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
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
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Park Highlight
Explore Spinney Mountain Reservoir
Thanks to its 2,500-surface-acre reservoir and prime locations along the South Platte River, the park offers visitors exceptional boating and picnicking, but the prized attraction is its nationally renowned fishing. Islands within the reservoir and the fenced area directly below the dam are closed to all public use at all times.
Reservoir Facilities
Facilities
Boat ramps are located on both the north and south sides of the reservoir. Docks are for loading and unloading boats only. There is an enforced five-minute use limit while mooring at the dock.
The boat ramps close October 31 each year for the season, afterwards only kayaks, canoes, rafts, belly boats, windsurfer boards (including paddle boards), sailboards and float tubes, and must be hand launched and hand propelled.
Spinney Mountain does not have a marina available to visitors. Visitors can use the marina at nearby Eleven Mile State Park. Groceries, camping and fishing supplies, fishing equipment and boat rentals, licenses, firewood and snacks are available at the 11 Mile Marina.
Boating and Fishing
Boating
All types of boating are popular on this large reservoir including: Kayaking, canoeing, sailing and motor boating. Whether it’s a lazy early morning pontoon-boat cruise or challenging the afternoon high winds with a windsurf board, this reservoir provides enough water to meet your needs. The reservoir closes to all boating from one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise.
Winds at the Reservoir
Please be aware that area winds can blow in gusts up to 40 mph and create five-foot waves on the reservoir. Storms develop very quickly and a bigger boat is always better on this reservoir.
Closures
Only the following vessels are permitted on the reservoir after October 31st:
- Kayaks
- Canoes
- Rafts
- Belly Boats
- Windsurfer Boards (including Paddle Boards)
- Sailboards
- Float Tubes
Reservoir Fishing
Spinney Mountain is a Gold Medal fishery in a quiet and secluded portion of South Park. This reservoir is known internationally for its trophy-sized northern pike, rainbows, cutthroats and browns that are taken all summer long. Anglers continue to marvel at the reservoir's resurgence as a trophy trout fishery. The comeback is due to the successful techniques used by Colorado Parks and Wildlife to manage the reservoir's trout and pike fisheries.
Rules:
- The park closes to all fishing activity one half hour after sunset during the open season.
- Fishing is strictly flies and lures only; nothing with a scent and nothing with a taste.
- Bait fishing and snagging are both prohibited.
- Areas closed to fishing include the fenced area directly below the dam, the face of the dam, the Homestake Conveyance Channel and from any island or boat ramp.
- Fishing from the docks is prohibited.
- Fishing from the face of the dam is prohibited.
- Ice fishing is prohibited.
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 Spinney Mountain
Colorado Parks and Wildlife awards anglers who catch big fish. Visit the Fishing Awards and Records page for more records.
South Platte River Fishing
All fish caught on the South Platte River below (east of) the reservoir and continuing to Eleven Mile Reservoir must be immediately released back to the water. This is a Gold Medal catch and release fishing area only. Bait fishing and snagging are both prohibited above and below the reservoir and is strictly enforced.
Aquatic Nuisance Species at Spinney Mountain
To boat on the reservoir, a pre-launch boat inspection for aquatic nuisance species (ANS) at the boat ramp, an ANS stamp and a current boat registration are required. New Zealand mudsnail has been detected in the reservoir at Spinney Mountain.
Non-motorized, hand-launched kayaks, canoes, rafts, belly boats, float tubes, paddle boards and foldable boats do not need to be inspected.
Contaminated Vessels
Any boat found to be contaminated will be refused admittance to the reservoir until decontaminated. Decontamination can be done by park staff at the Eleven Mile Shop by appointment only.
Inspection Hours
Get hours and location from the park.
New Zealand Mudsnail
New Zealand mudsnails have been confirmed in Spinney Mountain Reservoir.
Help Stop the Spread of New Zealand MudsnailBring 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 Brochure
Windsurfing
Water Activities
Water-contact sports including swimming, wading, scuba diving and water skiing are prohibited, but visitors can windsurf on the reservoir. With frequent wind gusts of 30–40 mph, windsurfing can be exciting. Windsurfing with a full-body wetsuit is recommended due to the very cold water temperatures.
Parks Nearby
Eleven Mile Reservoir
Want more water fun? Spinney Mountain Park visitors can explore nearby Eleven Mile State Park that also has a reservoir.
Visitors can also rent equipment from Eleven Mile to use at Spinney Mountain. The 11-Mile Marina has boat rentals available that include a 20-foot pontoon, a couple of 16-foot Lund aluminum V-Hulls, and several canoes and kayaks. Call the aarina for details at 719-748-0317. All persons under the age of 13 must wear their life jacket at all times when in any vessel that is on the water. Visit the Eleven Mile State Park office to borrow a child’s life jacket from the Life Jacket Loaner Program.