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Biking - 5/16/2012

During the Spring and Summer, bicyclists enjoy a meandering, paved trail under cool cottonwood trees by the water's edge. Boyd Lake's trail is a segment of the larger City of Loveland recreation trail system. Please look under the Local Attractions section for more information.

Boating - 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

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.

Fishing - 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.

Hiking - 5/16/2012

Hikers enjoy the paved and gravel trails beside the beaches, and under the shade of cottonwood trees next to the water's edge. Boyd Lake's trail is a segment of the City of Loveland's recreation trail system. You can find out more under the Local Attractions section of our web site. All pets must be on a six-foot leash, and we must request that visitors pick up after their pets.

Hunting - 5/16/2012

Boyd Lake State Park is closed to hunting as our 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.

Jet Skiing - 5/16/2012

Young people aged 14 or 15 years who want to ride a jet ski, should register for the Boating Safely courses by sending an email to boating.safety@state.co.us. The 2012 season boating safety class schedule is posted. The classes will be held at the Boyd Lake Visitor Center during 2012. A link to the Boating Information (including class schedules) is located on our Main Page.

Picnicking - 5/16/2012

Boyd Lake State Park features sixty seven individual first class picnic sites. These sites are available "first-come-first-serve." Most have grills at the site and some have a shelter. GROUP PICNIC AREA: The "Mariner Point Group Picnic Area" is open every year from approximately mid-May to mid September for use, and is available by reservation only. The reservation can be made 180 days in advance of the reserved date. The GPA it can accommodate up to 200 guests! The Group Picnic Area has a great view of the Park and the mountains in the distance. It has twenty 8' picnic tables and two large serving counters. It also has many amenities including a beach volleyball pit, horseshoe pits, playground equipment, a fireplace, and BBQ grills. The cost to rent is $90 Monday - Friday and $180 Saturday, Sunday and holidays. Please note this does not include the daily park entrance fee. This is a perfect location somewhat isolated from the rest of the Park, we often host school and business groups. This is also a great site for an outdoor wedding. Reservations can be made up to 180 days in advance by completing and submitting the GPA Rental Agreement and submitting it to the park office by mail, email (boyd.lake@state.co.us, in person or by fax (970-667-0071). There is a GPA Rental Agreement, Brochure and the Reservation Calendar that lists current openings, and an Alternative Pass Request under the "Group Picnic Area" tab.

Swimming - 5/16/2012

Swimming at the Boyd Lake State Park Swim Beach is permitted from Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend 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 Map and Rules located in the Maps section (North No-wake Area and East No wake areas 1 and 2). USE CAUTION - HAZARDS MAY EXIST

Volleyball - 5/16/2012

There are currently 2 volley ball courts (sand based) on Boyd Lake. One is located at the Swim Beach Plaza and is available to the public on a first come, first serve basis. The second volleyball court (sand based) is private and located at the Mariner Point Group Picnic Area. However, the Group Picnic Area is only available with a paid reservation fee only, this is a great place to hold larger group functions at a very reasonable rate.

Water Skiing - 5/16/2012

Waterskiing is permitted in the south half of Boyd Lake only. All powerboats in the designated skiing area must travel in a counter-clockwise direction.

Last Modified Date: 2/23/2010 4:40 PM