Barr Lake State Park
State Park in Brighton, CO
Hours:
Park: Daily 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Nature Center: Tuesday through Sunday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (closed Monday)
Entrance Fees:
Daily Vehicle Pass: $10-$15
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: Daily 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Nature Center: Tuesday through Sunday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (closed Monday)
Entrance Fees:
Daily Vehicle Pass: $10-$15
Individual Daily Pass: $4
Animals Permitted:
- Leashed Dogs
- Service Animals
- Horses
Park Address:
13401 Picadilly Road
Brighton, CO 80603
United States
Boat Ramps CLOSED -
Due to low reservoir levels, Barr's boat ramps closed 7/10 at 9 p.m. and will remain closed through the rest of the 2026 boating season. Hand-launched vessels, like kayaks and paddleboards, will still be allowed. Learn more.
Group and Event Space
For Groups
Educational Tours
Visitor and Nature Center
Near the Meadowlark Picnic Pavilion, the Barr Lake Nature Center is a great place to learn about the park’s wildlife and have your questions answered by a volunteer or staff member.
Hours: Monday through Sunday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Please call 303-659-6005 to confirm the Nature Center is open.
Call the park at 303-659-6005 to arrange a program for your group.
Amenities:
- Wildlife displays
- Naturalists on staff
Welcome sign for Barr Lake Nature Center
For Groups
Picnics and Receptions
Meadowlark Picnic Pavilion
Hold your next family or business event at the Meadowlark Picnic Pavilion.
- Up to 100 guests
- $150 per day
Amenities:
- 15 accessible picnic tables
- 2 charcoal grills
- Electricity
- Running water
- Restrooms
- Horseshoe pits
- Volleyball court
Group gathering at Meadowlark Picnic Pavilion
Children flying kites outside the Meadowlark Pavilion
For reservations between May 15 through September 15, visit cpwshop.com or call 1-800-244-5613. For reservations outside of this window, please call the Nature Center at 303-659-6005.
Nearby Trails Access and Lake Views
Enjoy a diversity of trailheads, lake views and the Barr Lake Nature Center with exhibits just yards away.
- Dam Crest, Lake Loop, Lake Perimeter, Niedrach Nature and Prairie Welcome trails
- Take a stroll
- Walk the dog
- Ride a bike
- Ride your horse
- Paddle the canoe
- Cast your fishing rod
- Watch birds and wildlife