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Boat Ramps
Boyd Lake is OPEN to boating effective 3/16/2019.
ANS Inspection Station is open 8:00 am - 6:00 pm. Decontamination Hours are 9:00 am - 5:00 pm.

The Heron Cove (north) ramp is used for launching Jet Skis (personal watercraft) and sail boats only. These vessels must still be inspected at the ANS station at the main boat ramp.

All boats must be properly registered and equipped in accordance with the State Law.
All vessels are required to be inspected for Aquatic Nuisance Species (Zebra Mussels, et al.) prior to launching.
ANY BLUE RECEIPT or OUT-OF-STATE seal/receipt will not be accepted at Boyd Lake for pre-inspection purposes!
(Updated: 10/31/2019 2:09 PM)
Campgrounds
Starting Jan. 1, 2019: ALL camping at Boyd Lake will be done by the customer by calling 1-800-244-5613 or online at cpwshop.com.

Please check the new prices on our Fees Page starting Jan. 1, 2019.

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 call 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 reservation cancellations and/or changes page.
Amenities
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: 10/29/2019 9:14 AM)
Dump Station
Our dump station is located west of our campground. DUMP STATION USE IS FOR REGISTERED CAMPERS ONLY.
If non-campers would like to use it, they must pay for a "dumping permit" at the gate or Park Office when they are open.
If the Park Office or gate is not open, please call 1-800-244-5613 or reserve a campsite online at cpwshop.com.
If the campground is full and the office or gate options are unavailable, the dump station cannot be used.
(Updated: 10/2/2019 3:24 PM)
Entrance Station
The Entrance Station is located at 3720 N. County Road 11C, Loveland, CO. There is only one entrance into the park.

When the entrance gate is unmanned, you must utilize the self-service kiosk just past the entrance on the right, or come to the Visitor Center/Park Headquarters to purchase passes and permits.

You may pay for a daily pass with cash, check, or credit card at the self-service kiosk. A "voucher" for a regular Annual Pass ($80) may be purchased at the credit card kiosk. The "voucher" can be redeemed at any state park or CPW office and MUST be redeemed within 30 days of purchase. Special annual park passes and Aspen Leaf Annual Passes can only be purchased at CPW office locations.

The Visitor Center is open Tuesday - Saturday from 9 am to 4 pm.
(Updated: 10/1/2019 9:56 AM)
Event Facilities
Mariner Point Group Picnic Area Facility: CLOSED for the season.
The Mariner Point Group Picnic Area is open from approximately mid-May to mid-September for use and is available by paid reservation only.
Groups of up to 200 people can reserve the Mariner Point group picnic area located on a secluded peninsular just north of the marina cove. This private area includes a covered pavilion, twenty picnic tables (8 feet long), 2 fire grills, many electrical outlets, 2 food preparation countertops, water, a sink, a restroom facility, and a fireplace. A volleyball court, horseshoe pits and a private playground area are located next to the covered facility. The facility also has a private parking lot. There is boat ramp located on the peninsula, which affords the ability to pull a boat up to the area. You cannot launch a vessel from here.
RENTAL COST
Weekdays: $90.00
Weekends & Holidays: $180.00
This is a reservation-only area. Reservations can be made up to 180 days in advance. You can check the calendar to see if your date is available and make a reservation by completing and send us the Mariner Point Group Picnic Area Rental Agreement located on our website. Click on the web page link: Mariner Point Group Picnic Area
(Updated: 10/2/2019 3:35 PM)
Fishing Piers
The ADA Fishing Pier is now OPEN for the season for use in the Marina Inlet.

There is a paved path from the parking lot to the dock that meet ADA specifications.
(Updated: 4/20/2019 2:38 PM)
Food Service
The Swim Beach concession is CLOSED for the season.
Boyd Lake Concessions is the food vendor at the Swim Beach to Boyd Lake State Park.

(Updated: 9/25/2019 11:51 AM)
Group Picnic Area
Mariner Point Group Picnic Area Facility: CLOSED for the season.
The Mariner Point Group Picnic Area is open from approximately mid-May to mid-September for use and is available by paid reservation only.
Rental Cost
Weekdays: $90.00
Weekends & Holidays: $180.00

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.
The GPA 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.
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.
If your Group wishes to have a bouncy house at your event, you will need to complete the Special Activity Application specifically designed for this purpose.
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. Visit the Group Picnic Area page for a GPA Rental Agreement, Brochure, and the Reservation Calendar that lists current openings.
(Updated: 10/2/2019 3:36 PM)
Marina
The Marina Store is CLOSED for the season.
The number for Boyd Lake Marina is (970) 663-2662.
Email: boydlakemarina@gmail.com
Hours of Operation 2019 (SPRING/SUMMER Hours):
Monday-Friday 9:30 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Sunday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
The Marina sells firewood and ice at the store.
During the summer only: Marina personnel make ice and firewood runs into the campgrounds at approximately 6:00 pm on Fridays, and approximately 9:00 am & 6:00 pm on Saturdays.
The Marina carries live bait in addition to other fishing supplies, groceries, camping supplies and boating safety equipment such as life jackets.
Please note that when coming into Boyd Lake State Park to purchase gas or any other item from The Marina, you must have or purchase a parks pass to enter the park.
The Marina has the following vessels for rent: fishing boats, pontoon boats, wave runners, canoes, kayaks, and paddle bikes. They also have slip and mooring rentals available.
Just a reminder: Colorado State Parks require that your boat and trailer registrations be current before launching. Also, swimming is PROHIBITED in the Marina Bay. This includes in and around your boat, slip or mooring.
Address (Marina located inside Boyd Lake State Park):
4430 N. County Road 11C
Loveland, CO 80538

Find out more about the Boyd Lake Marina in the Marina Brochure.
(Updated: 10/2/2019 3:42 PM)
Park Office
The Park Office/Visitor Center is located at 3720 N County Road 11C, Loveland, CO 80538.

Our telephone number is (970) 669-1739.
Email us at boyd.lake@state.co.us.

The Visitor Center/Office is where you may register your boat, OHV, or snowmobile and purchase various passes, permits, and fishing and hunting licenses.
(Updated: 10/2/2019 3:45 PM)
Picnic Sites
Boyd Lake State Park features 67 individual picnic sites. These sites are available "first-come-first-serve." Some have a shelter, and most have a grill at the site.

The Mariner Point Group Picnic Area (GPA) is also available on a paid reservation basis.
(Updated: 10/2/2019 3:46 PM)
Showers
During the summer, and at our full operational capacity, showers are available at each of the three buildings in the campground, situated between Loop A-B, Loop C-D & Loop E-F. The cost is $0.75 for the first 3 minutes and $0.25 for each minute thereafter. There is a change machine located in each facility building. View a map of the campground.

PLEASE NOTE: October 1st each year we will revert to our winter schedule, which means that only the restroom/showers on E/F Loop will be open and the laundry facilities will have limited availability until total shut down in the winter.
(Updated: 7/20/2018 11:59 AM)
Swim Beach
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, picnic tables, and a 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: 10/2/2019 3:51 PM)