Picnic Area

The Pulver Mountain Picnic Area is suited for larger groups looking for a place to gather. The Area consists of a large pavilion but does not include picnic tables or grills. The area is generally accessible year round; however, access is more difficult during the winter months. Directions: From Lake George, travel west on Highway 24 and turn left onto Read more...

O’Brien Gulch Picnic Area is the first of four picnic sites that are located in the Eleven Mile Canyon Recreation Area. There are two picnic sites here and each is equipped with a grill and a picnic table. There is parking available at the picnic area and it is generally accessible year-round. Directions: From Lake George turn onto County Road Read more...

Idlewild Picnic Area is one of four picnic areas in Eleven Mile Canyon. There are five picnic sites here each with a grill and picnic table. The site is open and generally accessible year-round. Directions: From Lake George turn onto County Road 96. Travel about 3/4 of a mile and bear right into the Canyon. Idlewild Picnic Area is located Read more...

Eleven Mile Picnic Area is one of four picnic areas in Eleven Mile Canyon. There are 15 picnic sites here each equipped with a grill, picnic table, and parking. This area is open and generally accessible year round. Directions: From Lake George turn south onto County Road 96. Travel about 3/4 of a mile and bear right into the Canyon. Read more...

For gold medal fishing, it’d be hard to find any better than Spinney Mountain Reservoir. Anglers can find shoreline or fly fishing, belly boating, or trolling opportunities in a peaceful and scenic setting. Check the Conditions page for current fishing conditions. A park map may be found here. This isolated retreat is ideal for visitors seeking beautiful views of the Read more...

Eleven Mile Canyon Recreation Area is located below the dam of the Eleven Mile Reservoir near Lake George in the southeast corner of South Park. The narrow, dirt road traversing the canyon used to be the old Colorado Midland Railroad bed before the dam and reservoir were constructed. Unlike the reservoir area, which has an open basin and rangeland type Read more...

Geneva Creek Picnic Area offers five picnic sites in an open area with some trees for shade, alongside Geneva Creek. Amenities include vault toilets, picnic tables, and water. Directions Turn north on to County Road 62 in the community of Grant; the picnic area is located on the left side of the road. Read more...

Jefferson Lake is situated in a steep valley surrounded by 12,000+ feet peaks. It is a very picturesque body of water. It is one of the highest lakes in the state and definitely snow fed and cold. There is a 1.5 mile trail that circles the lake. Located approximately 8 miles northwest of the town of Jefferson, this is a Read more...

The Jefferson Lake Picnic Area is next to Jefferson Lake and includes six picnic sites. Each site is equipped with a grill, a picnic table, and parking for up to two vehicles. It is difficult to access Jefferson Lake Picnic Area during the winter months because the roads to this site are not maintained for snow throughout the winter. Directions Read more...

The Beaver Ponds Picnic Area offers day use visitors in the Jefferson Lake Recreation Area an opportunity to have a picnic meal. There are four designated sites each with a grill and a picnic table. There is parking for visitors at this area. Directions From Highway 285 at Jefferson, take County Road 35 north to County Road 37 and turn Read more...