Camp In Colorado: Golden Gate Canyon State Park

Golden Gate Canyon State Park is located about 10 miles northeast of the town of Blackhawk . The park offers two individual family campgrounds (Reverend’s Ridge, Aspen Meadow), a group campground (Rifleman Phillips), and 24 backcountry campsites. Campsites vary from primitive to paved sites with electric hookups and shower facilities.

The Aspen Meadow campground is a tent only campground situated just beyond a large meadow rimmed with aspen and lodgepole pines. The elevation here is about 9,100 feet. The gravel road through the campground divides it into four loops. About half of the 35 campsites are walk-in sites. Most of the vehicle access sites are located in the first part of the campground (Meadow Loop). Each of the loops has a vault toilet. The Meadow and Conifer loops have water. The Rimrock and Twin Creek loops do not. Dense lodgepole pine and aspens provide ample shade and privacy. Tent pads are level and well defined.

The scenery at Golden Gate Canyon is breathtaking. The campground is open year round and is especially popular during the summer months. Reservations are accepted.

Features:

35 sites Disabled facilities

Drinking water is available in two loops Elevation: 9,100 feet

Four restrooms Reservations accepted

Link to ReserveAmerica.com

*Note: Search for the state park name.

Also reserve by calling: Denver area: 303-470-1144
Toll free: 800-678-2267

Golden Gate Canyon State Park : 303-582-3707

Activities:
FISHING: Fishing is permitted in any stream or pond at Golden GateCanyonState Park with the exception of the Visitor's Center Show Pond. Ralston Creek and the Park's Ponds including: Kriley, Slough, Dude's Fishing Hole, ForgottenValley and Ranch Ponds are stocked by the Colorado Division of Wildlife.

HIKING: There are 12 trails totaling about 35 miles. Four are for hiking only.

BIKING: Eight of the trails are open to mountain bikes.

PICNICING: There are numerous picnic sites scattered through out the park.

Directions:
Take Hwy 119 north from Blackhawk for about 8.6 miles to the north entrance to the park. Travel east for about 1.3 miles to the Reverend’s Ridge Campground. Continue traveling east another 1.9 miles to reach Aspen Meadow Campground. The Rifleman Phillips Group Campground is another 1.1 miles east.

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35 sites	Disabled facilities
Drinking water is available in two loops	Elevation: 9,100 feet
Four restrooms	Reservations accepted