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Big Meadows Reservoir Boating Site
The Big Meadows Boating site is a 600 acre impoundment. It offers a small boat ramp, restroom, parking lot. Motorboats are allowed but must control excessive wakes.
Ice fishing is possible in the winter which can be accessed via snowmobile or cross-country skis on Big Meadows Road.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | The lake is usually Ice Free by May and is then open until November. Access by groomed trail when snow depth is sufficient. |
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| Operational Hours: | This Boating Site is normally open to launch boats from Memorial Day weekend until the lake freezes solid usually in November. |
| Reservations: | None Taken. |
| Area Amenities: | Accessible, Boat ramp, Parking |
| Fees: | No Fee |
| Open Season: | May |
| Usage: | Light |
| Best Season: | June - September |
| Busiest Season: | July |
| Restrictions: | No Wake Boating, Motor Boats must be registered with State Parks, Row and paddle boats do not need registration. Must have a Colorado Fishing License to fish at Big Meadows Reservoir and in nearby streams. |
| Closest Towns: | South Fork, CO |
| Water: | No |
| Restroom: | YES |
| Operated By: | Concessionaire |
| Information Center: | Call 719-657-3321 for real-time information. |
General Information
Directions:Directions from Del Norte, Colorado: Travel 27.5 miles west on U.S. Highway 160 to Forest Road # 410. Take FR # 410 west for 1.4 miles to "Y" intersection (Forest Rd. 410). Bear right onto Rd. 430 and go 0.3 miles into boat ramp
.Directions from South Fork, Colorado: Travel west on U.S. Highway 160 8.0 miles to Forest Road # 410. Take FR # 410 west for 1.4 miles to "Y" intersection (Forest Rd. 410). Bear right onto Rd. 430 and go 0.3 miles into boat ramp.
Activities
Lake and Pond Fishing
This lake is stocked with catchable rainbow trout about once a month during the summer.
Must have a valid Colorado Fishing License.
Boating - Motorized
Boats with small motors are allowed to navigate the lake in a WAKELESS manner.
Boating - Non-Motorized
Amenities
| Parking: | |
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| Accessible: | |
| Boat ramp: |
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