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  • Biking

    During the spring and summer, bicyclists enjoy a meandering, paved trail under cool cottonwood trees by the water's edge. Boyd Lake's trail is a segment of the larger City of Loveland recreation trail system. Please look at the Local Attractions​ page for more information.
    (Updated: 11/20/2015 11:15 AM)

  • Boating

    Boyd Lake is OPEN to boating. ​

    ​All boats must be properly registered and equipped in accordance with the State Law before launching. 

    Evidence of Quagga Mussel Larvae in Green Mountain Reservoir​​

    Green Mountain seals and receipts (blue or white) are no longer valid for pre-inspection anywhere in Colorado State Parks. These boaters can no longer use drop box/pre-inspection after hours.​

    ANY BLUE RECEIPT or OUT-OF-STATE seal/receipt will not be accepted at Boyd Lake for pre-inspection purposes!

    ANS Alert - Green Mountain Reservoir Information​

    On Aug. 18, 2017, as part of a state and federal initiative to monitor aquatic nuisance species (ANS) in the state, specialists with the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation first confirmed the presence of the veligers, initially through microscopic analysis followed by DNA testing. An independent laboratory contracted by Colorado Parks and Wildlife confirmed Reclamation's findings. It is unknown if the veligers were dead or alive at the time of detection.​​

    Safe speed while boating: 

    Every vessel shall at all times proceed at a safe speed so that proper and effective action can be taken to avoid collision and so that the vessel may be stopped within a distance appropriate to the prevailing circumstances and conditions.

    ​In determining a safe speed the following factors shall be among those taken into account by all vessels. 
    (1) The state of visibility; 
    (2) The traffic density including concentration of fishing vessels or any other vessels; 
    (3) The maneuverability of the vessel with special reference to stopping distance and turning ability in the prevailing conditions; 
    (4) At night the presence of background light such as from shore lights or from back scatter of its own lights; 
    (5) The state of wind, sea, and current, and the proximity of navigational hazards; 
    (6) The draft in relation to the available depth of water. 

    No vessel shall, under any condition or in any manner, exceed forty (40) miles per hour, except during authorized race events and patrol vessels operating in emergencies.

    Aquatic Nuisance Species​ ​Inspections

    ​​​All vessels are required to be inspected for Aquatic Nuisance Species (Zebra Mussels, et al.) prior to launching. 

    ANS Inspection Hours

    September 3rd - 30th: ​6:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Decontamination Hours: 8:00 am - 7:00 pm

    ​​Please help us protect our waters from these destructive creatures. Take time to read park and boating regulations posted at the boat ramp and help to promote safe boating. 

    The ANS Inspection station is located at the main boat ramp. 

    Outside of inspection hours, boats are required to have valid pre-inspection documentation (seal and receipt) prior to launch.​​​​ 

    Green Mountain seals and receipts (blue or white) are no longer valid for pre-inspection anywhere in Colorado State Parks. These boaters can no longer use drop box/pre-inspection after hours.​

    ANY BLUE RECEIPT or OUT-OF-STATE seal/receipt will not be accepted at Boyd Lake for pre-inspection purposes!​

    Recent legislation now requires you to dry your vessel AND remove your plug before driving it on public roads.

    Colorado Boating Safely Classes​

    Young people aged 14 or 15 years who want to ride a jet ski or drive a boat should register for a REQUIRED Boating Safely course. Please visit CPW's Bo​ating Safely Page​ for more information and to register here​ for a class near you! 

    The cost of the course is $15.00 per student and the student will study from a book and come to a "sit-down" review class and take the test. 

    Students can purchase and download an ebook for $4.99 here or if you are unable to purchase and use the electronic manual, please call 303-291-7575 or email boating.safety@state.co.us to request a physical manual. Please allow time for mailing from Denver.

    The student must pass the test to receive their Boating Safely ID card and must carry it with them while boating (like a driver's license).

    (Updated: 9/9/2019 4:43 PM)

  • Camping

    ALL camping reservations at Boyd Lake are done by the customer by calling 1-800-244-5613 or online at cpwshop.com.

    Please check our prices on our Fees Page.

    Boyd Lake State Park campground has 148 excellent, paved, electrical ONLY, pull-through campsites, which can accommodate tents, pick-up campers, trailers and motor homes up to 40' in length. 

