Beaches in Colorado

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Adobe Creek Reservoir State Wildlife Area

Alex Martin Memorial Pond

Alpine Lake

Anderson Building & Pool

Andrick Ponds State Wildlife Area

Animas river boat access

Antero Reservoir

Anticline Pond

Apex Center - check website for pool hours

Arapahoe Lake Park

Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area

Arkansas River Beach

Arkansas River Beach

River Kid-Friendly

Arkansas River Headwaters Recreation Site

Arkansas River Tours - Royal Gorge Rafting Office

Aspen Center for Environmental Studies

Aurora Reservoir

Barker Meadow Reservoir

Barker Reservoir Recreation Area

Barr Lake State Park

Baseline Reservoir

Bathhouse (Hot Springs) @ The Springs Resort & Spa

Bay Aquatic Park

Bear Creek Lake campground

Bear Creek Lake Park

Bear Creek Lake Park

reservoir Kid-Friendly

Bear Creek Lake Park Meadowlark Cove

Bear Lake

Bear Lake Campground

Beaver Creek State Wildlife Area

Beaver Ponds

Beaver Ponds Picnic Area

Ben Franklin Pool & Waterslide

Big Thompson River Beach

Big Thompson River Beach

River Kid-Friendly

Blue Lake

Blue Lake Homeowners Association

Blue Lakes

Blue Mesa Reservoir

Blue Mesa Reservoir

reservoir Kid-Friendly

Boat Launch Beach

Boedecker Lake - Mariano Reservoir

Bolam Lake

Booth Creek

boulder creek

Boulder Creek Beach

Boulder Creek Beach

creek Kid-Friendly

Boulder Reservoir

Boulder Reservoir

reservoir Kid-Friendly

Boulder Reservoir Concession Area

Boyd Lake

Boyd Lake State Park

Boyd Lake State Park

reservoir Kid-Friendly

Boyd Lake Swim Beach

Brainard Lake Recreation Area

Browns Lake

Brush Hollow Reservoir

Buena Vista Whitewater Park

Cache la Poudre River

Cache la Poudre River

River Kid-Friendly

Campsites

Canyon Club Pool & Recreational Facility

Carter Lake

reservoir Kid-Friendly

Carter Lake Reservoir

Carter Lake swim beach

Castle Creek Picnic Area

Charlie Tayler Water Wheel

Charlotte Hot Springs & Botanical Gardens

Chatfield Gravel Ponds

Chatfield State Park Beach

Chatfield State Park Beach

reservoir Kid-Friendly

Chatfield State Park Swimbeach

Cherry Creek Reservoir

Cherry Creek State Park

Cherry Creek State Park Beach

Cherry Creek State Park Beach

reservoir Kid-Friendly

Cherry Creek Vista POOL

Chihuahua Lake

Chinns Lake

Clear Creek

Clear Creek Beach

Clear Creek Beach

creek Kid-Friendly

Clear Creek Reservoir Campground

Clear Creek White Water Park

Clear Lake

Clinton Gulch Dam Reservoir

Colorado Quarries

Colorado Western Slope

Conundrum Hot Springs

Cook Creek Park

Cook Creek Pool & Waterslide

Cooper Lake

Coot Lake

reservoir Kid-Friendly

Copper Lake

Copper Mountain

Copper Mountain Events Office

Copper Mountain Resort - Center Village

Copper Mountain Resort Association

Cotton Hole Park

Cottonwood Creek Family Center YMCA

Cottonwood Hot Springs Inn & Spa

Countryside Outdoor Pool

Crater Lake

Crater Lakes

Crystal Creek Reservoir

Crystal Lake

Crystal River Beach

Crystal River Beach

River Kid-Friendly

Dakota Hot Springs

Deep Lake

Deep Lake Campground

Deer Creek Canyon Park

Desert Reef Hot Spring

Devils Punch Bowl

Dillon Reservoir

Dillon Reservoir

reservoir Kid-Friendly

Dream Lake

Duck Lake

Durango Hot Springs Resort & Spa

Eagle Ranch Lake

Eagle River Park

Eben G. Fine Park

Echo Lake Park

