Conditions

Boat Ramps - 6/17/2013 North and South Boat ramps are open From 5am to 11 pm. No loading or unloading of vessels will be allowed after hours. We anticipate switching to our winter inspection hours on October 15, 2013. Starting on that day, the ramps will be open daily from 5 am to 6 pm. Camping - 6/17/2013 All of our campgrounds and their ammenties are open. Reservations are always recommended in the spring/summer seasons. Fire Restrictions - 6/17/2013 Pueblo County, therefore the park, is in a STAGE 1 FIRE BAN. This stage of fire ban does NOT impact your ability to have a fire in the rings and grills provided. Smoking is restricted to only the developed areas of the park: parking lots, campgrounds, picnic, shorelines, etc. Follow the normal rules for fire in the park. They are: OPEN FIRES ARE ONLY ALLOWED IN THE CAMPFIRE RINGS AND GRILLS PROVIDED. Please use extreme caution. Never build a fire in an undesignated area, never leave it unattended and make sure it is completely out before you leave. You may have a fire in a self-contained container (like a habachi grill) on the shoreline. NO building fires on the ground anywhere in the park. Fishing Report - 6/17/2013 With the fishing pressure of Fathers Day in full swing, the fish are being cooperative and letting everyone alike join in on the fun! Walleye have been especially fishing well, with good numbers and sizes being caught all over the lake, mostly in coves and along rocky structures. Stripers and Trout are also being brought in, with the North Wildlife area being the hottest area. Elsewhere in the park the Arkansas River is roaring right now, causing the fishing to be slow. Tubers, kayakers and canoe users are enjoying the high flows as a good way to beat the summer heat, but everyone is reminded to use caution due tohighly fluctuating flows. Valco ponds and Anticline contined to be stocked and offer great family friendly fishing. Durind the busy season please be consideratd of all other users here at the park and know they are out enjoying our natural resources just as you are. Also please continue to follow th erules and regulations regarding method of take and bait use while on the river. If you have any questions please stop in at our visitor center or ask a ranger on the park. Tight lines evertyone! Park Entrance - 6/17/2013 Entrances are open (but not staffed) 24 hours/7 days a week. Always use self-service for required park pass if an attendant is not available. The Visitor Center is now open Monday through Sunday 9 am to 4 pm. Swimming Conditions - 6/17/2013 Swim Beach will open Fri. May 24th for the summer season from 11am-6pm Thursday-Mondays. Swimming is NOT allowed in the reservoir. Cliff-diving is also strictly prohibited and extremely dangerous. Wading is permitted in the reservoir. A good way to know that you are wading: your feet are always touching the ground! Swimming is only allowed at the Rock Canyon Swim Beach. The beach is Memorial Day through Labor Day. When open, the hours are: Thursdays through Mondays (closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays) 11 am to 6 pm. There is no extra fee for the beach, but a park pass is required on every vehicle that enters the park. Please note: Pets are not allowed in the swim beach compound. It is not safe to leave pets in a hot car, so plan to leave your pets at home when visiting the beach. Glass is also not permitted at the beach. Gas grills are not allowed in the beach compound, but bring your charcoal for the grills that are provided. Trails - 6/10/2013 All trails are currently open. To minimize trail damage, the natural surface (dirt) trails are closed during wet conditions. Right now the trails are dry and in great shape. Water Levels - 6/17/2013 Water elevation is 4,847.17 Feet and last years elevation was 4867.71. Please use caution due to floating debris and not all hazards are marked. Water Temperature - 6/17/2013 Surface water temperature is approximately 65 degrees.