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Boat Ramps - 5/16/2012

Both the main boat ramp and the Heron Cove (PWC) ramps are open. The main boat ramp provides boat access to the lake. The Heron Cove ramp is used strictly to launch personal water craft and small sailboats. Boats must be properly registered and equipped in accordance with the State Law. All vessels are required to be inspected for Aquatic Nuisance Species (Zebra Mussels, et al.) prior to launching. Please help us protect our waters from these destructive creatures. Take time to read park and boating regulations posted at the boat ramp and help to promote safe boating. The ANS Inspection station is located at the main boat ramp. The aquatic nuisance species (ANS) vessel inspection station hours are: May 1 to October 1, 2012: Daily from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Outside of the inspection hours, boats are required to have valid pre-inspection documentation (seal and receipt) prior to launch.

Boating - 5/16/2012

Camping - 5/16/2012

Boyd Lake State Park campground has 148 excellent, paved, electrical, pull-through campsites, which can accommodate tents, pick-up campers, trailers and motor homes up to 40' in length. If you do not have a reservation during the summer peak season, you may camp at Boyd Lake if space is available. BUT you need to be sure the site you choose does not have a reservation card in the numbered post marker. We recommend you reserve camp sites for any weekend day/nights & any stay longer than 2 nights. You have the site until 12:00 (noon) the next day. To make reservations go to the camping page or call (800) 678-2267(CAMP) OR call (303) 470-1144. Please note that camping reservations must be made at least 3 days in advance of your stay, and you must have a camping permit and a daily or annual parks pass. Between each 2 loops there are restrooms & shower facilities available. Playgrounds, horseshoe pits, picnic tables and grills create a very family-friendly experience. A dump station is located at the top of the campground for campers only.

Fire Restrictions - 5/16/2012

Still in Effect: Effective beginning Thursday, April 12th, Larimer County will be under fire restrictions on all open fires. Contained fires in approved masonry or metal fire pits and most barbeque fires are still allowed. LATEST HEWLETT FIRE UPDATE: The Hewlett Fire was reported Monday afternoon on the Canyon Lakes Ranger District of the Roosevelt National Forest. The fire is located approximately 20 miles northwest of Fort Collins, 10 miles west of the junction of Hwy 14 and Hwy 287 near the Hewlett Gulch Trail in the Poudre Canyon. There are currently no evacuations,

Fishing Report - 5/16/2012

Reported by Type of Fish, Grade, Lures Used and Location Reported; Bass, Largemouth FAIR Unreported Unreported Bass, Smallmouth POOR Unreported Unreported Bass, White POOR Jigs Unreported Blue Gill POOR Unreported Unreported Carp POOR Unreported Unreported Catfish POOR Unreported Unreported Crappie FAIR Minnows Unreported Trout GOOD Worms North & South Ends Walleye GOOD Worms North End Yellow Perch POOR Unreported Unreported The current water temperature is estimated to be hovering around the low 60's, with a depth of 50.75 feet. PLEASE NOTE: Any Live fish collected for use as bait may only be used in the same body of water from which they were collected. All live baitfish from a commercial source and transported by anglers must at all times be accompanied by a receipt for the source. See the Colorado Fishing Regulation for further clarification and information.

Hunting - 5/16/2012

Boyd Lake State Park is closed to hunting as the season has ended. The 2011-2012 Colorado Waterfowl Regulation has been published and available to the public. Please click on "Park Activites" on the Boyd Lake Menu on the left, then choose "Hunting" from the menu that populates. There is too much information to list it in this space. If you cannot find the link you can go to the web page directly by pasting the following in your web browser: http://parks.state.co.us/Parks/BoydLake/ParkActivities/Hunting/Pages/BoydLakeStateParkHunting.aspx You can also call (303) 297-1192.

Road Conditions - 5/16/2012

The speed limit in the Park is no faster than 25 miles per hour. The speed limit in the Cottonwood Campground is posted at 10 miles per hour. Please park in designated parking places. Please watch for bicyclists and pedestrians!

Swimming Conditions - 5/16/2012

Swimming at the Boyd Lake State Park Swim Beach is permitted from Memorial Day through Labor Day at “the swim beach,” which is located on the west side of the lake, mid way between the campground and marina. Colorado State Park swim beaches do not have lifeguards on duty. Swim at your own risk. Children must be supervised by adults at all times. The Boyd Lake Swim Beach offers a sandy beach for playing or sun-tanning, a playground and a buoyed swim area for cool relief during hot summer days. Glass, pets, cooking grills, boats and fishing are prohibited at the swim beach. Swimming from vessels is permitted from sunrise to sunset in the three designated no-wake areas as shown on the map in the Boyd Lake State Park Brochure and the "Swimming Maps and Rules" under the Maps Section (North No-wake Area and East No wake areas 1 and 2). USE CAUTION - HAZARDS MAY EXIST

Water Levels - 5/16/2012

The current approximate water level is 50.75 feet.

Water Temperature - 5/16/2012

Estimate the current water temperature to be to be hovering around the Mid 60's.

Last Updated: 5/16/2012

Last Modified Date: 4/22/2011 8:55 AM