Barr Lake State Park
Adams County, CO
A state park since 1977 where bald eagles winter and one pair nests every year.
- Size: 2,761 acres
- Kind: state park
- Run by: Colorado Parks and Wildlife
- Entry: paid. Covered by a Keep Colorado Wild pass, an Aspen Leaf pass, a Centennial pass, a Columbine pass, an Independence pass or a Colorado library card
- Ages 1 to 18+
- Scenery: Beautiful. Big lake, natural landscape and mountain views
Highlights
- Boat ramp: Ramp by the north lot
- Boating allowed: 10 hp limit, closed late 2026
- Fishing: Trout stocked, best through midsummer
- Nature center: Visitor center
What's here
- Restrooms: Vault toilet, no running water
- Changing table
- Parking lot: EV charging in the lot
- Picnic shelter
- Picnic tables
- Trash & recycling
- Water fountain
- Playground
- Benches
- Accessible restroom
- Volleyball
- Table & lawn games
- Scenic view
- Bridge
- Trails
- Paved paths
- Hiking trails: Barr Lake Lake Loop
- Natural area
- Wildlife viewing
- Lake/pond
- Historic site
Getting there
Adams County, CO 80603
Nearest transit: E Bromley Ln & S 17th Ave (bus)
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