Monday, June 15, 2009

Boyd Lake State Park


Easy location edge of Loveland Colorado. Large lake is used for irrigation and can be lowered to non boating by middle to end to summer depending on weather conditions. This year the lake is just 2 feet from being full. Excellent walleye fishing but also can fish for bass and trout. We were disappointed in the visitor center, more like an information desk with no displays or products for purchasing.

Jet skiers have their own area including a separate launch and parking area and nice beaching area. Did see a lot of water skiers more than most lakes. Boating was nice and not many out to fish early, but boat dock and launching was very busy on Sunday with a waiting period to launch and retrieve your boat after 10:30 AM. Large Marina with store and boat service for emergency battery start etc. This year with the water closer to edge you can bring your boat up near your campground for parking overnight or for quick access to your camping.

This park is very popular during the summer and you will need reservations for camping. They even offer Summer Concerts and the Beach. Several picnic areas and a nice shore fishing areas
some walk in from road. No group campground.

Some birds and wildlife but best to view in early morning before the larger boats are launched and the noise moves them away from the lake. We saw heron, grebes, pelicans, sea gulls, and mallard ducks, doves, medowlarks, swallows,robins and starlings. Not much wildflowers here
and wildlife is limited but we did see rabbits.

Campground has 148 sites. All sites have electricity. Small bathroom and shower buildings located throughout the campground. One larger bathhouse with parking. This building offers
outside and large inside area for eating. The showers were great. Hot and clean. We recommend the end of the loop sites as you have a view of the lake and can put a tent or screen room on this nice little area. You do have to reserve quite long time ahead to get these sites but it is worth it.
There was so much rain this last weekend that we turned our camper van around and had no
puddles and a great view. Larger green area to play games and nicely kept up campground.

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