind: state park
• Opened: 1960
• Run by: Colorado Parks and Wildlife
• Entry: paid. Covered by a Keep Colorado Wild pass or a Colorado library card
• Ages 3 to 18+
• Scenery: Spectacular. Forest, lake and sweeping mountain views

Highlights

• Nature center: Visitor center
• Historic site: Abandoned Steamroller
• Scenic view: Panorama Point
• Lake/pond: Kriley Pond

What's here

• Restrooms
• Parking lot
• Street parking
• Picnic tables
• Grills & fire pits
• Water fountain
• Benches
• Accessible restroom
• Mountain view: Faces west, good for sunsets
• Bridge
• Trails
• Hiking trails: Mule Deer Trail
• Natural area
• Equestrian trails
• Creek: Ralston Creek runs through
• Fishing
• Amphitheater/stage
• Books & learning

Getting there

Gilpin County, CO 80403

Nearest transit: Bus stop (bus)

Official page

Parks in Gilpin County · All Front Range parks · About the data