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Golden Gate Information and Facilities: (9100 acres) Golden Gate State Park is 16 miles northwest of Golden. This park has several alternatives for Scout troops. There are a number of trails for day hikes; including trails that will lead you to 23 backpack campsites in the park. Backcountry camping permits are provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Permits can be obtained at the visitor\\\'s center. No facilities or water are provided in the backcountry. There are two group camping areas (Rifleman/ Phillips). The group camping areas are located on the north side of the park somewhat removed form the normal weekend car camping area. There are a couple of trails that leave from the Rifleman/ Phillips campsites heading in two directions; also, the remains of several old ranches that were purchased to acquire the land that makes up much of the park are in this area. The group camp area is only open when snow conditions allow. Reservations are needed to use these facilities, call several weeks in advance for reservations and then just before you leave in case of snow. There is a visitors center at the park office with excellent displays. Reservations, permits and information is available at the park office. Maps of the park trails and roads are also available. How to get there: Take 6th Avenue or your favorite highway to the intersection of US 6 and CO93 just west of Golden. Go north from this intersection on CO93 for 1.4 miles. Turn west on Golden Gate Canyon Road and follow it for 15 miles to the park entrance. Where to phone and write: Golden Gate State Park 3873 Highway 46 Golden, Colorado 80403 1 (303) 592-1502
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