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

Individual Daily Pass: $4

Animals Permitted:

  • Leashed Dogs
  • Service Animals
  • Horses

Park Address:

3720 N County Road 11-C
Loveland, CO 80538-2307
United States

Contact:

970-669-1739

[email protected]

Boyd Lake offers a wide variety of water activities. 

Boyd Lake State Park

State Park in Loveland, CO

Boyd Lake offers a wide variety of water activities. 

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

Individual Daily Pass: $4

Animals Permitted:

  • Leashed Dogs
  • Service Animals
  • Horses

Park Address:

3720 N County Road 11-C
Loveland, CO 80538-2307
United States

Contact:

970-669-1739

[email protected]

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Pontoon floating on Boyd Lake with mountains in background

Pontoon floating on Boyd Lake with mountains in background

Park Highlight

Explore Boyd Lake

Colorful sailboats skimming blue water. Ski boats and jet skis cutting the waves. Canoes paddling the lake edge. All against a stunning mountain backdrop. That's the scene at Boyd Lake, a 1,747-acre water-sports haven. Power zones for water skiing, wakeboarding and riding personal watercraft, and no-wake zones for paddlesports, fishing and floating offer an enjoyable boating experience for all users.

Lake Facilities

Facilities

    The boat ramp is located by the marina on the west side of the park, north of the entrance station.

    The marina has monthly and seasonal slips and moorings, and boat rentals including: ski boats, pontoon boats, fishing boats and paddle boats. The marina carries live bait in addition to other fishing supplies, groceries, camping supplies and boating safety equipment such as life jackets.

    Hours:  Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Tuesday closed.  

    For more information, visit the marina website or contact the marina at:
    [email protected]
    970-663-2662

    The accessible fishing pier is at the marina inlet. There is a paved path from the parking lot to the dock that meet Americans with Disabilities Act specifications. 

    The Boyd Lake State Park swim beach provides cool relief on Colorado's hot summer days. A pavilion at the beach includes rinsing showers, restrooms, a playground, picnic tables and the Fun Foods snack bar (run by Boyd Lake Concessions), where you can purchase food and other items. 

    • Float toys may be used in the buoyed-off swimming area. 
    • For the safety and enjoyment of our visitors, glass containers, charcoal grills and pets are prohibited on the swim beach. 
    • Boats are prohibited within the buoyed swim area.

    The swim beach is closed for the season.

    One volleyball court (sand based) is located at the Swim Beach Plaza and is available to the public on a first-come, first-served basis. Net availability is put up Memorial Day Weekend and taken down after Labor Day. When the net is in place, you must provide your own volleyball.

    Visitors may set up their own temporary courts on the sand (must be removed daily by 10 p.m.)​​.

    Boating and Fishing

      Boating

      During the boating season, the entire lake is open to boating and sailing. Only the south end of the lake is open to towing skiers, tubers and wakeboarding. 

      Fishing

      Boyd Lake is a popular spot with shoreline and boat anglers. Ice fishing is a favorite winter pastime. Underwater ridges and inlet areas can produce great fishing. A Colorado fishing license is required, and Colorado fishing regulations apply. 

      Ice Fishing

      Ice fishing is available during the winter months. Please use caution when ice fishing. Have proper safety equipment and follow safety guidelines. 

      Fish Species and Bag Limits

      See the Fishing Atlas for fishable species at this location and the Fishing Brochure (PDF) for daily bag limits.

      Fishing Awards and Records for Boyd Lake

      Visit the Fishing Awards and Records page.

      Clean Your Gear: Fishing

      Help Protect Colorado Waters

      Clean Your Gear

      Cleaning your gear before and after use helps protect our water from aquatic nuisance species. Check out these videos to learn how to clean your fishing gear.

      Bring the Brochures with You

      Aquatic Nuisance Species at Boyd Lake

      All trailered vessels must be inspected at the aquatic nuisance species (ANS) station located at the marina prior to launch.

      Aquatic Nuisance Species

      Aquatic nuisance species (ANS) are aquatic plants and animals that invade lakes, reservoirs, rivers and streams, including zebra mussel, quagga mussel, New Zealand mudsnail, Asian carp, rusty crayfish and more.

      Stop the Spread of ANS

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      Inspection Hours

      March: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

      April: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

      May through Labor Day: 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.

      September 3–30: 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.

      October: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

      November: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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      Decontamination Hours

      March: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

      April: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

      May through Labor Day: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

      September 3–30: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

      October: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

      November: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

      Paddleboards, Kayaks and Caneos, Inflatable Watercraft

      Help Protect Colorado Waters: Clean Your Gear

      Cleaning your gear before and after use helps protect our water from aquatic nuisance species. Check out these videos to learn how to clean your paddleboard, kayak, canoe or inflatable watercraft.

      Clean Your Gear: Preventing the Spread of Aquatic Nuisance Species in Colorado

      Clean Your Gear: Paddleboards

      Clean Your Gear: Kayaks and Canoes

      Clean Your Gear: Inflatable Watercraft

      Water Activities

      People on a jet ski

      Jet Skiing

      Jet skiing is a popular hot weather activity at Boyd Lake.

      A girl on a unicorn shaped innertube

      Swimming

      Swimming is permitted from sunrise to sunset in the three designated no-wake areas (North No-Wake Area and East No-Wake Areas 1 and 2) as shown on the map in the Boyd Lake State Park brochure.

      Kids on paddle boards

      Paddle Boarding

      Paddle boarding is allowed in the three designated no-wake areas (North No-Wake Area and East No-Wake Areas 1 and 2) as shown on the map in the Boyd Lake State Park brochure. Don't forget to bring your life jacket and dress for cold waters. The marina rents paddle boards.

      A white sailboat on the lake

      Sailing

      Come sail on the reservoir and enjoy the picturesque lake.

      A speed boat pulling a water skiier

      Water Skiing

      Water skiing is permitted in the south half of Boyd Lake only. Another person besides the driver is required to be an observer when towing or skiing during legal hours. All powerboats in the designated skiing area must travel in a counter-clockwise direction.