Located west of Denver and five miles north of the town of Blackhawk. Facilities provided include restrooms and a playground area. Popular events include Lou Bunch Days, Central City Opera, and the Jazz Festival. Activities include Golden Gate Canyon State Park, vistas and scenery, fishing at Golden Gate and Netherlands, and gambling at Central City and Blackhawk. Firewood is for sale at the campground. Some first come, first serve sites may be available. Sites may be available on a first come first served basis outisde the reservation season.