Lake George Colorado Attractions

Lake George Colorado offers many local attractions for you and your family to enjoy! It’s location in Colorado’s Park County provides easy access throughout the region. So plan a Colorado outing to Lake George and enjoy all this portion of Colorado has to offer!

Eleven Mile State Park

Eleven Mile State Park features outdoor activities for the whole family. Eleven Mile Reservoir is the central feature of this Colorado State Park. Anglers enjoy the excellent fishing opportunities for Rainbow, Brown, Cutthroat, Kokanee and Pike that the lake provides. Of course, other water sports are a favorite pastime here. Sailing and windsurfing are popular options at Eleven Mile because of the ideal wind conditions. Other visitors enjoy the hiking and mountain biking trails that extend throughout the park and back county surrounding the park. Bird watching is another favorite activity, the water draws a diverse sampling of bird species for visitors to watch and enjoy. Next time you’re visiting Lake George Colorado, set some time aside for a trip Eleven Mile State Park, it’s just a 12 mile drive away!

For more information on Eleven Mile State Park, visit: http://www.parks.state.co.us/PARKS/ELEVENMILE/Pages/ElevenMileHome.aspx

Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument

Just 7 miles from Lake George you’ll find the Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument, one of the richest and most diverse fossil beds in the world! Whether you’re looking for indoor or outdoor activities, this National Park provides both. Spend some time exploring the Visitor Center where you can view exhibits, watch films, and talk with Rangers about all the park has to offer. Then, get outside and enjoy more than 14 miles of trails leading you to massive petrified tree stumps and other amazing geological features of Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument. The Ponderosa Loop and Petrified Forest Loop trails are both easy hikes where you’ll get an overview of all this Colorado National Monument has to offer. Want more, get a map of all the trails in the park and really explore this Colorado treasure!

For more information on Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument, visit: http://www.nps.gov/flfo/index.htm

Mueller State Park

About 20 minutes away from Lake George Colorado you’ll find Mueller State Park. This Colorado State Park offers 5,000 acres for campers, hikers, mountain bikers, wildlife watchers and winter sports enthusiasts to explore. With 55 miles of trails, 132 campsites and three year round cabins, Mueller State Park is a perfect destination for your next Colorado outing! The Visitor Center is a good place to start your visit to Mueller. Displays, information and Rangers will help you get your bearings and detail the many park features. Then, whether you select a Ranger guided or self-guided excursion, you’re bound to enjoy all that Mueller State Park has to offer it’s visitors. Pack a picnic lunch and make the most of your day on the trail exploring this magnificent portion of Colorado!

For more information on Mueller State Park, visit: http://www.parks.state.co.us/Parks/Mueller/Pages/MuellerHome.aspx

Spinney Mountain State Park

Gold Medal trout fishing awaits you just 27 miles away from Lake George Colorado at Spinney Mountain State Park. Enjoy a leisurely 40 minute drive from Lake George to the amazing fishing at Spinney Reservoir. From the shore or in a boat, you’ll enjoy the peaceful and scenic view of the Collegiate Mountains as you attempt to reel in the big one! Not into fishing? No problem, Spinney Mountain State Park offers much more! Wildlife viewers enjoy the many opportunities that the reservoir provides to encounter ducks, birds of prey and other Colorado wildlife. Spinney Mountain Reservoir offers other water activities too, sailboarding, sailing and water skiing are popular pastimes. Hiking around the lakes single track trails is also enjoyed by many of the parks visitors. There are no camping facilities at Spinney but there are picnic sites with tables and grills available on both sides of the reservoir as well as at the parking area by the river below the dam.