Sylvan Lake State Park-Colorado

Sylvan Lake State Park-Colorado We're a state park found in beautiful Eagle, Colorado. Visitors come for the fishing or camping and stay for the spectacular views!
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Cabins & campsites are reservation only! Visitors can make reservations online six months in advance. Call our visitor center for more information 970-328-2021. For reservations, call 800-244-5613 or visit cpwshop.com

We are hiring! Park Resource Technician IV Full-time position located at Sylvan Lake State Park. Open to residents of Co...
03/02/2026

We are hiring!
Park Resource Technician IV
Full-time position located at Sylvan Lake State Park. Open to residents of Colorado, this position exists to provide a safe and pleasant environment for recreational activities by cleaning, repairing, replacing, and operating equipment, systems, grounds, facilities, and infrastructure for the use of park visitors and staff. For more information please see the job posting at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado/jobs/5252167/cpw-park-resource-technician-iv-sylvan-lake-state-park-eagle-co?keywords=sylvan&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs
Closes on March 15, 2026

As a thank you for your service, free admission to State Parks during the month of August for those who are in active du...
08/01/2024

As a thank you for your service, free admission to State Parks during the month of August for those who are in active duty, veterans, or National Guard!

Just show proof of military service for a parks pass for the month of August.

We are officially in baby season! (Calf not included in photo).A friendly reminder to not approach any wildlife, especia...
07/14/2024

We are officially in baby season! (Calf not included in photo).

A friendly reminder to not approach any wildlife, especially during calving season. If you see a deer fawn in the woods, leave it alone!! The mom has not abandoned them, but they risk being left if they smell like humans. Leave them be, as their mom is probably very close.

A special reminder that moose and bears are especially protective of their babies, so keep a safe distance! Always follow the rule of thumb!

Week 3’s flower of the week is the Indian Paintbrush! These can be found along East and West Brush Creek, and on most of...
07/14/2024

Week 3’s flower of the week is the Indian Paintbrush! These can be found along East and West Brush Creek, and on most of our trails

Castilleja, commonly known as paintbrush, Indian paintbrush, or prairie-fire, is a genus of about 200 species of annual and perennial mostly herbaceous plants native to the west of the Americas from Alaska south to the Andes, northern Asia, and one species as far west as the Kola Peninsula in northwestern Russia.

Tilford claims that the flowers of Indian paintbrush are edible. However, these plants have a tendency to absorb and concentrate selenium in their tissues from the soils in which they grow, and can be potentially very toxic if the roots or green parts of the plant are consumed.

This weeks flower is the Geranium! From the Cranesbill family, Geraniaceae, contains more than 800 species worldwide. Tw...
07/07/2024

This weeks flower is the Geranium! From the Cranesbill family, Geraniaceae, contains more than 800 species worldwide. Two of the largest subgroups, the Geranium genus (the cranesbills) and the Erodium genus (the storksbills), have pink, red, mauve or blue five-petalled flowers.

These flowers are ideal for native bumblebees, solitary bees, and syrphid flies for its pollen and nectar.

Fun fact: Wild geranium was used by the Cherokee, Choctaw, Haudenosaunee, Menominee, Meskwaki, and Ojibwa for medicinal purposes, including for relief from a sore mouth, as a laxative, as an antiseptic, and as an emetic.

Happy 4th of July from the Sylvan Lake staff! Have a wonderful, safe holiday!
07/04/2024

Happy 4th of July from the Sylvan Lake staff!

Have a wonderful, safe holiday!

Sylvan Lake State Park is hiring!! Call us today if you're interested in a fun and rewarding job. Details listed below:S...
06/30/2024

Sylvan Lake State Park is hiring!! Call us today if you're interested in a fun and rewarding job. Details listed below:

Sylvan Lake State Park
10200 Brush Creek Rd.
Eagle, CO 81631
P 970.328.2021

SYLVAN LAKE STATE PARK
INTERNSHIP OR JOB OPPORTUNITY

POSITION: Summer/ Fall paid position
FROM: $17 per hour ~40 hours/week
DATES: July – October or longer

Housing Available - Individuals over 18, $40 per month

Sylvan Lake State Park, located south of Eagle, Colorado, is seeking applicants for Summer/Fall employees. Individuals wishing to gain experience in Natural Resources, Outdoor Recreation, Maintenance and Visitor Services are encouraged to apply. Employees will become involved in all aspects of the state park operations. They will also be assigned special projects or responsibilities based on their interests and needs of the Park. In addition to Colorado Parks and Wildlife, staff will facilitate exposure to related Natural Resource Agencies such as the US Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management. This position generally runs July-October with potential to extend employment.

What a great way to gain experience with a natural resource agency and spend the Summer/ Fall in Colorado! Explore the Park and surrounding area; including the Holy Cross Wilderness and nearby resorts of Vail & Beaver Creek. Position information and applications are available by contacting the Sylvan Lake State Park Visitor Center.

REQUIREMENTS:

Must be 18 or Older, possess and maintain a valid driver’s license, have reliable personal transportation to work site. Must be willing to work weekends and holidays.

FOR INFORMATION GO TO: https://cpw.state.co.us/

Contact:

Matt Westerberg- Park Manager
970-328-2021
[email protected]

For the month of July, we will be featuring a flower of the week! This weeks feature is the Colorado State flower, the C...
06/30/2024

For the month of July, we will be featuring a flower of the week! This weeks feature is the Colorado State flower, the Colorado Blue Columbine (aquilegia careulea)! With the abundance of wildflowers in our park, these are easy to find on trails, and just outside our visitor center!

A gentle reminder that it is against the law the pick these flowers, but always feel free to take photos!

Come enjoy s’mores this Saturday from 7:00-8:00 pm at the amphitheater! Learn about fire safety, new, fun ways to start ...
06/12/2024

Come enjoy s’mores this Saturday from 7:00-8:00 pm at the amphitheater! Learn about fire safety, new, fun ways to start fires, and how to properly put them out!

Free entry with a valid state parks pass.

What’s a moose’s favorite party game?Truth or Deer!!A friendly reminder to always keep your distance from wildlife! Foll...
05/26/2024

What’s a moose’s favorite party game?

Truth or Deer!!

A friendly reminder to always keep your distance from wildlife! Follow the rule of thumb: if you can cover the animal with your thumb, you are at a safe distance. This distance is usually 25 yards from most wildlife, and 100 yards from large wildlife. This will keep both you and the wildlife safe!

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10/07/2023

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We had a busy weekend of programs! Thanks to everyone who showed up for the candlelit hike, and sit down programs. Every...
10/04/2023

We had a busy weekend of programs! Thanks to everyone who showed up for the candlelit hike, and sit down programs. Everyone had a blast hiking, making smores, and learning about bats and animal skulls.

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10200 Brush Creek Road
Eagle, CO
81631

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(970) 328-2021

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