Colorado Parks & Wildlife and The O'Neil Group reach agreement to keep Lake Pueblo State Park's North Shore Marina open through primary boating season
Travis Duncan
Pueblo, Colo. — With spring quickly approaching, Colorado Parks and Wildlife and The O’Neil Group have worked together to sign a short-term extension to their existing contract to operate the North Shore Marina at Lake Pueblo State Park through the remainder of the 2025 boating season to keep the marina open for recreation. The new contract means those renting a slip at the marina will not need to move their vessel by April 1 as previously reported and extends access at the marina through at least October 31, 2025.“We’re looking forward to providing a safe and enjoyable experience for all who visit Lake Pueblo State Park. We've been listening to concerns from the public and appreciate the feedback we've received. The agreement will allow for public access to the North Shore Marina amenities at the park this summer while we work on a longer-term agreement,” said Lake Pueblo State Park Manager Joe Stadterman.
Lake Pueblo State Park is one of Colorado’s iconic state parks, attracting 2,992,177 visitors in 2024 from across Colorado and the country to safely boat, swim, camp and more. CPW will continue to communicate around the long-term plans for the marina.
“We are thrilled to have the opportunity to continue our collaboration with Lake Pueblo State Park for another summer and fall boating season,” said Kevin O’Neil, owner of The O’Neil Group. “This decision will further strengthen our relationship with CPW as we continue to provide marina services while working diligently to explore the construction of a new marina.”
North Shore Marina slip renters with questions should contact the park office at [email protected].
Safety information about recreating at Lake Pueblo State Park
The water level on Pueblo Reservoir can fluctuate. Boaters are warned to be especially alert to floating debris, submerged hazards and shallow areas that may not be marked. The park makes every attempt to mark hazards, but not all hazards are discovered or marked. There are standing underwater trees on the west end of the lake. Boaters must exercise caution and practice good boating skills at all times.
Before heading out on the water, Colorado Parks and Wildlife advises the following boating safety tips:
- Wear your life jacket
- Take a Boating Safety Class in Colorado
- Carry all required safety gear
- Get a safety inspection of your vessel
- Review navigation techniques
- Be aware of weather and water conditions
- Boat sober- Alcohol use is the leading contributing factor in recreational boating deaths.
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Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is an enterprise agency, relying primarily on license sales, state parks fees and registration fees to support its operations, including: 43 state parks and more than 350 wildlife areas covering approximately 900,000 acres, management of fishing and hunting, wildlife watching, camping, motorized and non-motorized trails, boating and outdoor education. CPW's work contributes approximately $6 billion in total economic impact annually throughout Colorado.