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Bear Creek Lake. Fishing, Swimming, Campsites without electric hookup, Restrooms, Drinking Water, Picnic/Day Use, Launch Ramp (small fee may apply), Fuel. (402) 221-4274. Just northwest of Denver off I-70.

Boyd Lake. 1700 acres. Fishing, Swimming, Watersports, Beach, Sailing, Picnic/Day Use, Showers, Restrooms, Drinking Water, Launch Ramp. Camping with and without electric hookup. Located off I-25 and U.S. 34 near Loveland.

Chatfield Lake. Fishing, Swimming, Campsites with and without electric hookup, Showers, Restrooms, Drinking Water, Sanitary Dump Station, Picnic/Day Use, Launch Ramp (small fee may apply), Marina, Fuel, Herin and Marsh Bird Observatory, Sailboat Harbor, Snowmobiling, Ice Fishing, Ice Skating, Horseback Riding, Bicycling, and Visitor Information Center. Just southwest of Denver off U.S. 285.

Cherry Creek Lake. Fishing, Swimming, Campsites with and without electric hookup, Showers, Restrooms, Drinking Water, Sanitary Dump Station, Picnic/Day Use, Launch Ramp (small fee may apply), Marina, Fuel, Water Skiing, Skeet Range, Archery, Rifle Ranges, Model Airplane Airstrip, Dog Training Areas. Just southeast of Denver.

Dillon Lake. Boating, Sailing, Fishing, Canoeing, Kayaking, Marina, Fuel. Dillon Lake features two marinas and plenty of nature and watersports, with mountain winds proving to be a challenge to even experienced sailors. Located in the heart of the mountains just off I-70 near Dillon in Summit County.

Lake Granby, Fishing, Swimming, Water Sports, Campsites, Picnic Grounds, Ramps, Marina, Fuel, Information Area. This lake is located at the head of the Colorado River and is located in the heart of the scenic Arapaho National Recreation Area at the south end the Rocky Mountain National Park. Take U.S. 34 east of Steamboat Springs or west from Estes Park.

Gunnison / Blue Mesa Res. 26 miles long, Fishing, Skiing, Marinas, Fuel, Restaurant. Excellent Trout fishing. Blue Mesa Lake is Colorado's largest lake. Blue Creek and Elk Creek Marinas offer fuel and concessions along with guided fishing tours. Be sure to visit Pappy's a popular restaurant stop. Located in Curecanti National Recreation Area, Gunnison, Colorado. On U.S. 50 east of Montrose. Elk Creek, Lake Fork Marinas

Jackson Lake. Boating, Fishing, Swimming, Campsites without electric hookup, Restrooms, Drinking Water, Sanitary Dump Station, Picnic/Day Use, Launch Ramp. Colorado State Parks Pass required for entrance. Located 80 miles east of Denver just outside of Fort Morgan off Colorado highway 39.

John Martin Reservoir/ Horseshoe Boating, Fishing, Swimming, Campsites without electric hookup, Restrooms, Drinking Water, Sanitary Dump Station, Picnic/Day Use, Launch Ramp. A portion of the Sante Fee Trail is preserved here. These two lakes are side by side and Horseshoe is a no wake lake while John Martin offers waterskiing and general boating. State Parks Pass required for entrance. Located near Las Animas off U.S. 50.

McPhee Reservoir. Fishing, Skiing, Boating, Camping, Marina, Fuel. Popular attractions near the lake include Escalante Ruins. Located in Southwestern Colorado in the San Juan National Forest, off Colorado State Route 184 at Dolores. Mcphee Marina.

Navajo Lake. 15,000 acres, 36 miles long, Boating, Houseboating, Fishing, Camping, Hiking, Houseboating, Beach, Water Skiing, Marina, Ramps, Fuel. Boat launching of available at the north side of the lake. Popular for record Northern Pike Fishing. This lake is huge, known as Colorado's Lake Powell. Colorado State Parks Pass required for entrance or $ 4 per day on the Colorado side. Navajo Lake is located on the border of Colorado at Arboles and 35 miles into New Mexico. Navajo Lake Marina.

North Sterling . 3,000 acres, Boating, Fishing, Sailing, Swimming, Campsites with and without electric hookup, Ramps, Drinking Water, Picnic Grounds, Marina, Fuel. Popular Water Skiing Spot and great for camping. Colorado State Parks Pass required for entrance or $ 4 per day. Watch for changing water levels during dry seasons. Located 12 miles north of Sterling (just south of the Nebraska border).

