Sylvan Lake State Park
- Status
- Status not postedDaily 5 a.m. – 10 p.m.
- Entrance fee
- $10 per dayAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed, with restrictions6-ft leash
- Camping
- 44 campsitesAlso cabins, yurts
- Official site
- cpw.state.co.us970-328-2021
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Covering about 1,146 acres, Sylvan Lake State Park lies in Eagle County, about 8 miles southeast of Eagle.
The park supports off-highway vehicle riding, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, horseback riding, and ice fishing. On the water side, there is a boat ramp. For overnight stays there are 44 campsites (RV sites, tent sites, group camping, and showers). There are also cabins and yurts for rent.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Daily | 5 a.m. – 10 p.m. | — |
| Office | Daily | 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. | — |
| Visitor center | Daily | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. | — |
Official wording
Park: Daily, 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Office: Daily, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., as staffing permits
The Sylvan Lake Visitor Center is 10 miles south of Eagle on Brush Creek Road.
Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.
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
- Camping
- Not required
- Booking system
- CPWshop (Aspira/Brandt reservation platform)
- Phone
- 1-800-244-5613
Winter camping is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
Dogs allowed, with restrictions · leash up to 6 feet
Not allowed in or on: the other camper cabins.
Animals permitted: Leashed Dogs, Service Animals, Horses Sylvan Lake State Park is pet friendly. 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. Leashed pets are allowed in campgrounds, picnic areas and on designated trails. Pets are permitted in camper cabins 2 and 8, and yurt 3, for a fee of $10 per night (not per pet). Pets are not permitted in the other camper cabins, the large cabin or the other yurts.
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campsites Single campsite (max 6 occupants) · 1 Night · $14 to $28 | 44 | Showers | — |
Camping details from the park
Located in the heart of the Rockies, Sylvan Lake is a high-mountain haven with aspen, pine and fir forests bordering grassy meadows. Year-round tent and RV camping, a group campsite, and cabins and yurts are available.
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Overlooking the lake, campsites at Elk Run and Fisherman’s Paradise campgrounds provide scenic views and easy access to fishing and boating. Three campsites are accessible.
A family having a meal at the picnic table by their tent
Two people enjoy a chat around their campfire.
A camper pulled by a truck
Reserve a Campsite
44 Campsites
A reservation is required to camp at Sylvan Lake State Park, and it’s easy to make one. Reservations can be made for campsites, yurts and cabins online at cpwshop.com or by phone at 1-800-244-5613.
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Camping Amenities
Whether you’re camping in a tent or RV, Sylvan Lake’s campsites offer amenities to make your stay more comfortable.
Amenities include:
- ADA-accessible campsites
- Vault toilets
- Camper Services Building
- Flush toilets (summer only)
- Coin-operated showers (summer only)
- Dump station
- Water
- Water spigots
Occupancy and Duration
When you camp at Sylvan Lake State Park, 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. Parking on vegetation may result in a fine.
A group campground can accommodate up to 60 campers and is available from mid-May through September.
Pet Policy
Sylvan Lake State Park is pet friendly. Leashed pets are allowed in campgrounds, picnic areas and on designated trails.
Staying During Winter
Winter camping is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Limited amenities are available during the winter months. Please pay the $10-per-night camping fee at the self-serve station at the entrance to the park. Winter camping dates are November 1–May 14.
Winter amenities:
- Vault toilets
- Dump station
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Cabins and lodging
- Stay in StyleSingle cabin (max 6 occupants) · 1 Night · $90
Cabins and yurts offer a comfortable way to enjoy the outdoors. Sylvan Lake has nine cabins, including three that are ADA accessible and two that are pet friendly. The large cabin is fully furnished. Sylvan Lake has three yurts, including one that is ADA accessible and one that is pet friendly.
The cabins and yurts offer easy access to stream fishing, hiking, wildlife viewing and more.
Cabins
People stand next to a cabin with solar panels.
Inside the cabin showing the picnic table, chair and two windows
Inside a cabin showing a chair, a bookcase, a wood stove and the doorway to the bedroom
Inside a cabin showing one single bed and one set of bunk beds
Yurts
Two people relax outside a yurt.
Inside a yurt showing a desk, a couch, a small table, bunk beds, and a wood stove.
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Know Before You Go
Cabin Amenities
Camper cabins can accommodate up to six people. Each cabin has one queen-sized bed and three twin-sized bunk beds. The beds have mattresses but no bedding. The cabins are all equipped with heat, solar lighting, a storage cabinet, and a table and chairs. The large cabin can accommodate up to 12 people and is fully furnished with a full kitchen, living/dining area, and bathroom with a shower.
Visitors will need to bring bedding, such as sleeping bags and/or sheets, blankets and pillows. There is no refrigerator, so guests should bring a cooler for food.
