Boyd Lake State Park
State Park in Loveland, CO
Hours:
Park: 5 a.m. to 10 pm
Office: Wednesday through Sunday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Entrance Fees:
Daily Vehicle Pass: $10-$15
Animals Permitted:
- Leashed Dogs
- Service Animals
- Horses
Park Address:
3720 N County Road 11-C
Loveland, CO 80538-2307
United States
Boyd Lake State Park
State Park in Loveland, CO
Hours:
Park: 5 a.m. to 10 pm
Office: Wednesday through Sunday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Entrance Fees:
Daily Vehicle Pass: $10-$15
Animals Permitted:
- Leashed Dogs
- Service Animals
- Horses
Park Address:
3720 N County Road 11-C
Loveland, CO 80538-2307
United States
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Bridge/Trail Closure -
The trail between Seven Lakes Park and Boyd Lake State park will be closed October 15, 2026 until further notice for bridge repairs. See Closures for more detail.
Larimer County Stage 1 Fire Restrictions -
This includes Boyd Lake State Park. Learn more details, including what is allowed and what is not allowed.
Boating Closure -
Due to low water levels, Boyd Lake is closed to boating for the rest of 2026. Hand-launched vessels - such as kayaks & paddleboards - & swimming are still allowed. See Closures for more information.
Get Involved
Boyd Lake has year-round opportunities for folks interested in volunteering. Whether you are leading a group, or an individual, feel free to contact us with questions about how you can become a steward here at Boyd.
Two park volunteers standing outside of the boat inspection area
Jobs
Every year we hire:
Boyd Lake posts openings year-round with job start dates beginning between February and June.
- Visitor Desk Attendants
- Park Entrance Attendants
- Aquatic Invasive Species (ANS) Inspectors
- Maintenance Workers
- Limited-Commissioned Law Enforcement Personnel
All temporary, YIP internship and full-time jobs are posted directly on the state's career website.
Volunteer Opportunities
Aquatic Nuisance Species Inspections
Daily interaction with park visitors: get under boats, climb into boats/ boat trailers to inspect for ANS and/or decontaminate these areas.
Campground Host
Maintain campgrounds, answer visitor questions, and manage camper expectations.
Visitor Services
Assist visitors to our Visitor Center by sharing information; selling passes, registrations, firewood, and retail merchandise; answering telephones; monitoring radio communications; data entry; and more.
Resident Volunteer
Assist park hosts, check in visitors at the entrance station, and perform landscaping and other park maintenance.