Highline Lake
Visitor Center Park Hours
Daily, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
After Hours Services:
- Daily Parks Passes and Annual Pass Vouchers available through the automated machines at each park entrance
- Hunting licenses, fishing licenses, and registration renewals can be purchased at cpwshop.com or by calling (800) 244-5613
An oasis in the desert, Highline Lake is the recreation epicenter for the Grand Valley with two lakes, lush grass, trails and trees.
Connected to miles of trails and close to nearby communities, the park makes an ideal base camp for exploring the Grand Junction area.
The park encompasses 738 acres and features 56 campsites, 105 picnic sites, and 9.6 miles of trails. No matter the season, Highline Lake State Park is a diverse and welcome retreat for campers, anglers, families, and groups.
Birders have plenty to see here. The National Audubon Society designated the park an Important Bird Area, with over 200 species of birds observed including the vermilion flycatcher (extremely rare in Western Colorado), snow geese, white swans, pelicans, blue herons, osprey, bald and golden eagles, owls, sandhill cranes, loons, loggerhead shrike and Cooper’s hawks. Thousands migrate through the area every winter.
Boating
Highline Lake and Mack Mesa Lake have the designation of “infested” for zebra mussels. Learn more about Aquatic Nuisance Species and How to Clean Your Gear.
Mack Mesa Lake is open to kayaking, paddleboarding, and fishing. The park’s free Life Jacket Loaner Program is available in the Visitor Center.
The West Boat Ramp is located on the west side of the park through the park’s West Entrance. The East Ramp, located near the Visitor Center, is not open to motorized vessels, but is available for hand-launched vessels such as paddleboards and kayaks.
For more information on Highline’s boat ramps, including mandatory boat inspections, see the Park Highlights page. For statewide boating information, visit the CPW Statewide Boating page.
For current boating information, please call the Park at (970) 858-7208.
Updated: 8/22/2026 3:05 PM MT
Help the Park
Join the Friends of Highline Lake State Park to help make decisions about projects and special programs that will benefit the park. Visit the Friends of Highline Lake State Park Facebook page for upcoming events and membership information.
Unable to join? Please donate to help us support Highline Lake State Park and continue to provide world class outdoor conservation, education, and recreational experiences we love.