Veteran's Day Office Closure
Colorado Parks and Wildlife offices will be closed for Veteran's Day, Wednesday, November 11.
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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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.