Eldorado Canyon State Park
Eldorado Canyon State Park is part of the Colorado State Park system. It was established in 1978 and is located in Boulder County near the city of Boulder. The park consists of two areas, the Inner Canyon (developed area) and Crescent Meadows (undeveloped area). The park encompasses 885 acres (3.6 km2) with a variety of recreation opportunities available. Eldorado Canyon is home to one of the world's most accessible and comprehensive rock climbing areas. This state park is open during daylight hours only, visitors are expected to leave before dusk.
| Eldorado Canyon State Park | |
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View from the climbers access trail to the Redgarden Wall a portion of which can be seen on the left. The Bastille sits across South Boulder Creek to the right. | |
| Location | Boulder County, Colorado, USA |
| Nearest city | Boulder, CO |
| Coordinates | 39°55′50″N 105°17′30″W |
| Area | 885 acres (3.58 km2) |
| Created | 1978 |
| Operated by | Colorado Parks and Wildlife |
| Visitors | 643,147 (in 2021) |
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