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Anglers and writers consistently tout Eleven Mile’s large reservoir for its outstanding fishing. When not reeling in a rainbow, brown, cutthroat, kokanee or pike, there are nearly five miles of scenic hiking and biking trails that await exploration.

Canoe the day away around the shores of the backcountry. Fish from the shore or a boat while enjoying scenic vistas. Camp comfortably in designated campsites located around the shoreline, nestled among trees in the backcountry, or tucked away in secluded canyon pockets and remote hillsides.

Ideal wind conditions make Eleven Mile a popular but not overly crowded destination for sailing, windsurfing and winter ice boating on this wide-open reservoir. Motor boaters and kayakers also find plenty of room to play during the summer months.

Many species of birds reside in or migrate through the park, making for wonderful bird watching prospects. Neighboring park, Spinney Mountain, offers additional opportunities for birding and fishing. Waterfowl hunting chances for a wide variety of ducks are excellent and are available each fall!

Local Attractions

Make Eleven Mile State Park your base camp for exploring the many unique local attractions found within an hours drive from the park. Check out our Local Attractions page for even more adventures outside the park.

Parks Passes

Please note that passes purchased at the U.S.F.S. Eleven Mile Canyon are NOT valid at Eleven Mile State Park. Visit the Eleven Mile fees page for daily and annual parks pass information.

ELEVEN MILE RESERVOIR OPEN TO BOATING

The lake is open to all boating. 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.

For the most up-to-date information check the park conditions report. For further information check the boating or fishing pages also on the left side menu.

Last Updated: 5/27/2009

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Colorado Classic Grand Slam Ice Fishing Tournament

January 9

This is the first leg or event of the 2010 Colorado Classic Ice Fishing Tournament series hosted by Eleven Mile Sports. For additional information visit their website at www.11milesports.com/ or call Larry Falk at (719)748-0317. The field consists of 150 two-man teams with each team allowed to weigh in fish in each category: TROUT four (4) fish total weight, PIKE ten (10) fish total weight, SALMON: ten (10) fish total weight. One smallest Pike entry per team. Cash prizes awarded for first five (5) places in each category of fish, as well as for the Grand Slam (top weight of your best fish in each category combined) and for the smallest pike. Contestants may also elect to enter into the Big Fish Pot. Points are earned towards the Colorado Classic tournament finale that is determined at the end of the final event in March.

Colorado Classic South Park Ice Masters Fishing Tournament

February 6

This is the second leg or event of the 2010 Colorado Classic Ice Fishing Tournament series hosted by Eleven Mile Sports. For additional information visit their website at www.11milesports.com/ or call Larry Falk at (719)748-0317. The field consists of 150 two-man teams with each team allowed to weigh in a total of two (2) trout for their total weight. Cash prizes awarded for first twenty-one (21) places. Contestants may also elect to enter into the Big Fish Pot. Points are earned towards the Colorado Classic tournament finale that is determined at the end of the final event in March.