Lake Pueblo State Park - The state's star attraction drawing millions each year to two full-service marinas, prime fishing waters, acres of camping, and a swim beach featuring a five-story waterslide.

Chatfield State Park - As well as proximity to Denver, this one has it all - boating, camping, hiking, swimming, boating, hot air ballooning, and more with driving directions, contact details.

Jackson Lake State Park - Pretend you're at an ocean beach on Jackson Lake's sandy shores, with a good jumping off point for boating, waterskiing, fishing and swimming.

Bonny Lake State Park - 1,900 surface-acre reservoir located in Idalia perfect for fishing walleye, northern pike and a variety of bass, along with sandy beaches for swimmers, water-skiers and windsurfers.

Steamboat Lake State Park - Up north near Hahn's Peak, with breaktaking scenery and the chance to fish, camp out, or take to the water at the swim beach. And check out that photo gallery.

Aurora Parks & Open Spaces - Swimming, sailboating, & fishing plus picnic facilities at Aurora Reservoir with pictures, parking info, maps & directions.

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also see -> Colorado Travel Guide | Colorado Wineries