Spinney Mountain State Park

State Park in Lake George, CO

Hours:

Half an hour before sunrise to one hour after sunset.

Entrance Fees:

Daily Vehicle Pass: $​10
Individual Daily Pass: $4

Animals Permitted:

  • Leashed Dogs
  • Service Animals
  • Horses

Park Address:

4229 County Road 92
Lake George, CO 80827
United States

Contact:

719-748-3401

[email protected]

Spectacular views of the acclaimed Collegiate Peaks in the Sawatch Range to the west and Thirtynine Mile Mountain to the southeast make the park an isolated retreat.

Spinney Mountain State Park

State Park in Lake George, CO

Spectacular views of the acclaimed Collegiate Peaks in the Sawatch Range to the west and Thirtynine Mile Mountain to the southeast make the park an isolated retreat.

Hours:

Half an hour before sunrise to one hour after sunset.

Entrance Fees:

Daily Vehicle Pass: $​10
Individual Daily Pass: $4

Animals Permitted:

  • Leashed Dogs
  • Service Animals
  • Horses

Park Address:

4229 County Road 92
Lake George, CO 80827
United States

Contact:

719-748-3401

[email protected]

Navigate to:

Spinney Mountain Winter Boating and Entire Park Closure -

Closed to boating except hand launch and human-powered vessels. No motors allowed. The park will close completely for the season on November 15, 2024 at one half hour after sunset.

 A boat on the waters in Spinney Mountain State Park

A boat on the waters in Spinney Mountain State Park

Activities and Trails

What to Do at Spinney Mountain

World-class trout fishing with striking views of the Collegiate Peaks mountain range awaits at Spinney Mountain State Park. The nearly 2,500-surface-acre reservoir provides a secluded retreat, as well as ample opportunities for boating, fishing, birding and picnicking. 

  • Birding
  • Boating
  • Education Programs
  • Fishing
  • Hunting
  • Picnicking
  • Sailboarding

Best of Spinney Mountain

The reservoir with mountains in the distance

The Reservoir

Visitors can boat, fish and sailboard on the park's 2,500-surface-acre reservoir. The prized attraction is its nationally renowned fishing. Spinney Mountain is designated a Gold Medal Water and is home to trophy-sized cutthroat, rainbow and brown trout, as well as northern pike.

A hunter holding a shotgun and harvested ducks

Waterfowl Hunting

Spinney Mountain offers excellent waterfowl hunting.

Two people windsurfing

Windsurfing

With frequent wind gusts of 30–40 mph, sailboarding can be exciting.

A person puts ketchup on hot dogs

Picnicking

Guests can enjoy an outdoor meal anywhere in Spinney Mountain State Park. The park offers many picnic sites with tables and grills on either side of the reservoir, as well as at the parking area on the river below the dam.

Upcoming Events

No Results.

There are no results to display at this time.

No Results.

There are no results to display at this time.

Waterfowl, Big Game and Small Game

Hunting

Waterfowl, big-game and small-game hunting are permitted in areas that are open for hunting during lawful hunting seasons established by Colorado Parks and Wildlife.

    ​​​​​​​​Waterfowl hunters will find a challenging and rewarding experience bagging their limit of geese, mallards, teal, bufflehead, wigeons or gadwalls on this reservoir. Jackrabbits and coyotes are abundant for small-game hunters. All blinds must be removed from the park each night. 

    Hunters seeking larger game can find mule deer and the occasional pronghorn antelope.

    Rental boats at Eleven Mile.

    Equipment Rentals

    Need equipment to play at Spinney Mountain? The 11-Mile Marina has boat rentals available that include a 20-foot pontoon, two 16-foot Lund aluminum V hulls, and several canoes and kayaks. Call the marina for details at 719-748-0317.