About Fulford Cave #1875
***A permit is required to enter the Fulford Cave. The cave is closed from October 15 - April 15 annually. Some caves, including Fulford Cave, have been reopened seasonally with several requirements including mandatory on-line registration & decontamination of gear and clothes.***The Fulford Cave trail begins near the Fulford Cave Campground and ends at the cave. This short trail runs through aspen and spruce/fir forest leading up to the entrance of Fulford Cave, with a number of switchbacks to accommodate the rise in elevation. Please do not cut the switchbacks. At the top portion of the trail, there are scenic views of Yeoman Park. This popular cave has a great variety of features to discover and explore. Cave exploration can be exciting, but visitors are reminded that caves can be dangerous and that special equipment is needed for a safe trip. There are also now new regulations requiring pre-planning before your trip. Review the new caving rules for this information.View a printable Recreation Quicksheet for this trail complete with directions, a map, details, and other information.
How to Get There
From I-70 exit 147 for Eagle, CO turn south on Eby Creek Road to the Route 6 roundabout.At roundabout, turn right (west) on Route 6/Grand Ave and travel 0.8 miles to next roundabout. At this roundabout, take the third right onto Sylvan Lake Road. Continue 1.6 miles to Brush Creek Road, and take a right on Brush Creek Road. Follow Brush Creek Road for roughly 9 miles to the fork of East and West Brush Creek. Turn left onto East Brush Creek Road, FDR 415 and drive 6 miles until you reach the parking lot and trailhead information board. The trail to the left is Fulford Cave #1875, the trail to the right is Lake Charles #1889.
Driving directions (Google Maps) →Plan Your Visit to Fulford Cave #1875
Heading to Fulford Cave #1875? A few things to know before you go:
- Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
- Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
- Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
- Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
- Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a reservation for Fulford Cave #1875?
No central reservation system listed for Fulford Cave #1875. Check the official page (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10082523) for the latest entry policy and availability.
How do I get to Fulford Cave #1875?
From I-70 exit 147 for Eagle, CO turn south on Eby Creek Road to the Route 6 roundabout.At roundabout, turn right (west) on Route 6/Grand Ave and travel 0.8 miles to next roundabout. At this roundabout, take the third right onto Sylvan Lake Road. Continue 1.6 miles to Brush Creek Road, and take a right on Brush Creek Road. Follow Brush Creek Road for roughly 9 miles to the fork of East and West Br…
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