Basics
- Location:
- Between Dillon and Frisco, just south of I-70
- Size:
- 5 square miles
- Elevation:
- 9000 feet
- Season:
- Year-round
Description
Dillon Reservoir is the largest water storage facility in the Denver water system, providing water for millions of Front Range residents. For visitors to the Frisco-Dillon area, this large lake provides 27 miles of shoreline and 3,200 surface acres for recreation activities including boating, fishing, and camping.
Dillon Dam, completed in 1963, is over a mile long and rises 231 feet above the Blue River stream bed. The stream just below the dam is designated Gold Medal Waters, and is a popular spot to test your luck for trout. Motor and sailboating on the lake is also highly popular, and the cool summer air provided by the 9,000 foot elevation complements the refreshing view of high mountain peaks on all sides. Several overlooks are available around Dillon reservoir to view the dramatic backdrop of the Gore, Williams Fork and Ten Mile mountain ranges.
Fishing
Fish:
Cutthroat Trout
Rainbow Trout
Rainbow Trout
Details
Location:
Between Dillon and Frisco, just south of I-70
Size:
5 square miles
Elevation:
9000
Season:
Year-round
Useful Map(s):
USGS 1:24000 - Frisco
Amenities
Water Features
- Boat Ramp
- Toilets
- Picnic Areas
- Drinking Water
- Campground
- RV Dumping Facilities
Water Activities
- Boating
- Fishing
- Wind Surfing
