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Boat Ramps
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5/14/2013 |
Boyd Lake is now open to all boating. The boat ramp is open and the dock is in place. The ramp at Heron Cove is closed to launching.
All boats must be properly registered and equipped in accordance with the State Law. All vessels are required to be inspected for Aquatic Nuisance Species (Zebra Mussels, et al.) prior to launching.
The Inspection Hours from May 1st – September 30th are 6 am to 10 pm daily.
Please help us protect our waters from these destructive creatures. Take time to read park and boating regulations posted at the boat ramp and help to promote safe boating. The ANS Inspection station is located at the main boat ramp. Outside of inspection hours, boats are required to have valid pre-inspection documentation (seal and receipt) prior to launch.
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Campgrounds
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5/14/2013 |
Boyd Lake State Park campground has 148 excellent, paved, electrical, pull-through campsites, which can accommodate tents, pick-up campers, trailers and motor homes up to 40' in length. If you do not have a reservation during the summer peak season, you may camp at Boyd Lake if space is available. BUT you need to be sure the site you choose does not have a reservation card in the numbered post marker. We recommend you reserve camp sites for any weekend day/nights & any stay longer than 2 nights. You have the site until 12:00 (noon) the next day. To make reservations go to the camping page or call (800) 678-2267(CAMP) OR if you live in the Denver Metro area call (303) 470-1144. Please note that camping reservations must be made at least 3 days in advance of your stay, and you must have a camping permit and a daily or annual parks pass. Between each 2 loops there are restrooms & shower facilities available. Playgrounds, horseshoe pits, picnic tables and grills create a very family-friendly experience. A dump station is located at the top of the campground for campers only.
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Dump Station
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5/14/2013 |
Our dump station is located west of our campground. A DAY OR ANNUAL PASS AS WELL AS A VALID CAMPING PERMIT IS REQUIRED TO USE THE DUMP STATION.
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Entrance Station
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5/14/2013 |
The Entrance Station is located north of the Visitor Center at 3720 N. County Road 11C, Loveland, CO. When the entrance gate is unmanned you may utilize the self service kiosk just past the entrance on the right, or come to the Visitor Center/Park Headquarters to purchase passes and permits. The Visitor Center is opened everyday, 7 days a week from 9 am - 5 pm.
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Fishing Piers
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5/14/2013 |
The ADA fishing pier has been pulled due to water levels and the end of the season. The ADA Fishing Pier located in the Marina Inlet has been pulled for the season. When in place there is a paved path from the parking lot to the pier.
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Food Service
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5/14/2013 |
A new snack bar concession is scheduled to open Memorial Day weekend at the swim beach pavilion. Fun Foods will over snacks, beverage and ice cream. As details emerge this web site will be update with the information about the hours of operation.
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Group Picnic Area
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5/14/2013 |
The "Mariner Point Group Picnic Area" is open every year from approximately mid-May to mid September for use, and is available by reservation only. The reservation can be made 180 days in advance of the reserved date. The GPA it can accommodate up to 200 guests! The Group Picnic Area has a great view of the Park and the mountains in the distance. It has twenty 8' picnic tables and two large serving counters. It also has many amenities including a beach volleyball pit, horseshoe pits, playground equipment, a fireplace, and BBQ grills. The cost to rent is $90 Monday - Friday and $180 Saturday, Sunday and holidays. Please note this does not include the daily park entrance fee. This is a perfect location somewhat isolated from the rest of the Park, we often host school and business groups. This is also a great site for an outdoor wedding. Reservations can be made up to 180 days in advance by completing and submitting the GPA Rental Agreement and submitting it to the park office by mail, email (boyd.lake@state.co.us, in person or by fax (970-667-0071). You will receive a confirmation letter if the date is available. If you do not receive a confirmation letter within 3 business days of submission please contact us. There is a GPA Rental Agreement, Brochure and the Reservation Calendar that lists current openings, and an Alternative Pass Request under the "Group Picnic Area" tab.
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Marina
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5/14/2013 |
The Marina concession is scheduled to open for the season on Monday, May 11, 2013. The hours will be Weekdays from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm.
Weekend hours will be 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
The hours may be expended later in the season depending on water conditions.
The Marina will be renting out Fishing Boats, Pontoon Boats, Wave Runners, Canoe, Kayak, and Paddle Bikes
The marina will also be making the Wood & Ice runs into the campgrounds as well.
The Marina concessions number is (970) 663-2662. The store carries fishing supplies, live bait, groceries and camping supplies.
A copy of the Marina brochure is listed under the publication section.
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Park Office
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5/14/2013 |
The Park Office is located at 3720 N County Road 11-C, Loveland, CO 80538. Our telephone number is 970-669-1739, email us at boyd.lake@state.co.us. We are currently operating under summer hours which means we are open every day of the week. The Visitor Center is open from 9 am to 5 pm, where you may register your boat, OHV or snowmobile and purchase various passes and permits, plus fishing and hunting licenses.
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Picnic Sites
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5/14/2013 |
Boyd Lake State Park features sixty seven (67) individual picnic sites. These sites are available "first-come-first-serve." Some have a shelter and most have a grill at the site.
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Showers
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5/14/2013 |
Showers are available at each of the 3 buildings in the campground, situated between Loop A-B, Loop C-D & Loop E-F. The cost is $0.75 for the first 3 minutes and $0.25 for each minute thereafter. There is a change machine located in each facility building. You may obtain a map of the campground under our Maps section.
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Swim Beach
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5/14/2013 |
The Swim Beach is closed. The likelihood of the swim beach being open for the 2013 season is doubtful due to low water level conditions. IF the swim beach opens later this summer the information will be posted on this website. Swimming from vessels is permitted from sunrise to sunset in the three designated no-wake areas as shown on the map in the Boyd Lake State Park Brochure (North No-wake Area and East No wake areas 1 and 2). USE CAUTION - HAZARDS MAY EXIST
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