Roxborough
Nestled against dramatic red rock formations, the Roxborough area is anchored by Roxborough State Park — a stunning geological showcase with easy-access trails and wildlife viewing.
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Places in Roxborough
Indian Creek Campground
Lone Rock Campground
Ouzel Camping Area
Roxborough State Park
Geological site with wildlife, hiking trails overlooking red-rock formations & a visitor's center.
Colorado Trail / Indian Creek Trail Junction
Colorado Trail Trailhead: South Platte River
Devils Head Campground
NYR-Nationwide Youth Roundup
Flat Rocks Campground
North Fork Trail Parking Lot
Dutch Fred
Bridge Crossing Picnic Area
Deer Creek Canyon Park
Grassy escape where elk, bears & cougars coexist with hikers, bikers & such amid rolling hills.
Waterton Canyon Trailhead
Osprey Campground
Idylease Campground
Platte River Campground
Deer Creek Canyon Trails
Events in Roxborough
Castle Rock Farmers Market
A beloved weekly tradition at Festival Park featuring 80+ vendors with locally grown produce, artisan foods, handmade crafts, and live music. Saturdays June through October.
Parker Farmers Market
Local produce, baked goods, specialty foods, and crafts at O'Brien Park. Sundays June through September.
Food Truck Friday
Weekly gathering of 10–15 rotating food trucks at Civic Green Park with live music and a beer garden. Family-friendly with a play area for kids.
Parker Mainstreet Art Walk
Monthly art walk along Parker's Mainstreet featuring local artists, live demonstrations, gallery openings, and street performers.
Colorado Renaissance Festival
One of the nation's premier Renaissance festivals at Larkspur. Jousting tournaments, 200+ artisan shops, comedy shows, turkey legs, and costumed performers across a stunning hillside site. Weekends mid-June through early August.
Castle Rock WineFest
Annual wine festival featuring 30+ Colorado wineries, live music, food trucks, and artisan vendors along Wilcox Street in downtown Castle Rock. Usually first Saturday of May.
Castle Rock Starlighting
Douglas County's largest holiday tradition. Thousands gather downtown to watch the star on top of the Castle Rock butte light up the night, followed by fireworks, live music, and food vendors.
Highlands Ranch Mansion Pumpkin Festival
Fall favorite at the historic Highlands Ranch Mansion grounds. Pumpkin patch, hayrides, live music, food vendors, and kids' activities across the 250-acre estate.
Elephant Rock Ride
Colorado's largest cycling event, launching from the Douglas County Fairgrounds in Castle Rock. 100-, 62-, 32-, and 8-mile routes through scenic Front Range terrain. Typically first Sunday in June.
Full Moon Night Hikes at Castlewood Canyon
Ranger-led full-moon night hikes through the canyon. Limited to 25 participants per hike. Flashlights optional — the moonlight is usually enough to navigate the Fountain Valley Trail.