On our way from Denver to Breckenridge, we stopped at this lake for a bit of a break. The natural…read morebeauty of this body of water is breathtaking....from far, you can see the lake and the Rockies in the background...up close you can enjoy the crystal blue waters and some of the activities that are allowed on the lake. Dillon Reservoir, sometimes referred to as Lake Dillon, is located in Summit County, Colorado, south of I-70 and bordered by the towns of Frisco, Silverthorne, and Dillon. It is a reservoir for the city of Denver, and its waters are under the control of Denver Water. Popular ski areas are close to the reservoir, including Copper Mountain, Keystone, Arapahoe Basin, and Breckenridge. During the winter months, ice fishing and snowmobiling are common activities. For warmer months, the towns of Dillon and Frisco each have marinas on the reservoir. The Dillon Marina is open pretty much during the season and hundreds of sailboats can be seen docked or sailing. Due to Dillon Reservoir's proximity to the towns of Dillon, Silverthorne, and Frisco, the lake has many lodging, camping, and RV facilities. The reservoir has a popular 18 miles paved bike path that winds around the entire reservoir. The path can be accessed at any point around the reservoir. The views from any angle are worth the drive to this beautiful lake.

A quick pit stop to stretch your legs and take a few pretty pictures. The trail is just a few steps…read morefrom the parking lot. Summer views of Dillon Reservoir are much better, but it's still quite beautiful here in April.

This was yet another summer destination that my husband brought us to in hopes of reliving his…read morechildhood. Turquoise Lake is actually human-made, part of the Fryingpan-Arkansas Project. It's a clean reservoir with two of Colorado's highest peaks, Mount Massive and Mount Elbert, as its backdrop. Surrounding Turquoise Lake are fairly clean picnic areas with picnic tables, campfire rings, and grills. These are first-come, first-served. No fees for day use. Also, there are 8 campgrounds - many of which we drove through for scouting purposes, although, we loved our site at the Father Dyer Campground. (Not a bad site anywhere. Many can be reserved online, but some are first-come, first-served.) Anglers will enjoy the trout fishing. Check the license info here: http://cpw.state.co.us Boaters have access to two launches. Peaceful place. LNT (Leave No Trace)! Pack it, pack it out. #620 2017 Yelp Challenge 86/100

The lake was good as a quick stop for us. We drove around it a bit and noted a few areas to pull…read moreoff and fish or sit. I didn't see signs posted stating to stay out of the water, but I also didn't see anyone in the water. It isn't far from Leadville and is worth checking out.

Lake Dillon on a warm fall day literally cannot be beat. A Colorado treasure with world class…read moreviews and challenging sailing conditions, make it something exceptionally special. With snow on the mountains, you in shorts and a t-shirt, and a beer in hand, running with the wind under a spinnaker, there's absolutely nothin' better. It's like skiing the East Wall at A-Basin in July in swim trunks. Once you've sailed on Lake Dillon in force 5 winds, there's no place on earth you can't sail. And maybe no other place on earth that would treat you better. With some of the most beautiful views of the Ten Mile and Gore Ranges imagineable, tis truly a privilege to live in Colorado.

I have been coming to Lake Dillon since I was a kid, mostly in the summer. It is one of my absolute…read morefavorite places in the state of Colorado. There is a neatly paved path around the lake for biking, walking, or running. If you prefer to go out on the water, you can sale or take a pontoon boat tour. Everyone should come here. It is beautiful.

This Jefferson County park is well maintained with plenty of parking and better than average…read morevaulted toilet. Has two large reservable shelters with many picnic tables and also gazebo at the island for that special occasion. Today's visit, did not see any rangers. Lots of picnic tables by the creeks too. No open fires allowed at this time but allowed to bring gas grills. Lots of anglers, hikers and bikers were present while at the site

Had a great time snowshoeing here! Snow was scarce in some places but was still fun. Not a…read morestrenuous hike and was scenic and nice. Parking lot was not full and spacious. The ice on the lake is thick enough so there were people ice skating and ice fishing. I would say that spikes are better than snow shoes but was still a fun experience and it's also pretty here in the summer.

Welp it's a long drive for just a day hike....but…read more.. If you want to backpack for a night or two it is an amazing place to explore. Fantastic hike to the lake: Roughly 2.8 miles with about 2000 feet of elevation gain. Lovely vistas and streams the whole way. Wildflowers abound aplenty all along the trail if you hit it right. Great campsites ( please pack out everything and no wood fires). Great hike to Electric Pass with slight exposure. Dogs are allowed on the trail. Smallish parking lot Last mile is on bad road and a small car might have problems....just saying

Such a gorgeous hike that's worth it 100%! Still snowy and having spikes and poles would make it…read moreeasier and not as sketchy, but we did see people in sneakers making it. Amazing views of cathedral peak and other mountains. At the lake there were backpackers that camped out over night to hike cathedral peak. Definitely a climb only for experienced people especially with all the snow. The parking lot is small and up a dirt road that low clearance cars can reach. The path is hard to find in the snow at the top but we just followed footprints and the sound of the water. There is no service on the road and ok the hike. Highly recommend this hike, especially when the lake isn't iced over.

Spent multiple days fishing here and caught a good amount!! Definitely recommend if you are in the…read morearea. Great Lake, great views, and great fish!!

We stopped at Georgetown Lake on a whim, just needing to stretch our legs after winding down I‑70,…read moreand it ended up being one of those surprise highlights. The lake sits right against the mountains like it was painted there--calm, clear, and wrapped in pine trees and quiet. We walked the trail that loops around the whole thing, flat and easy, with benches and perfect photo spots every few minutes. A few folks were fishing off the dock, a couple kayaks out on the water, and we even spotted some bighorn sheep casually munching grass on the hillside like they were posing for us. The air was crisp, and the views were postcard-level. There's no swimming or big boating, but honestly, it didn't need it. Just peaceful, clean, and easy to enjoy. It felt like one of those places that doesn't try too hard--just lets the mountains, water, and stillness do the talking.

Awesome place for a picnic, walk around the lake and just to enjoy the view. I've seen many…read morefishermen there as well.

We went ice fishing here for a Boy Scout activity. The troop caught at least 50 fish. The ice was…read moresafe enough we could fit 30-40 people and their gear in one general area. Very amazing scenic view of the mountains. About an hour drive from my town, and about a twenty minute drive from woodland park. I recommend coming here if you want to catch fish

Beautiful lake full of hiking and camping areas. We did dispursed camping, there are ton of spots…read morewith fire pits on highway 82 on the right across from perry peak campground. No reservations required, first come first serve but every time we have come we never had a problem finding a spot even on a holiday weekend like labor day. We played in the lake with our dog Daisy, she absolutely loves swimming for toys and the water amazing! It was cold but not freezing, we want to bring our paddle boards next time. We park at mountain view overlook, be sure to pay the fee to park or you will get a ticket! We love coming here, the views are amazing and it's never too crowded. Highly recommend stopping by or camping here.

One of the great turns to Aspen. Nice place to stay for a while and enjoy the sight of water in…read morethis splendid land-locked state.

December 2020 family trip!!! BEAUTIFUL trails and well maintained facility. People were out with…read moretheir dogs, some were riding off road bicycles, some just hiking with friends, and we were out with all 9 of our kids. HIGHLY recommend taking the time to make the trip.

An easily accessible little lake with picnic areas. Good spot for a short and flat hike through the…read morewoods. The lake is a bout 5 minutes from the parking lot. The name is misleading. This place is very beautiful.