Eldorado Springs

About Eldorado Springs, CO

Eldorado Springs has not been incorporated as a town, but the community has plenty of history — and beauty. Artesian wells were discovered near the mouth of Eldorado Canyon, and in 1906, a resort opened so people could swim in the water. Today, Eldorado Canyon State Park west of the community is a popular spot for rock climbers. Some of the sheer rock walls reach 1,500 feet high. The resort is still operated during the summer, and residents drink the pure spring water from their taps year-round. Other enjoyable features for residents include the scenic foothills location and the village atmosphere.

In the early 1900s, one of the biggest attractions for Eldorado Springs was Ivy Baldwin, who first walked across the canyon on a tightrope in 1907. The rope was 635 feet across and 582 feet high with no net underneath. Baldwin performed at the resort until 1948, when he made his last walk at the age of 82. No one like Baldwin is around Eldorado Springs today, but plenty of people come during the summer for the pool and the park.

Eldorado Springs is governed by the Boulder County Board of Commissioners.

Name derived from: The Eldorado Springs resort

Year founded: Resort founded in 1906

Elevation: 5,760 feet

Size: 0.16 square mile

Did you know … ? The cliffs of Eldorado Canyon reveal 1.7 billion years of geologic history.

In 1916, future president Dwight D. Eisenhower and his bride, Mamie, spent their honeymoon in Eldorado Springs.

Famous boxer Jack Dempsey visited Eldorado Springs in the early 1900s.

In 1938, a huge flood swept through Eldorado Canyon, destroying everything in its path.

Eldorado Canyon was established as a state park in 1978 with the purchase of the inner canyon.

• Boulder

• Eldorado Canyon State Park
• Eldorado Springs Pool

Population: 557

Population density: 232.1/sq mi

• July is on average the warmest month, with an average high temperature of 87 degrees.
• January is on average the coldest month, with an average high temperature of 46 degrees, and an average low of 19 degrees.
• May is on average the wettest month, with an average of about 3.05 inches of precipitation.
• The highest temperature on record was 104°F in 1954.
• The lowest temperature on record was -24°F in 1990.

• Eldorado Canyon State Park