![]() ![]() West of Hartsel, and set beneath an extinct volcano called Buffalo Peaks, Antero Reservoir is a premier recreation area that permits motorboating, canoeing and kayaking. Need to cool off on a hot summer day? The county’s open waters not only provide a perfect place for boats, stand-up paddle boarding and sailing, but they also offer postcard views to enjoy while you play.Ĭanoe, motorboat or kayak the day away around the shores of the backcountry at Eleven Mile Reservoir, where ideal wind conditions also make it a popular, but not crowded destination for sailing and windsurfing. Photo Courtesy: Explore Park CountyĪlthough Colorado is not usually known as a destination for large bodies of water, Park County has several of them, which also makes it a great place for water sports. Park County reservoirs accommodate stand-up paddleboarding, motorboating, kayaking and more. Get more information about places to fish in Park County. Montgomery Reservoir is a scenic mountain reservoir that provides good shore fishing and is heavily stocked with Rainbow Trout. ![]() There’s a reason that Eleven Mile Reservoir hosts fishing tournaments year-round this Colorado State Park offers great shore and boat fishing for Trout and Pike. Route 285 just west of Shawnee, has some of the best Colorado fly fishing available, where you’ll cast for trophy-sized Trout on nearly 3 miles of private water on the North Fork of the South Platte River. There’s a mix of all types of fishing, and if you get out and explore a little, you’ll likely find your own favorite spot.īadger Basin State Wildlife Area is located along County Road 439 north of Hartsel and offers 22 total miles of fishing access, with public access to the Middle Fork of the South Platte River, an area known to yield Brown and Rainbow Trout up to 15 inches long. And with the odds of making a catch so much higher here, it may even be a good place to introduce the whole family to angling. ![]() With many lakes, reservoirs, streams and rivers to choose from, the area is known as the Trout Capital of Colorado. Location is often the difference between successful and unsuccessful fishermen, and Park County is famous for well-stocked bodies of water that, more often than not, send fishermen home satisfied. 2) Reel ‘Em in from the Gold-Medal Waters Learn more about prime hiking locations in Park County. The nearly 12-mile Ben Tyler Trail is an out-and-back trail located near Shawnee, featuring a creek and aspen groves. Staunton Ranch and Bugling Elk Loop Trail is a nearly 9-mile loop trail located near Pine that features a lake among its natural features, and is also rated as moderate. Mosquito Pass Trail is a moderate-level, 12-and-half-mile, point-to-point trail located near Alma that is also known for idyllic wildflowers. Also good for hikers of all skill levels is Rock Creek Hills Trail, a nearly 7-mile, point-to-point trail located near Jefferson that offers epic views. The Hilltop Mine Trail is a 2-and-a-half mile, out-and-back trail located near Fairplay that’s surrounded by beautiful wild flowers, and is rated for all skill levels. There are an abundance of trails for all skill levels located near the county’s 11 communities. With hikes that range from simple riverside strolls to challenging high-country treks, it’s easy to find a route that delivers the natural connection you’re seeking. Photo Courtesy: Explore Park CountyĬhoosing a path, and then absorbing the environment that surrounds you along the way… Hiking is more than walking it’s walking with the intention to commune with nature, and Park County could not be a better setting for that experience. There’s a variety of trails for hikers of all skill levels in Park County. Here’s a helpful map to locate lodging in the parts of the county you’ll be visiting, and below are four activities you should check off during your trip. It’s only lacking crowds, which means that in Park County, it’s just you and the wide-open spaces. And although it’s a less-traveled part of the state, that’s not because it’s lacking in natural beauty. Indeed the natural areas are still quite pristine, like a throwback to those early times - expansive, wild, and scattered with winding creeks and ghostly time-worn homesteads. The county was established in 1861, and named after the geographic region known as South Park which was frequented by early trappers and traders in the area. It’s located in the geographic center of the state, so it’s appropriate that it also offers activities that are all at the very heart of the Colorado lifestyle. Within its borders are portions of three wilderness areas, two state parks, 12 state wildlife areas and more territory above 9,000 feet than any other Colorado county. ![]()
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