Motorized vehicles must be kept on authorized roads.
Parking and camping are allowed only in
designated areas.
3. Fires must be contained within the facilities
provided and must be completely extinguished when
not attended. No fires are allowed in the backcountry.
4. Proper receptacles for trash, waste water and
sewage must be used.
5. Pets must be kept under control and on a leash no
more than six feet long at all times.
6. Dead and downed trees can be collected for firewood
use in campgrounds only.
7. Maximum camping stay in the park is 14 days within
any 45-day period.
8. Do not discharge firearms or any weapon unless
lawfully hunting. Contact the Visitors Center for
more information.
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2.
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through Colorado Lottery proceeds.
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Golden Gate Canyon
State Park
To reach Golden Gate Canyon State Park, take Highway
93 north from Golden one and a half miles to Golden
Gate Canyon Road. Turn left and continue for 13 miles
to the park.
to Colorado Springs
25
Morrison
to
Eisenhower
Tunnel
Idaho
Springs
70
470
Red Rocks
Amphitheater
Denver
70
6
Golden
6
58
Crawford
Gulch Road
Golden Gate
Canyon Road
HWY 46
Nederland
40
93
119
85
Boulder
Winter Park
Fraser
36
Longmont
25
7
Granby
287
34
to
Greeley
Estes
Park
34
Loveland
to
Fort Collins
Location Map
Park rangers are trained and equipped to give first aid.
Assistance may also be obtained at the Visitors Center. Cell
phone and internet coverage in the park area is very limited
and unreliable. Payphones are located at the Visitor Center
and Reverend’s Ridge Campground office.
Emergencies/Information
ENJOY YOUR STATE PARKS
Golden Gate
Canyon
State Park
C O L O R A D O PA R K S & W I L D L I F E
Welcome!
Event Facilities
Green mountain meadows, lush aspen groves and pinecovered hills greet you at Golden Gate Canyon State Park,
16 miles northwest of Golden.
With more than 12,000 acres of beauty ranging in elevation
from 7,600 to 10,400 feet, Golden Gate offers a variety of
outdoor recreation opportunities within a one hour drive
of the Denver area.
Visitors Center
The Visitors Center, which is open daily, year-round, is
located just inside the southeast entrance of the park on
Golden Gate Canyon Road. Featured at the Visitors Center
is the Wilbur and Nellie Larkin Memorial Nature Trail.
This trail was designed to be accessible to the physically
challenged and winds around the park’s trout show pond.
Inside the center are displays and
exhibits describing the wildlife and
plants of the area; a topographical
scale model of the park; and a
sales outlet for books, maps, shirts,
posters and other interesting items.
Activities
Rock Climbing
Multiple climbing opportunities can be found throughout
the park and, in most cases, requires hiking into the
backcountry. The Park does not maintain climbing areas
for rock fall, nor routes for fixed hardware, and makes no
representation or warranties regarding the safety, reliability
or suitability for use of any fixed anchors or other hardware
currently existing or installed in the future. It is unlawful
to place fixed or permanent climbing hardware without a
permit obtained from the Park Manager.
Fishing and Hunting
Fishing is permitted in any stream or pond in the park
except the Visitors Center show pond. All ponds are
stocked regularly during the summer. A Colorado fishing
license (available at the Visitors Center) is required.
Hunting in the park is controlled and is permitted in the
Jefferson County portion of the park only. No hunting is
allowed from sunset the Friday prior to Memorial Day until
sunrise the Tuesday following Labor Day. Limited access
permits are available for hunting elk on the Green Ranch
portion of the park. Information on seasons, regulations,
and Green Ranch permits are available at the park office or
on the web site.
To help maintain the natural beauty and enjoyment of
Golden Gate Canyon State Park, please respect the following:
Regulations
Empire
Black Hawk
Golden Gate Canyon
State Park
119
Colorado residents 64 years of age or older qualify for
a special Aspen Leaf annual pass. This pass allows
admission to all state parks every day and discounted
camping on weekdays. Full camping fee is charged on
weekends and holidays. Where available, an electrical fee
is charged.
Rocky
Mountain
National
Park
In addition to a parks pass, campers are required to
purchase and display a camping permit at their campsite.
Colorado disabled veterans displaying Colorado Disabled
Veteran (DV) license plates are admitted free without a pass.
All visitors entering the park
are required to display a current
Colorado State Parks Pass, issued
by vehicle, on their auto windshield.
A daily pass is valid from the day
purchased until noon the following
day. An annual pass is valid at any
Colorado State Park. For annual
pass holders who own more than
one car, multiple passes are available for a reduced fee.
