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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
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
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.
Following the completion of dam restoration work and with water levels restored in the reservoir, Sweitzer Lake State Park opened its boat ramp to the public August 8.
Ramp hours:
- The ramp is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
- Saturday and Sunday hours are 8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. through September 14.
- After Labor Day, September 1, Monday through Friday hours will be reduced to 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Saturday and Sunday hours AFTER September 14 will be 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
The ramp will close for the season September 28.
See the "Mandatory Boat Inspections for Aquatic Nuisance Species" hours and information lower on the page.
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.
Clean Your Gear: Fishing
Help Protect Colorado Waters
Clean Your Gear
Cleaning your gear before and after use helps protect our water from aquatic nuisance species. Check out these videos to learn how to clean your fishing gear.
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 for ANS at Sweitzer
To boat on the reservoir, an aquatic nuisance species (ANS) stamp, current boat registration and a pre-launch boat inspection at the boat ramp is required.
Vessels and other floating devices that are both hand-launched and human-powered are exempt from mandatory ANS inspections. Although, the public is strongly encouraged to self-inspect their watercrafts, boots, waders, and fishing equipment by making sure that all equipment is clean, drained, and dry. For instructions, see Clean Your Gear.
Learn more about aquatic nuisance species.
Inspection Hours
Inspection hours are May to October from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Mandatory Inspections and SealsAquatic Nuisance Species
Aquatic nuisance species (ANS) are aquatic plants and animals that invade lakes, reservoirs, rivers and streams, including zebra mussels, quagga mussels, New Zealand mudsnails, Asian carp, rusty crayfish and more.
Stop the Spread of ANSOh, SHELL NO
Be a Pain in the ANS
We can keep Colorado’s peaches sweet, juicy and thriving by preventing the spread of Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS). Clean, drain and dry all paddling, fishing and boating gear after each use and Be a Pain in the ANS!
ANS are non-native species that can harm bodies of water, ecosystems and even industries. Several kinds of invasive species can cause clogs in irrigation pipes — this could interrupt water delivery for agricultural producers. Clogs could be formed by non-native zebra, quagga and golden mussels, which can attach themselves to the insides of pipes.
Water Activities
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
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.
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
Bring your own net and ball, and set up in area that will not interfere with other visitors.
Water Skiing
Ski counter-clockwise around the ski buoys in middle of the lake. Don't forget your orange flag!
Windsurfing
Windsurfing is welcome!