Roadside oddityHidden gem
Bishop Castle
Rye, Colorado
A huge stone castle built by one man over 50 years, climbable and free to wander.
- Booking
- No need to book
- Time to allow
- 60 min
Jim Bishop started building a castle for his family in the 1960s and kept adding towers and an iron dragon. You can climb stairs and walkways to the top at your own risk. It is a free, odd, memorable stop in the San Isabel forest.
Good to know
- Not suitable for people afraid of heights
- Bring grippy shoes
- Donations welcome
- Open
- All year
- Getting there
- Paved to the car park
- Vehicles
- Fine in any car
- Dogs
- Dogs on a lead
Facilities
- Picnic tables
- Toilets
The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.
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