Larkspur Colorado Welcome Sign

Welcome to Larkspur. Photo: Jeffrey Beall

Larkspur, Colorado

Larkspur is a tiny town of less than two hundred people in Douglas County. It’s situated between Denver and Colorado Springs on Highway I-25.

It’s most known for it’s annual festival, the Colorado Renaissance Festival, which runs every weekend during the heart of the summer. The town resides at an elevation of 6,726 feet.

History

A post office was founded in Larkspur in 1871. The town was named for the plethora of larkspur, a flower found by the original town site. Larkspur was incorporated in 1979.

Larkspur CO Railroad Train Tracks — Train tracks between Palmer Lake and Larkspur. Photo: Christopher Rosenberger

Recreation

Read about the camping near Castle Rock, Larkspur and Monument.

Accommodations

Special Events

Jun-Aug – Colorado Renaissance Festival – Let your imagination run wild at this weekend event held from mid June to early August.

Larkspur CO Old Beaver Pond — Old Beaver Pond, Larkspur, CO. Photo: wld_777

Larkspur CO Mule Deer — Mule deer in yard in Larkspur, CO. Photo: Heath Alseike

Colorado Renaissance Festival Soft Pretzels for Sale — Pretzels at Colorado Renaissance Festival. Photo: Jonathan Reyes

Colorado Renaissance Festival Captain Jack Sparrow Pirate — Captain Jack Sparrow at Colorado Renaissance Festival. Photo: Jonathan Reyes

Activities near Larkspur

Public Parks:

Sandstone Ranch Open Space (3mi)

Towns:

Castle Rock (11mi)
Colorado Springs (32mi)
Denver (41mi)
Monument (11mi)

Visit the town’s official website.

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