Lakes / Reservoirs in Colorado
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All Colorado lakes A-Z
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| Lake name | Lake description |
|---|---|
| Adobe Creek Reservoir, CO (Also known as Blue Lake) |
For the true, unhurried western vacation in Southeastern Colorado, make the trip to Adobe Creek Reservoir. The reservoir, also known as Blue Lake presents a welcome surprise o… |
| Aurora Reservoir, CO |
If you’re looking for a peaceful, activity-oriented Colorado vacation in the Denver Region, you can’t go wrong with Aurora Reservoir. This 820-acre city-owned and operated res… |
| Blue Mesa Reservoir, CO (Also known as Blue Mesa Lake) |
Beautiful mesas, deep canyons, and steep rocky cliffs surround Blue Mesa Reservoir, the second largest lake entirely in Colorado. The clear, blue, mountain water of the fjord-… |
| Boyd Lake, CO |
Boyd Lake is a modern recreational playground covering over 1,700 acres in Larimer County. Located in the northeastern section of the City of Loveland, the reservoir is part o… |
| Brainard Lakes (Also known as Brainard Lake, Blue Lake, Mitchell Lake, Long Lake, Lake Isabelle) |
The Brainard Lakes are some of the most heavily visited lakes along Colorado’s Front Range. Five small lakes lie within the Brainard Lakes Recreation Area in the east central… |
| Carter Lake CO (Also known as Carter Lake Reservoir, Carter Reservoir) |
Carter Lake is a major source of fun for residents and visitors to the Loveland area of Colorado’s Front Range. The reservoir is one of two main storage basins for the all-imp… |
| Chatfield Reservoir, CO (Also known as Chatfield Lake) |
Standing in fields of prairie clover looking at blue herons on beautiful Chatfield Reservoir, it’s hard to imagine that this spot is just outside the Denver Metro Area. With i… |
| Cherry Creek Reservoir, CO (Also known as Cherry Creek Lake) |
Affectionately called “Denver’s Backyard,” Cherry Creek Lake and State Park provide recreation opportunities for families from all over. Located in Aurora, Colorado in Arapaho… |
| Chicago Lakes (Also known as Upper Chicago Lake, Lower Chicago Lake, Idaho Springs Reservoir, Echo Lake, Summit Lake) |
One of the more popular destinations within Denver’s Mountain Parks system is the trail leading to the Chicago Lakes. This Front Range trail centers around 14,240-foot Mount E… |
| Crystal Reservoir, CO |
In 1882 the Curecanti needle became the symbol for the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad. With its steep cliffs and rock formations, the area around Crystal Reservoir has been in… |
| Echo Lake CO |
Echo Lake is one of the Denver metro area’s most popular Mountain Parks. Located only an hour west of Denver, Echo Lake Park is the only sub-alpine park in the Mountain Park s… |
| Electra Lake, CO (Also known as Cascade Reservoir) |
The majestic peaks of the San Juan Mountains stand guard over the breathtaking beauty of southwestern Colorado’s Electra Lake. Found 25 miles north of Durango in La Plata Coun… |