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Mailing
1800 11.8 Road
Loma, CO   81524
Park Office
1800 11.8 Road
Loma, CO   81524

Office Hours
Visitor Center is typically open 8:00AM - 4:00PM
Park Hours
picnic area closes at 10PM, fishing all night.

Fax   970-858-5150
Phone   970-858-7208

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Highline Lake State Park
Bass fishing near the dam at Highline Lake 

An oasis in the desert, Highline Lake is the recreation epicenter for the Grand Valley with two lakes, lush grass, trails and trees.
No matter the season, Highline Lake State Park is a diverse and welcome retreat. Connected to miles of trails and close to communities, the park makes an ideal base camp for exploring the Grand Junction area.  Whether passing through on mountain bikes, or as an end destination, the park welcomes campers, anglers, families and groups.

Birders have plenty to see here. The Audubon Society designated the park an important bird area; thousands migrate through the area every winter.
Park Information
Why Visit Now

The WEST boat ramp at Highline Lake is open! 
Required ANS inspections are  available at the WEST ramp 8 am to 7:00 pm.  All watercraft must be inspected for aquatic nuisance species before launching, unless there is a seal attached to the boat and trailer.  
If no ANS inspector is available at the West gate, inspection station or ramp, please contact 858-7208, 250-0214 or 216-4173 for an inspection.  For information about the Colorado State Parks' Aquatic Nuisance Species inspection program, click on the Boating link at the top of this page.    

 See our conditions page!  

Highline is open! The water in both lakes is still chilly, but the fish are biting! 
Celebrate Spring!  The weather is perfect for fishing, boating, hiking, picnicking, camping, biking and spending the day kickin' back!  Come on out to Highline!
It's time for those trial runs on the trails!  The "18 Hours of Fruita at Highline Lake" is coming SOON  It will be time to race before you know it!     
2012 Fishing licenses, power bait and nightcrawlers are available at the Visitor Center! 

Grab a camera and Get Outdoors at Highline Lake!  Get Outdoors at Highline Lake and just see what you can see!
 


Current Park Weather

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Highline Lake Star Party!
May 26
Highline Lake's first 2012 Star Party on Memorial Day Weekend!
Highline Lake Offers Boating Safely Classes
June 16
Boating Safely Classes for Teens 14 and older & Interested Adults
Highline Lake Offers Boating Safely Classes
July 14
Boating Safely Classes for Teens 14 and older & Interested Adults
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Save 30% NOW - all CLOTHING at the Visitor Center is priced to sell! 

Power Bait is now available at the Visitor Center!   
Last Modified Date: 5/16/2012 1:51 PM