Southern Colorado • Wet Mountains

Rye, Colorado

A small mountain community and gateway to one of Colorado's most unusual hand-built landmarks and the recreation around Lake Isabel.

Unique Attraction • Architecture

Bishop Castle

A hand-built stone-and-iron castle begun by Jim Bishop in 1969, with towers, bridges, stained glass and a dragon sculpture. The official site welcomes visitors year-round from sun-up to sun-down and emphasizes that visitors enter and explore at their own risk.

Address: 12705 Highway 165, Rye, CO 81069

Phone: (719) 564-4366

Website: thebishopcastle.com

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Lake • Outdoors

Lake Isabel

Near Rye and Bishop Castle, Lake Isabel is a popular Wet Mountains recreation destination for scenery and outdoor activities. It makes a natural companion stop when exploring the Highway 165 corridor.

Area: Highway 165 / San Isabel National Forest near Rye, Colorado

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