Visiting Hours
So much to do, so little time.
Visit a bucket list attraction and the best place to travel in Colorado.
Visitor Center, Rides & Attractions open at 10AM daily.
If you simply want to experience the historical Royal Gorge Bridge and not the attractions that the park has to offer Bridge only hours are available from 8am – 10am and 1 hour before closing time.
Closing hours are as follows:
2020:
January 1 thru March 13 – 4PM
March 14 thru April 24 – 5PM
April 25 thru May 22 – 6PM
May 23 thru September 7 – 7PM
September 8 thru September 27 – 6PM
September 28 thru October 25 – 5PM
October 26 thru December 31 – 4PM
2021:
January 1 thru March 12 – 4PM
March 13 thru April 23 – 5PM
April 24 thru May 28 – 6PM
May 29 thru September 6 – 7PM
September 7 thru September 26 – 6PM
September 27 thru October 24 – 5PM
October 25 thru December 31 – 4PM
*Oct 23 is our annual Boo at the Bridge event and closing hours will vary.
*These closing times do not reflect special event hours
Please note if you visit:
Peak Season
May 1 through September 30
Off-Peak Season
October 1 through April 30
Royal Gorge Bridge & Park Directions
4218 County Road 3A, Cañon City, CO 81212
From Denver & Colorado Springs
- Head South on I-25.
- Take Exit 140 – Tejon St. toward Canon City, CO via Hwy 115 S.
- On exit ramp, proceed through 1st intersection to 2nd intersection (Nevada Ave)
- Right on Nevada Ave which becomes Hwy 115 S (approx. 33 miles).
- Right on Hwy 50 W (approx. 15 miles).
- Left (South) on County Road 3A (approx. 4 miles)
From Pueblo
- Head North on I-25.
- West on Hwy 50 (approx. 36 miles).
- Left (South) on County Road 3A (approx. 4 miles)
From Salida
- Head East on Hwy 50 (approx. 48 miles)
- Right (South) on County Road 3A (approx. 4 miles)
** Access to the Royal Gorge Bridge & Park is only available from County Road 3A (North Gate). South Gate is permanently closed.
Partnership Info
Two heads are better than one.
We enjoy partnering with local businesses and joining together for success.
See our current partners and find out how your business can become one, too.
Adventure Outfitters 719.275.5344
Arkansas River Tours 800.321.4352
Colorado Jeep & Off Road Tours 719.275.6339
Echo Canyon River Expeditions 800.755.3246
i-Lean Segway Tours 719.315.4044
Journey Quest 719.276.2227
Play Dirty ATV Tours 719.275.7373
Raft Masters 719.275.6645
River Runners 800.723.8987
Royal Gorge Helitours 719.276.9038
Royal Gorge Rafting 719.275.7238
Royal Gorge Skydive 719.784.2047
Sidewinders Scenic Sidecar Tour 719.345.4111
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