Discover 6 parks for boating within driving distance of Boulder
"Known for its scenic byways and proximity to the Burr Trail, Boulder is a popular stop for travelers exploring Utah’s canyon country."
A scenic park known for petrified wood, fossils, and reservoir recreation.
"Boulder is within range for a longer day trip to the Helena area. Visitors may combine a stop at the park with errands or sightseeing in the capital region."
A scenic day-use park on Hauser Reservoir offering swimming, boating, fishing, and picnicking near Helena.
"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.
"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.
"Boulder visitors come for a change of pace from the foothills, trading mountain trails for open-water recreation. Boyd Lake offers a convenient spot for swimming, fishing, and camping within an easy drive."
A lakeside state park in Loveland offering boating, fishing, swimming, and camping.
"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.