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Colorado State Parks

Park Activities

Biking

Only on Highway 133, the county road, or the campground roads; no trails, nor any other space conducive for biking.

(Updated: 7/28/2022 12:23 PM)

Boating

Boating activities allowed from June until September or until the water level drops enough to close the boat ramp.

(Updated: 6/12/2023 1:18 PM)

Camping

Primitive campsites are available in Spruce and Anthracite campgrounds. Anthracite campsites have electricity. No drinking water available at the park. BRING YOUR OWN WATER and don’t forget the mosquito repellant!

(Updated: 1/10/2023 8:59 AM)

Cross-country Skiing

Cross-country is allowed on the empty lake bottom if there is enough snow.

(Updated: 7/28/2022 12:25 PM)

Dog-friendly

​Dogs are welcome in the park as long as:

  • they are on a six foot or shorter leash at all times
  • their waste is properly disposed of

(Updated: 7/28/2022 12:28 PM)

Education Programs

Education programs are not available at this time.

(Updated: 7/28/2022 12:29 PM)

Fishing

Short period of fishing in reservoir from mid-June to mid-August. Fly fishing for trout on streams below dam is more productive.

(Updated: 7/28/2022 12:29 PM)

Hiking

There are no hiking trails at the park.

(Updated: 7/28/2022 12:29 PM)

Horseback Riding

There is no place at the park to ride.

(Updated: 7/28/2022 12:32 PM)

Hunting

Big game hunting is allowed, in season, with conventional methods. Hunters must stay 100 yards away from any campground or picnic area.

(Updated: 7/28/2022 12:32 PM)

Ice Fishing

Stay off the ice. The ice is never safe due to open potholes and general instability caused by bubbling natural gas.

(Updated: 7/28/2022 12:33 PM)

Ice Skating

Stay off the ice. Ice is thin and unstable due to bubbling natural gas.

(Updated: 8/24/2023 5:11 PM)

Jet Skiing

Jet-skis are required to travel in the same counter-clockwise direction as water skiers.

(Updated: 7/28/2022 12:34 PM)

Picnicking

Tables are located at the boat ramp and more tables can be found below the dam at the Anthracite Area.

(Updated: 6/12/2023 1:09 PM)

Water Skiing

When the reservoir is full, you can ski up to two miles in one direction before you have to turn around!

(Updated: 7/28/2022 12:35 PM)

Winter Camping

The campground is closed during the winter months.

(Updated: 7/28/2022 12:36 PM)