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17 Porch Notes tagged “reservoir,” from counties across Colorado.
Outdoors and wildfire - Bent County
John Martin Reservoir is a state park and a flood-control dam at the same time
John Martin Reservoir in Bent County is a federal flood-control and irrigation reservoir on the Arkansas River that is also a Colorado state park for fishing, boating, and birding.
Read note ->Outdoors and wildfire - Logan County
North Sterling is an irrigation reservoir that doubles as a state park
North Sterling State Park sits on a working irrigation reservoir northwest of Sterling, so its water level and boating season follow rules you should know before you go.
Read note ->Water and land - Archuleta County
Navajo State Park is Archuleta County's big-water boating spot
Navajo State Park near Arboles is the county's large reservoir for boating and fishing, and like other Colorado waters it requires a park pass and a boat inspection for aquatic nuisance species.
Read note ->Water and land - Park County
Park County is headwaters country, and much of its water serves cities far away
The South Platte River takes shape in Park County's South Park basin, and large reservoirs here store water that is delivered to the Denver metro area downstream.
Read note ->Water and land - Lake County
The reservoirs around Leadville are part of a big water project
Twin Lakes and Turquoise Lake are tied into the federal Fryingpan-Arkansas Project, which moves and stores water for use downstream.
Read note ->Water and land - Gunnison County
Blue Mesa is a federal reservoir, not the county's tap water
Blue Mesa Reservoir is part of a National Park Service recreation area on the Gunnison River and is managed by federal agencies, separate from any town's drinking-water system.
Read note ->Outdoors and wildfire - Jefferson County
Bear Creek Lake Park is Lakewood's foothills-and-water park
A large Lakewood park where reservoirs, Bear Creek, trails, camping, and foothills views sit minutes from the west metro.
Read note ->Water and land - Jefferson County
Standley Lake anchors north Jefferson County with water and wildlife
Standley Lake is a working reservoir first, which is why north Jeffco trails, wildlife habitat, and access signs all bend around its water job.
Read note ->Water and land - Douglas County
Rueter-Hess Reservoir near Parker offers a bonus of public recreation
Rueter-Hess Reservoir near Parker is a water district's drinking-water storage, and Douglas County also opens it up for public recreation under its own rules.
Read note ->History and culture - Summit County
Dillon's lakeside amphitheater makes the reservoir a summer stage
On the north shore of Dillon Reservoir, an open-air amphitheater and a high-altitude marina turn a few short summer weeks into the town's brightest season.
Read note ->Water and land - Broomfield County
Fishing in Broomfield happens at named ponds, under state rules
Broomfield allows fishing at several named city ponds and reservoirs, with a Colorado fishing license required and state regulations that can differ by water.
Read note ->Water and land - Garfield County
Rifle Gap Reservoir is the big-water state park near Rifle
Rifle Gap State Park holds a reservoir open to motorboats, water skiing, swimming, and fishing, and like other Colorado waters it requires a boat inspection before you launch.
Read note ->Outdoors and wildfire - Delta County
Crawford and Paonia State Parks each center on a reservoir with boat-inspection rules
Crawford State Park near Crawford and Paonia State Park on Muddy Creek northeast of Paonia each center on a reservoir, and motorized boats must pass an aquatic nuisance species inspection before launching.
Read note ->Outdoors and wildfire - Otero County
John Martin Reservoir is a plains lake with its own rules
John Martin Reservoir, on the Arkansas River east of Otero County, is a state park and a federal reservoir where fishing and access follow posted park and agency rules.
Read note ->Outdoors and wildfire - Park County
South Park's reservoirs draw anglers, and fishing rules change by water
Park County's South Park reservoirs in the South Platte basin are a well-known fishing destination, and both the rules and access can differ from one water to the next.
Read note ->Water and land - Garfield County
Harvey Gap is the quiet, small-boat lake near Silt
Harvey Gap State Park is a smaller, calmer reservoir near Silt where boating is limited to low-horsepower craft, with a swim beach, fishing, and a seasonal boating closure in winter.
Read note ->Water and land - Park County
Boating at Eleven Mile State Park means a boat inspection for invasive species
Eleven Mile State Park allows boating on its big reservoir, but trailered boats must pass an aquatic nuisance species inspection first.
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