    Check-out is 12:00 (noon) the next day. Check-in time for campsites is 1:00 pm.​

    Reminder: Clearance at the entry gate is 14 feet 2 inches.

    Reservations

    Starting on Jan. 1, 2019, to stay at Boyd Lake State Park, you must make reservations by visiting CPW's online reservation ​page or calling 1-800-244-5613. Camping reservations can be made the same day of your stay, and you must have a camping permit AND a daily or annual parks pass.  

    Cancellations or Changes to a Reservation

    ​If customers would like to cancel, change, or inquire about a refund, please visit CPW's re​servation cancellations and/or changes page.​ 

    If a camping reservation has already started or is needing to be changed the day-of, campers must come to Boyd Lake Park Office or call the Office at 970-669-1739 to cancel, change, or inquire about a refund.

    Ameniti​es​

    All sites have 20, 30, and 50 amp electric hookups. Each site has a picnic table, grill, and fire pit.

    Between each of the two camping loops, there are restrooms & shower facilities available during the summer. 

    During winter, the only bathroom building that's open is between E/F loops, with flush toilets and showers. No laundry facilities are available during the winter.

    Swing sets, horseshoe pits, picnic tables and grills create a very family-friendly experience. 

    A dump station is located at the top of the campground for campers only. 

    Cottonwood Campground Map​

    See an aerial view​ of the campground. 

    (Updated: 9/11/2019 4:15 PM)

  • Dog-friendly

    Dogs are welcome in the park as long as:

    • they are on a six foot or shorter leash at all times and hand-held or secured some way;

    • their waste is properly disposed of

    ​Please note that dogs are not allowed on the swim beach. 

    (Updated: 7/20/2018 11:55 AM)

  • Education Programs

    See calendar of Events on Main Page
    (Updated: 5/6/2017 1:12 PM)

  • Equipment Rental

    ​Stand Up Paddle Board Rentals

    3 companies offer Stand Up Paddleboard Rentals to Boyd Lake. Please contact them directly for pricing information.

    Mountain Rentals

    • Phone: (970) 667-2922​
    • Website: www.mountainrentalsinc.com​​
    • 401 E. Eisenhower Blvd, Loveland, CO 80537
    • Located At The Swim Beach Pavilion.​​​​​​​​

    ​​​​Epic Paddleboards of Colorado​

    ​​​​Boyd Lake Marina Inc.

    ​The marina is OPEN ​for the season. (The Marina is located inside Boyd Lake State Park-must purchase a daily or annual park pass to access this business). Click here​ for the latest copy of the Boyd Lake Marina Brochure.​

    (Updated: 8/16/2019 1:42 PM)

  • Fishing

    Reported by Type of Fish: GRADE; Lures Reported Used; Location Reported.

    WATER TEMPERATURE: MID to HIGH 70s°F

    ​Bass, Largemouth: GOOD; Jigs, Artificial plastic baits; Coves, Pumphouse, Shallows

    Bass, Smallmouth: GOOD; Jigs, ​Artificial plastic baits; Coves, Pumphouse, Shallows

    Bass, White: GOOD; Jigs, Topwater baits​;​ Coves, Pumphouse, Shallows

    Blue Gill: GOOD​; Worms/Insects; Shallows, Shoreline

    Carp: FAIR; Worms/ Insects​ Bowfishing; Shoreline, Shallows​

    Catfish: GOOD; Stinkbait, Worms; Inlets, Shoreline

    Crappie: GOOD; Kastmasters/ Rapallas​; Pumphouse, Inlet

    Trout: FAIR; Spinners, Spoons, Insects; Pumphouse, Shoreline

    Walleye: SPORADIC; Jigs, Paddletail; Trolling Deep Early AM

    Yellow Perch: NO REPORT; no report         

    ​***Reminder - No fishing from marina slips or docks (next to is okay but can't use them in any way.***​

    ​NOTE: No snowmobiles or Off Highway Vehicles are allowed on Boyd Lake State Park.​

    ​​PLEASE NOTE: Any live fish collected for use as bait may only be used in the same body of water from which they were collected. All live bait/fish from a commercial source and transported by anglers must at all times be accompanied by a receipt for the source. Receipt is valid for 7 days. If you do not use all live aquatic bait in one trip, you must provide your own distilled water to transport from each body of water.

