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 Reverend’s Ridge Campground has paved roads and parking areas and will most RVs as well as tents. There are 97 campsites, 59 are suitable for RVs and 38 are most suitable for tents. The RV sites have electrical hookups. Facilities include flush toilets, showers, and laundry facilities. Water hydrants are scattered throughout the campground. Ten loops are situated in a stand of dense lodgepole pines offering ample shade and privacy. Each campsite has a picnic table and fire grate and a well- defined, level tent pad. Loops B and E have long pull-through parking spaces. The elevation at this campground is about 9,150 feet.

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:

97 sites Disabled facilities

Drinking water Elevation: 9,150 feet

Six restrooms Reservations accepted

Rental cabins Amphitheater

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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97 sites	Disabled facilities
Drinking water	Elevation: 9,150 feet
Six restrooms	Reservations accepted
Rental cabins	Amphitheater