Boyd Lake State Park offers activities for everyone, from jet skiing to hiking and hunting to volleyball. Located in Loveland, it’s one of the premier water-sports locations in Northern Colorado.
It lies at the foot of Longs Peak and the mountains of the Continental Divide, just west of the Great Plains.
Biking, Boating, Camping, Fishing and Hiking in Loveland, CO
Visitors will find plenty of things to do to keep them entertained at Boyd Lake. The main attraction is its stunning lake, which permits motor boats, water skiing and jet skiing. RVs will find a home at the park year round, with nearly 150 pull thru campsites.
Activities
Biking/Hiking: Trail around water’s edge, segment of the city of Loveland trail system.
Birding: Observe hundreds of species of birds.
Boating: Open to motorized boating, water skiing and jet skiing.
Camping: Yes, 148 paved pull-through sites, which can accommodate vehicles up to 40 feet. Th3 loops remain open in winter. Campgrounds have showers, playgrounds, horseshoe pits. Each campsite has a picnic table, grill, and 20, 30 or 50-amp electric hookups. All are located on a grassy area near the lake and allow, tents, pick-up campers, travel trailers and RV motor homes.
Fishing: Variety of fish, open to all types of fishing, bait,lure, fly fishing.
Hunting: Open September 29 for season. Waterfowl hunting.
Picnicking: 36 sites, first-come, first-serve, grills and some have shelters.
Swimming: Permitted at the swim beach from Memorial Day to Labor Day weekends.
Volleyball: 2 sand courts, 1 on the beach and the is private for the group campground.
Winter Recreation: Trail use is open to snowshoeing and cross country skiing when conditions permit. Fishing, sledding and ice fishing.
Details
Address: 3720 North County Rd 11-C, Loveland
Phone: 970-669-1739
Season: Year round
Pets: Yes, on-leash
Fees: $8/daily, $70/annual (vehicle)
Map: Boyd Lake (PDF)
Campground: Reservations
Website: cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/parks/BoydLake
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