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Castlewood Canyon State Park
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Castlewood Canyon State Park

  • 4.83.5k reviews
  • Free
  • Open now · till 5 pm

Castlewood Canyon State Park offers rugged canyon scenery, historic ruins, and sweeping panoramic views that feel both wild and accessible. Expect well-marked trails, rock outcrops, a seasonal waterfall and picnic spots — ideal for hiking, photography, and a quiet outdoor escape.

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Castlewood Canyon State Park in short

When is Castlewood Canyon State Park open?

Every day, 9 AM–5 PM.

When is the best time to visit Castlewood Canyon State Park?

It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.

Is Castlewood Canyon State Park indoors or outdoors?

Outdoors: best on a dry day.

Where is Castlewood Canyon State Park?

2989 CO-83,Franktown, CO 80116.

Right now · 12:30 pm

Why it fits right now

A great call right now.

This is its best hour in the next five days.

In its favour

  • Sun's out
  • Open till 5 pm
  • Outdoors

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Mostly clear

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Rain
1%
Wind
3mph
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The next five days

Best time to go

Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.

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Plan your visit

Hours

Open now · till 5 pm
monday
9 AM–5 PM
tuesday
9 AM–5 PM
wednesday
9 AM–5 PM
thursday
9 AM–5 PM
friday
9 AM–5 PM
saturday
9 AM–5 PM
sundayToday
9 AM–5 PM

Where and how

2989 CO-83, Franktown, CO 80116(opens the map)DirectionsOpen in MapsCall+13036885242Websitecpw.state.co.us

Good to know

  • Outdoors
  • Free to visit
  • Good with kids
  • Good for solo
  • Good for couples

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.8from 3.5k reviews

Known for

  • Nature walks
  • Photography
  • Picnics
  • Walking trails
  • Scenic views
  • Historic landmarks

The feel

  • Quiet
  • Historic
  • Spacious
  • Family friendly
  • Tourists
  • Pet owners

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Light layer until 1 pm. Sunglasses until 1 pm. Sunscreen 1 pm–2 pm.

Your full outfit
  • Light layerUntil 1 pm
  • SunglassesUntil 1 pm
  • SunscreenFrom 1 pm