Posted Mar 23, 2026 - No wood or charcoal fires allowed. Devices fueled by bottled liquid or gas (propane) that have and use an on/off valve, such as portable stoves or propane fire pits, are allowed.
A big, quiet lake in southern Colorado with a mild climate and open water for every kind of boat. Ten miles of trail wind through the area's long history, and anglers work it for trout, bass, walleye, catfish and crappie.
Things to do
🥾 Hiking
🚲 Biking
🎣 Fishing
⛵ Boating
🐎 Equestrian
🐦 Birding
🧭 Geocaching
🏹 Hunting
Amenities & facilities
🏕️ Campsites
🚿 Restrooms & Showers
👥 Group Sites
🛝 Playground
🚤 Boat Ramp
🚐 RV Dump Station
🌿 Nature Center
♿ Accessible Facilities
RV / campsite hookups
🔌 Full Hookups (Sewer/Water/Electric)
⚡ Electric & Water
Camping options
Accessible Campsite
Camper and RV Camping
Group Camping
Tent Camping
Winter Camping
Facility rentals
Pavilions and meeting rooms you can reserve for groups and events.
The Sopris and Viola Group Picnic Areas — $120
Piedmont Group Camping Area — $250 per night
Entrance fee
$10–$15 per vehicle; $4 per person on foot or bicycle — Daily Vehicle Pass: $10-$15; Individual Daily Pass: $4
Hours
Park: Daily, 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Office: Daily, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Hours as published by Colorado Parks and Wildlife. Check the official page before a long drive.