State Park · Colorado, United States
Barr Lake State Park
Barr Lake State Park is a state park in Colorado, United States, established in 1977.
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Adams, Colorado, United States |
| Established | 1977 |
| Coordinates | 39.9433° N, 104.7644° W |
| Managed by | Colorado state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Barr Lake State Park
Barr Lake State Park is a Colorado state park established in 1977 in Adams County near Brighton, Colorado, USA. The 2,715-acre (10.99 km2) park has 12 miles (19 km) of trails, including an 8.8-mile (14.2 km) trail that circles Barr Lake. Fishing and boating are allowed in the northern half of the park. The southern half is a wildlife refuge, with several wildlife viewing stations and a nature center. Numerous bald eagles spend the winter at Barr Lake and one pair nests every year. The park is popular with birders; over 350 species have been observed.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
Getting there
| Nearest town | Brighton, Colorado |
|---|---|
| Getting there | near Brighton |
Airports near this park
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- Denver International Airport (DEN) · Denver, United States · 7.5 miles away
- City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) · Colorado Springs, United States · 78.7 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Barr Lake State Park?
Barr Lake State Park is in Colorado, United States (39.9433° N, 104.7644° W).
When was Barr Lake State Park established?
Barr Lake State Park was established in 1977, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How do I get to Barr Lake State Park?
The nearest town is Brighton, Colorado. near Brighton.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Colorado_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Colorado state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barr_Lake_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).