Water Activities in Denver, Colorado
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Beaches

Chatfield Lake
Boating, water skiing, sailing and swimming are among the park's most popular activities.
BirdwatchingFishingHiking is allowedMountain bikes are allowedFire ringsPicnic tableToiletsBoat launchPotable drinking water

Cherry Creek Lake
Fishermen head out to catch trout, walleye, bass, crappie, pike, carp and catfish. State record walleye have been caught at the reservoir.
FishingHorses are allowedHiking is allowedMountain bikes are allowedCross country skiers are allowedPotable drinking waterPicnic tableToiletsBoat launchFire rings
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Boating

Barr Lake
Channel catfish, smallmouth and largemouth bass, rainbow trout, walleye, bluegill, wiper and tiger muskie are among the species Colorado Division of Wildlife has stocked at Barr Lake. All boats are restricted to the north half of the lake and to motors that are 10 horsepower or less..
BirdwatchingFishingPicnic tableHorses are allowedHiking is allowedMountain bikes are allowedToiletsParkingFees are chargedPicnic ramadasBoat launch

Barr Lake State Park
This park is a nature enthusiasts dream. Over 300 species of birds have been spotted here. This is a quiet lake, boats with electric trolling motors or gasoline motors of 10 horsepower or less are permitted on Barr Lake. There is no camping in this State Park.
Picnic tableBirdwatchingHorses are allowedFishingHiking is allowedMountain bikes are allowedCross country skiers are allowedParkingToiletsFees are chargedPicnic ramadasBoat launch

Chatfield Lake
Boating, water skiing, sailing and swimming are among the park's most popular activities.
BirdwatchingFishingHiking is allowedMountain bikes are allowedFire ringsPicnic tableToiletsBoat launchPotable drinking water

St. Vrain Pond System
The ponds are generously stocked with bluegill, largemouth bass, wiper, channel catfish, crappie and rainbow trout. Bow fishing is allowed for carp. Ice fishing is a favorite pastime during the winter months.
FishingBirdwatchingRV campingTent campingToiletsHandicapped AccessFees are chargedPicnic tablePotable drinking water
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Kayaking & Canoeing

Barr Lake
Channel catfish, smallmouth and largemouth bass, rainbow trout, walleye, bluegill, wiper and tiger muskie are among the species Colorado Division of Wildlife has stocked at Barr Lake. All boats are restricted to the north half of the lake and to motors that are 10 horsepower or less..
BirdwatchingFishingPicnic tableHorses are allowedHiking is allowedMountain bikes are allowedToiletsParkingFees are chargedPicnic ramadasBoat launch
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Swimming

Chatfield Lake
Boating, water skiing, sailing and swimming are among the park's most popular activities.
BirdwatchingFishingHiking is allowedMountain bikes are allowedFire ringsPicnic tableToiletsBoat launchPotable drinking water

Cherry Creek Lake
Fishermen head out to catch trout, walleye, bass, crappie, pike, carp and catfish. State record walleye have been caught at the reservoir.
FishingHorses are allowedHiking is allowedMountain bikes are allowedCross country skiers are allowedPotable drinking waterPicnic tableToiletsBoat launchFire rings
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Water Activities In City Parks

Sloan's Lake Park
Located at Sheridan Boulevard & west 17th Avenue, this park features a basketball court, bicycle/pedestrian pathway, boating, football field, softball field, soccer field, tennis court, lighted tennis court, shelter, picnic area, flower gardens, two playgrounds, water skiing, and fishing.
Picnic tableFishingHiking is allowedMountain bikes are allowed

Washington Park
Located at south Downing Street & east Louisiana Avenue, this park features a recreation center with indoor pool, bicycle/pedestrian pathway, boating, a crushed granite jogging path, fitness course, fishing, horseshoe pit, indoor pool, lawn bowling/croquet, soccer field, tennis courts, lighted tennis courts, two playgrounds, four picnic sites, boathouse pavilion, two lakes, 1/2 basketball court, two major flower gardens, and a youth fishing pond.
Picnic tableFishingHiking is allowedMountain bikes are allowedSwimmingToilets
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Water Activities In National Forests

The Pike and San Isabel National Forests and The Comanche National Grassland
The Pike and San Isabel National Forests and The Comanche National Grassland offers nearly 3 million acres of public lands from the short grass prairies to the alpine tundra. This area offers a wide variety of recreation for all visitors.
Horses are allowedFishingHiking is allowedMountain bikes are allowedATV are allowedTent campingCross country skiers are allowedRV campingPicnic tableHandicapped AccessVisitor center
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Water Activities In State Parks

Chatfield State Park
The park includes camping, a full-service livery, miles of hiking and biking trails, a popular lake, the Chatfield marina and one of the most popular hot-air balloon launch areas on the Front Range.
BirdwatchingHiking is allowedMountain bikes are allowedRV campingTent campingFishingRV holding tank dump stationShowersToiletsPicnic tableHandicapped AccessPotable drinking water

Cherry Creek State Park
Boating, water skiing, sailing and swimming are among the park's most popular activities. A model airplane field and a shooting range, along with 100+ campground sites make this State Park unique to the Denver area.
Horses are allowedFishingHiking is allowedMountain bikes are allowedCross country skiers are allowedToiletsSwimmingPotable drinking waterPicnic tableFees are charged

Eldorado Canyon State Park
Eldorado Canyon offers hiking trails for all abilities, rainbow and brook trout fishing, biking, sightseeing, spectacular views and wildlife. Eldorado Canyon is a day-use only park and does not offer camping.
Picnic tableBirdwatchingHorses are allowedFishingHiking is allowedMountain bikes are allowedWildlife viewingHandicapped AccessPotable drinking waterVisitor centerToiletsFees are charged

St. Vrain State Park
This park features 60 campsites, great fishing for rainbow trout, catfish, crappie and bass, and excellent bird watching for waterfowl and many other species.
Picnic tableFishingHiking is allowedMountain bikes are allowedBirdwatchingRV campingTent campingParkingToiletsFees are chargedHandicapped AccessPotable drinking water
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Water Skiing

Chatfield Lake
Boating, water skiing, sailing and swimming are among the park's most popular activities.
BirdwatchingFishingHiking is allowedMountain bikes are allowedFire ringsPicnic tableToiletsBoat launchPotable drinking water
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