Edge Lake

Eldorado Springs Resort - Historic Pool & Ballroom

Eleven Mile Reservoir

Elevenmile Canyon Reservoir

Elkhead Reservoir

Elkhead Reservoir State Park

Emerald Lake

Estes Lake Recreation Area

Evert Pierson Kids' Fishing Pond

Fairplay Beach

Fetcher Pond

Fossil Creek Reservoir Natural Area

Four Acre Lake Park

Fryingpan River Beach

Fryingpan River Beach

River Kid-Friendly

Gem Lake

Geneva Lake

Glacier Lake

Glenwood Hot Springs Pool

Glenwood Springs Hot Springs Pool

Gold Camp Reservoir

Golden Ponds Park

Gore Creek Campground

Gore Lake

Grand Lake

Lake Kid-Friendly

Grand Lake Beach

Grand Lake Beach

Lake Kid-Friendly

Grand Lake Town Beach and Dock

Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve

Green Mountain Reservoir

Gross Reservoir

Gross Reservoir

reservoir Kid-Friendly

Gunnison Lake

Gunnison River

Gunnison River Pleasure Park

Hahn’s Peak Lake

Hallam Lake

Hanging Lake

Harper Lake

Harvey Gap State Park swim beach

Haviland Lake

Haviland Lake Campground

Hidden Lake

Hidden Lakes Campground

Highline Lake State Park

Hine Lake

Hole-in-the-Wall

Horsetooth Mountain Lake

Horsetooth Mountain Lake

reservoir Kid-Friendly

Horsetooth Reservoir

Horsetooth Reservoir

reservoir Kid-Friendly

House Creek Recreation Complex

Hudson Town Pond

Hunters Glen Lake Park

Indian Hot Springs

Iron Mountain Hot Springs

Jackson Lake State Park

Jackson Lake State Park

reservoir Kid-Friendly

James M. Robb - Colorado River State Park

James M. Robb Colorado River State Park - Island Acres Section

Jayhawker Ponds

Jefferson Lake

John Martin Reservoir State Park

Johnston Lake Reservoir

Joyful Journey Hot Springs Spa

Juniper Hot Springs

Kenney Reservoir Swim Beach/Camping

Lady of the Lake Picnic Area

Lake Ace

Lake Arbor Center and Outdoor Pool

Lake Arbor Park

Lake Cliffe Condos Homeowners Association

Lake County Recreation Department

Lake Dillon Marina Beach

Lake Dillon Marina Beach

reservoir Kid-Friendly

Lake Estes

Lake Granby

Lake Haiyaha

Lake Isabel

Lake Isabelle

Lake Loveland

Lake Kid-Friendly

Lake Morley-Sheppardson

Lake Nighthorse

Lake Nighthorse Boat Dock

Lake Park

Lake Pueblo State Park

Lake San Cristobal

Lakeview Campground

Lakeview Gunnison Campground

Lemon Lake Lodge

Lily Lake

Little Beach Park

Little Blue Lake

Little Molas Lake

Lon Hagler Reservoir

Lon Hagler Reservoir

reservoir Kid-Friendly

Longmont Reservoir Dam

Lost Creek Wilderness

Lost Lake

Lost Man Lake

Lowell Ponds State Wildlife Area

Lower Blue Lake

Manitou Springs Colorado

Maroon Bells Lake Bridge

Maroon Bells Scenic Area

Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness - White River

Marshall Lake

Mary's Lake

Marys Lake

McKay Lake

Meadow Creek Park

Meadowlake Park

Medano Creek

Medano Creek (Great Sand Dunes)

Medano Creek (Great Sand Dunes)

creek Kid-Friendly

Memorial Park

Meridian Lake

Merrifield Homestead Cabins and Hot Springs

Mills Lake

Mohawk Lake

Molas Lake Park & Campground

Monarch Lake

Montgomery Reservoir

Montrose Water Sports Park

Monument Lake

Monument Valley Pool

Moser Lake

Mount Princeton Hot Springs

Mount Princeton Hot Springs Resort

Mountain Lake

Mud Lake

Mystic Island Lake

Navajo State Park Beach

Navajo State Park Beach

reservoir Kid-Friendly

Noah's Ark Whitewater Rafting & Adventure Co.

