Barr Lake State Park
Colorado State Park
Barr Lake State Park entrance fee
$10–$15 per vehicle; $4 per person on foot or bicycle — Daily Vehicle Pass: $10-$15; Individual Daily Pass: $4
Barr Lake State Park hours
Park: Daily 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Nature Center: Tuesday through Sunday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (closed Monday)
Hours as published by Colorado Parks and Wildlife. Check the official page before a long drive.
About Barr Lake State Park
A 1,950-acre reservoir ringed by cottonwoods and marsh, where 371 bird species have been recorded and bald eagles nest at the water's edge. Circle it on 21 miles of trail, or start at the nature center with a naturalist.
Things to do
- 🥾 Hiking
- 🚲 Biking
- 🛶 Paddling
- 🎣 Fishing
- ⛵ Boating
- 🐎 Equestrian
- 🐦 Birding
- 🧭 Geocaching
- 🏹 Hunting
Amenities & facilities
- 🚻 Restrooms
- 🚤 Boat Ramp
- 🌿 Nature Center
- ♿ Accessible Facilities
- 🌞 Day Use Only
More Colorado state parks with pets allowed · horseback riding
Facility rentals
Pavilions and meeting rooms you can reserve for groups and events.
- Meadowlark Picnic Pavilion — $150 per day
Contact
Phone303-659-6005
Address13401 Picadilly Road, Brighton, CO 80603
Upcoming events at Barr Lake State Park
Event details and registration are on the Colorado Parks and Wildlife calendar.
🎒 Gear up for Barr Lake State Park
Popular gear for what this park offers:
- Kayaks
- Fishing rods
- Binoculars
- Hiking boots
- Trail cameras
- Bike helmets
- Life jackets
- Riding helmets
- Handheld GPS
- Bug spray
- Paddleboards
- Dry bags
- Tackle kits
- Spotting scopes
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