unincorporated community
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, a
census-designated place
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CDPs have been used in each decennial census since 1980 as the count ...
(CDP) and a
post office
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Colorado
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,
United States
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2010 United States census
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, the population of the Eldorado Springs CDP was 585, while the population of the 80025
ZIP Code Tabulation Area
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was 253.
The nearby
Eldorado Canyon State Park
Eldorado Canyon State Park is part of the Colorado State Park system. It was established in 1978 and is located in Boulder County near the city of Boulder. The park consists of two areas, the Inner Canyon (developed area) and Crescent Meadows (u ...
is famous for its classic North-American climbing routes.
History
In 1910, Eldorado Springs was a resort community, known for its Big Radium Pool, then the largest swimming pool in the United States. The pool, along with several other smaller ones, was known as " Coney Island of the West." In 1916, Dwight and Mamie Eisenhower celebrated their honeymoon in one of the cabins at the resort. Also known for its good tasting spring water, "Eldorado Springs" bottled water is sold in stores around Colorado.
The Eldorado Springs CDP has an area of , including of water. To the southwest is Eldorado Mountain.
Climate
Demographics
The
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Index of Colorado-related articles
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0–9
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* 4 Corners
** 4 Corners Monument
* 6th Principal Meridian
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Colorado census designated places
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Colorado counties
The U.S. State of Colorado is divided into 64 counties. Two of these counties, the City and County of Broomfield and the City and County of Denver, have consolidated city and county governments. Denver serves as the state capital. Counties are ...
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Boulder County, Colorado
Boulder County is a county located in the U.S. state of Colorado of the United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 330,758. The most populous municipality in the county and the county seat is Boulder.
Boulder County comprises ...
North Central Colorado Urban Area
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Eldorado Canyon State Park
Eldorado Canyon State Park is part of the Colorado State Park system. It was established in 1978 and is located in Boulder County near the city of Boulder. The park consists of two areas, the Inner Canyon (developed area) and Crescent Meadows (u ...