Lakes / Reservoirs in Colorado
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All Colorado lakes A-Z
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| Lake name | Lake description |
|---|---|
| Nottingham Lake, CO (Also known as Benchmark Lake, Benchmark Lake Reservoir) |
Nottingham Lake sits at the heart of Avon, Colorado. A source of water, recreation and pride, Nottingham Lake is surrounded by the beauty of west central Colorado’s Rocky Moun… |
| Pearl Lake, CO (Also known as Lester Creek Reservoir) |
Capturing a scene from America’s West, Pearl Lake reflects pine-covered hills, rocky peaks and expansive blue skies typical of northwestern Colorado. The names and places surr… |
| Red Feather Lakes (Also known as Dowdy Lake, Parvin Lake, West Lake, Bellaire Lake, Creedmore Lake, Lost Lake) |
One of the most interesting lake systems on Colorado’s Front Range is Red Feather Lakes. The community’s name is derived from a popular Native American concert singer’s name,… |
| Shadow Mountain Lake, CO |
Set against the backdrop of the majestic Rocky Mountains in Colorado’s Front Range region, Shadow Mountain Lake is a picture-postcard Colorado getaway. Bordered by the Rocky M… |
| Standley Lake, CO |
A welcoming oasis on Colorado’s dry Front Range region, Standley Lake draws residents and visitors alike to its shores. Unsung sentinel to the north Denver suburbs population… |
| Steamboat Lake, CO |
If fishing one “gold medal” lake is good, then two must be better – and that is just what you will find at Steamboat Lake in northwestern Colorado. This angler’s paradise can… |
| Sun Valley Lake, CO |
As the world outside goes by, a mother moose and her calf go for a swim in Sun Valley Lake. It’s not an uncommon occurrence on this peaceful, secluded lake. Although it’s just… |
| Trinidad Lake, CO (Also known as Trinidad Reservoir) |
Seated at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in southeastern Colorado, Trinidad Lake is a great place to fish, boat, sail, and enjoy the outdoors. With its rich history, the… |
| Turquoise Lake (Also known as Turquoise Reservoir) |
One of Colorado’s favorite high-altitude recreational destinations is Turquoise Lake. Located five miles west of vacation playground Leadville, 1,780-acre Turquoise Lake offer… |
| Twin Lakes, CO (Also known as Twin Lakes Reservoir) |
In the mid 1800’s gold was discovered in Lake County Colorado, and everything changed. Settlers moved west seeking their fortunes and discovered not only gold but also the tre… |
| Vallecito Lake, CO (Also known as Vallecito Reservoir) |
The quest for a reliable source of irrigation water in Colorado’s dry Southwest Region brought Vallecito Lake into being. Twenty-two miles north of Durango, Vallecito Reservoi… |
| Willow Creek Reservoir |
A vital link in the chain of water projects that irrigate Colorado’s Eastern Slope, Willow Creek Reservoir is less-known and less crowded than many nearby larger reservoirs. A… |