Daily passes are available at self-service dispensers.
Passes and Permits
The Red Barn Group Picnic Area can accommodate up
to 150 people. This rustic setting is perfect for company
picnics, weddings, or family reunions. This area is
equipped with sheltered picnic tables, large grills, vault
toilet and electricity, playground, volleyball court and
horseshoe pit.
Panorama Point can be scheduled for weddings/special
events for groups of 40 people or less. The scenic overlook
includes a large wood deck that offers a breath-taking view
of the Continental Divide.
The Columbine Meeting Room is perfect for small group
meetings, classes or conferences and is located in the park’s
Visitors Center.
For event facility scheduling and reservation information
call the park office at (303) 582-3707.
Hiking, Biking, Horseback Riding
Nearly 35 miles of hiking trails in the park offer
opportunities and challenges for everyone. The 11 trails
are each named for an animal native to the area and are
marked with the animal’s footprint. Some trails are for
hikers only, while other trails are for multiple use– for
hiking, horseback riding and mountain biking. Trailheads
with parking areas are easily accessible from the main roads
in the park. Refer to the trail map for more information.
Please be courteous of all trail users! Mountain bikers yield
to hikers and horses, hikers yield to horses.
Overnight Accommodations
Several overnight options are available to park visitors
including developed RV and tent camping, backpack tent
camping, group camping, one room cabins and yurts and
a guest house. During summer months, campground
information can be obtained at 303-642-3856 (call 303582-3707 other times of the year). For camping, cabin, yurt,
and guest house reservations, call 1-800-244-5613. More
information is available at www.cpw.state.co.us.
Group Camping
A group of up to 75 people interested in tent camping can
reserve Rifleman Phillips Group Camping Area. Nestled
among a stand of lodge pole pines, the amenities provided
in this area are water, vault toilet, fire pits, grills, picnic
tables and large tent pads.
The Works Ranch is a secluded 6 person cabin and group
tent camping area. Up to 30 people can stay at the site; 6 in
the cabin and 24 campers. Amenities include bunk beds,
electricity, table and chairs, and a fire place in the cabin,
picnic tables, grills, vault toilet, water, and two large tent
pads for campers. Two night minimum is required to rent
the Works Ranch. For group camping scheduling and
reservation information call the park office at
(303) 582-3707. No pets are allowed at Works Ranch.
Reverend’s Ridge Campground
This campground provides both electric and tent campsites
with a picnic table and fire grill. Campground facilities
include flush toilets, showers and laundry. During the
summer, campfire programs are presented in an outdoor
amphitheater. There is a holding tank dump station at
Reverend’s Ridge Campground. Limited sites and facilities
are available during winter months. Please contact the park
office or visit our web site for up to date conditions and
available facilities.
Aspen Meadow Campground
This campground provides 35 campsites for tents only.
Facilities include water pumps, vault toilets and fire rings.
Sites 15 and 16 at Rimrock Loop are designed for horseback
riders. This campground is closed during winter months.
Cabins and Yurts
Cabins and Yurts, located at Reverend’s Ridge
Campground, are available year-round with sleeping for
up to six people. There is an outdoor picnic table and
grill on-site for cooking. Flush toilets are nearby with
showers (open weather permitting). Each unit has heat and
electricity. Pets are welcome for an additional fee in yurt 1
and cabins 1, 3, 4 and 5.
Harmsen Ranch Guest House
For groups of 8 or less, consider a stay at this quaint and
historic 4 bedroom house set in a mountain meadow.
Amenities include private bedrooms including a master
suite, 2 bathrooms, full kitchen, large deck with outdoor
cooking area, and barn and corral area. For additional
fees larger groups could utilize two RV/horse trailer type
parking sites with electrical hookups located near the barn.
Visitors staying at Harmsen have easy access to multiple
use trails and other park amenities. No pets are allowed at
Harmsen Ranch.
Backcountry Campsites
For those who want a more primitive and somewhat
unusual camping experience, there are four backcountry
shelters available at Golden Gate. These three-sided
structures, with a roof and wooden floor, are built in the
Appalachian trail-hut tradition and can sleep up to six
people with no need for a tent. In addition, there are 20
backcountry tent sites. Backcountry camping permits must
be obtained on a first come first serve basis at the Visitors
Center. No fires are allowed in the backcountry.
Da
Hwy 119
Highway 46
8800
9200
940
0
00
94
RVs and over-sized vehicles are not allowed
on Mountain Base Road due to extremely
steep grades and tight curves. Use Hwy.
46/Hwy. 119 route to the campgrounds.
