Colorado is home to more amazing state parks than we can count, but which park is the best of them all? According to the international travel website and magazine Travel + Leisure, it is Eldorado Canyon State Park, and here is why:

It's official: Eldorado Canyon State Park is Colorado's best state park, as per Travel + Leisure's The Best State Park in Every U.S. State!
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As per the publication, Eldorado Canyon simply cannot be beaten, as it is "home to one of the state's most scenic canyons," plus offers incredible sandstone cliffs, hiking opportunities, and can't-beat climbing routes.
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In addition to Eldorado Canyon State Park, Travel + Leisure names such other must-visit parks as the Lost Dutchman State Park in Arizona, Backbone State Park in Iowa, and Itasca State Park in Minnesota.
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Located near Boulder, Eldorado Canyon State Park is home to a jaw-dropping 885 acres, which, as was mentioned by Travel + Leisure, features gigantic sandstone cliffs that make the area even more stunning and unique.
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As if the climbing and photography opportunities were not reason enough to visit, there are also plenty of trails to explore, ranging in length from .7-miles to a 7.5-mile loop complete with a 1,000-foot elevation gain.
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Admission to Eldorado Canyon State Park is $10 per day per vehicle (or $4 for an individual day pass).
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To learn more about Eldorado Canyon State Park, its 500+ technical rock climbing routes, shuttle information, and more, please visit the Colorado Parks and Wildlife's website.
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Eldorado Canyon State Park, 9 Kneale Rd, Eldorado Springs, CO 80025, USA