Gate Hours

Hours are subject to change. Hours below are 7 days/week. See the Special Event Schedule PDF for scheduled closures due to events. Swimming hours and information

Reservoir Hours 2023

Dates Entry
Gate
Open
All
Boats
Off the
Water
Outgoing
Gate
Closes
Swim
Beach

Boat
Rentals

January 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. 3 p.m. 4 p.m. CLOSED CLOSED
New Year's Day CLOSED
February 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. 3 p.m. 4 p.m. CLOSED CLOSED
March 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 4 p.m. 5 p.m. CLOSED CLOSED
April 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. 5 p.m. 6 p.m. CLOSED CLOSED
May 1-25 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. 5 p.m. 6 p.m. CLOSED Rental info + reservations
May 26 - Aug. 20 6 a.m. - 8 p.m. 8 p.m. 9 p.m. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Rental info + reservations
Aug. 21 - Sept. 4 6 a.m. - 8 p.m. 8 p.m. 9 p.m. Swim Hours Rental info + reservations
Sept. 5 - 30 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. 6 p.m. 7 p.m. CLOSED Rental info + reservations
October 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. 6 p.m. 7 p.m. CLOSED CLOSED
November 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. 3 p.m. 4 p.m. CLOSED CLOSED
Thanksgiving Day CLOSED
December 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. 3 p.m. 4 p.m. CLOSED CLOSED
Christmas Eve CLOSED
Christmas Day CLOSED
New Year's Eve CLOSED

No Wake Hours*

Dates mornings
Afternoons
April 1 - May 25 Tu, Th, Su: 9 - 11 a.m. Th: 3 - 5 p.m.
May 26 - Sept. 4 Tu, Th, Su: 6 - 10 a.m. Th: 4 - 8 p.m.
Sept. 5 - Oct. 31 Tu, Th: 9 - 11 a.m.
Su: 9 a.m. - noon
Th: 4 - 6 p.m.

*We allow the EXPAND Beyond, Inc. program to occasionally run during no wake hours beginning in mid-June to provide accessible water sports to athletes with physical disabilities.

Entry Fees

Daily Access Fees for April 1 - May 25 and Sept. 5 - Oct. 31

Individual Carload
$5 $10

Daily Access Fees for May 26 - Sept. 4
Twilight Entry: 6 p.m. - close. $5 individual/$10 carload

Ages Daily entry Fee Resident/Worker* rate
Adult
(19-59)
$12 $10
Senior
(60+)
$9 $7.50
Youth
(3-18)
$7.25 $6
Sustainability Discount** 25% off

25% off

Reservoir Only Annual Pass (Jan. 1 to Dec. 31)

If you purchase the Reservoir Only Pass along with your boat permit renewal, you’ll receive the following number of visitor vouchers:

  • Small craft permit + Reservoir-only pass: 3 entry vouchers
  • Large craft permit + Reservoir-only Pass: 5 entry vouchers

This promotion is valid through February 28, 2023.

Ages pass Fee Resident/Worker* rate
Adult
(19-59)
$414 $345
Senior
(60+)
$310 $260
Youth
(3-18)
$249 $207
Household*** $662 $552

*Resident/Worker Fees
Rate reflects a discount rate for those who either live, or are paid employees of businesses or organizations, within the city limits of Boulder. If you need help determining your fee status speak with our team members at the front gate. Adult proof of residence/worker status required.

**Sustainability Discount: (for pedestrians, cyclists, and cars with 3 or more.)
25% off each high season regular price entry fee.

***Household
Any adults, seniors or youth residing at the same address. Anyone 19 years old and over must provide proof of same address residence (sorry, no exceptions).The package must include at least 1 members aged 19 or older. The package may not include more than 8 members aged 19 or older.

Rain Check/Refund Policy: No rain checks will be issued unless a facility is closed due to weather for two or more consecutive hours. No rain checks will be issued after 5 p.m. We do NOT offer refunds for any reason.

Daily entry fees will be charged April 1 through Oct. 31, 2023. Each person entering the park must pay the entrance fee. Fees are collected for each person entering Boulder Reservoir including runners, walkers and cyclists.