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.
Information on Paonia Reservoir boat rental company servicing this nice State Park where you can plunge deep into nature at this narrow lake park with 271 acres of water filled fun! Steep mountainsides, pristine water, alpine scenery and peaceful environment make Paonia a haven for water and outdoor adventures.
Camp and experience new jet skis, waverunners, watercraft, tours, water-ski, wakeboard, tubing, on a mountain reservoir, have a picnic and observe the view of majestic Ragged Mountains. Getting here from Glenwood Springs, take CO 82 south to Carbondale, then south on CO133 for 46 miles to the park. From Delta, take Highway 92 east to Hotchkiss, then go north on Highway 133 through Paonia and 16 miles farther to the park.
Enjoy the best source for boat rentals and watercraft services on North Sterling State Park and reservoir, located just north of Sterling; which provides recreational opportunities for northeastern Colorado. The lake measures nearly 3,000 surface acres at full capacity. This large, spacious reservoir on the high plains draws locals and tourists alike from May through September and waterfowl hunters during the hunting season. Experience our water sport tours where you can learn wakeboarding, water skiing, kneeboarding, wake surfing, air chair, and wakeskating.
North Sterling State Park is a gateway to fun and relaxation. Elks Campground is open year-round. A boater's paradise, this large irrigation reservoir offers great coves and fingers to explore during the spring and summer months. Anglers, boaters and jet skis enjoy the water all day, while land lovers hike, bike, or picnic. North Sterling has over 140 well-maintained campsites if you are planning an extend stay.