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5 parks in the Royal Gorge region

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Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Areapark

Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area

A Colorado state park stretching along 152 miles of the Arkansas River, offering multiple access points for fishing, boating, rafting, and camping.

Multiple access points along Arkansas River

Oil Well Flats Trail Systempark

Oil Well Flats Trail System

A network of mountain bike and hiking trails on BLM land, featuring desert terrain and year-round access.

Oil Well Flats Road, Canon City, CO

Red Canyon Parkpark

Red Canyon Park

A Canon City-owned park featuring striking red rock formations, hiking trails, and picnic areas.

Red Canyon Road, Canon City, CO

Shelf Road Recreation Areapark

Shelf Road Recreation Area

A BLM-managed area famous for world-class rock climbing, with camping, OHV trails, and scenic canyon landscapes.

Shelf Road, Canon City, CO

Temple Canyon Parkpark

Temple Canyon Park

A Fremont County park offering hiking trails, picnic areas, and a scenic canyon setting close to Canon City.

Temple Canyon Road, Canon City, CO