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Park Office
92 Crawford Gulch Road
Golden,
CO
80403
Office Hours
Daily 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Park Hours
5 AM - 10 PM
Phone
303-582-3707
golden.gate.park@state.co.us
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Golden Gate Canyon
Golden Gate Canyon State Park
More than 12,000 acres of dense forest, rocky peaks, and aspen-rimmed meadows laced with miles of trails awaiting the hiker, horseback rider, mountain biker and winter sports enthusiast at Golden Gate State Park.
Only 30 miles from Denver, Golden Gate Canyon offers such amenities as a electrical hook-ups and tent-sites in two different campgrounds, stocked fishing ponds, picnic sites and the Panorama Point Scenic Overlook, where visitors can see 100 miles of the Continental Divide. The park’s numerous
group facilities
can host several types of events, from weddings to family reunions and company picnics.
Besides camping, overnight guests can also stay at one of the five
cabins
and two
yurts
at Golden Gate. In 2008, the park began renting out
guest houses
, a first for a Colorado State Park. Winter will find visitors cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, sledding, ice fishing and ice skating.
Notices and Updates
Local Road Closure - Highway 6
US 6 Eastbound / Westbound Clear Creek Canyon (Milemarker 260-272)
details
2012 Green Ranch Elk Hunting Program
Now accepting applications. See the Green Ranch page for
details.
2011/12 Hunting Season
Hunting season will close at dusk this Friday May 25. Hunting will resume September 4, 2012.
Hunting activities are confined to the Jefferson County portion of the park.
ALL
hunters must sign in on the hunter's log book at the visitor's center the
morning of
the hunt.
Campground Office Hours
9am-4pm Wednesday and Thursday (May 23, 24).
9am-9pm Friday, May 25th.
Phone for information 303 642 3846
Jefferson County lowers fire ban to stage 1 level
details
Campfires and grills are permitted throughout the park in designated pits and stand-up grill areas only - includes campfires at Reverend's Ridge and Aspen Meadow campground.
Hooks
and Arrows Fishing and Archery Clinic- June 3, 9am-12pm at Golden Gate.
Childrens' clinic, limit 75 attendees
.
Call (303) 291 7804 or email to register
wildlife.neoutreach@state.co.us
Camping:
First-come, first-served until May 25, 2012 at Reverend's Ridge. Aspen Meadow will open Friday May 25.
Current Park Weather
82.0° F
Partly Cloudy
Wind: South at 8.1 MPH
Green Ranch Hike
June 9
The Green family ranched this property from 1917 until they retired in the early 1970s. Take this opportunity to access a pristine part of Golden Gate. Wildflower and history-themed hike led by volunteer naturalist Dr. John Moyer. An easy 3 mile round trip walk to the old corral area and return to the car.
Green Ranch Hike
July 14
The Green family ranched this property from 1917 until they retired in the early 1970s. Take this opportunity to access a pristine part of Golden Gate. Wildflower and history-themed hike led by volunteer naturalist Dr. John Moyer. An easy 3 mile round trip walk to the old corral area and return to the car.
Green Ranch Hike
August 11
The Green family ranched this property from 1917 until they retired in the early 1970s. Take this opportunity to access a pristine part of Golden Gate. Wildflower and history-themed hike led by volunteer naturalist Dr. John Moyer. An easy 3 mile round trip walk to the old corral area and return to the car.
Last Modified Date:
5/21/2012 9:34 AM