Eleven Mile Reservoir
WEB LINKS: Info Info Info Photos
SIZE: 3,405 acres, shoreline 23.9 miles
LOCATION: The reservoir lies on the South Platte River between Highways 24 and 9. To reach the park, travel 38 miles west of Colorado Springs on U.S. 24 to one mile west of the town of Lake George, then turn left (south) on County Road 90 and drive for six miles to County Road 92. Continue south on 92 for five miles to the park.
FEATURES: Camping, hiking trails, picnic areas, kayak rentals, showers, laundry, retail vendors
HOURS: The reservoir is closed to boating from one half-
COST: $7.00 day / $60.00 season pass
NOTES: No water skiing. The southeast corner of the lake (Witchers Cove) is generally
the preferred put-
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WEB LINKS: Info
Lake Pueblo
SIZE: 4,646 acres, shoreline 60 miles
LOCATION: Take I-
FEATURES: Pretty much everything (no kayak rentals)
HOURS:
COST: $7.00 day / $60.00 season pass
NOTES: They allow jet-
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Pikes Peak -
WEB LINKS: Info
SIZE: Crystal Creek-
LOCATION: To reach the toll road, Exit I-
FEATURES: Hiking, mountain biking, picnicking. No camping.
HOURS: 2008 highway info: Opening Day, May 1st: 9 am to 4 pm / May 23 -
COST: $4.00 per person highway toll fee / PFD required
NOTES: No gas engine boats allowed! (smile) North Cat is generally the pick of the litter. Incredible scenery!
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Rampart Reservoir
WEB LINKS: Info
SIZE: 500 acres
LOCATION: Directions from Colorado Springs: Travel west on Highway 24 approximately
18 miles to Woodland Park. At the stoplight immediately before the McDonald's turn
right. Travel on this road (Baldwin -
FEATURES: Camping, hiking and mountain biking trails
HOURS: 7 AM -
COST: $5.00 / $40 season pass
NOTES: No water skiing. Lots of coves to play in!
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Spinney Mountain Reservoir
SIZE: 2520 acres
LOCATION: From Colorado Springs, take U.S. 24 west for 55 miles over Wilkerson Pass. Turn south on Park County Road 23 and drive 2.8 miles to County Road 59. Turn right and continue another 1.1 miles to the park entrance.
FEATURES: No camping.
HOURS: The reservoir is closed to boating from one half-
COST: $7.00 day / $60.00 season pass
NOTES: Located 5 miles northwest of Eleven Mile State Park. No water skiing.
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Tarryall Reservoir
WEB LINKS: Info
SIZE: 220 acres
LOCATION: From Colorado Springs-
FEATURES: Camping
HOURS:
COST: Free
NOTES: Nice secluded lake for a relaxing paddle
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Headed west into the mountains past 11 Mile and Spinney, there are many more paddling possibilities outside of the immediate Pikes Peak region. Some of the nearest are listed below, with informational links. I'll try to add more details as time allows.
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Crystal Creek Reservoir
Local Water
(alphabetical)
To my reckoning, there are 8 significant lakes with paddling potential in the Pikes Peak region. There may be other possibilities out there, if so, let me know and I'll add them to the list.
Colorado Boating Regs require that your kayak have your name and address displayed and that you have an emergency whistle on person. Complete Boating Regulations
General Links:
Wildernet (satellite maps and general information for many Colorado lakes)
Note! An infestation of Zebra Mussels were discovered at Lake Pueblo in January 2008.
Consequently, boat inspections are now required at many Colorado lakes. Some require
inspection of ALL watercraft, and some just motorized/trailered boats. Some have
restricted motorboat access (Rampart). 11 Mile, Pueblo, Pikes Peak, Rampart, Spinney
and Tarryall are generally open to non-
For information on Zebra Mussels, click HERE
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