Conditions

Boat Ramps - 5/6/2013 Barr Lake is open for boating and the reservoir is very nearly full!water levels are still rising. Boating - 5/2/2013 Barr Lake is now open for boating; remember all trailered watercraft are required to submit to an ANS inspection or follow the pre-launch procedure. Fishing Report - 5/2/2013 Trout are biting near the boat ramp; boaters have caught some nice 18-20" walleye and a 22-inch wiper by the dam. Water temp is 53 degrees. A state parks pass is required ($7 Daily Pass or $70 Annual Pass)in addition to your valid fishing license (2013's now available at our Nature Center). Hunting - 5/2/2013 Hunting season is now over at Barr Lake. 2012's totals were 1059 hunters harvested 472 birds. Waterfowl hunting is allowed at Barr Lake from the blinds and only on Wednesdays and Saturdays during legal hunting seasons (Northern Front Range for goose; Northeast zone for duck). Call 1-800-846-WILD for blind reservations. All rules and regulations apply. No other hunting is allowed at Barr Lake State Park. Seasonal Closures - 5/2/2013 The new Rookery View Trail is closed for construction until further notice. Trails - 5/2/2013 The 8.8 mile Perimeter Trail winds around Barr Lake. There are many short boardwalks and loop trails connected the Perimeter Trail. Bicyclists beware of goatheads that can pop tires. Thorn-proof tubes are recommended. Horse riders beware of new steep grade section of concrete at the East end of the Dam (MP-7). Water Levels - 5/2/2013 The reservoir is still filling steadily every day. Water Temperature - 5/2/2013 Water is approximately 53 degrees. Winter Conditions - 5/2/2013 Winter is not over yet and park roads and trails may be snow covered or icy; please be careful when you visit us.