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  • Boat Ramps

    The Boat Ramp and ANS Station remain open at this time.  

    Your boat MUST be inspected before launching. 

    Boat Ramp and ANS Inpection Hours are currently:

    • Sunday - Thursday   7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    • Friday - Saturday 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM

    The Boat Ramp Gate will be closed and locked when the ANS station closes for the day.  

    Even if your boat has a seal, there will be no launching outside of ANS Inspection hours until further notice.  

    If your boat has been to Lake Powell, a decon is required. 

    Visitors with boats registered out-of-state must purchase a yearly ANS Stamp in order to launch in Colorado.  You may purchase one before you come at CPWshop.com.

    New Mexico's Navajo Lake State Park opened for day use June 1.  Please contact New Mexico for details. 505-632-2278

    Launching in Colorado is permitted at the boat ramp only. 

    Please remember to bring sunscreen, insect repellent and clothes appropriate for changes in the weather.   
    (Updated: 6/19/2020 3:20 PM)

  • Boating

    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: 6/19/2020 3:22 PM)

  • Camping

    Camping reservations are required for all campgrounds, and can be made at CPWshop.com. 

    Arboles Point and the Cabins have reopened with some restrictions.  All other campgrounds are open.  Arboles Point double sites are open to groups of 10 or less only, until further notice. 

    Any reservations automatically cancelled, will receive full refunds.

    Current closures include the following:  

    • The laundry facility and showers remain closed at this time.
    Most restroom buildings are now open.

    For more general camping information, see the Navajo camping page.  For campsite prices, please see the Navajo Fee page.
    (Updated: 6/19/2020 4:42 PM)

  • Fall Colors

    (Updated: 11/22/2019 2:50 PM)

  • Fire Restrictions

    Group picnic shelters are now open, however, groups of more than 10 people are not permitted.

    Archuleta County went into Stage 1 Fire Restrictions on Wednesday, May 20th:

    • Prohibits building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire, campfire, coal, or wood burning stove, any type of charcoal fueled broiler, or open fire of any type in undeveloped areas.
    • Does not include charcoal fires in suitable containers or gas grills for barbecues at private residences or fires within designated campground pits with protective grates.
    • Smoking is limited to vehicles, buildings, developed recreational areas, or 3-foot wide areas clear of vegetation

    Small campfires in metal fire rings and upright grills are permitted, but may not be left unattended.  Beware of winds rising quickly and unexpectedly.

    Propane stoves, gas grills and camp lanterns are permitted, however, they cannot be left unattended when lit, and must be fully extinguished when not in use.


    See the Los Pinos Fire District website​​ for current Archuleta County fire restriction details.​
    (Updated: 6/19/2020 4:44 PM)

  • Fishing Report

    There have been no fishing reports lately.

    Water temperature is approximately 65 degrees.

    Colorado fishing licenses are available online at https://www.cpwshop.com, or here at the Visitor Center.   Social security numbers are required for license purchase.  ID is required for purchase of all Colorado licenses. ​ 

    New Mexico fishing licenses can be purchased online at https://onlinesales.wildlife.state.nm.us using a credit or debit card.  It is recommended that you purchase online at home.  New Mexico licenses should be purchased before coming to the park, or using your smart phone.  If you need assistance with your New Mexico account, you must call New Mexico Monday-Friday 1-888-248-6866 and ask for licensing.  If there is a problem with your account on the weekend, you may not be able to purchase a NM License.

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

    (Updated: 6/19/2020 4:52 PM)

  • Park Entrance

    ​The Visitor Center is now to public access, however, we are practicing social distancing, and visitors are asked to wait outside until a spot is open inside.  We have limited staffing at this time, so you may have to wait some time to be helped. Please visit CPWshop.com for purchase of parks passes, registration renewals, camping reservations, fishing & hunting licenses, etc. to help with lines at the park.  Most other areas of the park are open at this time, as well, however, any gatherings of 10 people or more are prohibited until further notice.

    (Updated: 6/19/2020 4:54 PM)

  • Road Conditions

    Roads in the park are mostly dry at this time.
    (Updated: 6/19/2020 4:56 PM)

  • Seasonal Closures

    The Two Rivers Marina store has limited access to the public at this time.  Ice, drinks, snacks and fishing worms are now available.   Gas is currently available on the dock at 8:00 am - 4:00 pm daily.

    Please call 970-883-2208 M-F for information on slip, mooring ball and dry storage contracts, or 970-880-4795 for weekend assistance, and for daily slip, buoy and boat rentals.  Full-day rentals of 20 foot Pontoon Boats are now available 8:00 - 4:00 daily.  Boats will be rented to single-family groups of 10 or less only.

    The ANS Inspection Station remains open at this time.   All boats must be inspected before launching.  

    ANS Inspection hours are currently 7:00 - 8:00 Sunday - Thursday and 7:00 - 9:00 Friday - Saturday.  

    Most restroom buildings are now open, however, showers and the laundry facility remain closed.

    All Campgrounds have reopened, however, there are restrictions on camping at Arboles Point. 

    Arboles Point double campsites are restricted to 10 persons or less at this time. 

    Vault toilets at Arboles Point and Windsurf Beach are open.


    (Updated: 6/19/2020 4:59 PM)

  • Spring Colors

    Paintbrush, some globe mallow, daisies, salsify and periwinkles have arrived.

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    (Updated: 5/22/2020 6:56 PM)

  • Summer Colors

    (Updated: 9/15/2019 5:45 PM)

  • Water Levels

    (Updated: 6/19/2020 5:03 PM)

  • Water Temperature

    Surface water temperature on the Colorado side of the lake is currently approximately 65 degrees. 
    (Updated: 6/19/2020 5:04 PM)

  • Weather

    Day temps have been in the high 80s and low 90s recently. Nighttime temps have been in the high 40s and low 50s. It has been mostly sunny lately, with clouds and some wind in the afternoons.  Please remember to bring sunscreen, insect repellent and clothes appropriate for changes in the weather. 
    (Updated: 6/19/2020 5:03 PM)

  • Winter Conditions

    (Updated: 4/3/2020 10:31 AM)

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