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Amphitheatre
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Inlet Grove Amphitheatre is the place to be from May through Labor Day weekend in September for our Saturday Night Campfire Programs. It is located south of the dam, just down the path from the South Camper Services Building.
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Boat Ramps
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The reservoir is open to boating. The Elks Ramp is open with boat inspections Friday-Tuesday 7-3pm. All other boat inspections are done through the visitor Center. The South Boat Ramp will open on May 18th.
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Camper Services Building
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The Elks Camper Services Building and South Camper Services Building, with coin-operated showers and flush restrooms, are both open for the season. Please see the Camping page for more details.
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Campgrounds
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Inlet Grove Campground (50 amp electrical hookups) and Chimney View Campground will open on April 13th. Elks Campground, with 30-amp electrical hookups, is open year-round. Please see the Camping page for more details.
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Dump Station
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North Sterling has two trailer dump stations for paid campsite users, one in each end of the park. The minimum camping fee will be charged for use of the dump stations by park users who are not camping.
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Entrance Station
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Park passes can be purchased year-round at the South Gate or Elks Gate. If there is no gate attendant, please use self-serve pass and permit envelopes and place your payment in the drop box nearby. Passes can also be purchased at the Visitor Center located north of the dam inside the Elks entrance.
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Group Campground
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We have no designated group campground; however, reservations can be made for several campsites in close proximity. Check out the campground maps on line at www.colorado.gov/parks. Then, call 1-800-678-2267 outside the Denver area or (303) 470-1144 in the Denver area.
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Group Picnic Area
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New for 2011! Cottonwood Cove Picnic Pavilion at the Swim Beach can be reserved for up to 200 people, and offers picnic tables, electrical outlets, pedestal grills, lights, and flush restrooms, for $60 per day. (Restrooms, playground, and swim beach remain open to the public - pavilion only is reservable). Marina Point covered group picnic pavilion, north of the dam, can be reserved for up to 100 people, and offers electricity & two pedestal grills, for $30 per day. Call (970)522-3657 for more information or to reserve a date. Daily vehicle passes are $7.00.
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Park Office
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The Park Office/Visitor Center is located in the brick building north of the dam, just inside the Elks entrance gate. Call (970)522-3657. Credit cards are accepted for park purchases and retail store items. Boats and OHV can also be registered here. Check out the wildlife displays and Kids Corner. The Visitor Center is open most days from 8-4:30 as staffing allows.
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Picnic Sites
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There are 38 picnic sites scattered throughout the park. Some offer pedestal grills and some have shade shelters.
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Playground
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The playground is located at Cottonwood Cove Swim Beach and picnic pavilion, south of the dam from May through September.
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Showers
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Coin operated showers are located in the two Camper Services Buildings, one in each end of the park. The cost is $0.75 for the first 3 minutes. Add additional time by adding quarters before the shower turns off. The Elks Camper Services Building and South Camper Services Building will both be open by April 13th for the 2013 season.
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Swim Beach
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The Cottonwood Cove Swim Beach is closed for the season. The pavillion and playground are open. There is still swimming allowed at your own risk. the swim beach will open on May 23rd.
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Trails
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The park offers six miles of easy, multi-use trails. Check the park brochure and map for more information. The newest 1/4 mile trail starts at the Balanced Rock parking area, north of the dam, with interpretive signs, benches & a viewing scope at the top deck.
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Visitor Center
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Located north of the dam on the west side of the Park Office, the Visitor Center offers educational displays, a retail store for camping, fishing, and boating supplies plus park information and boat or OHV registrations. Credit cards are accepted. For additional information call (970) 522-3657.
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