Sweitzer Lake State Park

State Park in Delta, CO

Hours:

Park: Daily, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Entrance Fees:

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

Animals Permitted:

  • Leashed Dogs
  • Service Animals
  • Horses

Park Address:

PO Box 173
Delta, CO 81416
United States

Contact:

970-874-4258

[email protected]

A serene view of the lake with pastel clouds.

Sweitzer Lake State Park

State Park in Delta, CO

A serene view of the lake with pastel clouds.

Hours:

Park: Daily, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Entrance Fees:

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

Animals Permitted:

  • Leashed Dogs
  • Service Animals
  • Horses

Park Address:

PO Box 173
Delta, CO 81416
United States

Contact:

970-874-4258

[email protected]

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Children on two towed inflatables

Children on two towed inflatables

Park Highlight

Explore Sweitzer Lake

Built solely for recreation, 137-surface-acre Sweitzer Lake is a day-use-only park. Water ski, swim, picnic, fish, boat, bird watch or just breathe in the clean air. Sit on the grass, at a picnic site or on the sandy shore, and enjoy the day.

Lake Facilities

Facilities

    A boat ramp is located at the west end of the lake near the dam and can be accessed from E Road.

    A sandy beach for all to enjoy! Colorado State Park swim beaches do not have lifeguards on duty. Swim at your own risk. Children must be supervised by adults at all times. Swimming is permitted in the swim area only. 

    Boating and Fishing

      Boating

      Power boating, sailing, jet skiing and canoeing are popular activities at Sweitzer Lake. Visitors also enjoy water skiing, swimming and scuba diving. Boaters are subject to Colorado boating statutes and regulation.

      Fishing

      Sweitzer Lake is considered a good fishing spot for youngsters with plentiful catfish, bluegill, green sunfish and carp. The lake is a largemouth bass trophy fishery. Sweitzer Lake is a catch-and-release-only lake. Fish in this lake contain selenium and are not edible.

      Ice Fishing

      Ice is usually considered unsafe at this lake. Please call the park office for weather conditions at 970-874-4258 before you visit. 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 Sweitzer

      Colorado Parks and Wildlife awards anglers who catch big fish. Visit the Fishing Awards and Records page for more records.

      Bring the Brochures with You

      Mandatory Boat Inspections

      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.

      Non-motorized, hand-launched kayaks, canoes, rafts, belly boats, float tubes, paddle boards and foldable boats do not need to be inspected.

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      Inspection Hours

      Inspection hours are May to October from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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      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 ANS

      Water Activities

      Two people on a jet ski

      Jet Skiing

      Jet skis are encouraged to use the area in the southwest corner of the lake to avoid conflict with other boaters. Ski counter-clockwise around the ski buoys in middle of the lake.

      Paddle boarding

      Paddle Boarding

      Get on the water to enjoy stunning views and a full-body workout. Be sure to have one life jacket on board per person, as well as a sound-producing device (like a whistle). The wakeless zone is on the east side of the lake.

      The lake on a cloudy day

      Scuba Diving

      Scuba divers must display a warning flag when diving. Divers must stay within a 100-foot radius of the flag. Vessels must stay 100 feet away from the diver's flag. Scuba divers must keep a distance of at least 100 feet from dam outlet structures. See Colorado Boating Statues and Regulations for more information.

      Volleyball

      Volleyball

      Bring your own net and ball, and set up in area that will not interfere with other visitors.

      Water skiing

      Water Skiing

      Ski counter-clockwise around the ski buoys in middle of the lake. Don't forget your orange flag!

       Two windsurfers on the water

      Windsurfing

      Windsurfing is welcome!