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

Contact:

303-659-6005

[email protected]

An easy 1.3-mile walk from the Nature Center brings you to the Gazebo Boardwalk, where you can get an excellent view of the rookery using a spotting scope.

Barr Lake State Park

State Park in Brighton, CO

An easy 1.3-mile walk from the Nature Center brings you to the Gazebo Boardwalk, where you can get an excellent view of the rookery using a spotting scope.

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

Contact:

303-659-6005

[email protected]

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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.

Group and Event Space

FOR GROUPS

Educational Tours

Visitor and Nature Center

Near the Meadowlark Picnic Pavillion, 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 Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.  

Call the park at 303-659-6005 to arrange a program for your group.​​

Amenities:

  • Wildlife displays
  • Naturalists on staff

FOR GROUPS

Picnics and Receptions

Meadowlark Picnic Pavilion

Hold your next family or business event at the Meadowlark Picnic Pavilion. 

  • Up to 100 guests
  • $160 per day

Amenities:

  • 15 accessible picnic tables
  • 2 charcoal grills
  • Electricity
  • Running water
  • Restrooms
  • Horseshoe pits
  • Volleyball court

Please call the park at 303-659-6005 for hours of operation and to make a reservation.​

Trail view of Barr Lake

Nearby Trails Access and Lake Views

Enjoy a diversity of trailheads, lake views and the Barr Lake Nature Center with exhibits just yards away. 

  • Neidrach, Perimeter, Northern 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