Dillon Reservoir (Frisco).
The Frisco Bay Marina at Lake Dillon allows visitors to enjoy
flat-water activities such as boat rentals and guided boat tours,
canoeing, kayaking, fishing, sailing and stand-up paddle boarding, from
early June through mid September. Additionally, with 25 miles of
shoreline surrounded by mountain peaks, the sandy beach is ideal for
catching rays.
Medano Creek at the Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve (Alamosa).
The Great Sand Dunes are the tallest dunes in North America and while
many visitors enjoy spending their time exploring the sandy hills, in
mid-May through June, Medano Creek allows guests to cool off in the
fresh spring runoff. Guests can enjoy non-motorized and non-mechanized
activities in the creek, including splashing, surfing, wading, skim
boarding, floating, sand castle building and sand sculpting.
Blue Mesa Reservoir (Gunnison).
In the summertime, Blue Mesa Reservoir’s sparkling sapphire waters and
shoreline are bustling with recreational activities. Popular pursuits
include sailing, power boating, fishing and water skiing. Windsurfing is
favored among those looking to get a workout on the water. Blue Mesa
Reservoir is Colorado’s largest body of water and home to the largest
Kokanee Salmon fishery in the country making it an angler’s paradise.
Boulder Reservoir (Boulder).
700 acres on the Boulder Reservoir invite visitors to enjoy all aspects
of this multi-use recreation facility. Runners, walkers and cyclists
who work up a sweat on the trails surrounding the reservoir can take a
dip in the water to cool off or relax on the sandy beaches. In the
warmer months, swimming as well as paddle boarding, boating, water
skiing, fishing and wildlife viewing keep the reservoir buzzing.
Grand Lake (Grand County).
Located just outside of Rocky Mountain National Park, Grand Lake is
where pristine shores meet the Rocky Mountains. From the sandy beach at
Grand Lake, visitors can swim, fish, kayak, paddle, row or just kick
back and watch the people and the waves. Guests can either rent or bring
their own ski boats, pontoon boats, pleasure boats or fishing boats to
enjoy a day on Colorado’s largest and deepest natural lake.
Jackson Lake State Park (Orchard). An
oasis amid Colorado’s eastern plains, Jackson Lake’s warm, South Platte
River-fed water and sandy bottom beaches welcome swimmers and water
skiers looking to cool off each summer. Chosen as one of the “Top 15
Park Beaches” by Reserve America, Jackson Lake is a must visit spot if
you’re vacationing in the area or just passing through Colorado’s
eastern plains.
John Martin Reservoir State Park (Hasty). A
peaceful paradise in Colorado’s southeastern plains, John Martin
Reservoir State Park is located where mild weather allows for plenty of
beach days throughout the summer. Those looking for a vacation on the
water can reserve a campsite along Lake Hasty. The nearby reservoir
provides uncrowded boating, waterskiing and spectacular conditions for a
wide variety of wind water sports.
Ridgway State Park (Ridgway).
Ridgway State Park allows for fantastic views of the San Juan Mountains
as visitors float on the water. The park’s popular campgrounds and
beautiful reservoir are family favorites as the beach features
playground equipment and there’s always room to pitch a volleyball net.