Highline Lake State Park - Grand Junction, CO

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Highline Lake State Park


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An ideal base camp for exploring the Grand Junction area, Highline Lake State Park is the center for water sports in the Grand Valley of western Colorado. The park features shaded, grassy areas and maintained turf. Due to the park's low elevation, it is an ideal getaway from early spring to late fall.

There are two lakes at the park; Highline Lake is designated for water-skiers and boaters, and Mack Mesa Lake is designated for wakeless boating only. Both lakes offer great fishing. Great blue heron, white pelicans and whooping crane are just a few of the migrating waterfowl that stop at the park.

A watchable wildlife migratory waterfowl overlook provides an excellent spot from which to watch the park's wildlife, especially during the winter, when thousands of ducks and geese migrate here. The overview also provides an excellent view of the surrounding area.

Highline Lake is also a great place to establish a base camp for mountain biking and river rafting.

Facilities: Restrooms and picnic tables are provided at Highline Lake State Park. There are a total of 30 campsites available, none of which are full hook-ups.

Reservations: Reservations are accepted to use Highline Lake State Park.

Best Time To Visit: Highline Lake State Park is open year-round.

Fees: There are a variety of fees that can be incurred when entering this state area, from a daily walking pass all the way to an annual vehicle pass. Visitors should contact this State Recreation Area to find the plan best for them.

Accessibility: This state park does provide campgrounds that are accessible for diabled persons. Please contact the Highline Lake State Park for further information.

Rules: Since rules may vary depending on which park guests choose to visit, please check with the Park Manager for any other rules that may apply.

Directions: To reach Highline Lake State Park from Grand Junction, travel west on Interstate 70 west to Loma Exit, then north onto Colorado Highway 139 for six miles to Q Road. Go west on Q road for 1.2 miles, then turn north onto 11.8 Road for one mile to the park entrance.

Address

Highline State Park

1800 11.8 Road

Loma, Colorado 81524

Phone
General: (970) 858-7208

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