Sweitzer Lake State Park in Colorado State

Sweitzer Lake State Park

Sweitzer Lake is a day-use-only park, home to more than 179 species of birds.

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Sweitzer Lake State Park Details

Sweitzer Lake is a day-use-only park, home to more than 179 species of birds. Catch-and-release fishing is allowed here; the most common species are catfish, carp and bluegill. Hunting is limited here, but there are plenty of nature programs, hiking areas and water sports. Sweitzer Lake State Park is a pristine picnic spot, and an excellent choice for boaters, water skiers, and swimmers.

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Nearby Points of Interest Around Sweitzer Lake State Park

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Red Rock Canyon

Access to Red Rock Canyon is currently very limited.

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Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park

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Warner Route

The Warner Route is the longest of all the South Rim inner-canyon trails.

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High Point

The perfect picnic and sunset spot at 8,289 feet (and well above the canyon below).