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Sylvan Lake State Park

Experience Colorado's natural beauty at this scenic state park.

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Sylvan Lake State Park, Coorado
© 2009 Patty Hill/Sylvan Lake State Park
"Peace and quiet" is the rule in this placid park. No motorized watercraft are allowed on the lake, and the campsites are intentionally rustic.
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1500 Brush Creek Rd., off Hwy. 6W, Eagle

For anyone craving an authentic taste of Colorado's rugged natural beauty, this incredibly scenic park is the perfect stop. Not only is it nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountains at an elevation of 8,500 feet, it's also surrounded by the White River National Forest. This unspoiled alpine retreat boasts miles of fir, spruce, aspen, and juniper amid giant formations of glacial rock and sandstone. Migratory and resident birds include the raven, golden eagle, and mountain bluebird.
Ideal for hiking, picnicking, or simply relaxing, the park also contains a shimmering 40-acre lake. Anglers will revel in the bounty of trout. And for winter enthusiasts there's ice fishing as well as cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and snowmobiling.

Open year-round. Entrance fee.

http://parks.state.co.us

(970) 328-2021
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