State Park · Colorado, United States
Sylvan Lake State Park
Sylvan Lake State Park is a state park in Colorado, United States, established in 1987.
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Eagle, Colorado, United States |
| Established | 1987 |
| Coordinates | 39.5439° N, 106.7550° 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 Sylvan Lake State Park
Sylvan Lake State Park is a Colorado state park located in Eagle County, 10 miles (16 km) south of Eagle, Colorado. The 1,548-acre (626 ha) park established in 1987 and surrounded by the White River National Forest includes a 42-acre (17 ha) lake and 1.5 miles (2.4 km) of trails. Facilities include a visitors center, boat ramp, campsites, cabins, yurts and picnic sites. Plant communities include aspen groves, lodgepole pine and Douglas fir forests on moist slopes. Ponderosa pine and juniper are found on drier slopes. Wetland and riparian areas exist near the reservoir and creek.
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 | Eagle, Colorado |
|---|---|
| Getting there | about 10 miles south of Eagle |
Where to stay
| Campgrounds | Yes |
|---|---|
| Lodges | Facilities include a visitors center, boat ramp, campsites, cabins, yurts and picnic sites |
Airports near this park
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- Denver International Airport (DEN) · Denver, United States · 112.8 miles away
- City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) · Colorado Springs, United States · 121.3 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Colorado
Frequently asked questions
Where is Sylvan Lake State Park?
Sylvan Lake State Park is in Colorado, United States (39.5439° N, 106.7550° W).
When was Sylvan Lake State Park established?
Sylvan Lake State Park was established in 1987, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
Does Sylvan Lake State Park have campgrounds?
Yes — Sylvan Lake State Park has campgrounds.
How do I get to Sylvan Lake State Park?
The nearest town is Eagle, Colorado. about 10 miles south of Eagle.
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/Sylvan_Lake_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).