15 state parks going reservation-only for camping

Boyd Lake State Park in Loveland is one of 15 parks going reservation-only for camping in 2019.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife is expanding its reservation-only program after successful testing in 2018. Campers will need to reserve a spot online or by phone the day of arrival or up to six months in advance at the participating parks.

CPW is also eliminating its $10 reservation-only camping fee starting Jan. 1. Campers will still need to pay admission and per-night camping fees.

To make a reservation, visit cpwshop.com or call 800-244-5613. CPW recommends making reservations before you arrive at the park in case of unreliable cell phone service. Campers who use a reservation-only campsite without a reservation could be ticketed.

The parks switching to reservation-only camping on Jan. 1 include:

·   Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area

·   Boyd Lake

·   Cherry Creek

·   Golden Gate Canyon

·   Highline Lake

·   Jackson Lake

·   John Martin Reservoir

·   Lathrop

·   Mueller

·   North Sterling

·   Pearl Lake

·   Ridgway

·   State Forest

·   Steamboat Lake

·   Yampa River

Lake Pueblo and Chatfield state parks will join the reservation-only program April 1. Cheyenne Mountain, Eleven Mile, Staunton, St. Vrain and Trinidad Lake state parks are already reservation-only.

For the complete article, click here:  https://www.coloradoan.com/story/news/2018/12/14/boyd-lake-14-other-state-parks-going-reservation-only-2019/2311960002/