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Camping Golden Gate Canyon State Park in Colorado

Camping at Golden Gate Canyon State Park

Thirty miles from Denver sits Golden Gate Canyon State Park. Stocked with fishing ponds, places to picnic and views to see. In addition to tent camping, the park also features cabins available to rent. Golden Gate Canyon State Park features 132 campsites in two campgrounds with 38 tent sites and 59 with RV hookups.

Amenities at Golden Gate Canyon State Park

Amenities include a dump station, ice machines, shower, flush toilets, and laundry facilities. The park also offers parking for your horse trailer, stables, a visitor’s center, group picnic area and single sites, as well as an Amphitheater.

Things To Do at Golden Gate Canyon State Park

There are many activities to enjoy including hiking and biking the scenic trials as well as fishing in one of the few stocked ponds. Horseback riding and rock climbing are two other activities that are fun to do while you enjoy the campground. Nice long walks are always something you and your family can do after dinner together.

Photo courtesy of Brian


Golden Gate Canyon State Park
Park Office
92 Crawford Gulch Road
Golden, CO 80403
Phone 303-582-3707

Campground Office Hours
Mon: 9-4, Tu-Th: 9 – 6, Fri-Sat: 9 – 9, Sun: 9-6

Golden Gate Canyon State Park Hours
5 AM – 10 PM
Summer Office Hours
Open 7 days a week 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Golden Gate Canyon Park Passes
Daily pass: $7.00
Annual Pass $70.00
Aspen Annual $60.00
Aspen Leaf Lifetime Card $300.00
Annual Multiple Passes -$35, Aspen Leaf Multiple Passes – $30 for each additional vehicle
Annual Replacement Pass – $5

Camping Fees at Golden Gate Canyon State Park
Backcountry campsite: $10 per night. $12 per night May 1st – Sept. 30th
Tent campsite: $16 per night. $18 per night May 1st – Sept. 30th
Electric hook-up campsite: $20 per night. $22 per night May 1st- Sept. 30th
Rifleman Phillips Group Camping: $72/day for the first 24 people, $18.00 for each 1-6 additional people.
Backcountry campsite: $7 per night, $9 per night May 1st- Sept. 30th
Tent campsite: $13 per night, $15 per night May 1st- Sept. 30th
Electric hook-up campsite: $17 per night, $19 per night May 1st- Sept. 30th

Cabin & Yurt Rental at Golden Gate Canyon State Park
Cabins: $70 per night (five cabins), pet fee $10 per night
Yurts: $70 per night (two yurts), pet fee $10 per night

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