North Fork Cache La Poudre River

North Pond Park

North Standley Lake Open Space Park

Nottingham Lake

O'Haver Lake

Old Dillon Reservoir

Old Town Hot Springs

Oliver Twist Lake

Orient Land Trust/Valley View Hot Springs

Orvis Hot Springs

Ouray Hot Springs

Ouray Hot Springs Pool

Overlook Hot Springs

Pacific Tarn

Palette Lake

Palmer Lake Regional Recreation Area

Paonia River Park

Paradice Island Pool

Paradise Cove / Guffey Gorge

Pearl Lake State Park

Pelican Ponds Open Space

Penny Hot Springs

Philip S. Miller Park

Piedra River Hot Springs

Pine Beach Picnic Site

Pine Lake Ranch

Pinewood Reservoir

Piney Creek East Park

Piney River Ranch

Pinkerton Hot Springs

Pitkin Lake

Platoro Reservoir

Potato Lake

Potholes Recreation Site

Poudre Lake

Poudre River Whitewater Park

Prewitt Reservoir State Wildlife area

Prospect Lake

Pueblo Reservoir

Quail Lake

Quail Lake Park

Rainbow Hot Springs

Rainbow Lake

Rainbow Lake Resort

Rainbow Lakes

Rainbow Lakes Campground

Rampart Reservoir

Raspberry Hot Springs

Rawah Lakes

River Park Pavilion

River Run Park

Riverbottom Park

Riverside Park

Riverside Reservoir

Roaring Fork River

Roaring Fork River Beach

Roaring Fork River Beach

River Kid-Friendly

Rocky Mountain Coaster at Copper

Rocky Mountain Lake Park

Rocky Mountain National Park

Ruedi Reservoir

Sailboard Beach

Salmon Lake

Sand Dunes Recreation

Sandbeach Lake

Sands Lake SWA

Sarvis Creek Wilderness

Sawmill Reservoir

Scout River Surf Wave

SCUBA Beach

Seaman Reservoir

Shadow Mountain Lake

Shady Island River Park

Shangri-La Soaking Pools

Silverton Lakes RV Park and Cabins

Silverton Lakes South RV Park & Cabins

Ski Cooper

Soda Lake Beach

South Canyon Hot Springs

South Lake

South Platte Park and Carson Nature Center

South Platte River

South Platte River Beach

South Platte River Beach

River Kid-Friendly

South Slope Recreational Area

Spinnaker Lake Dillon

Spinney Mountain Reservoir

Spinney Mountain Reservoir

reservoir Kid-Friendly

St. Vrain Creek Beach

St. Vrain Creek Beach

creek Kid-Friendly

Standley Lake

reservoir Kid-Friendly

Standley Lake Regional Park

Standley Lake Regional Park & Wildlife Refuge

Steamboat Lake

Steamboat Lake State Park

Stem Beach

Stinson Lake

Stout Lakes

Stratford Lakes Park

Strawberry Park Natural Hot Springs

Strontia Springs Dam

Summit Lake

Summit Lake Park

Surprise Beach

Sweetwater Spring

Sweitzer Lake State Park

Swim Beach

Swim beach, paddle launch & rentals

SwimLabs - Open Water Swimming

Swimming Area at Horsetooth Reservoir

Swimming Beach

Sylvan Lake State Park

Sylvan Lake State Park Visitors Center

Taylor Lake

Taylor Park Reservoir

Terry Lake

Lake Kid-Friendly

The Beaver Ponds

The Fang

The Lodge at Copper Mountain

The Pool

Thornton Park Village Pool

Trappers Lake

Trinidad Lake State Park

Trinidad Lake State Park

reservoir Kid-Friendly

Trout Lake

Tucker Lake

Turquoise Lake

Lake Kid-Friendly

Twin Lakes

Lake Kid-Friendly

Twin Lakes Adventures

Twin Lakes Reservoir

Union Reservoir

Union Reservoir

reservoir Kid-Friendly

Union Reservoir Nature Area

Upper Cataract Lake

Upper Mohawk Lake

Upper Turquoise Lake

Urad Lake

Utah Park

Vail

Vail Ski Resort

Valente Lake (Adams Co Parks)

Vallecito Lake

Lake Kid-Friendly

Vallecito Reservoir

Viele Lake

Village at Copper Mountain

Village Lake

Watering Hole Park

Waterworks Park, Pueblo, CO

Wellington Lake

West Gravel Lakes Fishing Facility - North Gate

West Maroon Creek

Whitewater Park

Williams Fork Reservoir

Wilson Ranch Park

Wilson Ranch Pool

Windsor Lake

Lake Kid-Friendly

Wolf Lake

Wolford Mountain Reservoir

Wolford Swim Beach

Wonderland Lake

Wonderland Lake

Lake Kid-Friendly

Yamcolo Reservoir

Yampa River State Park

Frequently Asked Questions

How many beaches are in Colorado?

Colorado has 391 documented beaches. 384 are sandy beaches.

Which beaches in Colorado are kid-friendly?

Colorado has 40 kid-friendly beaches with gentle waves, lifeguards, and family amenities.

Are there dog-friendly beaches in Colorado?

Some beaches in Colorado allow dogs, but rules vary. Always check local regulations before bringing pets. Many beaches have seasonal or time-of-day restrictions.

What's the best time to visit beaches in Colorado?

Summer months (June-August) are peak season with warmest water. Shoulder seasons (May, September) offer fewer crowds. Check local weather and water conditions before visiting.

Do beaches in Colorado have lifeguards?

Lifeguard coverage varies by beach and season. Many popular beaches have lifeguards during summer months. Check individual beach pages for specific amenity information.

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