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Park Conditions

  • Boat Ramps

    The ANS boat inspection station is open daily from 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.  The Island boat ramp is the only ramp open for launching. 
    (Updated: 8/12/2020 9:17 AM)

  • Camping

    All three campgrounds are open for camping.  You must have a reservation before arriving at the park.  We no longer have self-serve or walk-in camping. Reservations can be made at www.cpwshop.com or by calling 1-800-244-5613.  All 5 Cabins are OPEN and available for reservations at this time.  Due to COVID 19, check in for the cabins is now 4:00 p.m. to allow for extra cleaning.  Our shower building is now open.
     
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    (Updated: 8/12/2020 9:18 AM)

  • Cell Phone Coverage

    Cell phone coverage is very limited on the park and no public wi-fi is available
    (Updated: 8/12/2020 9:18 AM)

  • Fishing Report

    The lake is open for fishing and you may access it via the Island boat ramp.    Oak Point and Early Settlers boat ramps are closed for the season.  The ANS boat inspection station is open daily from 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.    Fishing is good.  Powerbait and worms have been successful in landing some nice rainbow and cutthroat trout in the 14 - 18 inch range.  

    (Updated: 8/12/2020 9:18 AM)

  • Hunting

    Vega is open for hunting by archery and shotguns loaded with bird-shot, starting the first Tuesday after Labor Day through the Friday before Memorial Day, during established hunting seasons set by Colorado Parks and Wildlife. 

    Many people camp or stay in a cabin at Vega and then hunt on the adjacent Grand Mesa National Forest. PLEASE OBSERVE ALL RULES ASSOCIATED WITH HUNTING IN THE PARK. You must be 100 yards from any structure or developed area such as campgrounds and picnic areas, boat ramps or nature trails, and 50 feet from the center-line of any road before shooting. 

    Call the park at (970) 487-3407 for more hunting information and additional park regulations. 

    (Updated: 8/12/2020 9:18 AM)

  • Park Entrance

    The entrance and boat inspection stations are open daily from 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.    The Visitor Center is open from 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. daily

    (Updated: 8/12/2020 9:19 AM)

  • Road Conditions

    ​The speed limit is 20 mph in the park. This is to protect wildlife and park visitors.  The south road on the park is open.

    ​Off road vehicle use is strictly prohibited in the park and all vehicles are required to stay on designated roads and parking areas.

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    (Updated: 8/12/2020 9:19 AM)

  • Trails

    Vega's trails are all non-motorized and open for hiking, cross-country skiing, and snow shoeing only---no horses, bicycles or ATV's are ever permitted on any trails inside Vega State Park. 

    There are hundreds of miles of trails adjacent to Vega at the Grand Mesa National Forest for OHVs and horseback riding. Snowmobiles or OHVs may be ridden from the OHV staging area and from Vega's Pioneer cabins or the Early Settler's campground to the Grand Mesa National Forest​ trail system via USFS #262 (AKA: Park Creek Rd.)  

    Be sure to have a State Park Day or Annual Pass on your vehicle while parked in the OHV lot adjacent to Park Creek Road or anywhere else in the park.

    (Updated: 8/12/2020 9:19 AM)

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