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Rye, Colorado: Bishop Castle

One man's massive-obsessive labor of medieval fantasy construction. May it never end.

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Bishop Castle.

Bishop Castle

You can scale very high up the manmade stairs and bridges. I was too scared to walk them, but my son did. Jim Bishop is always there on the grounds, but be prepared to enter a never-ending one-sided conversation with him. He is a genuinely unique, intelligent individual.

[Jenn, 11/11/2018]

Stairs.

Bishop Castle

Their gift shop burned down, so if possible, try to donate to the box next to the large stair case that takes you into the castle.

[VPate, 07/10/2018]
Bishop Castle

A fire, cause unknown, swept through the area and destroyed the Castle gift shop on March 28. The stone castle was unaffected by the flames, but authorities closed it temporarily until their investigations were complete.

[RoadsideAmerica.com Team, 03/30/2018]

Bishop Castle.

Bishop Castle

Amazing castle, unbelievable that it's all man made by one man. 50 years of work. Awe-inspiring. Parking is just alongside the highway in both directions.

[Lala Adams, 07/26/2017]

One of the towers.

Bishop Castle

There are some high towers with amazing views if you aren't afraid of heights.

[Chris Sack, 03/26/2016]

Bishop Castle

Address:
12705 CO-165, Rye, CO
Directions:
I-25, turn west at highway 165 going northeast through Colorado City and Rye approximately 27 miles to Bishop Castle. In San Isabel National Forest near Lake Isabel.
Hours:
Daylight hours. (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
Phone:
719-564-4366
Admission:
Donation
RA Rates:
Major Fun
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