Castlewood Canyon State Park - 4 Things to Know Before Visiting

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About Castlewood Canyon State Park

Castlewood Canyon State Park offers a beautiful natural setting with hiking, picnicking, rock climbing, sightseeing and so more. The park retains a unique part of Colorado's history, the remains of Castlewood Canyon Dam. Visitors can still see the remnants and damage from that dam which burst in 1933.

Hotels near Castlewood Canyon State Park

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Attractions Near Castlewood Canyon State Park

Canyon View Nature Trail

Canyon View Nature Trail

7.27km from Castlewood Canyon State Park

Lake Gulch Road

Lake Gulch Road

7.41km from Castlewood Canyon State Park

The Beautiful Lake Gulch Trail Is An Easy 1-Mile Hike In Colorado That’s Great For Beginners And Kids. The 2,600-acre state park is quite the hidden gem in the Centennial State and is ripe with adventure. Several hiking trails range from easy to difficult, making it an ideal spot for nature lovers with varying skillsets.

Hidden Mesa Open Space

Hidden Mesa Open Space

8.62km from Castlewood Canyon State Park

Hidden Mesa is a 1,200-acre property with a picnic shelter and production-orchard and bisected by Cherry Creek and the paved Cherry Creek trail.The open space is also home to a beautiful array of wildflowers. Hidden Mesa Open Space has several trails. These trails can be combined to make an approximate 6.7 mile keyhole loop hike of moderate difficulty.

Bingham Lake

Bingham Lake

13.04km from Castlewood Canyon State Park

A beautiful lake located in the heart of Douglas county and it offers opportunity for fishing, hiking, biking, and picnicking. Bingham Lake is privately owned by the Pinery Water & Wastewater District and is managed by Douglas County Parks and Trails Division.

Ridgeline Open Space

Ridgeline Open Space

14.23km from Castlewood Canyon State Park

This is a hiking or biking park in the middle of a subdivision of Caste Rock. The park provides some nice scenery, great views of the front range, and many options.

Colorado Renaissance Festival

Colorado Renaissance Festival

18.03km from Castlewood Canyon State Park

The Colorado Renaissance Festival is a Renaissance fair in Colorado located in Larkspur, Colorado 39 miles south of Denver and 32 miles north of Colorado Springs. The Renaissance Festival typically runs between the months of June and August. It is based on a 16th-century Tudor village.The festival features over 200 artisan shops and hundreds of costumed performers. The festival also hosts weddings in accordance to the themed weekends.

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Douglas County

Douglas County

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Douglas County is a county located in the U.S. state of Colorado.. It is located midway between Colorado's two largest cities, Denver and Colorado Springs, and contains a portion of Aurora, the state's third-largest city. Douglas County is home to an impressive selection of attractions and experiences, making it well worth a visit.

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