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  • Boat Ramps

    All boat ramps remained closed.  Our plan is to open the Island boat ramp on May 1st.
    (Updated: 4/21/2018 11:50 AM)

  • Camping

    Camping is available in Early Settlers campground, however, the shower building will remain closed until mid-May.  Our plan is to have Oak Point and Aspen Grove campgrounds open for camping within the next 2 weeks.    

    The five Pioneer cabins are available and on the reservation system year round.   You may make reservations for the cabins 180 days in advance by calling 1-800-244-5613​; you may also make reservations by visiting our website at www.cpw.state.co.us. 
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    (Updated: 4/21/2018 11:51 AM)

  • Cell Phone Coverage

    Cell phone coverage is very limited on the park.
    (Updated: 4/21/2018 11:51 AM)

  • Fishing Report

    The lake is ice free.  Shore fishing ONLY at this time.   We plan to open the Island boat ramp on May 1st.   Please keep in mind that the shoreline is extremely muddy and it is easy to become stuck while driving near the lake.  We have opened Fishermen's Flats, but please be aware of the mud.  The Gravel Pit is open; however, it is extremely muddy as well.  Walking in on foot is recommended.  Fishing is excellent with anglers catching rainbows and cutthroats in the 15-17 inch range using power bait, worms and spinners. 

    (Updated: 4/21/2018 11:53 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. You may buy hunting licenses at the Visitor's Center open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

    (Updated: 4/21/2018 11:53 AM)

  • Park Entrance

    The Entrance Station is CLOSED for the season and will re-open April 24th with limited hours.  

    ​​You may  use the self-serve station to buy park passes with cash or check or come to the Visitor Center for credit cards.

    The Visitor Center is open daily from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.  
    (Updated: 4/21/2018 11:54 AM)

  • Road Conditions

    ​The South Road is closed and we hope to reopen it by mid May once all of the snow has melted and the road has dried.

    The speed limit is 20 mph in the park. This is to protect wildlife and park visitors. 

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

    Park Creek Road (a/k/a Forest Service Road 262) currently does not have more than 6 inches of snow on it making snowmobiling difficult at this time.  

      

    (Updated: 4/21/2018 11:54 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: 4/21/2018 11:54 AM)

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