Frontier Pathways Scenic and Historic Byway
Bishop Castle, CO
Soaring Stonework on Bishop's Castle (CO) [1]
Many travelers are surprised to find a castle in the Colorado mountains. This one-man project was started by Jim Bishop in 1969. All of the work has been done with a wheelbarrow and a shovel. The castle is part of a non-profit organization.
Photo Credits
- © April 2005 Terry Mathews
Quick Facts
- Location:
Bishop Castle is located in south-central Colorado on State Highway 165, approximately 12 miles southeast of the junction of SH 96 and SH 165.
- N 37.986° W 105.051° [?]
- Hours of Operation:
This free attraction is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, year-round. The gift shop is open Monday-Saturday from 10 am - 6 pm.
Local Information
- Bishop Castle:
- Learn about the intriguing vision of a man who wanted to build a castle in the Rockies.
