Conditions

Boat Ramps - 6/18/2013 You must use the WEST boat ramp to launch at Highline Lake. The EAST ramp is closed, due to shallow water. Boating - 6/18/2013 Highline Lake is open to all boats for fishing, water boarding, jet-skiing or tubing! ANS INSPECTIONS are REQUIRED unless the boat has a seal, and are available Mon-Fri 7 am to 8 pm and on weekends 6 am to 9 pm. DECONTAMINATIONS are available 8 am to 7 pm Mon-Fri; 7 am to 8 pm on weekends. BE AWARE of changes to ANS inspections for the upcoming season. ALL BOATS WITH ANY BALLAST TANKS, INBOARD MOTORS OR INBOARD/OUTBOARD MOTORS will go through DECONTAMINATION unless the boat has a seal. Camping - 6/13/2013 The campground and Camper Services Building are open year round, with coin-operated hot showers and laundry facilities. There is a change machine outside the camper services building for your convenience. Reservations are the ONLY way to guarantee a site! Weekends and holidays March through October are especially busy. Reservations MUST be made at least 3 days ahead of your arrival date, and may be made up to 6 months in advance! Make reservations online at www.parks.state.co.us or call 1-800-678-2267 (call 303-470-1144 in Denver metro area). Try camping on a weeknight! Cell Phone Coverage - 6/13/2013 Cell phone coverage in and around the park is usually good with most carriers; some carriers can be spotty, due to the low-lying areas and small hills in the park, such as near the west boat ramp and Mack Mesa. Fire Restrictions - 6/13/2013 Charcoal fires in grills and wood fires in fire rings are currently allowed! No fireworks are allowed in the park. Fishing Report - 6/13/2013 Fishing is always fun at both Mack Mesa and Highline Lakes! Mack Mesa is great right now for landing trout! At Highline, try the west side of the lake near the dam for trout, the bass are biting on the north shore and boat fishing is great for those crappie! Stop by the Visitor Center with your catch and we'll post your photo on our Big Fish Board! See Boating Conditions for important boating and ANS inspection information. Park Entrance - 6/13/2013 The Visitor's Center at the East park entrance is normally open from 8:30 am until 4:00 pm, although hours may extend into the evenings, depending on staffing. Always stop at the stop signs! The Visitor's Center offers a friendly welcome as well as all registrations and renewals. Check out our animal displays and retail store! All credit cards are accepted at the East Gate except American Express. The automated machines at both the East entrance and the West Gate accept those same credit cards and cash for day passes, Annual and camping passes. Swimming Conditions - 6/13/2013 It's time to go swimming in Highline Lake! The water is warm, and the sun is hot - perfect! Trails - 6/13/2013 Now is the time for a morning or evening stroll or ride on the trails! It's not too hot, and the sunrises and sunsets at Highline Lake are amazing - bring a camera! We appreciate your continuing efforts to keep the park and trails clean by leashing and picking up after your dog. A reminder that pets must be on a leash 6' or less at all times - the trails included! There are free trash bags available at the visitor center, or from any park staff member. Please report any issues on the trails to the Visitor's Center. Thanks! Water Temperature - 6/13/2013 Highline Lake is perfect for swimming in on a hot day!