Holiday Closures
In observance of the Juneteenth holiday, all administrative facilities and Age Well Centers will be closed on Thursday, June 19. Some facilities and services will be open.
Amenities
- Natural Lands
- Hiking Trails
- Fishing
- Boating
- Grill
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Restroom
- Water Access
- Volleyball Court
Plan Your Visit
About the Boulder Reservoir
The Boulder Reservoir is a 700-acre, multi-use recreation and water-storage facility, owned and managed by the City of Boulder and operated as a water supply by the Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District. It is used for recreation, drinking water and irrigation. Popular recreation activities at the reservoir include boating, swimming, sun bathing, water skiing, fishing, picnicking, walking, running, cycling and wildlife viewing.
Boat Permits Required
All watercraft, including motor- and human-powered inflatable and hard, are required to have a current City of Boulder, Boulder Reservoir watercraft permit. Watercraft includes stand up paddleboards, kayaks, canoes, inflatable rafts, power boats, sail boats, kite boards, windsurfers etc. No unpermitted craft are allowed to enter the facility.
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