Tarryall State Wildlife Area

Tarryall Reservoir SWA

Park County

Tarryall Reservoir SWA

Tarryall Reservoir SWA

Park County

Tarryall Reservoir SWA

Access Requirements:

A valid hunting or fishing license OR SWA pass is required for everyone 16 or older accessing this state wildlife area.

Activities & Amenities:

  • Hunting
  • Fishing
  • Camping
  • Guides Available

Contact:

Area CPW Office: Denver, 303-291-7227.

About This State Wildlife Area

State Wildlife Areas are critical habitat areas for Colorado’s wildlife. Sportspeople’s license and recreational user pass fees pay for these parcels of land, which are managed by Colorado Parks and Wildlife employees for the benefit of our wildlife. A valid hunting or fishing license OR SWA pass is required for everyone 16 or older to visit most SWAs, and visitors should check current hunting, fishing and land use regulations when planning to visit a State Wildlife Area.

This SWA consists of 711 land acres and 175 water acres.

Seasonal Boating

Tarryall Reservoir will be open for boating with ANS inspections starting May 1, 2026. Hours will be 6am-8pm every day, from May 1 until October. October hours will be 8am-6pm,. Closes at the end of October, weather/ice permitting.

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Boat Ramp

The boat ramp is open for inspections every day from May 1 until October 31. When the boat ramp is closed, only hand-launched and non-motorized vessels are allowed. Must be actively fishing on all vessels that are on the water.

Colorado Fishing Atlas

711 acres.

min. 8,839 ft - max 9,111 ft

50, 501
Deer, Elk, Waterfowl
Coldwater Lake, Coldwater Stream

Hunting, Fishing

Restrooms, Boat Ramp

A. Closed at dam, spillway, outlet structures.
B. Operating a vessel in a manner that creates a whitewater wake is prohibited.
C. OHV and snowmobile use prohibited.
D. Discharging firearms, pellet guns or bows prohibited in campgrounds.
E. Camping allowed in designated campgrounds and numbered sites.
F. Dogs must be under control and on leash by handler, except service animals or when actively hunting, training for hunting or during licensed field trials.
G. NO FIRES allowed, only gas fuel grills.

Pack it out.

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Leave No Trace

When visiting state lands, remember to practice the seven Leave No Trace principles. Travel and park on durable surfaces, including established parking spots and campsites, and stay on areas of rock, gravel, and dry grasses or snow. Remember to pack out what you packed in. When shooting is permitted on a property, pick up your spent shells, target remnants, clays and carry our trash or anything else you brought with you.