Cabin amenities:
- Picnic table
- Fire ring and grill
- Water
- Vault toilets
- Camper Services Building
- Showers (summer only)
- Flush toilets (summer only)
Yurt Amenities
Yurts can accommodate up to six people. Each yurt has one twin-sized bunk bed and two futons. The beds have mattresses but no bedding. Visitors will need to bring bedding, such as sleeping bags and/or sheets, blankets and pillows. The yurts are also equipped with heat, solar lighting, a storage cabinet and a table and chairs. There is no refrigerator, so guests should bring a cooler for food.
Yurt amenities:
- Picnic table
- Fire ring and grill
- Bear-proof food box
- Vault toilets
- Camper Services Building
- Showers (summer only)
- Flush toilets (summer only)
Occupancy and Duration
When you stay at Sylvan Lake State Park, 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. A reservation is necessary. Parking on vegetation may result in a fine.
A maximum of six people in the camper cabins and 12 people in the large cabin, two motorized vehicles are allowed per individual site. A group campground can accommodate up to 60 campers and is available from mid-May through September.
Pet Policy
Pets are permitted in camper cabins 2 and 8, and yurt 3, for a fee of $10 per night (not per pet). Pets are not permitted in the other camper cabins, the large cabin or the other yurts.
Staying During Winter
Yurts are available mid-May through mid-November. Cabins may be reserved year-round.
Winter amenities:
- Vault toilets
Cabins
People stand next to a cabin with solar panels.
Yurts
Two people relax outside a yurt.
Know Before You Go
Cabin Amenities
Cabin amenities:
- Picnic table
- Fire ring and grill
- Water
- Vault toilets
- Camper Services Building
- Showers (summer only)
- Flush toilets (summer only)
Yurt Amenities
Yurt amenities:
- Picnic table
- Fire ring and grill
- Bear-proof food box
- Vault toilets
- Camper Services Building
- Showers (summer only)
- Flush toilets (summer only)
Staying During Winter
Winter amenities:
- Vault toilets
Cabins
People stand next to a cabin with solar panels.
Yurts
Two people relax outside a yurt.
Know Before You Go
Cabin Amenities
Cabin amenities:
- Picnic table
- Fire ring and grill
- Water
- Vault toilets
- Camper Services Building
- Showers (summer only)
- Flush toilets (summer only)
Yurt Amenities
Yurt amenities:
- Picnic table
- Fire ring and grill
- Bear-proof food box
- Vault toilets
- Camper Services Building
- Showers (summer only)
- Flush toilets (summer only)
Staying During Winter
Winter amenities:
- Vault toilets
Things to do
BikingBoatingCampingWinter sportsCross-country skiingFishingGeocachingHikingHorseback ridingHuntingIce fishingOff-highway vehiclesCanoeing and kayakingPicnickingSnowmobiling
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Shore Loop | 1.5 mi | — | 1.5 miles Hiking, biking, snowshoeing |
| West Brush Creek Trail | 5.8 mi | — | 5.8 miles Hiking, biking, horseback riding, snowshoeing Trail Map |
Trail descriptions from the park
Sylvan offers visitors two trails.
There are also popular trails in the surrounding White River National Forest, where Sneve Gulch, McKenzie Gulch, Nolan Lake, Lake Charles and Ironedge are all great hikes.
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Flush toilets
- Vault or pit toilets
- Showers
- Picnic areas
- Visitor center
- Park or camp store
- Group facilities
Water
- Boat ramp
Camping
- Tent camping
- RV camping
- Group camping
Lodging
- Cabins
- Yurts
Recreation
- Horse trails
✓ 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
Overlooking the lake, campsites at Elk Run and Fisherman’s Paradise campgrounds provide scenic views and easy access to fishing and boating. Three campsites are accessible.
Cabins and yurts offer a comfortable way to enjoy the outdoors. Sylvan Lake has nine cabins, including three that are ADA accessible and two that are pet friendly. The large cabin is fully furnished. Sylvan Lake has three yurts, including one that is ADA accessible and one that is pet friendly.
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 10200 Brush Creek Road
Eagle, CO 81631 - Nearest town
- Eagle — about 8 mi southeast (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 39.5441, -106.7551
- Phone
- 970-328-2021
- sylvan.lake@state.co.us
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
Directions From I-70 Take I-70 to Eagle (exit 147). Turn south through the Eby Creek roundabouts, under the railroad and across the river, then west on US Hwy 6 (Grand Ave) for 0.9 miles. At the roundabout, take the third exit onto Sylvan Lake Road for 1.7 miles. Turn south on Brush Creek Road and travel nine miles to the Visitor Center. Continue on Brush Creek Road until the road forks and becomes dirt. To the Park, Cabins and Campsites At the fork, stay right and travel 5 miles to the lake, campground and cabins. To the Yurts At the fork, take the left fork and travel 4.5 miles. The yurts are on the left at the top of the switchbacks. The yurts are 9.5 miles from the lake.
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Colorado State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026; page says updated Jul 8, 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