Pueblo Res. 4500 Acres, Boating, Fishing, Sailing, Swimming, Campsites with and without electric hookup, Marina, Ramps, Drinking Water, Picnic Grounds, Fuel. One of the largest bodies of water along the front range, offering unlimited water-based recreational activities. Lake Pueblo State Park is a southern Colorado mecca for sun lovers and watersports enthusiasts, including boaters, water-skiers, sailors and swimmers. Lake Pueblo is one of the state's most popular parks, boasting nearly 1.7 million visitors a year. So large is this area that there's not a crowded feeling. An incredible 400 campsites spread out around the 9,600-acre park can accommodate a lot of visitors. With 4,500 acres of surface water, the reservoir can host many water sports. The fishing is exceptional here and the views in this arid southern Colorado landscape are dramatic. Miles of tree-lined hiking and biking trails and mild, year-round sunny weather makes any visit to Lake Pueblo State Park a treat. Just outside of Pueblo. Directions - Take I-25 to Pueblo, then U.S. 50 west, for four miles. Turn south on Pueblo Boulevard and go four miles to Thatcher Avenue. Turn west and drive six miles to the park. A one year family pass to all of Colorado's state parks is available.

Ridgeway Lake. 1000 acres. Boating, Water-skiing, Sailing, Jet Skiing, Fishing, Sailing, Swimming, Campsites with and without electric hookup, Marina, Ramps (four lanes), Drinking Water, Picnic Grounds, Fuel. Swimming is permitted only at the Dutch Charlie swim beach. This modern facility has changing rooms with lockers, showers and a first-aid station. Colorado State Parks Pass required for entrance.

America" offers an excellent back drop for this lake. Located 22 miles south of Montrose off U.S. 550.

San Luis Lakes. Fishing, Boating, Water-Skiing, Swimming, Campsites with and without electric hookup, Picnic Grounds, Ramps. Located near the Great Sand Dunes National Monument. Colorado State Parks Pass required for entrance or $ 4 per day. Located 60 miles west of Walsenburg off highway 160. Go north on Highway 150 for 13.5 miles. Turn left on Six Mile Lane and drive straight for 8 miles and then drive north 1/8 mile to park

Spinney Lake. 2,500 acres. Fishing, Boating, Picnic Grounds Day/Use, Ramps. Boat ramps are located on both the north and south sides of the reservoir. Bigger boats are recommended during windy days where waves can approach five feet. Wind surfing is ideal. Camping is available nearby at Eleven Mile State Park. A one year family pass to all of Colorado's state parks is available for $ 40 or daily fee of $ 4. The park is open around May 1st to November 15th. Located U.S. 24 west for 55 miles over Wilkerson Pass. Located 55 miles west of Colorado Springs off U.S. 24. Turn south on Park County Road 23 and drive 2.8 miles to County Road 59. Turn right and go another 1.1 miles.

Stagecoach Lake. 780 acres. Fishing, Boating, Showers, Picnic Grounds, Campsites with and without electric hook up, Marina, Ramps, Fuel. Colorado State Parks Pass required for entrance or $ 4 per day. Directions - from Steamboat Springs, go four miles east on U.S. 40, then south on Colorado 131 for five miles to Routt County Road 14 and then 7 miles south.

Steamboat Lake. Fishing, Boating, Swimming, Beach, Picnic Grounds, Campsites with and without electric hook up, Marina, Ramps, Fuel. Steamboat Lake State Park offers breathtaking scenery and plenty of exceptional recreational opportunities and is one of the most popular parks in the state. There is a daily $ 4 entrance fee or $ 40 annual family pass good at all Colorado State Parks. Located west of Steamboat Springs, off US. 40 and north on Co. Rd. 129 26 miles. Steamboat Lake Marina

Sweitzer Lake. Fishing, Swimming, Picnic Grounds, Boating, Water Skiing, . This small (about 4400 feet wide lake) is perfect for a quick circle of the lake while waterskiing!. Also great for bird watching. Colorado State Parks Pass required for entrance or $ 4 per day. Located just three miles south of Delta in western Colorado.

Trinidad Lake. 900 Acres, Fishing, Swimming, Campsites with and without electric hookup, Showers, Restrooms, Drinking Water, Sanitary Dump Station, Picnic/Day Use, Launch Ramp (small fee may apply). This lake is popular for its variety of fish including rainbow and brown trout, largemouth bass, channel catfish, walleye, crappie and bluegill all giving anglers something to brag about !. The lake is also located near the historic Sante Fe trail. Colorado State Parks Pass required for entrance or $ 4 per day. (505) 766-2724. Near Trinidad off I 25. Trinidad Lake

Vega Lake. Fishing, Swimming, Boating, Water-skiing, Campsites with and without electric hookup, Showers, Restrooms, Drinking Water, Sanitary Dump Station, Picnic/Day Use, Launch Ramp (small fee may apply). This high mountain lake is 8000 feet above sea level and resides at the edge of Grand Mesa national forest. Facilities are being added and should be done in mid to late 1999. Colorado State Parks Pass required for entrance or $ 4 per day. This 2 mile wide lake is located off I-70 onto Colorado Highway 65. Drive 10 miles, then take Colorado 330 east through Collbran and drive the final 12 miles to the park entrance.

Information based on U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Colorado DNR and boaters information.
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