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Bluff Lake Nature Center

Denver Metro · 11255 E MLK Jr Blvd, Denver, CO 80238

Bluff Lake Nature Center is a nonprofit that manages Denver's only nonprofit-run nature center and its largest open space dedicated to native habitat, offering educational programs, outdoor events, and summer camps focused on urban wildlife and native plants.

Right nowThe 2026 season has wrapped — 6 sessions ran this year.Follow this provider below and we'll email you when new sessions post with open registration.
On record6 past sessions

Past sessions — 2026

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01Future Scientists

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Campers explore biology, physics, geology and more through fun outdoor activities and explosive experiments, with daily playtime in Sand Creek.

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02Earth Defenders

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Campers learn conservation science, sustainability, and stewardship while playing in the creek and planning their own environmental service project.

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03Outdoor Skills

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An adventure-focused session building outdoor skills: shelter and fire building, identifying animals and plants, and plenty of hikes, plus daily creek play.

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04Legends & Lore

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A creative session where campers invent their own constellations, cryptids, and stories while learning the real plants, animals, and natural processes behind world myths.

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05Best of Bluff Lake

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A week of camper and counselor favorites, with crafts, games, and activities from each session: Future Scientists, Earth Defenders, Outdoor Skills, Legends and Lore, and camper's choice.

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06Junior Counselor Program

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Ages 13-17 are paired with adult counselors for two weeks to gain outdoor education experience, practice leadership and teaching, and earn personalized feedback and reference connections.

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Location

Denver, CO

11255 E MLK Jr Blvd, Denver, CO 80238

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4.5★★★★725 Google reviews
A D4 months ago
★★★★

Very cool nature area that is mostly level and very family-friendly. Good amount of parking. It was lovely to not have to deal with dog poop or cyclists rushing past. Wish there were more benches in the shady area down by the water, though. The one that there was had a woman video chatting someone, (you could do that anywhere) so I wished the bench were free. Some of the signs could use some updating, the text is bleached out. (I can see that there’s been some recent updates, maybe these are on the long list). I love park merch, I was sad my buddy and I came on a day the office wasn’t open. All in all it was a good place to wander around and we both enjoyed it. It was fun to watch the birds.

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Pamela Golda month ago
★★★★★

A hidden gem! Lots of nooks & crannies tucked away here. There's creek access & plenty of space to get out of the sun for a bit along the way. The grounds are clean & cared for.

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Rebecca Edlunda month ago
★★★★★

The new spaces are wonderful, but the best part is the nature play areas and the improved access to the lake.

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Shannon B2 months ago
★★★★★

Bluff Lake Nature Center is a beautiful lake with a trail that circles it. It’s great for viewing birds and nature. And it’s free!

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al be6 months ago
★★★★★

park is great. however, the land on which it resides is wrongfully attained and declared as property. fUrthermore, there is No where in the park, one can go , without being tracked by Street ai cams\surveillence. *Justification of this claim is supported by the operational Stapleton ATCT. Which has been converted to Urbanized weaponizations of things i cannot mention. + tHey can still snipe you from a great circumference. mOre broadly and accurately with directed energy weapons undetectable by hUmans w\o adequate augmentation or tooling. the resistence depends on non-conformity. Do your part people ! i aplore all that view this message , regardless of faith or beliefs , To heed this call for alarm. tHe future has Not been made, YET!

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