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Activity	Location	Description

Paonia State Park	Paonia State Park, Colorado State Parks	Paonia State Park lies amidst the lands of the Gunnison National Forest. Mountainous terrain surrounds narrow Paonia Reservoir and provokes a feeling, from visitors, of being nestled in the high peaks.

Pine Cove Boat Launch	Dillon Ranger District, White River National Forest	Pine Cove Boat Launch is located near Frisco, on the south end of Dillon Reservoir.

Pine Point Campground	Columbine Ranger District, San Juan National Forest	The Pine Point Campground is 1/2 mile north of North Canyon Campground, at the upper end of the lake. The campground offers good views of the high, often snowcapped peaks to the northwest.

Platoro Reservoir	Conejos Peak Ranger District, Rio Grande National Forest	Platoro Reservoir lies a short distance west of the tourist-mining village Platoro. The lake is 990 acres, the highest man-made lake in North America.

Red Rooster Boat Launch	Leadville Ranger District, Pike and San Isabel National Forests	On the shores of Twin Lakes Reservoir are two paved boat ramps. Red Rooster Boat Ramp is located on the northwestern shore of the lake.

Ridgway State Park	Ridgway State Park, Colorado State Parks	This site is one of the most modern facilities in the state park system.

Rifle Gap State Park	Rifle Gap State Park, Colorado State Parks	Lying at an elevation of 6,000 feet, the recreation opportunities at Rifle Gap State Park focus upon fishing, water sports and camping.

Rifle Ranger District	Rifle Ranger District, White River National Forest	The Rifle Ranger District of the White River National Forest is located around the town of Rifle, west of Glenwood Springs.

Rio Grande Reservoir	Divide Ranger District, Rio Grande National Forest	This is a scenic high mountain reservoir with access to wonderful outdoor recreation opportunities. There are five campgrounds, picnic areas, many trails leading from the area and a jeep road with a historical site.

Rio Grande River	Divide Ranger District, Rio Grande National Forest	The Rio Grande is a popular rafting area. Because of shallow water and many boulders, the river is better suited for rafting than canoeing and kayaking

Rito Hondo Reservoir	Divide Ranger District, Rio Grande National Forest	Rito Hondo Reservoir is a 41 acres. It is a very open area with only grass vegetation and is often windy. Despite the limited facilities, this area experiences extra heavy use.

Road Canyon Reservoir	Divide Ranger District, Rio Grande National Forest	This is a scenic high mountain reservoir that has good fishing and is suitable for all but large boats and motors.

Ruedi Boat Ramp & Picnic Ground	Sopris Ranger District, White River National Forest	The Ruedi Boat Ramp and Picnic Ground is located adjacent to Little Maud, Little Mattie and Mollie B Campgrounds, near the west end of Ruedi Reservoir.

Ruedi Reservoir	Ruedi Reservoir	Recreation facilities around the lake consist of four campgrounds accommodating 81 campsites and two boat-launching ramps. The lake covers about 997 acres and is approximately 5 miles long.

Sage Hen Fishing Site	Mancos-Dolores Ranger District, San Juan National Forest	A graveled parking area and toilet are located on the site. Sail boating and row boating are permitted in this part of McPhee Reservoir.

San Luis Lakes State Park	San Luis Lakes State Park, Colorado State Parks	San Luis Lakes and Wildlife Area lies in the southeastern San Luis Valley.

Shadow Mountain Lake	Sulphur Ranger District, Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests	Shadow Mountain Lake is a 1,400 acre reservoir located north of Granby in the Arapaho National Recreation Area. It sits between Lake Granby and Grand Lake at an elevation of 8,367 feet.

Spinney Mountain State Park	Spinney Mountain State Park, Colorado State Parks	Spinney Mountain State Park is a day-use facility at the south end of South Park. A 2,520 surface-acre lake is the focal point of recreation at this site.

Stagecoach State Park	Stagecoach State Park, Colorado State Parks	The park is centered around a 780-acre reservoir with a full-service marina. Learn the fascinating history of mining and logging near Stagecoach while you enjoy an unlimited array of activities.

Steamboat Lake State Park	Steamboat Lake State Park, Colorado State Parks	Steamboat Lake lies amidst the public lands of the Routt National Forest near Pearl Lake State Park and 26 miles north of Steamboat Springs.

Stillwater Campground	Sulphur Ranger District, Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests	Stillwater is a large campground located north of Granby in the Arapaho National Recreation Area. It sits on the northwest side of Lake Granby at an elevation of 8,300 feet.

Sweetwater Lake	Eagle Ranger District, White River National Forest	Sweetwater is a natural 72 acre lake at 7,709 feet , popular for fishing, boating and camping.

Sweitzer Lake State Park	Sweitzer Lake State Park, Colorado State Parks	Visitors come to Sweitzer Lake near Delta for relaxed boating and water skiing as well as excellent waterfowl watching and hunting in this cool, green park.

Sylvan Lake	Eagle Ranger District, White River National Forest	Sylvan Lake, a 40 acre lake at 8,510 feet, offers non motorized boating opportunities, good fishing for brook and rainbow trout, and panoramic views of the surrounding alpine scenery.

Tabor Boat Launch	Leadville Ranger District, Pike and San Isabel National Forests	On the shores of Turquoise Lake are two paved boat ramps. Tabor Boat Ramp is located on the northeastern shore of the lake.

Trinidad Lake State Park	Trinidad Lake State Park, Colorado State Parks	A mild year-round climate and 700 acres of water ideal for numerous water sports are the lures of Trinidad Lake State Park.

Trujillo Meadows Reservoir	Conejos Peak Ranger District, Rio Grande National Forest	This is one of the few lakes or reservoirs with road access located in Conejos Peak Ranger District. Small motorized and nonmotorized water craft are allowed

Vega State Park	Vega State Park, Colorado State Parks	Vega Lake is a beautiful high-mountain lake that sits in a glorious alpine meadow on the west edge of Grand Mesa National Forest.

Ward Lake Campground	Grand Junction Ranger District, Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests	Ward Lake Campground lies on the northern bank of Ward Lake immediately east of the Grand Mesa Visitor Center. This campground supports 27 sites able to accommodate RVs up to 20 feet in length.

Weir And Johnson Campground	Grand Junction Ranger District, Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests	Weir & Johnson Campground lies on the eastern portion of the Grand Mesa at 10,500 feet. It supports 12 individual camp sites able to accommodate RVs up to 22 feet in length.

Willow Creek Reservoir	Sulphur Ranger District, Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests	Willow Creek is a 750 acre reservoir located north of Granby and west of Lake Granby. It sits at an elevation of 8,130 feet, in the Arapaho National Recreation Area.

Yamcolo Reservoir Boat Ramp	Yampa Ranger District, Medicine Bow and Routt National Forests	Yamcolo Reservoir is located in the Bear River area, southwest of Yampa at an elevation of about 9,500 feet.