Take Your Children to Bear Creek Lake Park

 

Spend the next warm, sunny afternoon paddling across Bear Creek Lake with your kids. Great views of the foothills and the surrounding green space and plenty of shoreline to explore make this a great place for a water-based adventure with the whole family. Fill out the day with some fishing (Bear Creek Lake is regularly stocked throughout the summer) and a picnic and you’ve got a recipe for a great time.

Boating Info
Of the three lakes in Bear Creek Lake Park, Bear Creek Lake is the largest and the only one that allows motorized boating; motors are limited to 10 horsepower or less, though, and the entire lake is a no-wake zone, so you won’t have to worry about getting buzzed while you’re on the water. If you’d like to find a smaller lake that doesn’t allow any motors, Big Soda Lake is at the other end of Bear Creek Lake Park. Little Soda Lake does not allow any private boats.

Boat rentals are available at Bear Creek Lake between Memorial Day and Labor Day. For rental rates or more information on boat availability, call the Marina at 303-697-6159.

Other Things to Do
If you’d like to mix your visit’s activities up a bit, Bear Creek Lake Park also has 15 miles of biking and hiking trails, on-going naturalist programs, fun and informational wildlife exhibits at the Visitor Center, horse rides and more. Or to make a whole weekend of it, set up a tent in one on the Park’s campsites and join one of the naturalist’s night hikes or star gazing programs.

Getting There
Bear Creek Lake Park is conveniently located in Morrison, just off of W. Morrison Road, just northeast of the junction of CO-470 and US-285. From the junction, take CO-470 north to the Morrison Road exit. Head east on W. Morrison/CO-8 to 15600 W. Morrison Road. Bear Creek Lake is at the east end of the Park.

Hours and Fees
Bear Creek Lake Park is open from 6am-10pm, May through September; 7am-8pm, March-April and October; and 8am-6pm November through February.
The entrance fee for the Park is $5/day/person or $45/annual pass.
For more information, call 303-697-6159.

Helpful Links
Bear Creek Lake Park
Colorado Fishing Rules
Map of Bear Creek Lake