Castlewood Canyon State Park

Category: State park

Address: 2989 CO-83, Franktown, CO 80116, USA

Phone: +13036885242

Reviews

Jewels MacDonell

Mar 22, 2022

We loved this hike! Girls are 10 & 11 we did about 4.5 miles over all. Climbing and exploring. Beautiful landscape and views. Really mucky but we knew it would be with melting snow. We will be back in the summer to explore more!

Hethyr Fouse

Dec 27, 2021

I thought I'd try a trail run this morning on the 4 mile East trail. I quickly realized that parts of the trail were challenging to find. I was grateful for the piles of rocks/stacked rocks marking the trail. Needles to say it's not a great trail running 'trail' in several spots, but it was a great trail! I'll be back when I have more time to wander in there. I'd definitely recommend it as a hike. I'm adding a few pictures that look like landscape when they are actually part of the trail (they're obviously not the ones with a paved sidewalk or view of the canyon). I also added a quick video from under the bridge, I thought it was cool how they made space to go under the highway. The stacked rocks were my guide! I got a little lost in one area and noticed when I backtracked that the stacked rocks were toppled over, so I really did depend on them. If you hike this trail, watch for the trail markers and give yourself plenty of time, and most of all enjoy the journey!

Jessica Stampe

Dec 14, 2021

Great low-key hiking spot with some sweet canyon views. Very dog friendly. Kids would do great on most spots, but I personally wouldn't take small kids up the ridge unless they're great listeners.

Brad Orsini

Oct 18, 2021

Great walks/hikes fairly close to Denver, there are many trails that range from 0.06 miles all the way to 5.8 miles. I did the 5.8 mile loop where it takes you around the whole park. Takes about 3 hours and is only 600 feet of elevation. Would recommend this loop as you can see the whole park and get to go from the bottom of the canyons to the top of the cliffs. Just be ware that they close the gates promptly at sunset so make sure you are out before then. It’s $10 for a daily park pass and the pass works that day until the next day at noon.

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Questions & Answers

is there camping aloud here?

James Daniels | Jan 5, 2020
George Nolan | Jan 6, 2020

You can camp only in your head, silently, not aloud.

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Can I hold a Klingon wedding there

Juan Velasquez | Jan 5, 2019
Robert Barbera | Jan 6, 2019

As long as there is no bloodshed

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Is this hike ok for kids? Ages 3-7...

Heather Aley | Jan 5, 2020
B Tez | Jan 6, 2020

There's definitely a well marked trail and I would say it's do-able for younger kids. Not much scrambling or anything else difficult.

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Is the park dog friendly, if on leashes?

jack jensen | Jan 5, 2019
Phillip Godsell | Jan 6, 2019

Yes it is but they have a lot of Rattle snakes, we saw one yesterday next to the path, definitely would keep them on a leash

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Can you use Drones for photography

Kevin Thompson | Jan 5, 2019
Mark Weathers | Jan 6, 2019

Ask them if they have a designated location for remote aircraft like Cherry Creek State Park.

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Is there a good spot to jump over the canyon on a motorcycle?

Josh P | Oct 6, 2020
Albert Joseph | Oct 7, 2020

Not if you plan to jump successfully.

Can you have your own ceremony there? Does it cost to do your own ceremony there?

Cristi Voss | Jan 5, 2019
kyler baker | Jan 6, 2019

I would think if you're not in the way of others and not destroying the wildlife then there shouldn't be any issues but definitely call the office they have and ask

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When does it close?

Jordan Frey | Jan 5, 2018
Gene Brown | Jan 6, 2018

Hours are posted for summer and winter, which is generally at sundown. Unless they have a special event.

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Are there any caves you can actually go in? If so which trail is used?

Pamela Branstetter | Jan 5, 2018
A Johnson | Jan 6, 2018

No caves found, but still very nice place.

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Is there fishing allowed?

Bala Chandar | Oct 6, 2020
Anthony Boykins | Oct 7, 2020

No

Do you need a fishing or hunting license to get on this state park

Marie Muraco | Sep 6, 2020
Jonathan Charpentier | Sep 7, 2020

No, you do not need a fishing or hunting license. You will have to pay for a day pass to get into the park.

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Gold panning allowed?

TT PHC | Aug 7, 2020
Paul Curran | Aug 8, 2020

Depends whether you get caught ;)

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Is this park attended during the winter months?

kym valk | Mar 10, 2020
Kimberley Adda | Mar 11, 2020

Yes but if you're planning to hike the trail by the creek I really recommend the "ice cleats" attachments for your shoes. It's slippery. We had to go down on our butts a few times.

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Do y'all have a free admission day?

Audriana fox | Dec 7, 2020
Bryan Critchlow | Dec 8, 2020

Colorado Day, August 1st, has free admission to all state parks. Sometimes the free days moves based on closets weelend.

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We have a federal park pass....does this waive the entrance fee?

Terry Brown | Jan 5, 2020
Phillip Kaye | Jan 6, 2020

Castlewood cayon fee was 7$ last time I went the federal park pass will not work

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How much is admission

Alesia Mceachern | Jan 5, 2020
Chris Cassels | Jan 6, 2020

8 dollars

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Is the park wheelchair accessible?

Kiane Keo | Jan 5, 2020
Samantha Haggstrom | Jan 6, 2020

In some areas, yes, and you can see some nice views. It's a long rocky trail into & through the Canyon, though. Definitely not wheelchair accessible everywhere.

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When is the 2018 Halloween Haunted Trail?

Mina Garcia | Jan 5, 2019
la jirafa | Jan 6, 2019

October 12 th and 13th 6:30pm to 9:00 pm

Can I have a bbq there

Marco Armendarez | Jan 5, 2019
Sarah Marie O'Dell | Jan 6, 2019

Yes there are tons of bbq pits. As long as u pay the small fee u are good to go!!

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Is camping allowed

Donna Pauley | Jan 5, 2019
Charles Milliser | Jan 6, 2019

No camping and not sure why anyone would want to stay overnight. Great rock climbing from easy to very difficult. Nothing tall (90') at best. But, many routes can fun and/or short and vicious! Love it!

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Is there a fee?

Paulette Pearson | Jan 5, 2019
Stephanie Fenton | Jan 6, 2019

Yes - I think it's $7 for the daily fee, unless you have the state parks pass.

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CAN WE BRING OUR DOGS?

Sylvia Wolpa | Feb 10, 2021
Zech Rex | Feb 11, 2021

Have to be leashed

Is there RV sights

John Krus | Feb 1, 2021
Michael Issa | Feb 2, 2021

No

New to area near Broomfield. Where are tent campsites available. I've been searching near by parks without success. Please recommend tent camping areas

MSconfederate descendant | Jul 14, 2021
SalleyReb78 | Jul 15, 2021

I don't know. I was just there for hiking for the day.

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