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Vega State Park
Vega State Park in Collbran.

Vega State Park – Collbran

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Vega is a big, beautiful state park centered around a vast alpine lake. It’s secluded Collbran on the Western Slope near the massive Grand Mesa. Boating and fishing are the main attractions at Vega. Camping is also top-notch as the park has rustic cabins for rent year-round. Swimming is not allowed in the reservoir but pets are permitted at the park.

The park is located 10 miles from the tiny town of Collbran on the western edge of Grand Mesa National Forest in the remote Rockies. Powderhorn Ski Resort lies about 30 miles away near the start of the Grand Mesa Byway.

Activities at Vega Reservoir

Vega Reservoir Fishing
Fishing on Vega Reservoir.

Biking: There are 7 miles of paved & gravel roads, however, bikes not allowed on nature trails.

Boating: Vega Reservoir opens sometime late April to early May depending on ice conditions. Water skiing, sailing, windsurfing, jet-skiing are permitted. Boaters are required to stay 150 feet away from each other and water skiing is only permitted in a counter-clockwise direction.

Camping:ย Open year-round, there are 4 campgrounds with 109 sites as well as 5 cabins for rent, although there are no sewer hookups. The campgrounds surround the lake, giving overnight guests a beautiful scenic view.

  • Early Settlers Campground – 33 pull-through/back-in sites | Electrical | Water hookups
  • Aspen Grove Campground – 27 pull-through/back-in sites | Water pumps | Vault toilets
  • Oak Point Campground – 39 pull-through/back-in sites | Water pumps | Vault toilets
  • Pioneer Campground – 10 walk-in tent sites | 5 rustic cabins | Water pumps |Vault toilets

Fishing: The reservoir is 2 miles long when full, the largest in the Grand Valley area. Rainbow trout are predominant with Cutthroats, Brooks, and Browns also common. There is a 4 fish limit and ice fishing is permitted, conditions permitting.

Hiking: There is a 2-mile nature trail through the aspen forest. It begins at the OHV parking lot and ends east of Cattleman’s Meadows. There’s also plenty of trails in nearby Grand Mesa.

Horseback Riding: There are 7 miles of paved & gravel roads. Nearby, Grand Mesa National Forest offers hundreds of miles of trails. Horse corrals are also available to rent.

Hunting: Open for hunting during established seasons from the first Tuesday after Labor Day through the Friday before Memorial Day. Only archery or shotgun loaded with bird-shot permitted.

OHV Riding: There is a staging area located in the southwest corner of the park providing easy access to hundreds of miles of trails in Grand Mesa National Forest. There is no riding in the park, except for access to and from Forest Service Rd 262 (Park Creek Rd) and the Early Settlers Campground or Pioneer Cabins and Pioneer Tent-site area.

Winter Recreation:ย Cross-country skiing, ice fishing, ice skating, sledding, snowshoeing, and snowmobiling are all permitted in the park. Skiers and snowshowers can use the 2-mile trail that loops near the lake. Sledding is best at the hills next to the cabins and snowmobiling is permitting on the OHV trails.

Vega State Park Camping
Early Settlers Campground at Vega State Park.
Vega State Park Fishing
Fishing near the entrance of the park.
Vega Lodge CO
The Vega Lodge overlooks Vega State Park. It has a restaurant & bar, cabins for rent, a bait shop, and supplies.
Vega State Park
View from the northwest corner of the park.
Vega State Park Camping
Aspen Grove Campground.
Vega State Park Reservoir
Private cabins dot the hillside around the Vega Reservoir.
Vega State Park
An old “Windrow” maker, pulled by horses in early days and by tractor in recent times.
Vega State Park
Have your picture taken in the “ranchers seat”.
Vega State Park
A gravel trail through some Aspens, open for cars, horseback riding, and biking.
Vega State Park
Thought I saw a severed hand in the road – it was a glove.
Vega State Park Visitor Center
The Visitor Center is open year-round, 8 am to 4 pm, daily.
Vega State Park Early Settlers Campground
Early Settlers Campground near the visitor center.
Vega Reservoir Fishing
Fishing on Vega Reservoir.
Vega State Park Oak Point Campground
Oak Point Campground.
Vega State Park Aspen Grove Campground
Aspen Grove Campground.
Vega State Park Lake Fishing
Nice fishing spot.
Vega State Park Dirt Road
Dirt road wrapping around the park, great for biking.
Vega Lodge Collbran
Vega Lodge is located on the road that wraps around the park. It has a restaurant, bar, cabins, bait, beer, and supplies.

Details

Address: 15247 North 6/10 Rd, Collbran, CO

Phone: 970-487-2407

Season: Year-round

Pets: Yes, on leash

Fee: Vehicle (daily) | Camping

Maps: (PDF)

  • Vega Brochure
  • Early Settlers Campground
  • Aspen Grove Camgpround
  • Oak Point Campground
  • Pioneer Campground

Campground: Reservations

Website: cpw.state.co.us/…

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