Posted Apr 13, 2026 - The following restrictions are in effect due to historic drought and dry conditions: propane gas only, no wood or charcoal and no open fires. For more details, see Conditions.
Golden sandstone walls rise above South Boulder Creek in a canyon that puts 1.6 billion years of geology on display and draws climbers to its sheer faces. Seventeen miles of trail and shaded creekside picnic sites sit within sight of Boulder.
Things to do
🥾 Hiking
🚲 Biking
🛶 Paddling
🎣 Fishing
🐎 Equestrian
🐦 Birding
🏹 Hunting
Amenities & facilities
🚻 Restrooms
🌿 Nature Center
♿ Accessible Facilities
🌞 Day Use Only
Entrance fee
$10–$15 per vehicle; $4 per person on foot or bicycle — Daily Vehicle Pass: $10-$15; Individual Daily Pass: $4
Hours
Timed entry reservations needed Saturdays, Sundays and summer holidays May 1 through October 1.
Park: Daily, sunrise to sunset
Visitor Center: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed on Thursdays.
Hours as published by Colorado Parks and Wildlife. Check the official page before a long drive.