Boyd Lake State Park
- Status
- Status not postedWed–Sun 5 a.m. – 10 p.m.
- Entrance fee
- $10 per dayAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed6-ft leash
- Camping
- Yes
- Official site
- cpw.state.co.us970-669-1739
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Boyd Lake State Park is a 1,976-acre park in Larimer County, in Loveland.
Things to do include winter sports, hunting in season, boating, swimming, and biking. Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp and a fishing pier. Camping is available: campsites, including RV sites, tent sites, and showers.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Wed–Sun | 5 a.m. – 10 p.m. | — |
| Wed–Sun | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. | — |
Official wording
Park: 5 a.m. to 10 pm Office: Wednesday through Sunday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Denver).
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Daily Vehicle Pass | $10 · day |
| Daily Vehicle Pass | $15 · day |
Official wording
Daily Vehicle Pass: $10-$15
Colorado park passes
- Keep Colorado Wild Pass — $29. Annual vehicle entry for Colorado residents, bought with DMV vehicle registration Details
- Individual Annual Pass — $29. Non-vehicle entry (foot, bike, horse) for passholder plus three accompanying visitors; resident or nonresident Details
- Family Annual Pass (hang tag) — $120. One household; transferable between vehicles Details
- Annual Affixed Vehicle Parks Pass — $80. One vehicle; resident or nonresident Details
- Aspen Leaf Pass — $70. Colorado residents 64+, vehicle registered in Colorado; $3/night camping discount Sun–Thu Details
From the Colorado state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- CPWshop (Aspira/Brandt reservation platform)
- Phone
- 1-800-244-5613
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
Dogs allowed · leash up to 6 feet
Animals permitted: Leashed Dogs, Service Animals Boyd Lake State Park is pet friendly. Leashed pets are allowed at campsites. All pets must be under control and on a maximum six-foot leash at all times, and not attached to any park signs, trees, shrubs or hydrants. Pets may not be left unattended, and pet owners must promptly clean up after their pets.
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Camping
Boyd Lake State Park offers modern, easily accessible campsites that can accommodate tents, pick-up trailers and motorhomes.
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Campsites at Boyd Lake are easily accessible and can accommodate tents. Each site has a picnic table and grill to make your camping experience comfortable.
Three restroom buildings with showers, playground equipment and horseshoe pits are scattered throughout the campground.
Camper sitting in a chair in front of a tent
Campers sitting in the shade in front of an RV
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
BikingBoatingCampingFishingGeocachingHikingHuntingWinter sportsPicnickingSwimming
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Trail | 4.9 mi | — | 4.9 miles Hiking, biking, snowshoeing ADA accessible Dog friendlyAccessible |
| ADA Fishing Pier | 0.1 mi | — | 0.1 miles Hiking, biking, snowshoeing ADA accessible Dog friendlyAccessible |
| Swim Beach Point | 1 mi | — | 1 mile Hiking, biking, snowshoeing ADA accessible Dog friendlyAccessible |
| Grassland Trail | 0.4 mi | — | 0.4 miles Hiking, biking, snowshoeing Dog friendly Find a Trail |
Trail descriptions from the park
One of the best ways to enjoy Boyd Lake State Park is on foot or bike. Visitors enjoy walking and biking along the paved and grassy trails beside the beaches, under cool cottonwood trees and next to the water's edge. Boyd Lake's trails join with the City of Loveland's recreation trail system at the south and north ends of the park.
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Flush toilets
- Showers
- Picnic areas
- Visitor center
Water
- Boat ramp
- Marina or boat slips
- Fishing pier
Camping
- Tent camping
- RV camping
Accessibility
- Accessible fishing
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
- Accessible fishing
Boyd Lake State Park offers modern, easily accessible campsites that can accommodate tents, pick-up trailers and motorhomes.
Campsites at Boyd Lake are easily accessible and can accommodate tents. Each site has a picnic table and grill to make your camping experience comfortable.
Accessible facilities listed: Accessible Fishing Pier
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Rules and permits
When you camp at Boyd Lake, check-in time is 1 p.m. on the day of arrival and check-out time is 12 p.m. (noon) on the day of departure. There is a maximum of two sleeping units per camping site (two tents or one hard-side unit and one tent) and a maximum of six people per site. Campers may camp only in designated sites, and all vehicles and trailers must stay on the campsite asphalt.
Please be aware that the clearance at the entry gate is 14 feet 2 inches.
Getting there
- Address
- 3720 N County Road 11-C
Loveland, CO 80538-2307 - Nearest town
- Loveland
- Coordinates
- 40.4301, -105.0444
- Phone
- 970-669-1739
- boyd.lake@state.co.us
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
Directions The park has only one entrance. The entrance station is located at 3720 N County Road 11-C, Loveland, CO. When the entrance gate is unattended, you must use the self-service kiosk, which is located just past the entrance on the right, or come to the Visitor Center/Park Headquarters to purchase passes and permits.
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Colorado State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026; page says updated Oct 21, 2026
- CPW website Drupal JSON:API, node type state_park (43 published nodes; same store that renders /state-parks/{slug})
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology