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
- Dog Off-leash Daily Pass: $3
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
- Dog Off-leash Daily Pass: $3
Animals Permitted:
- Leashed Dogs
- Service Animals
- Horses
Park Address:
13401 Picadilly Road
Brighton, CO 80603
United States
A person looking out on Barr Lake with binoculars
Park Highlight
Explore Nature at Barr Lake
Barr Lake State Park is a wildlife viewing and recreation destination for the local and regional community, and it is one of the top birding destinations in the state of Colorado.
Birds
A bird watcher’s paradise, over 371 species of birds have been seen at the park.
Bird List
A bird watcher’s paradise, Barr Lake State Park offers an expansive boardwalk with beautiful gazebos and benches for unparalleled wildlife viewing. Prominent species there include eagles, pelicans, double-crested cormorants, blue herons and grebes.
Find Out More
Bird Conservancy of the Rockies
The park serves as the headquarters for the Bird Conservancy of the Rockies. Its staff operates banding stations in the park and offers public programs. They can be reached by calling their office at 303-659-4348.
Visit The WebsiteBest Ways to Watch Wildlife
The Lake
The refuge is a large section of the lake that is off limits for boats and watersports, so all kinds of wildlife have space and peace to thrive. Prominent species there include eagles, pelicans, double-crested cormorants, blue herons and grebes.
Boardwalk
The boardwalk is situated over the park’s beautiful wildlife reserve, where green tree canopies and glittering waters overwhelm the senses. Featuring gazebos and benches overlooking the quiet lake, the boardwalk offers the perfect perch for birdwatching and photography.
The Eagle Express
The Eagle Express — a motorized 13 passenger cart — takes bird watchers on naturalist-guided tours on Barr Lake’s trails weekends from mid-May through September.
Explore Nature
Nature Center
At the Barr Lake Nature Center, visitors can see displays about the park’s wildlife and have their questions answered by a naturalist. The Nature Center is located near the south parking lot.
Center hours vary; call 303-659-6005 for hours and information about upcoming programs or to arrange a program for your group.