Lakes and Reservoirs

  • ➠ Blue Mesa Reservoir
  • ➠ Crawford Reservoir
  • ➠ Groundhog Reservoir
  • ➠ Haviland Lake
  • ➠ La Jara Reservoir
  • ➠ Lake Capote
  • ➠ Lake Nighthorse
  • ➠ Lake San Cristobal
  • ➠ Lemon Reservoir
  • ➠ McPhee Reservoir
  • ➠ Miramonte Reservoir
  • ➠ Morrow Point Reservoir
  • ➠ Narraguinnnep Reservoir
  • ➠ Platoro Reservoir
  • ➠ Ridgway Reservoir
  • » Rio Grande Reservoir
  • ➠ San Luis Lake SWA
  • ➠ Sweitzer Lake
  • ➠ Terrace Reservoir SWA
  • ➠ Vallecito Lake
  • ➠ Williams Creek Reservoir
    • 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.

    Colorado Regulations

    Colorado Parks and Wildlife
    Colorado Division of Wildlife
    (800) 244-5613
    ➠ cpw.state.co.us

    Rio Grande Reservoir (Map #10)

    Located approx. 35 miles from Creede CO, Rio Grande Reservoir is managed by the Rio Grande National Forest.
    Rio Grande National Forest
    1803 W. Highway 160
    Monte Vista, CO 81144
    (719) 852-5941
    ➠ Directions (Google Map)

    Activities

    No-Wake Boating Hiking Mountain Biking
    Horseback Riding Hunting OHVing
    No wake motor boating, fishing, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, hunting, OHV riding, and picnicking.


    Facilities

    Camping Restrooms
    Water Trash Pickup
    The boat ramp located at Rio Grande reservoir is primitive and access is not recommended for large boats or long trailers.
    Thirty Mile Campground
    Is located east of the reservoir along the Rio Grande River. The campgrounds has 35 campsites, 29 of the sites can be reserved. The campground is operated by a concessionaire from Memorial Day through Labor Day where a fee is charged, trash dumpsters are provided, potable water is available. Normally open year around but physically snowed in from December through May during winter season. To reserve: www.recreation.gov or call (877) 444-6777.
    ➠ www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/riogrande/recarea/?recid=29218

    River Hill Campground
    Is located east of the reservoir along the Rio Grande River. The campgrounds has 20 campsites, two vault toilets, and drinking water. The campground is operated by a concessionaire and open from Memorial Day through Labor Day where a fee is charged, trash dumpsters are provided. To reserve: www.recreation.gov or call (877) 444-6777.
    ➠ www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/riogrande/recarea/?recid=29158

    Lost Trail Campground
    Open all year but this campground is usually physically closed by deep winter snows and closed access roads from November through May 15th of each year. No fees, no water, and no trash services. The campground has 7 sites and one vault toilet.
    ➠ www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/riogrande/recarea/?recid=28948

    Fees

    Fishing license is required from the Colorado Parks and Wildlife. Camping fees required at Thirty Mile and River Hill Campgrounds.

    Fishing

    Fishing
    Rainbow, brown, brook and cutthroat trout.

    Fishing License

    Colorado Parks and Wildlife
    (800) 244-5613
    ➠ cpw.state.co.us

    Water Recreation

    Boating
    The reservoir is open to motorized boats.


    Winter Recreation

    Hunting Cross Country Skiing
    Snow Mobiling Snow Shoeing
    Big game hunting is popular in fall, while snowmobiling, skiing and snowshoeing are popular winter activities.