Barr Lake State Park
State Park in Brighton, CO
Hours:
Park: 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Office: Monday through Sunday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Entrance Fees:
- Daily Vehicle Pass: $10
- Individual Daily Pass: $4
Animals Permitted:
- Leashed Dogs
- Service Animals
- Horses
Park Address:
13401 Picadilly Road
Brighton, CO 80603
United States
Barr Lake State Park
State Park in Brighton, CO
Hours:
Park: 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Office: Monday through Sunday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Entrance Fees:
- Daily Vehicle Pass: $10
- Individual Daily Pass: $4
Animals Permitted:
- Leashed Dogs
- Service Animals
- Horses
Park Address:
13401 Picadilly Road
Brighton, CO 80603
United States
Lake Closed to All Vessels -
Due to low water levels, which makes rescues more difficult, the lake is closed to ALL boats for the remainder of the season, including hand-launch vessels.
Get Involved
Whether you are an avid hiker, mountain biker or hunter, or you simply appreciate all the Colorado outdoors has to offer, there are many ways you can get involved. Colorado state parks have a variety of employment and volunteer opportunities. Jobs include naturalists and maintenance and administrative work, and range from full to part time and temporary. Volunteer opportunities include wildlife monitoring and campground host. Check out the opportunities below for more information.
Officer on a boat at sunset
Jobs
Every year we hire:
- Visitor Service Technicians
- Park Entrance Attendants
- Campground Attendants
- Boat Assistants
- Certified Lifeguards
- Interpretive Naturalists
- Maintenance Technicians
- Limited-Commissioned Law Enforcement Personnel
All temporary, YIP internship and full-time jobs are posted directly on the state's career website.
OASIS Newsletter
Interested in keeping up with what's happening at Barr Lake? Check out our quarterly newsletter for information about events, news and more!
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Volunteers Needed!
The purpose of the volunteer program at Barr Lake is to enhance the visitor experience by providing quality educational interpretive and conversational contacts with park visitors. Well-trained and skilled volunteers enable Barr Lake State Park staff to educate many visitors throughout the year.
Volunteers also increase visitor safety by providing more eyes and ears on the park and by providing educational contacts that may prevent unsafe behavior. The Barr Lake volunteer program also provides a fun, supportive and educational place where adults of all ages, abilities and experience can come together to learn, grow and share their love of the natural world with others.
Barr Lake offers a buffet of options for earning volunteer service hours. Volunteers may choose to specialize in just one type of work, or they may choose to do a little of everything.
Volunteer Opportunities
Aquatic Nuisance Species Inspections
This is an important position for the protection of natural resources from non-native species that threaten wildlife, drinking water/irrigation and all water-related outdoor recreation.
Park Maintenance
Assist with construction projects, plumbing, minor electrical work, snow plow, mowing, tractor operation, cleaning restrooms, landscaping and other maintenance projects.
Archery Program Assistance
We are looking for volunteer help in the maintenance and operation of our archery range, as well as teaching archery to visitors.
Entrance Gate Attendant
Greet guests at the gate, provide information and collect money for passes.
Taking a tour on the Eagle Express
Friends of Barr Lake
Friends of Barr Lake is a 501(c)3 organization with the sole purpose of supporting Barr Lake State Park. Friends of Barr Lake is dedicated to making a difference by aiding Barr Lake State Park in its mission to educate, conserve, and provide recreation for today and tomorrow.
To find out how you can help give back to Barr Lake State Park, visit the Friends of Barr Lake website or Like us on Facebook!