Royal Gorge Bridge
Cañon City, CO
A suspension bridge 291 m above the Arkansas River, owned by Cañon City. Admission covers the bridge, gondola and park; the gorge can also be seen from the Royal Gorge Route train.
The Royal Gorge Bridge is a suspension bridge over the Royal Gorge, a canyon of the Arkansas River near Cañon City, Colorado. The bridge was built in 1929 as a tourist attraction rather than for traffic and is about 384 meters (1,260 feet) long. The gorge is roughly 290 meters (950 feet) deep and about 16 kilometers (10 miles) long; it lies west of Cañon City.
According to Lonely Planet and Fodor's, the park includes, besides the bridge, a gondola, a theater, rides such as the Skycoaster and a via ferrata on the granite walls. Admission covers the park, the bridge and most attractions, but not the zipline, the Skycoaster and special events. A wildfire destroyed most of the park's buildings and facilities in 2013; the bridge was spared.
Nearby, Lonely Planet mentions the Royal Gorge Museum & History Center and the Garden Park Fossil Area, among others. The address is 4218 County Road 3A. Prices and opening times change, so check the park's website before you go.
- Nearest town
- Cañon City, CO
- Category
- Scenic viewpoints
- GPS
- 38.4613, -105.3250
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and June. Hot in July. Cold, short days in January. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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Campsites nearby
- Echo Canyon CampgroundCampsite2 mi from Royal Gorge Bridge
- Love's RV StopMotorhome stopover9 mi from Royal Gorge BridgeMotorhomes
- Sand Gulch CampgroundCampsite12 mi from Royal Gorge Bridge
- Les Huston Geology Field CampCampsite13 mi from Royal Gorge Bridge
- Banks CampgroundCampsite13 mi from Royal Gorge Bridge
- Cotopaxi Arkansas River KOACampsite19 mi from Royal Gorge Bridge
All campsites in Colorado · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Royal Gorge Bridge?
Royal Gorge Bridge is in Cañon City, CO, at GPS 38.4613, -105.3250. It is about 20 mi from Victor.
Can you camp near Royal Gorge Bridge?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Royal Gorge Park East Ridge Campground, about 2 mi away; within 25 mi there are 23 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Royal Gorge Bridge?
Royal Gorge Bridge is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Pikes Peak, Cripple Creek and the Royal Gorge and Red sandstone, gold-rush roads and dark nights – by camper from Pikes Peak via the Gold Belt Tour to Pueblo.
What is there to see near Royal Gorge Bridge?
Places worth a stop nearby: Pikes Peak Summit (30 mi), Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument (31 mi), Garden of the Gods (38 mi) and Great Sand Dunes National Park (49 mi).
When is the best time to visit Royal Gorge Bridge?
The most pleasant months are usually May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and June. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)