Lake George Cabins and RV Park is now open after undergoing a substantial facelift since 2013. Rob (a retired Army Major) and his wife Heidi (a missionary and artist) purchased the property in 2012. A few cabins, 15 RV spots (with full hookups), and 2.9 acres are ready for tent campers, hunters, and skiers. As always, “people make or break Read more...
The Ute Creek Trailhead provides access to the Lost Creek Wilderness Area via the Ute Creek Trail. It is a very difficult 4-mile hike because of the steep grade. Extended loop hikes can be made from this trail once it intersects with Brookside-McCurdy Trail within the wilderness area. Directions: From Highway 24 at Lake George, travel north on Country Road 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...
Platte Springs Trailhead provides access to the Long Water Trail to the north and the Platte River Trail to the south. Long Water Trail has many switchbacks and gradually descends to its terminus at the confluence of Tarryall Creek and the South Platte River. The Platte River Trail provides access to the South Platte River and is an easy to Read more...
The Platte River Trailhead, located near Happy Meadows Campground, provides access to the Platte River Trail, which runs along the South Platte River. It is an easy to moderate 3 mile hike through forest and meadow. Portions of this trail were impacted by the 2002 Hayman Fire and the trail may not be well defined in some areas. Directions: From Read more...
Hard Rock Interpretive Trail is a .9 mile self-guided interpretive walk that includes an additional .6 mile spur, which provides an overlook of the canyon. The trail explores the diverse life of the region that extends from the Riverside Campground to the Blue Mountain Campground. Look for numbered signs along the way that identify trees, shrubs, plants, and other sites 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...
11 Mile Marina 11 Mile Marina is located in Lake George, Colorado at Eleven Mile State Park. 11 Mile Marina operates under the Colorado Division of Parks and Recreation and is located at the North Shore boat ramp in 11 Mile State Park. Originally established in 1994 as 11 Mile Sports, the Marina offers a variety of services. The Marina Read more...