Mountain Base Road is closed in the winter
(19% Grade,
closed in winter)
Mountain Base Rd
Ole Barn Knoll
9800
102
00
Tremont
Mountain
(reservations required
for group use)
Panorama
Point
Bootleg Bottom
PLEASE NOTE
(4 miles to Highway 119)
Gas Station
elev. 9100 ft
(limited facilities in winter)
To Central City/Blackhawk
Gilpin
County
Sheriff
& Court
Rd
us
ma
sc
Reverend’s Ridge
Campground
(Gap Road)
1
9
12
10
3
4
2
.5 mi. to
shelter
Slough Pond
Kriley Pond
11
2
Frazer
Meadow
Rim
Meadow
5
7
6
8
10
00
0
1
Greenfield
Meadow
00
94
Dude’s
Fishing
Hole
Gap R
oad
9600
(reservations only)
Harmsen Ranch
Guest House
Call 1-800-244-5613 to make a
campground reservation or go
online at cpw.state.co.us.
1 mile
Golden Gate Canyon Road
elev. 8250 ft
(13 miles to Golden)
Round
the Bend
Horseshoe
Trailhead
Parking
8600
Visitors
Center
Ralston
Roost
(reservations only,
closed in winter)
(closed in winter)
Aspen Meadow
Campground
Rifleman
Phillips
Group Campground
0
9000
8600
8200
13 14
16
15
Ranch Ponds
00
00
Centralia
Mountain
96
92
88
00
17
No Hunting
Call 1-800-244-5613 to make a
campground reservation.
To White Ranch Park and Golden(dirt road)
7600
LEGEND
(by reservation only)
18
Red Barn
Group Picnic Area
Nott
Creek
4
00
80
Quarry
(Tuesday after Labor day through
Friday prior to Memorial Day)
Hunting Allowed
State Wildlife Area
Park Boundary
Road
Scenic Highway
Stream
Pond
RV route to
North Entrance
Yurts
Tent Only Sites
Campsites with Electric
Historical Structure
Parking Area
Cabin
Trail Head
Picnic Area
Backcountry Shelter 1-4
Fishing
Overlook
Backcountry Campsites 1-20
Visitors Center & Information
(Open to hunting per CPW regulations)
Ralston Creek
State Wildlife Area
8400
8000
19
20
Service
Roads
Deer
Creek
00
84
cpw.state.co.us
92 Crawford Gulch Road • Golden, CO 80403
(303) 582-3707 • E-mail: dnr_goldengatepark@state.co.us
Golden Gate Canyon State Park
Bridge Creek
8200
8600
Windy
Peak
Respect Our Trails
Private Property
City Lights Ridge
3
Forgotten
Valley
9000
(Coal Creek Canyon Rd.)
5 miles to Hwy 72
00
Gilpin Road 2
92
To Nederland
900
0
(reservations required,
closed in winter)
GIlpin County
Gilpin County
880
Works Ranch
Group Area
9000
Jefferson County
Jefferson County
00
78
2.3 mi.
4.5 mi.
1.2 mi.
0.8 mi.
Snowshoe Hare - Difficult
Start: Aspen Meadow
End: Aspen Meadow
Raccoon - Moderate
Start: Reverend’s Ridge
End: Reverend’s Ridge
via Panorama Point
Mule Deer - Moderate
Start: Ole Barn Knoll
End: Ole Barn Knoll
via Panorama Point
Mountain Lion - Difficult
Start: Nott Creek
End: Nott Creek
Horseshoe - Moderate
Start: Horseshoe Trailhead
End: Frazer Meadow
Coyote - Most Difficult
Start: Bootleg Bottom
End: Frazer Meadow
3.0 mi.
3.5 mi.
9.1 mi.
6.7 mi.
1.8 mi.
2.0 mi.
Burro To City Lights Ridge 1.2 mi.
Start: Bridge Creek
End: City Lights Ridge
Burro - Difficult
Burro - Difficult
Start: Bridge Creek
End: Bridge Creek
Buffalo - Moderate
Start: Rifleman Phillips
End: Forgotten Valley
Blue Grouse - Moderate
Start: Kriley Pond
End: Intersection with
Mule Deer Trail
Black Bear - Most Difficult 2.8 mi.
Start: Ralston Roost Trailhead
End: Intersection with
Mule Deer Trail
Beaver - Most Difficult
Start: Slough Pond
End: Slough Pond
Note: During winter months, some sections of trails
and signage may not be visible due to snow.
Multiple Use (Hiking, mountain biking,
horseback riding)
Hikers Only
TRAIL KEY
