Idaho Springs
The largest town in Clear Creek County is also the best place to base yourself for a trip up Mt. Evans, as well as other high-country destinations. Idaho Springs is a good place to stock up before a trip to the backcountry, or visit a restaurant to celebrate your return. Birding opportunities in town are more limited, but a bike path along the nearby river sometimes has American Dipper, occasional raptors, lots of crows and others.
County: Clear Creek
Directions: Idaho Springs is on I-70 between exits 241A, on the east end, and exit 240, on the west end. Idaho Springs is approximately twenty miles west of Golden.
Dates of Access: Open year round
Hours: 24 hours
Ownership: Municipal
Admission: Free
Restrictions: Please respect private property
Parking: Various
Lodging: Hotels and nearby campgrounds
Handicapped: Yes
Handicapped Access: ADA accessible facilities, paved trails and some viewing from car
Latitude: 39.74187
Longitude: -105.51789
Amenities
| Restrooms | Yes |
| Drinking Fountain | Yes |
| Gravel Trails | No |
| Paved Trails | Yes |
| Platform/Blind | No |
| Boardwalk | No |
| Concession | Yes |
| Visitor Center | Yes |
| Gift Shop | Yes |
| Primitive | No |
| Camping | Yes |
| Picnic | Yes |
| Hunting | No |
| Fishing | Yes |