Boating at Spinney Mountain State Park
For current ramp conditions, see Spinney Mountain's Conditions Page.
Boating Rules and Regulations
Boaters must observe all Colorado boating statutes and regulations. Regulation brochures are available at the Eleven Mile State Park office.
ATTENTION ALL FISHERMEN:
The threat of Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) is a very real threat that affects everybody. AIS species can destroy facilities, ecosystems and recreational equipment alike. It is in nobodies interest to allow their introduction into a clean reservoir.
In an effort to prevent their introduction into Spinney Mountain Reservoir, the Colorado Division of Parks is conducting boat inspections on all vessels that are intended to be launched on the reservoir. Belly boats, canoes and kayaks without motors are exempted. But, we need the help of every boater and fisherman that uses the reservoir. It is critical for the boating and fishing public to fully cooperate in order to protect boating and fishing opportunities at Spinney Mountain Reservoir and prevent the spread of these damaging organisms.
Mandatory inspections of all non-exempt vessels will be conducted at the park entrance and must be completed satisfactorily prior to launching on the reservoir. Boaters are advised that by law in order to be allowed on the reservoir every trailered vessel must be inspected. In order to be inspected, 1) the hull of every trailered vessel must be free of all debris, mud and ice and 2) the interior of every trailered vessel must be cleaned, drained and dry prior to the inspection and regardless of prevailing weather conditions. It is up to each operator to make sure that his vessel meets these required conditions before being inspected.
Any vessel, float tube or belly boat that is found to be contaminated will be refused admittance to the reservoir until that vessel, float tube or belly boat is satisfactorily decontaminated. Decontamination can be done by park staff at the Eleven Mile Shop by appointment only. Owners should be aware that inspections at Spinney Mountain Reservoir will be required every time the vessel enters the ramp area for launching unless the vessel has an untampered inspection strap attached to its bow that was placed upon it at either Eleven Mile or Spinney Mountain Reservoirs.
Mandatory inspections for aquatic nuisance species at the Spinney Mountain State Park main entrance 1/2 hour before sunrise to 1/2 hour after sunset. Launching prohibited without an inspection. Reservoir and boat ramps closed to boating 1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise. The park closes to all public use 1 hour after sunset. We ask that you arrive with your vessel clean, drained and dry.
How Can You Help?
Before leaving any lake or other waterway, fishermen and boaters should:
Additional contact information for Zebra Mussels policies and strategies:• Boating Policies at a given park – Call the individual park office.• State Parks regulations related to Zebra Mussels – Call Rick Storm 303-791-1954.• Overall parks Zebra Mussel strategy – Call Rob Billerbeck 303-866-3203 x4341.• Statewide Zebra Mussel strategy – Call Greg Gehrlich 303-291-7360.
Please be aware: Area winds can blow in gusts up to 40 mph and create five-foot waves on the reservoir. Storms develop very quickly and a bigger boat is always better on this reservoir.
See the park’s homepage for current weather conditions.
Fishing equipment and boat rentals are available at 11 Mile Marina.
Last Modified Date: 2/23/2010 4:59 PM