Boyd Lake State Park is a water-sports haven for northern Colorado. The lake lies at the western-most edge of the plains at the foot of snow-capped Long's Peak and the mountains of the Continental Divide.
Boyd Lake State Park has something for everyone: boating, fishing, camping, picnicking, swimming, hiking, biking, and hunting.
All types of watercraft: ski boats, fishing boats, jet skis, sailboats, canoes, use Boyd Lake's 1,700 surface-acres of water. Boyd also has a sandy beach and a pavilion for swimmers. Boyd Lake State Park also has a modern campground with 148 paved pull-through sites that can accommodate vehicles up to 40 feet in length. For an aerial view of the Cottonwood Campground,
click here. You can zoom in & out on the document.
Pets are allowed on Boyd Lake State Park but must be kept on 6 foot leash at all times.
Boyd Lake State Park is open to boating. The Main Boat Ramp is a six-lane ramp located at the Marina at the east end of the marina parking lot. The two-lane Heron Cove Ramp, located just north of the group picnic area. When open the Heron Cove Ramp is used to launch small craft (i.e. Jet Skis). The Main Ramp is used to launch larger craft. It is MANDATORY that all water craft be inspected before launch at either ramp. Inspections are performed at the Main Boat Ramp only. Click on link at right for the ANS Inspection Hours.
Click
here for information on Boating Rules, Regulations, and Boat Safety classes.
Click
here for an interactive 2013 Colorado Fishing Regulation available online. You can also click the link on "Links" section to the right for the fishing regulation.
Click
here for the link to our current conditions page.
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here for the link to our facilities page
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here for the link to our activities page.
Anyone or group wishing to hold a special activity at Boyd Lake State Park must first complete the
Special Activities Agreement .
Reserve Mariner Point Group Picnic Area
Visitor Center Hours
The Mariner Point Group Picnic Area (GPA) is open every year from approximately mid-May to mid September for use, and is available by reservation only. The Group Picnic Area can accommodate up to 200 guests!
The Group Picnic Area has a great view of the Park and the mountains in the distance. The GPA 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 with payment 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.
Click here for more information or to make a GPA Reservation.
The Boyd Lake Visitor Center is open to the public from 9 am to 5 pm, 7 days a week for the summer.
We sell Boat, Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) & Snowmobile registrations as well as Colorado State Park Passes & Permits. We also sell Colorado State Fishing and Hunting Licenses.
To register a boat for the first time you will need at minimum, The Hull ID Number, the make, model, year and length of the vessel and the current Registration Number if available. If you do not have this information you will need to bring the vessel in for a Hull ID Number inspection by a Ranger.
To register an OHV or Snowmobile for the first time you will need at minimum, The Vehicle ID Number, the make, model, year and engine displacement size (cc) and the current Registration Number if available. If you do not have this information you will need to bring the vessel in for a Vehicle ID Number inspection by a Ranger.