Parks Guide

Crawford Reservoir was created by Crawford Dam which crosses Iron Creek, a tributary of the Smith Fork of the Gunnison River. The reservoir is part of the Smith Fork Project.Recreation at Crawford Reservoir is managed by the Colorado Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation under agreement with the Bureau of Reclamation, Western Colorado Area Office, [...]

Cherry Creek Dam, located at the southeast edge of Denver in Aurora, CO, was the first of the three dams to be built to protect the Denver region from catastrophic South Platte River floodwaters that plagued the area for more than 100 years. Recreational opportunities include camping, fishing, picnicking, an archery/rifle range, a horse stable, [...]

Located 32 miles Northeast of Greeley. Area has trees encompassed by grasslands. Popular activities are bird watching.

Granby Dam and Lake Granby, features of the Colorado-Big Thompson Project are on the Colorado River near Granby, Colorado. Developments include 260 campsites and 3 boat-launch ramps. Total water surface available for recreation is approximately 7,250 surface acres. Primary recreation activities are power boating, fishing, and camping. Primary sport fish are rainbow trout, mackinaw trout, [...]

Piney Guard Station was constructed during the 1930′s and is situated on a north-facing slope. The Guard Station consists of one room with a wood-burning stove. The inside of the Guard Station contains a bunkbed, table, and chairs. A vault toilet is located adjacent to the Guard Station. The Guard Station is 14′ x 22′. [...]