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Guffey Gorge (Paradise Cove)

📍 Guffey (near Cripple Creek)
Nearest Town
$6/vehicle parking fee (cash only)
Entry Fee
💧 Cool, clear
Water Temp
🟡 Moderate
Difficulty
📅 Summer
Best Season
⚠️ Safety Notice — Read Before Visiting
Regional guides explicitly describe this as a 'swim at your own risk' site — no one is present to help if a cliff jump goes wrong, and divers are advised to swim the pool first to check for underwater obstructions before every jump.
💦 Waterfall Plunge Pool 🟡 Moderate $6/vehicle parking fee (cash only) ⚠️ Safety Note
🌊 About Guffey Gorge (Paradise Cove)

A picturesque natural swimming hole near Cripple Creek with a small waterfall and sandstone backdrop, popular for cliff jumping — but explicitly described by regional guides as a 'swim at your own risk' site with several jump heights of varying danger.

📋 Visit Details
Entry Fee
$6/vehicle parking fee (cash only)
Water Temperature
💧 Cool, clear
Best Season
📅 Summer
Reservation
Not Required
Water Type
Natural pool with waterfall & cliff-jumping on Fourmile Creek
Managed By
Informal / near public land access
County
Park County, Colorado
Access Difficulty
🟡 Moderate
🗺️ Getting There

Address / Access Point:
Guffey Gorge, near Guffey, CO 80820

Access Notes:
Short (~0.5 mi) one-way hike; several cliff-jumping heights — genuinely swim-at-your-own-risk with no one present to help if something goes wrong

GPS Coordinates
38.7770, -105.5348
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✅ Before You Go — Checklist
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    Check current water conditions — especially after recent rain
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    Save GPS coordinates offline before leaving — cell service may be limited
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    Bring cash or card for entry: $6/vehicle parking fee (cash only)
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    Pack reef-safe sunscreen, dry bag, water shoes and plenty of drinking water
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    Tell someone where you are going before heading to a remote location
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    Pack out everything you bring in — leave no trace
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