St. Vrain State Park
"Boulder residents often visit for wildlife viewing, paddling, and a quieter alternative to mountain recreation. It is also a convenient stop for camping and fishing on the way north."
A Front Range wetland park with fishing ponds, camping, and outstanding birdwatching.
Cherry Creek State Park
"Boulder visitors come for a different kind of Front Range experience, centered on water recreation and wildlife viewing. It is a worthwhile day trip for those seeking a broad urban-state-park setting."
A popular Denver-area state park known for its reservoir, beaches, boating, and wildlife.
Spring Meadow Lake State Park
"Boulder visitors can reach the park in under an hour for a change of scenery. It is a convenient place for swimming, picnicking, and a casual walk around the lake."
A spring-fed urban lake park in Helena offering swimming, paddling, fishing, and picnic areas.
Chatfield State Park
"Boulder visitors often make the trip for reservoir recreation and camping closer to the Denver side of the Front Range. Chatfield provides a different landscape than Boulder’s mountain foothills."
A popular Front Range reservoir park for boating, fishing, camping, and wildlife viewing.
Jackson Lake State Park
"Boulder visitors may choose Jackson Lake for boating and birding in a wide-open landscape. It provides a different experience from the mountain parks closer to Boulder."
A prairie reservoir park offering boating, fishing, swimming, camping, and wildlife viewing.