Eldorado Springs, Colorado facts for kids
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Eldorado Springs, Colorado
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Eldorado Springs in 2014.
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Location of the Eldorado Springs CDP in Boulder County, Colorado
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 Eldorado Springs, Colorado
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Colorado |
| County | Boulder |
| Government | |
| • Type | unincorporated community |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.585 sq mi (6.696 km2) |
| • Land | 2.584 sq mi (6.692 km2) |
| • Water | 0.002 sq mi (0.004 km2) |
| Elevation | 5,683 ft (1,732 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 559 |
| • Density | 216.22/sq mi (83.48/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP Code |
80025
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| Area codes | 303 & 720 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2408071 |
Eldorado Springs is a small community in Boulder County, Colorado, United States. It's known as a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's a special area defined by the government for counting people. Eldorado Springs has its own post office with the ZIP code 80025.
In 2020, about 559 people lived in Eldorado Springs. Right next to it is Eldorado Canyon State Park, a very famous place for rock climbing in North America.
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History of Eldorado Springs
Eldorado Springs has some interesting stories from the past. It's a place with a rich history.
Famous Visitors and Water
Did you know that in 1916, future US President Dwight D. Eisenhower and his wife Mamie Eisenhower spent their honeymoon here? They stayed in one of the cozy cabins at the resort.
Eldorado Springs is also famous for its delicious spring water. This water is so good that "Eldorado Springs" bottled water is sold in stores across Colorado!
People Who Lived Here
Some notable people have called Eldorado Springs home:
- Ivy Baldwin: He was famous for walking on a tightrope across South Boulder Creek in Eldorado Canyon!
- Pansy Stockton (1895–1972): She was a talented artist.
- Mark Udall (born 1950): He used to be a US Congressman and a US Senator.
Geography of Eldorado Springs
Eldorado Springs is located in a beautiful natural area. It has a total area of about 6.7 square kilometers (about 2.6 square miles). Most of this area is land, with a tiny bit of water.
Nearby Mountains
To the southwest of Eldorado Springs, you can find Eldorado Mountain. It's a noticeable peak in the landscape.
Local Weather
Eldorado Springs has a climate with warm summers and cool winters. Here's a quick look at the average high and low temperatures each month:
| Climate data for Eldorado Springs, Colorado | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 46 (8) |
49 (9) |
56 (13) |
63 (17) |
72 (22) |
81 (27) |
86 (30) |
85 (29) |
77 (25) |
65 (18) |
54 (12) |
46 (8) |
65 (18) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 22 (−6) |
23 (−5) |
29 (−2) |
36 (2) |
44 (7) |
51 (11) |
56 (13) |
55 (13) |
47 (8) |
38 (3) |
28 (−2) |
22 (−6) |
37.6 (3.1) |
| Source: Accuweather | |||||||||||||
Population Information
The United States Census Bureau keeps track of how many people live in places like Eldorado Springs. They first counted Eldorado Springs as a CDP for the United States Census 2000.
Here's how the population has changed over the years:
| Eldorado Springs CDP, Colorado | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 2000 | 557 | — |
| 2010 | 585 | +5.0% |
| 2020 | 559 | −4.4% |
| Source: United States Census Bureau | ||
