Suggested Page Improvements to Elevenmile Canyon
Camping is better reserved during the prime summer months. Coming early will not guarantee a spot. These sites now cost $16 per night.
Camping is better reserved during the prime summer months. Coming early will not guarantee a spot. These sites now cost $16 per night.
From Colorado Springs (I-25) head west on US-24 through Manitou Springs, past Woodland Park, Divide, and on to Lake George. Look for a blue road sign to County Road 96 and head south for a mile to the canyon entrance. Mileage for rocks starts at this turnoff.
Pay a $9 in cash or check (up in 2023) day-use fee (State Park passes are NOT valid), and drive a few miles to the first major rock formations.
Per [[106129363]]: as of 2014, the entrance fee is now $6 for a day pass. If you're not camping in the canyon, you can get a weekend pass for $12, $6 for the initial fee then +$3 for each additional day.
Click herefor the latest fees.
Per [[106457162]]:
2024 Entry fee beta:
- $10 cash or check only.
- It is operated by a third party concessionaire, so the bathrooms and campsites are very clean NFS website says.
- $10 per vehicle for day use. $25 for bus/van (10 passengers and over). $100.00 for an annual pass. Interagency Senior, Access, and Military Passes are valid for 50% discount on entrance fee.