Navajo State Park
State Park in Arboles, CO
Hours:
Park: Daily, 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Office: Friday through Tuesday 8 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:
1526 County Rd 982
Arboles, CO 81121
United States
Navajo State Park
State Park in Arboles, CO
Hours:
Park: Daily, 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Office: Friday through Tuesday 8 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:
1526 County Rd 982
Arboles, CO 81121
United States
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Activities and Trails
What to Do at Navajo
Called Colorado’s Lake Powell, Navajo Reservoir extends 20 miles south into New Mexico and is a recreation paradise. Its 15,000 surface acres of water and 150 miles of shoreline provide nearly endless boating and fishing opportunities.
- Biking
- Boating
- Cross-country Skiing
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Horseback Riding
- Hunting
- Jet Skiing
- Picnicking
- Sailing
- Swimming
- Water Skiing
- Whitewater Rafting
- Wildlife Viewing
Best of Navajo
Navajo Reservoir
The park’s finest attraction is the 35-mile-long Navajo Reservoir, which begins in Colorado and ends in New Mexico. Visitors can boat, fish, jet ski, sail and water ski on the reservoir's 15,000 surface acres.
Jet Skiing
This is a great lake for jet skiing. It's about 20 miles from the boat ramp to the dam. Have plenty of gas and energy!
Stargazing
At Navajo, light pollution is almost nonexistent under the thick smattering of stars. It’s just you and the constellations; sit back and enjoy the serenity. If you stare long enough, you might even catch a glimpse of a shooting star.
Hunting
In some areas of the park, deer, elk and bird hunting are permitted during at least part of the established seasons. Check with the park office for information on seasons and regulations. A valid park pass is required.
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Hiking, Biking and Horseback Riding
Trails
There are currently five trails within Navajo State Park, and most are appropriate for hiking or biking. All trails are open for year-round enjoyment. Horseback riding is permitted, but only along the San Juan River off County Road 500.
Nature Trail
1,008 feet, non-paved
Hiking only
Rosa Trail
3,460 feet, non-paved
Windsurf Beach Trail
6,024 feet, gravel
Piedra Trail
5,063 feet, gravel
Sambrito Wetlands Trail
3,534 feet, gravel
Nature Trail
1,008 feet, non-paved
Hiking only
Rosa Trail
3,460 feet, non-paved
Windsurf Beach Trail
6,024 feet, gravel
Piedra Trail
5,063 feet, gravel
Sambrito Wetlands Trail
3,534 feet, gravel
Wildlife Viewing
Two areas of Navajo State Park offer visitors the opportunity to view a large variety of wildlife, including deer, elk, fox, beavers, muskrats, prairie dogs, river otters, jackrabbits, raccoons and many species of birds. Environmental educational programs are offered at both of the sites during the summer months.
Watchable Wildlife Viewing Area
The Navajo State Park watchable wildlife viewing area is an outstanding location to observe wildlife. This area is located next to the narrow gauge railroad bridge that spans the Piedra River near State Highway 151.
Sambrito Wetlands Area
The Sambrito Wetlands area of the park is another beautiful place to view wildlife as it contains ponds, marshes and a wonderful view of the lake. This area is located two miles south of State Highway 151 on Archuleta County Road 988.
Swimming
Swimming in the lake is allowed, but only in New Mexico. Swimming is currently not allowed on the Colorado side of the lake because there is no swim beach.
- No swimming in Marina Cove, Mooring Field, Mooring Cove or within 150 feet of the breakwaters.
- No swimming from sunset to sunrise.
- Children under 13 years old must be accompanied by an adult.
It is recommended to wear a life jacket and shoes when in the water.