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
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
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
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
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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.
Larimer County Fire Ban -
There is a fire ban due to dry conditions & elevated fire danger. Please review the banned & allowed activities to help prevent wildfires. Violations may result in citations.
Marina Closure -
Boyd Lake Marina is closed for the 2026 season due to the end of the operating contract. Due to low water levels, a new concessionaire will not be selected. There is no estimated reopening date. Read more about the closure.
Boyd Lake State Park
Educational Outreach Portal
Welcome to our Educational Outreach Portal! Here you will find information about how our Park Professional John Williams can support your educational outcomes!
Preston Middle School students learning about Invasive Weed Management near their school in southern Fort Collins
K-12 Educational Offerings
Browse some of the educational support offerings below, or feel free to reach out to us if you'd like to collaborate on any unit or lesson ideas you might have!
Educational support offerings
CPW's Teacher Resources
Curriculum resources and workshops from Colorado Parks and Wildlife
Unit and lesson plans for any grade level
Established Science, Environmental, & Outdoor Education options: Critter Crates, invasive plants & animals, water/boat safety, aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems, outdoor safety skills, and much more!
Field Trips to Boyd Lake State Park
Boyd Lake can be a site for your classroom to enjoy water-based recreational opportunities, or to extend in-class learning to the field! Contact us with your questions or ideas!
Job Fairs, Volunteering, and School Events
Park Staff can attend school events like job fairs, community nights, chaperone volunteer outings, and be guest speakers!
Work Based Learning (WBL)
Colorado Parks and Wildlife is developing WBL partnerships with school districts in Northern Colorado. Contact [email protected] to learn more!
Community Service Projects
Boyd Lake State Park could be a location for many school or classroom service-learning projects. We have ample opportunities and would love to hear your ideas!
Post-Secondary Offerings
Options for colleges and universities at Boyd Lake State Park
Colleges and universities
Internships at Boyd Lake
Front Range Community College Winter Internship Program, other internship options available
Job Fairs & Guest Speaking
Park Staff can join your job fairs and speak at engagement events
Field Trips to Boyd Lake State Park
Boyd Lake State Park could be utilized as a field work site for numerous natural resource management disciplines
Student Project Site
Boyd Lake could support student projects in a variety of ways
Group Picnic Area
Boyd Lake can host large events with our Group Picnic area at Mariner Point
Ride Along with a Ranger
Ride-alongs are a great opportunity for those interested in learning more about what CPW law enforcement employees do to manage Colorado’s parks and wildlife. Ride-alongs can be conducted with a District Wildlife Manager or a Park Ranger. To apply for a ride-along, please fill out the application below and submit to Lori Morgan at [email protected].
Program Contact
Park Administrator II, John Williams
Boyd Lake's Park Professional, John Williams is available to offer educational support for your programming or curriculum. John's background as a public school teacher in Northern Colorado provided him experience with the Colorado Department of Education Academic Standards, engaging classroom instruction, field trips, youth mentoring, collaborative planning, and much more! Contact us at [email protected]