Castlewood Canyon State Park
Notice: Closures — details
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Wed–Sun sunrise – sunset
- Entrance fee
- $10 per dayAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- cpw.state.co.us303-688-5242
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
Closure ClosuresThere are no closures at this time.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
In Douglas County, about 7 miles southeast of Castle Rock, Castlewood Canyon State Park covers about 2,307 acres.
Popular activities here are rock climbing, wildlife watching, hiking, and picnicking.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Wed–Sun | sunrise – sunset | — |
| Wed–Sun | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. | — | |
| Mon, Tue | Closed | — | |
| Visitor center | Wed–Sun | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. | — |
| Mon, Tue | Closed | — |
Official wording
Park: Sunrise to Sunset Visitor Center/Office: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wed. - Sun. Closed Mon.-Tues.
The Castlewood Canyon Visitor Center is located northeast of the main entrance.
Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. Closed Monday and Tuesday.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Denver).
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Daily Vehicle Pass | $10 · day |
| Daily Vehicle Pass | $15 · day |
| Daily Vehicle Pass | $4 · day |
Official wording
Daily Vehicle Pass: $10-$15 Individual Daily Pass: $4
Colorado park passes
- Keep Colorado Wild Pass — $29. Annual vehicle entry for Colorado residents, bought with DMV vehicle registration Details
- Individual Annual Pass — $29. Non-vehicle entry (foot, bike, horse) for passholder plus three accompanying visitors; resident or nonresident Details
- Family Annual Pass (hang tag) — $120. One household; transferable between vehicles Details
- Annual Affixed Vehicle Parks Pass — $80. One vehicle; resident or nonresident Details
- Aspen Leaf Pass — $70. Colorado residents 64+, vehicle registered in Colorado; $3/night camping discount Sun–Thu Details
From the Colorado state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- CPWshop (Aspira/Brandt reservation platform)
- Phone
- 1-800-244-5613
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
Dogs allowed
Animals permitted: Leashed Dogs, Service Animals
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Things to do
Wildlife viewing and birdingHikingPicnickingRock climbing
Trails
Please stay on designated trails. Mountain bike use is restricted to roads and Cherry Creek Regional Trail. Horseback riding is only permitted on the Cherry Creek Regional Trail. Pets must be kept on a leash no longer than six feet. Pet waste must be disposed of in garbage can. Pets are not permitted on the East Canyon Trail.
Interactive Map
Colorado Trail Explorer (CoTrex) Map
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Easy Trails
Canyon View Nature Trail
1 1/2 miles, paved
Hiking only
ADA accessible
Leashed dogs
Canyon View Nature Trail Map
Homestead Trail
0.4 miles, non-paved
Hiking only
Leashed dogs
Homestead Trail Map
Moderate Trails
Dam Trail
0.3 miles, non-paved
Hiking only
Leashed dogs
Dam Trail Map
Rimrock Trail
2.1 miles, non-paved
Read more from the park
Hiking only
Leashed dogs
Rimrock Trail Map
East Canyon Preservation Trail
3.9 miles, non-paved
Hiking only
No dogs
Closed from November 1 – May 1
East Canyon Preservation Trail Map
Inner Canyon Trail
1 mile, non-paved
Hiking only
Leashed dogs
Inner Canyon Trail Map
Lake Gulch Trail
0.9 miles, non-paved
Hiking only
Leashed dogs
Lake Gulch Trail Map
Inner Canyon/Lake Gulch Loop
1 3/4 miles, non-paved
Hiking only
Leashed dogs
Inner Canyon/Lake Gulch Loop Map
Castlewood Canyon Ruins Loop
4 3/4 miles, non-paved
Hiking only
Leashed dogs
Castlewood Canyon Ruins Loop Map
Difficult Trails
Climbers Trail
0.3 mile, non-paved
Hiking only
Leashed dogs
Good climbing access
Climbers Trail Map
Cliff Base Trail
1/4 mile, non-paved
Hiking only
Leashed dogs
Good climbing access
Cliff Base Trail Map
Cave Trail
502 ft, non-paved
Hiking only
Leashed dogs
Good climbing access
Cave Trail Map
Creek Bottom Trail
1.7 miles, non-paved
Hiking only
Leashed dogs
Creek Bottom Trail Map
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Flush toilets
- Vault or pit toilets
- Picnic areas
- Visitor center
- Parking
Accessibility
- Accessible restrooms
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
- Accessible restrooms
Accessible facilities listed: Accessible Event Space Rental, Accessible Parking, Accessible Restrooms
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 2989 South State Highway 83
Franktown, CO 80116 - Nearest town
- Castle Rock — about 7 mi southeast (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 39.3296, -104.7387
- Phone
- 303-688-5242
- castlewood.canyon@state.co.us
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
Directions To get to Castlewood Canyon State Park, take 1-25 to Castle Rock. Take the Founders Parkway exit on Hwy 86. Take Hwy 86 into Franktown. At the stoplight turn south to Hwy 83. Go five miles to the park entrance. There are two entrances to Castlewood Canyon State Park. The main (or east) entrance is off of Hwy 83, five miles south of Franktown. The east entrance facilities include a visitor center, flush restrooms, event facilities, picnic areas with grills and a paved roadway. The west entrance is accessed from Castlewood Canyon Road off of Hwy 86. The west entrance is a less-developed portion of the park, including a gravel road, gravel parking lots, a few picnic tables and vault toilets.
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Colorado State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026; page says updated May 1, 2026
- CPW website Drupal JSON:API, node type state_park (43 published nodes; same store that renders /state-parks/{slug})
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology