Southwest Colorado Water Recreation

Prior to fishing at these lakes, make sure that you have the appropriate licenses and are familiar with the governing agency's fishing regulations for that particular lake.

Located in northwest of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison, Crawford Reservoir is managed by the Colorado State Parks.

Crawford State Park
40468 Hwy 92
Crawford, CO, 81415
(970) 921-5721
➠ cpw.state.co.us
➠ Directions (Google Map)

Activities

Boating, camping, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, hunting, OHV riding, water and winter recreations.

Facilities

Visitor center, two boat ramps, two campgrounds with restrooms and showers, RV dump station, individual and group picnic areas, swimming beach, and hiking trails.

Iron Creek Campground

Campground has a self-serve fee station, 45 campsites (18 with shelters), two restrooms with showers, boat ramp, RV dump station, and ADA accessible fishing ramp.

Clear Fork Campground has a self-serve fee station, 20 campsites (8 with shelters, 5 designated for tent camping), two restrooms (one with showers), and boat ramp.

Fees

Daily park pass and camping fees. Fishing license is required from the Colorado Parks and Wildlife.

Fishing

Known as a quality perch and crappie fishery, anglers may also reel in a channel catfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, or rainbow trout.

Fishing License

Colorado Parks and Wildlife
(800) 244-5613
➠ cpw.state.co.us/thingstodo/Pages/Fishing.aspx

Water Recreation

Water recreation includes motor boating, fishing, jet skiing, paddle boarding, sailboarding, swimming, and water skiing.

Winter Recreation

Cross-country skiing, ice fishing, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, snowtubing, and winter camping.