Barr Lake State Park, Colorado State Parks

Barr Lake State Park, Colorado State Parks Barr Lake is a unique area in the Colorado State Parks system. Park is open daily 5am to 10pm. The Park is open 5am till 10pm.
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The activities and facilities located within the park emphasize wildlife conservation and natural landscape themes. The Nature Center is open 9AM to 4PM every day except Monday.

Fun and tasty ways to support Friends of Barr Lake - a support group for Barr Lake State Park and all things education, ...
06/12/2026

Fun and tasty ways to support Friends of Barr Lake - a support group for Barr Lake State Park and all things education, conservation and recreation related!

🎣 Free Fishing Weekend at Barr Lake! 🎣June 6–7, anyone can fish Colorado’s public waters without a fishing license.🐟 Cas...
06/06/2026

🎣 Free Fishing Weekend at Barr Lake! 🎣

June 6–7, anyone can fish Colorado’s public waters without a fishing license.

🐟 Cast a line for walleye, trout, carp and more at Barr Lake!

Please note:
✅ All fishing regulations and bag limits still apply.
✅ A State Parks Pass or entrance fee is required.

Who are you taking fishing this weekend?

Always a good hang when Becca, our District Wildlife Manager, comes out to visit Barr Lake! Today by boat, we saw countl...
06/04/2026

Always a good hang when Becca, our District Wildlife Manager, comes out to visit Barr Lake! Today by boat, we saw countless cormorants, blue herons, 21 western grebes, 11 pelicans, and 1 coot. We also floated by our fledgling eagle nest as the young eagles stretched their wings, preparing to leave the nest soon.

Barr Lake is unique in that the southern half of the lake is a dedicated wildlife refuge for more than 370 bird species, while the northern half is available for boating, fishing, and recreation. There’s just about something for every outdoor enthusiast.

06/03/2026

What would you most like to see updated at Barr Lake picnic areas? Let us know in the comments any other ideas that would help make our picnic areas a great experience for visitors.

Thanks everyone who came out yesterday for our annual Carp Fishing Tournament and helping us reduce this invasive specie...
05/31/2026

Thanks everyone who came out yesterday for our annual Carp Fishing Tournament and helping us reduce this invasive species from the lake. Congrats to all the winners!

‘26 Barr Lake Carp Fishing TournamentSaturday, May 30th 6am-1pmBoat sign up is FULL but people shoreline fishing can sig...
05/29/2026

‘26 Barr Lake Carp Fishing Tournament
Saturday, May 30th 6am-1pm

Boat sign up is FULL but people shoreline fishing can sign up on-site. Entry fee required at the check-in table by the boat ramp.
$10 Entry Fee | $5 Youth Under 16 Entry Fee
Cash prizes available. Help reduce invasive species. Sponsored by the Barr Milton Watershed Association.

Thanks Dept. of Homeland Security for coming out and letting us hang with the pups in between their training scenarios! ...
05/28/2026

Thanks Dept. of Homeland Security for coming out and letting us hang with the pups in between their training scenarios! We love dogs here at Barr Lake. And visitors, a friendly reminder to please keep your furry friends on a 6ft. leash and out of the wildlife refuge. Our bald eagles and hundreds of other species appreciate it! 🦅🚫🐶

Address

13401 Picadilly Road
Brighton, CO
80603

Opening Hours

Monday 5am - 10pm
Tuesday 5am - 10pm
Wednesday 5am - 10pm
Thursday 5am - 10pm
Friday 5am - 10pm
Saturday 5am - 10pm
Sunday 5am - 10pm

Telephone

+13036596005

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