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Barr Lake
Barr Lake prides itself as one of the best bird-watching areas in the state. Over 350 species of birds have been witnessed here. The southern half of the lake is very shallow and sectioned off to protect the wildlife habitat disallowing any access for fishing or boating and this division is clearly marked with a buoy line. The park is open from 5 am to 10 pm daily unless you are actively fishing in which case you are allowed to remain in the park after 10 pm. Barr Lake provides anglers great opportunity catch multiple species of fish in one day.
This large lake has a 10HP max limit for motorboats, making it difficult to navigate if you have a large boat and only can use an electric motor. There is a nice and informative nature center in the refuge with seminars and presentations on wildlife in the area. Bring your binoculars as there are many birds and breeding nests along the shore. Eagles frequent this lake and are seen flying throughout the park. There are several sheltered picnic sites in the park providing a great getaway from the city. No camping is offered nearby. Swimming, diving, and wading are prohibited.
Boating: HP Restricted. 10 hp gas motors or electric trolling motors only.
From Denver north on I-76 to Bromley Lane. East on Bromley Lane to Picadilly Raod, then south on Picadilly Road to the Barr Lake State Park entrance.
Businesses Located Nearby
Bait & Tackle
- Bait-N-Bullet Shop
- 59 S 1st Ave - Brighton, CO
- (303) 659-3286
- Betty's Bait & Tackle
- 210 N Us-287 - Fort Collins, CO
- (970) 493-3474
- Valley Country Tackle
- 4351 S Parker Rd - Aurora, CO
- (303) 680-3544
Boat Rental
- Colorado Boat Center
- 3854 Se Frontage Rd - Johnstown, CO
- (970) 663-6473
- Boulder Boat Works
- 5853 Rawhide Ct - Boulder, CO
- (720) 565-0789
- Ram Boat CO Incorporated
- 1620 Teller St - Lakewood, CO
- (303) 238-0640
Vacation Rental
- Ultimate Cabin Experience Vacation Rental
- 3206 Apex Valley Rd - Golden, CO
- (720) 275-0441
- Colorado Vacation Rental Estate
- 7400 Greenstone Trl - Fort Collins, CO
- (970) 371-8610
- St Mary's Glacier Vacation Rentals
- 440 Texas Dr - Idaho Springs, CO
- (303) 330-0385
Bar and Restaurant
- Jordinelli's Sports Bar
- 25 N Main St - Brighton, CO
- (303) 659-1055
- Herbs BBQ Shack
- 201 S Main St - Brighton, CO
- (303) 654-0360
- Patrick's Bar and Restaurant
- 1770 S Buckley Rd - Aurora, CO
- (303) 745-4120