Elkhead Reservoir State Park
State Park in Craig, CO
Hours:
Park: Daily, 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Office: Daily, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Entrance Fees:
Daily Vehicle Pass: $10
Individual Daily Pass: $4
Animals Permitted:
- Leashed Dogs
- Service Animals
- Horses
Park Address:
135 County Road 28
Craig, CO 81625
United States
Elkhead Reservoir State Park
State Park in Craig, CO
Hours:
Park: Daily, 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Office: Daily, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Entrance Fees:
Daily Vehicle Pass: $10
Individual Daily Pass: $4
Animals Permitted:
- Leashed Dogs
- Service Animals
- Horses
Park Address:
135 County Road 28
Craig, CO 81625
United States
Park Highlight
Explore Elkhead Reservoir
The park's main attraction is the 900 surface-acre reservoir. The reservoir provides endless recreational opportunities, including boating, swimming, jet skiing, water skiing, paddle boarding, canoeing, kayaking and fishing.
Reservoir Facilities
Facilities
The boat ramp is open from May 15 to September 30, annually, and is located in the southwest area of the park. It's a two-lane concrete ramp with a 4% grade. There are 38 parking spaces available for vehicles with trailers nearby.
Boats can also be hand launched from the northeast access point, which is north of East Beach and accessible from County Road 28.
Boat Ramp Hours of Operation
- May: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- June and July: 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
- August: 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- September: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Swimming is allowed at the swim beach and all designated wakeless areas. The swim beach is located at the East Beach on the east side of the reservoir and accessed from County Road 28.
A personal floatation device must be worn while in the water except in a designated swimming area.
Boating and Fishing
Boating
Boating on over 900 surface acres can satisfy the power boater, skier or angler looking for a more remote experience. aquatic nuisance species pre-inspection is required for boats prior to launching.
Fishing
Elkhead Reservoir is a warmwater fishery that contains largemouth and smallmouth bass, tiger muskie, northern pike, crappie, bluegill and catfish. Colorado Parks and Wildlife awards anglers who catch big fish.
Ice Fishing
Ice fishing is allowed when conditions permit. 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 Elkhead
State record walleye have been caught at the reservoir. Visit the Fishing Awards and Records page for more records.
Bring the Brochures with You
Fishing Brochure
Read up on the location you want to fish before you head out.
Download the BrochureLand and Water Regulations Brochure
Have a question about regulations? Check the brochure.
Download the BrochureMandatory Boat Inspections
All motorized crafts must be inspected at the aquatic nuisance species (ANS) station prior to launch.
Inspection Hours
Get inspection hours from the park.
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 ANSWater Activities
Jet Skiing
Paddle Boarding
Sailing
