Popular Colorado Canyon Park Reinstates Timed Entry

Many Coloradans are already starting to make summer plans for the weekends with the family. One of the great things about living in Colorado is the endless adventures you can experience within the borders of our state.

From partaking in outdoor activities to exploring the great outdoors in the Rocky Mountains, there is something for everyone in Colorado during the summer months.

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One popular state park that is usually jam-packed with people in the summer is doing things a bit differently. According to Colorado Parks and Wildlife, this Boulder County state park will need timed entry reservations for the summer months of 2025.

Eldorado Canyon State Park Timed Entry for 2025

Colorado Parks and Wildlife recently revealed that to curb overvisitation of the state park, timed-entry reservations will be needed to gain access to Eldorado State Park on weekends.

Timed-entry reservations for Saturdays, Sundays, and summer holidays can be made 30 days in advance and will be in effect starting May 1 through October 1. Reservations for Eldorado Canyon State Park cannot be booked at the main park entrance or visitor center.

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Colorado Parks and Wildlife says that visitors should book their reservations to Eldorado Canyon State Park well in advance this summer, and each visitor may book one daily reservation per vehicle, with a maximum of four reservations per month.

If you would like to get into Eldorado Canyon State Park for free, without reservations, you can visit the Colorado state park during the weekdays by vehicle. Additionally, you can take the free Eldo Shuttle without a reservation starting on Memorial Day weekend. The Eldo Shuttle operates on Saturdays, Sundays, and summer holidays from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. with numerous pick-up locations in Boulder County, Colorado.

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More information on the timed-entry reservation implementation for Eldorado Canyon State Park can be found at cpw.state.co.us.