State Park · Colorado, United States
Sweitzer Lake State Park
Sweitzer Lake State Park is a state park in Colorado, United States, established in 1972.
State Park · Colorado, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Delta, Colorado, United States |
| Established | 1972 |
| Coordinates | 38.7122° N, 108.0410° 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 Sweitzer Lake State Park
Sweitzer Lake State Park is a Colorado state park located in Delta County 1 mile (1.6 km) south of Delta, Colorado. The 210-acre (85 ha) park established in 1960 includes a 137-acre (55 ha) reservoir. Facilities include a boat ramp, swim beach and picnic sites. Birdwatchers have spotted 170 different species in the park. A portion of the park's land was donated by the eponymous Morgan Sweitzer in order to develop it as a recreation destination.
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 | Delta, Colorado |
|---|---|
| Getting there | about 1 mile south of Delta |
Airports near this park
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- Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) · Montrose, United States · 16.1 miles away
- Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) · Grand Junction, United States · 38.9 miles away
- Telluride Regional Airport (TEX) · Telluride, United States · 52.9 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Colorado
Frequently asked questions
Where is Sweitzer Lake State Park?
Sweitzer Lake State Park is in Colorado, United States (38.7122° N, 108.0410° W).
When was Sweitzer Lake State Park established?
Sweitzer Lake State Park was established in 1972, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How do I get to Sweitzer Lake State Park?
The nearest town is Delta, Colorado. about 1 mile south of Delta.
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/Sweitzer_Lake_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).