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Recreation Region: South Park Ranger District

Beaver Ponds Picnic Area

Beaver Ponds Picnic Area offers day use visitors four designated sites each with parking, a grill and a picnic table.

It is difficult to access Jefferson Lake Recreation Area during the winter months. The roads to this site are not maintained for snow throughout the winter.

General Information

Jefferson Lake Recreation area typically operates between mid May and mid October weather permitting. During operating season, the gate to the recreation area is open 24 hours.

$11.00 day use fee.

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 39.43041486

Longitude: -105.845941

Directions

From US Highway 285 at Jefferson, take County Road 35 north to County Road 37 and turn right.  Pay the user fee at Jefferson Lake Recreation Area entrance station and continue on the road to the picnic area.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Vault toilet(s)

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated February 18, 2025