State park in Colorado

Garden of the Gods Map

Interactive map of Garden of the Gods with coordinates, nearby places, airports and travel highlights.

☁️ 66°F now🕔 9:48 AM local📅 Best: June, July, August and September

Summary

Garden of the Gods is a state park in Colorado. Garden of the Gods is known for red rock fins below Pikes Peak.

Right now it is 66°F (19°C) in Garden of the Gods with overcast. It feels like 66°F. Today runs from 62°F to 87°F. Chance of precipitation is 55%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.4/10 - good conditions.

The best time to visit Garden of the Gods is June, July, August and September. The climate is continental. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 86°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 13°F.

The closest major airport is Denver International Airport (DEN), about 68 mi away. Nearby highlights include Pikes Peak, Great Sand Dunes National Park, Rocky Mountain National Park and Hanging Lake.

In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 87°F is 4.3°F above the 83°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 8 AM to 11 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Garden of the Gods today at 9.6/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Map of Garden of the Gods

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Coordinates: 38°52′41.9″N 104°52′18.8″W (38.8783, -104.8719)

Quick facts about Garden of the Gods

TypeState park
StateColorado
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Coordinates38°52′41.9″N 104°52′18.8″W (38.8783, -104.8719)
Established1909
Known forred rock fins below Pikes Peak
Local time9:48 AM (UTC-06:00)
Best monthsJune, July, August and September
ClimateContinental

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Getting to Garden of the Gods

By air
By road, from nearby cities
  • Denver · 60 mi · roughly 1.4 h driving
  • Aspen · 107 mi · roughly 2.5 h driving
  • Santa Fe · 228 mi · roughly 5.2 h driving

Distances are straight-line; driving times assume a 70 km/h average and no traffic.

Airports near Garden of the Gods

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Denver International AirportDEN68 miDenver

Things to do in Garden of the Gods

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Garden of the Gods?

Garden of the Gods is a state park in Colorado. Its coordinates are 38.8783, -104.8719. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Garden of the Gods right now?

It is currently 66°F (19°C) with overcast. Humidity is 69% and wind is 4 mph.

When is the best time to visit Garden of the Gods?

June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Garden of the Gods, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Garden of the Gods in?

Garden of the Gods observes America/Denver (UTC-06:00). The local time is 9:48 AM.

What is the nearest airport to Garden of the Gods?

The closest airports are Denver International Airport (DEN), 68 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Garden of the Gods?

Popular options include Pikes Peak, Great Sand Dunes National Park, Rocky Mountain National Park, Hanging Lake, Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and Mesa Verde (UNESCO World Heritage Site).

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (state-parks) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 25, 2026 at 9:48 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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