Eleven Mile State Park park
Eleven Mile State Park
One of the main attractions at Eleven Mile State Park is the reservoir, which offers excellent fishing opportunities. The reservoir is home to a variety of fish species, including rainbow trout, brown trout, kokanee salmon, and northern pike. The park also offers a marina, boat rentals, and several boat ramps for visitors to enjoy water activities.
In addition to fishing and boating, Eleven Mile State Park is a great place for camping. The park offers several campgrounds, including some with electric hookups and showers. There are also picnic areas, playgrounds, and hiking trails for visitors to enjoy.
Some interesting facts about Eleven Mile State Park include that it was established in 1970 and was named after the Eleven Mile Reservoir. The reservoir was created in 1932 as a part of the Fryingpan-Arkansas Project, which was designed to provide irrigation water to farms and ranches in the region.
The best time of year to visit Eleven Mile State Park depends on what activities you plan to do. Fishing is popular year-round, but the best times to catch different species of fish vary. Summer is a popular time for camping and water activities, while autumn is a great time to enjoy the fall foliage and hiking trails. Winter offers ice fishing and snowshoeing opportunities.
Overall, Eleven Mile State Park is a great destination for outdoor enthusiasts. Whether you enjoy fishing, camping, boating, hiking, or simply enjoying nature, there is something for everyone at this beautiful Colorado state park.
Park & land designation reference
A quick legend for the federal and state land categories Snoflo tracks. Each designation comes with different rules around access, recreation, and resource extraction.
- National Park
- Large protected natural areas managed by the federal government to preserve significant landscapes, ecosystems, and cultural resources; recreation is allowed but conservation is the priority.
- State Park
- Public natural or recreational areas managed by a state government, typically smaller than national parks and focused on regional natural features, recreation, and education.
- Local Park
- Community-level parks managed by cities or counties, emphasizing recreation, playgrounds, sports, and green space close to populated areas.
- Wilderness Area
- The highest level of land protection in the U.S.; designated areas where nature is left essentially untouched, with no roads, structures, or motorized motorized access permitted.
- National Recreation Area
- Areas set aside primarily for outdoor recreation (boating, hiking, fishing, often around reservoirs, rivers, or scenic landscapes); may allow more development.
- National Conservation Area (BLM)
- BLM-managed areas with special ecological, cultural, or scientific value; more protection than typical BLM land but less strict than Wilderness Areas.
- State Forest
- State-managed forests focused on habitat, watershed, recreation, and sustainable timber harvest.
- Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Land
- Vast federal lands managed for mixed use -- recreation, grazing, mining, conservation -- with fewer restrictions than national parks or forests.
Plan your visit down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Area campgrounds
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within reach of Eleven Mile State Park, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spillway | ✓ | ✓ | → |
| Cove | ✗ | ✓ | → |
| Cove Campground | ✓ | ✗ | → |
| Eleven Mile State Park | ✓ | ✓ | → |
| Springer Gulch Campground | ✓ | ✗ | → |
| Springer Gulch | ✓ | ✓ | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, fishing spots, and POIs so a park visit can grow into a full weekend.
Other parks
- Lake George Community Park
- Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument
- Spinney Mountain State Park
- Mueller State Park
- Wilderness Lost Creek
Responsible recreation & Leave No Trace
- Know before you go
- Check the operator's site for hours, permit requirements, seasonal closures, and fire restrictions before heading out.
- Stay on trail
- Stick to marked paths to protect vegetation, prevent erosion, and avoid disturbing wildlife habitat.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe from a distance, never feed wildlife, and store food securely if camping is permitted on-site.
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Carry out all trash, food scraps, and gear. Many parks have limited or no trash service.
- Leave what you find
- Don't take rocks, plants, or artifacts. They make the park what it is for the next visitor.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Eleven Mile State Park as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, freezing temperatures, fire-restriction days), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Eleven Mile State Park
What can I do at Eleven Mile State Park?
Most Snoflo-tracked parks support hiking, picnicking, and wildlife viewing. Check the operator's site for activity-specific rules (camping, fishing, paddling, hunting).
How fresh is the weather data?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from NOAA / yr.no. Streamflow comes live from USGS streamgauges.
When is the best time to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation.
How do I get to Eleven Mile State Park?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the park.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this park, set a threshold (temperature, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other parks near here
Snoflo-tracked parks within driving distance of Eleven Mile State Park.