Sweitzer Lake State Park
Notice: Closures — details
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- $10 per dayAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- cpw.state.co.us970-874-4258
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
Closure ClosuresThere are no closures at this time.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
Sweitzer Lake State Park is a 210-acre park in Delta County, about 4 miles southeast of Delta.
The park supports cross-country skiing, horseback riding, winter sports, hunting in season, and canoeing and kayaking. Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Park: Daily 8 a.m. to 1/2 hour after sunset, year-round | ||
Official wording
Park: Daily 8 a.m. to 1/2 hour after sunset, year-round
Office: Varies daily. Please call the office at 970-874-4258
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 |
| Daily Vehicle Pass | $4 · day |
Official wording
Daily Vehicle Pass: $10-$15 Individual Daily Pass: $4
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
Animals permitted: Leashed Dogs, Service Animals, Horses
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Things to do
BikingBoatingWinter sportsCross-country skiingFishingHikingHorseback ridingHuntingCanoeing and kayakingPicnickingSwimming
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweitzer Trail | 1.4 mi | — | 1.4 miles Hiking, biking Dog Friendly Trail Map |
Trail descriptions from the park
Sweitzer Lake offers visitors a trail around the lake.
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Flush toilets
- Vault or pit toilets
- Picnic areas
Water
- Boat ramp
Recreation
- Horse trails
Accessibility
- Accessible restrooms
✓ 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 restrooms
Accessible facilities listed: Accessible Event Space Rental, Accessible Restrooms
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 1735 E Road
Delta, CO 81416 - Nearest town
- Delta — about 4 mi southeast (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 38.7120, -108.0401
- Phone
- 970-874-4258
- sweitzer.park@state.co.us
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
Directions From Delta Sweitzer is located one mile south of Delta on US 50. Follow the signs and turn east on E Road.
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Colorado State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026; page says updated Sep 18, 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