    See the Colorado Fishing Regulations for further clarification and information.​

    (Updated: 9/10/2019 3:19 PM)

  • Geocaching

    Boyd Lake State Park has several geocaching locations hidden within the park. The locations and names for each can be located on various geocaching internet web sites. Always remember that you must have a valid parks pass if you are on the park searching for these locations.
    (Updated: 1/8/2015 12:04 PM)

  • Hiking

    Hikers enjoy the paved and gravel trails beside the beaches and under the shade of cottonwood trees next to the water's edge. Boyd Lake's trail is a segment of the City of Loveland's recreation trail system. You can find out more on the Local Attractions​ page. All pets must be on a six-foot leash, and we must request that visitors pick up after their pets.​  
    Also available is the 1/2 mile self-guided Nature Trail on the south end of the park past the Campgrounds over the bridge on the Heinricy Inlet. The area is shown on the Boyd Lake Brochure Map​. Here is the Interpretive Trail Guide
    (Updated: 10/18/2017 3:22 PM)

  • Hunting

    Waterfowl hunting is the only hunting allowed at Boyd Lake. See the Boyd Lake Hunting page for hunting information.
    (Updated: 8/19/2019 9:04 AM)

  • Ice Skating

    During the winter, Ice Skating is an activity that has been popular the last few years at Boyd Lake. This activity is not officially sponsored by the park, but we have seen individuals come out and clear their own areas and skate regularly. Like all other activities at the park, this is at your own risk.
    (Updated: 12/29/2018 9:14 AM)

  • Jet Skiing

    Boyd Lake is ​OPEN​​ to boating effective 3/16/2019. 

    Evidence of Quagga Mussel Larvae in Green Mountain Reservoir​

    ​Green Mountain seals and receipts (blue or white) are no longer valid for pre-inspection anywhere in Colorado State Parks. These boaters can no longer use drop box/pre-inspection after hours.​

    ANY BLUE RECEIPT or OUT-OF-STATE seal/receipt will not be accepted at Boyd Lake for pre-inspection purposes!​
    In Aug. 2018, as part of a state and federal initiative to monitor aquatic nuisance species (ANS) in the state, specialists with the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation first confirmed the presence of the veligers, initially through microscopic analysis followed by DNA testing. An independent laboratory contracted by Colorado Parks and Wildlife confirmed Reclamation's findings. It is unknown if the veligers were dead or alive at the time of detection.​

    Boating Information

    All boats must be properly registered and equipped in accordance with the State Law. 

    The MAXIMUM speed limit is 40 MPH (see Boating for all speed limit rules) 

    ​​All vessels are required to be inspected for Aquatic Nuisance Species (Zebra Mussels, et al.) prior to launching. 

    The Heron Cove (north) ramp is used for launching Jet Skis (personal watercraft) and sail boats, 

    ​Just a reminder: Colorado State Parks require that your boat and trailer registrations be current before launching.

    Colorado Boating Safely Classes​

    Young people aged 14 or 15 years who want to ride a jet ski or drive a boat, should register for a REQUIRED Boating Safely course. Please visit CPW's Boating Safely page​ for more information and to register here​ for a class near you! The cost of the course is $15.00 per student and the student will study from a book and come to a "sit-down" review class and take the test. The student must pass the test to receive their Boating Safely ID card and must carry it with them while boating (like a driver's license).

    ​The Boyd Lake State Park address is 3720 N. County Road 11-C, Loveland CO 80538. Our phone number is (970) 669-1739​.

    (Updated: 7/27/2019 1:48 PM)

  • OHV Riding

    ​​We can register your OHV (off-highway vehicle/all-terrain vehicle) at our Park Office, but we do not allow OHV riding in the park.

    Park Office hours are 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Tues-Sun.​

    Please visit CPW's OHV registration page​ for more information.

    (Updated: 9/11/2019 4:33 PM)

  • Picnicking

    Boyd Lake State Park features 67 individual first-class picnic sites. These sites are available "first-come-first-serve." Most have grills at the site and some have a shelter.

    GROUP PICNIC AREA: The "Mariner Point Group Picnic Area" is open every year from approximately mid-May to mid-September for use ​and is available by reservation only. The GPA can accommodate up to 200 guests! The Group Picnic Area has a great view of the Park and the mountains in the distance. It has twenty 8' picnic tables and two large serving counters. It also has many amenities including a beach volleyball pit, horseshoe pits, playground equipment, a fireplace, and BBQ grills.

    For fee information, please view the Fees page​.​

    This is a perfect location somewhat isolated from the rest of the Park. We often host school and business groups. This is also a great site for an outdoor wedding.

    ​Reservations can be made up to 180 days in advance by completing and submitting the GPA Rental Agreement with payment to the park office by mail, email: boyd.lake@state.co.us​, in person or by fax (970-667-0071). 

    You will receive a confirmation letter if the date is available. If you do not receive a confirmation letter within three​ business days of submission please contact us. Find the GPA Rental Agreement, Brochure and the Reservation Calendar that lists current openings on the Group Picnic Area​ page.

    (Updated: 11/16/2018 10:02 AM)

  • Snowmobiling

    ​We can register your snowmobile at our Park Office, but we do not allow snowmobile riding in the park; we also don't have the terrain or weather.

    Park Office hours are 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Tues- Sun.

    Please visit CPW's snowmobile registration page​ for more information.

    (Updated: 7/27/2019 1:45 PM)

  • Swimming

    The swim beach is CLOSED to swimming.

    ​The Boyd Lake State Park swim beach provides cool relief on Colorado's hot summer days. A pavilion at the beach includes rinsing showers, restrooms, a playground, and picnic tables and Fun Foods snack bar where you can purchase food and other items.

    Float toys may be used in the buoyed-off swimming area.

    For the safety and enjoyment of our visitors, glass containers, charcoal grills, and pets are prohibited on the swim beach. Boats are prohibited within the buoyed swim area.

    Swimming from vessels is also permitted from sunrise to sunset in the three designated no-wake areas as shown on the map in the Boyd Lake State Park Brochure (North No Wake Area and East No Wake Areas 1 and 2). USE CAUTION - HAZARDS MAY EXIST.

    (Updated: 9/3/2019 10:06 AM)

  • Volleyball

    During the summer season there are two volleyball courts (sand based) at Boyd Lake.
     
    One volleyball court (sand based) is located at the Swim Beach Plaza and is available to the public on a first come, first serve basis.
     
    The second volleyball court (sand based) is private and located at the Mariner Point Group Picnic Area. The Group Picnic Area​ is only available with a paid reservation fee; this is a great place to hold larger group functions at a very reasonable rate.
     
    The net is in place but you must provide your own volleyball.
    (Updated: 9/11/2019 4:40 PM)

  • Water Skiing

    Waterskiing is permitted in the south half of Boyd Lake only. Another person besides the driver is required to be an "observer" when towing or skiing during the legal hours.

    All powerboats in the designated skiing area must travel in a counter-clockwise direction.
    (Updated: 7/27/2019 8:06 AM)

  • Winter Camping

    ALL camping reservations at Boyd Lake are done by the customer by calling 1-800-244-5613 or online at cpwshop.com.

    Please check prices on our Fees Page.

    During the Winter Season (November 1st - March 31st), the campground is open, but the number of campsites available is reduced. The only restroom building open with flush toilets and showers during this time is between E/F.

    No laundry facilities are available during our winter camping phase. Please see Winter Camping Map.​​

    Reservations

    To stay at Boyd Lake, the visitor must have a reservation by visiting CPW's online reservation ​page or calling 1-800-244-5613. 

    You must have a camping permit AND a daily or annual parks pass.  

    Check out time for the campsite is 12:00 noon. Check in time for campsites is 1:00 pm.​

    Cancellations or Changes to a Reservation

    ​If customers would like to cancel, change, or inquire about a refund, please call 1-800-244-5613 or visit CPW's reservation cancellations and/or changes page.​

    Ameniti​es​

    All sites have 20, 30, and 50 amp electric hookups. Each site has a picnic table, grill, and fire pit.

    During winter, the only bathroom building that's open is between E/F loops, with flush toilets and showers. No laundry facilities are available during the winter.

    A dump station is located at the top of the campground for campers only. 

    The campsites are paved and pull-through, which can accommodate tents, pick-up campers, trailers and motor homes up to 40' in length.

    Reminder: Clearance at the entry gate is 14 feet 2 inches.

    (Updated: 9/11/2019 4:53 PM)

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