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  • Boat Ramps

    The boat ramp re-opened March 1.  Your boat MUST be inspected before launching. Launching in Colorado is permitted at the boat ramp only.  ANS Inspection hours for April are 8- 4 Sunday - Saturday.  Please remember to bring sunscreen, insect repellent and clothes appropriate for changes in the weather.   
    (Updated: 4/24/2018 3:53 PM)

  • Boating

    Water elevation has been receding some lately.  Be aware of underwater hazards that may exist at different water levels.  Always check the depth before using higher speeds, or stay in the main river channels.  Your boat must be inspected prior to launching. 
    (Updated: 4/24/2018 3:57 PM)

  • Camping

    There is a new reservation number now available 24/7 for making, changing and cancelling reservations.  It is 1-800-244-5613.  Of course you can still reserve online as well.  

    Reservations are available starting 6 months before the date of arrival, and must be made at least 3 days in advance.​ 

    Water has been restored to most of the Park.  Carracas Campground is still closed until water is restored there.  Please check in at the Visitor Center if you have an April reservation in Carracas. ​ Sites in Rosa, Carracas and Tiffany are on reservations starting April 15 and ending September 15.   Reservations are available starting 6 months before the date of arrival.  ​After September 15, campsites are first come, first serve.  

    Cabins are open once again.  You can bring your house pets with you to Cabin 31 and 28! There is a daily Pet Fee in addition to the regular Cabin Fee.

    Primitive campgrounds are open and first come, first serve year round. Vault toilets are open at both Arboles Point and Windsurf Beach throughout the year. 

    Please remember to bring sunscreen, insect repellent and clothes appropriate for changes in the weather!

    (Updated: 4/24/2018 4:11 PM)

  • Fall Colors

    (Updated: 12/4/2017 12:24 PM)

  • Fire Restrictions

    All campfires and cooking fires are restricted to the fire rings and grills at the designated campsites and picnic areas in the park.  Be aware of wind rising suddenly. Because of recent dry coonditions and extreme winds, please be especially careful and keep your fire small.  Never leave a fire unattended.  Thank you.
    (Updated: 4/24/2018 4:27 PM)

  • Fishing Report

    Fishing is getting better every day as the water temperatures continue to rise. The water temperatures at Two Rivers Marina on Sunday March 26th was 47 degrees. Crappie fishing is starting to pickup early in the morning. Some Small Mouth Bass are being caught along with a few Pike. Jigs work well for the Crappie with John Deere green being a good choice. Tube jigs work well for the Small Mouth Bass and Pike.​

    Colorado and New Mexico fishing licenses for the 2018-2019 season are now on sale and are available at the Visitor Center.  Social security numbers are required for license purchase.  ID is required for purchase of all Colorado licenses. ​

    Please remember to bring sunscreen, insect repellent and clothes appropriate for changes in the weather.

    (Updated: 3/27/2018 11:55 AM)

  • Road Conditions

    Roads in the park are dry at this time. 
    (Updated: 4/24/2018 4:09 PM)

  • Seasonal Closures

    ​​Two Rivers Marina store is  now open Wednesdays - Sundays.  Gas is  usually available if there is a marina staff person on duty.  Please call 970-883-2208 weekdays  for slip, mooring ball and dry storage contracts and questions. Please call 970-883-2628 for daily slip and rental boat information and reservations for the summer.  

    ​Rosa and Tiffany Campgrounds are currently open, and water is available at the campsites and in most restroom buildings, but Carracas is still closed.  

    Campsites and vault toilets are open at the primitive campgrounds, Windsurf Beach and Arboles Point year round.

    (Updated: 4/24/2018 4:15 PM)

  • Spring Colors

    (Updated: 8/29/2017 9:35 AM)

  • Summer Colors

    (Updated: 8/29/2017 9:52 AM)

  • Water Levels

     Elevation is currently 6050.06  Track the reservoir elevation, inflows and releases​.
    (Updated: 4/24/2018 4:11 PM)

  • Water Temperature

    Surface water temperature on the Colorado side of the lake is currently approximately 50.
    (Updated: 4/17/2018 1:32 PM)

  • Weather

    Day temps have been in the 60s and 70s lately. Nighttime temps have been in the 30s.  There has been a small amount of rain lately.  Otherwise, skies have been mostly sunny or partly cloudy with frequent breezy, windy or very windy conditions.  Please remember to bring sunscreen, insect repellent and clothes appropriate for changes in the weather.
    (Updated: 4/17/2018 1:34 PM)

  • Winter Conditions

    (Updated: 3/27/2018 11:58 AM)

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