Information on Ridgway Reservoir boat rentals, jet ski, water sports, and lake tours at this lake created by the Ridgway Dam on the Uncompahgre River south of the town of Ridgway in Ouray County, Colorado. The lake was first filled in 1990 as an aid to irrigation of the Uncompahgre Valley and flood control. Today recreation opportunities are provided at Ridgway State Park along the lake with water skiing, wakeboarding, kneeboarding, wake surfing, tubing and more!
Only 15 miles from the town of Ouray, Ridgway's great outdoors - the "Switzerland of America" - welcomes those from near and far. The park's popular campgrounds, beautiful reservoir, swim beach, picnic and playground areas, extensive trails, and diverse wildlife offer year-round activities for all types of outdoor enthusiasts.
Information on Queens Reservoir boat rentals and watercraft service company offering all types of water sports and rentals. Neeskah Reservoir, also known as Upper Queens Reservoir, is probably the reservoir in the area that receive the most use with Lower Queens reservoir being close by. Enjoy water skiing, wakeboarding, tubing, jet skiing, waverunners, wakesurfing on this fun lake.
To get to Neeskah (Upper Queens) Reservoir, return to CR E and continue east, turning south on CR 46.5 and east again on CR C just before the lake. Check the grove to the north of this access point. You can also follow the road south from here around towards the south end of the lake, which also has a grove worth checking. Following this road east to a T intersection and then turning south will put you in position to scan Lower Queens Reservoir.
Experience the best in Platoro Reservoir boat rentals, jet ski, waverunners, water sports, and lake tours at State Park located high on the Conejos River in Colorado. You can view the scenic vistas of the San Juan Mountains. This is a remote reservoir location has a short recreation season where visitation is moderate making is a good destination to enjoy jet skiing, water skiing, wakeboarding, kneeboarding, wakesurfing and more!
While fishing is the draw for many, both in the reservoir, nearby Mixed Lake and the Conejos reservoir, the area offers much more, including camping nearby, historical sites, wildlife viewing, numerous hiking and mountain biking trails, and hunting when in season. For those fishing the area by boat, be aware that the boat ramp is very primitive. Fluctuating water levels can make boat launching very difficult at times, especially for larger boats. To get here from Alamosa, take Highway 285 south 20 miles to Antonito. Take Highway 17 West to USFS Road 250 and go north on USFS Road 250 to the reservoir.