Conditions

Boat Ramps - 5/16/2013 The reservoir opened to boating on May 1. The marina boat ramp is open daily, and the Morrison/South boat ramp is scheduled to open Memorial weekend. Mandatory inspections for aquatic nuisance species can be acquired at the park office until the stations are fully staffed. Boating - 5/16/2013 The reservoir opened to boating May 1 and will close November 1. Camping - 5/16/2013 The showers, dump station, hydrants, and flush restrooms are open. All campground loops have opened for the season. Camp sites can be reserved May 15 through September 30. Visitors are welcome to inquire for campsites on a first come, first served basis but for Memorial Weekend through Labor Day Weekend reservations are highly recommended. Reservations can be made by calling 303-470-1144 if you live in the Denver Metro area or 1-800-678-2267 if you live outside the Denver Metro Area. Visit the campground page for more information. Cell Phone Coverage - 5/16/2013 Cell phone coverage is spotty throughout the park. The best service is at the park entrance. Fire Restrictions - 5/16/2013 Campfires are allowed in the designated fire rings and grills only. Please use caution when having a campfire as wind can pick up suddenly. Fires must be fully extinguished when not attended. Fishing Report - 5/16/2013 Anglers casting from shore have been landing plenty of 16-22 inch trout on powerbait and wooly buggers. Pike are spawning and can be seen in shallow water. The reservoir is open to boating and trolling the inlet has yielded some nice fish. Shores may be muddy. Tailwaters fishing has been great with many 18 inch plus sized trout being caught. Pearl or orange scuds, zebra midges, and RS2’s have been doing the trick for tailwaters anglers. Small sections of shoreline have been roped off to help prevent erosion. If the tailwaters parking lot is full, please park at the dam or come back another time to avoid overcrowding. Hunting - 5/16/2013 Waterfowl and small game hunting is available in the western portion of the park during legal hunting seasons. Hunting is not allowed on the eastern portion of the reservoir, the ponds at the New Wetland or the Tailwaters. Signs are posted throughout the park showing designated areas. More information is available by calling the park office at 970-736-2436. Please review the hunting regulations before your trip. Icing Conditions - 5/16/2013 The reservoir has no ice. Road Conditions - 5/16/2013 Roads in and around the park are mostly dry. County Road 18 from the park entrance to the tailwaters opened for the summer season April 1. Spring Colors - 5/16/2013 The grass is green and trees are budding. Pasque flowers are in bloom and mountain bluebells and glacier lilies will soon follow. Trails - 5/16/2013 All park trails are open and mostly dry. Pets are welcome on the trails but must remain leashed. Water Levels - 5/16/2013 The reservoir is full and spilling over the dam. The tailwaters below the dam is running at about 50 cfs. The river flows at the inlet fluctuate daily between 80-120 cfs and the water coming in can be a little muddy.