# 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](https://cpw.state.co.us/state-parks/golden-gate-canyon-state-park)

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Source: https://isopark.jeffanders.co/park/gilpin-county-golden-gate-canyon-state-park

![3D model of Golden Gate Canyon State Park](https://isopark.jeffanders.co/heroes/gilpin-county-golden-gate-canyon-state-park-1200.webp)

Illustrative diorama, not a photograph or a source of feature evidence.