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Sweitzer Lake State Park
Sweitzer Lake State Park in Delta.

Sweitzer Lake State Park – Delta

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Sweitzer Lake offers a convenient water recreation for those on the Western Slope. Located only minutes from downtown Delta, the 210-acre park boasts exciting fishing and boating.

The picturesque lake is 137-acres, providing visitors with a nice swim beach and lots of lakeside picnic tables. You can drive around roughly 70% of the lake with a foot trail connecting the two roads. All the roads near the entrance and main rec areas are paved, but, around the lake, it becomes gravel/dirt.

Sweitzer Lake State Park Park Office
Park office located near the entrance.

Sweitzer Lake is a smaller, day-use state park located in Delta. It’s centered around water recreation on Sweitzer Lake. Fishing, swimming, and boating are the most popular activities. Boating-wise, power boating, jet skiing, water skiing, sailing, and canoeing are permitted on the reservoir.

Since it’s day-use only, there is no camping, however, Crawford State Park offers camping some 30 miles away. The South Rim of the Black Canyon is located thirty miles southeast and offers several campgrounds and adventure opportunities.

Activities

Sweitzer Lake State Park Picnic Area
Covered picnic area near the entrance.

Biking: Permitted on gravel and dirt roads.

Boating: Powerboating, sailing, jet-skiing, water skiing, and canoeing are popular at Sweitzer. The boat ramp is located at the west end of the lake near the dam.

Camping: There is no camping at the park but if you are looking for somewhere nearby, check out Crawford State Park.

Read about the camping near Montrose and Delta.

Fishing: Bluegill, carp, catfish, and green sunfish are common in the lake. Fishing is limited to catch and release only.

Hiking: 1.5 miles loop trail around the lake on dirt/gravel roads.

Horseback Riding: Permitted except in designated picnic areas and the swim beach.

Hunting: Shotgun hunting is allowed within the park’s boundaries, meanwhile, waterfowl hunting is permitted on weekends, Wednesdays, and legal holidays.

Jet Skiing: Permitted at Sweitzer and recommended in the southwest corner of the lake.

Swimming: Permitted in swim area only;. Scuba diving also popular and no lifeguard is on duty.

Volleyball: Permitted in open areas, must bring own net and ball.

Water Skiing: Counter-clockwise direction only around the Ski buoys in the center of the lake.

Winter Recreation: Ice is generally unsafe. โ€‹Cross Country Skiing is allowed when conditions permit.

Entrance to the park.
Park office located near entrance.
Covered picnic area near entrance.
Boat ramp for Sweitzer Lake.
Road around the lake has several picnic areas.
Opposite end of lake from entrance.
Nice area for fishing.
โ€‹Hiking around the lake is about 1.5 miles.
Small waves on the lake.
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Park office.
A nice covered picnic area.
Boat ramp.
Sweitzer Reservoir - Blue skies are struggling to shine.
The road around the lake is paved closest to entrance and rec areas, then turns into gravel/dirt road. You can drive around about 70% of the lake.
A nice area for fishing or relaxing on a sunnier day.
Sweitzer Lake.
Ducks in the distance.
Opposite end of lake from entrance, road back is a bit scrappy.
Road around lake ends here. You can hike around the right side of lake.

Details

Address: 1735 E Rd, Delta, CO

Phone: 970-874-4258

Season: Year-round

Hours: 8 am – 10 pm

Pets: Yes, on leash

Fees: Vehicle (daily)

Maps: Sweitzer Lake (PDF) | Directions (jpg)

Website: cpw.state.co.us/…

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