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.

Early Bird and End of Day hours are available from  8am – 9am and 1 hour before closing time.

Closing hours are as follows:

2022:

January 1 thru March 11 – 4PM
March 12 thru April 30 – 5PM
May 1 thru May 27 – 6PM
May 28 thru September 5 – 7PM
September 6 thru September 30 – 6PM
October 1 thru October 31 – 5PM
November 1 thru December 31 – 4PM

*Oct 22 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

Start Your Adventure
  • Via Ferrata Royal Gorge Bridge and Park

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.

Other Attractions We Recommend

Check out our favorite top attractions in the Canon City area.

We love local businesses and joining together to support each other. From river tours, to Jeep tours, and ATV tours there’s something for everyone!

Explore the companies below and find other top tours in the area.

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
Georgia Ranch – Trail Rides 719.431.9696
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

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