See the inspiring castle built entirely by one man. Built stone by stone, this three-story castle, includes towers, grand ballroom, fire-breathing dragon, and bridges featuring unforgettable views.

Bishop Castle is an "elaborate and intricate" [1] "one-man project" named after its constructor, the late Jim Bishop, [2] that has become a roadside attraction in central Colorado. [3] The "castle" is located in south central Colorado on State Highway 165 [4] in the Wet Mountains of Southern Colorado in the San Isabel National Forest, southwest ...

Jun 23, 2021 · There were no blueprints or diagrams for the eccentric Bishop Castle in Rye, Colorado. Built by Jim Bishop over the course of 60 years, the monumental structure is the result of his own imagination and lackadaisical building style.

Visitors are encouraged to explore the castle independently, as there are no guided tours available. The best chance to witness Mr. Bishop working on the castle is typically during weekends. The surrounding area offers a wealth of activities, including hiking, picnicking, camping, dining, horseback riding, and lodging.

Oct 1, 2015 · RYE – An eccentric Southern Colorado landmark is being returned to its original owner and creator after nearly 6 months of controversy. Bishop Castle has been the 46-year project of Pueblo...

The castle -- containing over over 50,000 tons of rock, concrete, lumber, and steel -- was built by one man, Jim Bishop, a high school dropout and ornamental ironworker from Pueblo, Colorado. Beginning in 1969, and for roughly the next 25 years, the story of the castle centered on Jim and his crazy one-man construction project.

Apr 21, 2023 · Head to this Colorado forest, roughly 48 miles southwest of Pueblo, and you'll find a breathtaking 160-foot stone castle just off the road. Jim Bishop, an ornamental ironworker from Colorado, launched this project back in 1969.

It’s probably the very last thing you’d expect to see, as you’re driving through the Colorado mountains: a medieval castle. But all of a sudden, there it is, at the top of a hill on Colorado Route 165, southwest of Pueblo. The castle is part architectural wonder, part adult-sized jungle gym, and part folk-art creation.

Feb 21, 2023 · Visit Bishop Castle, if you dare. This beautiful stone castle was built by one man, and you can climb to the very top, if you're brave enough.

Mar 2, 2022 · For the past 40 years, Bishop has been building a castle in the mountains outside Rye southwest of Pueblo. He’s not having a castle built for him on his property nor does his house merely look like a castle.