Colorado Springs

Crystal Creek Reservoir

The best views of Pikes Peak from the water!

Entry Fee

Entrance fee into Pikes Peak recreation area is required and not included in your reservation. The fee is $5 per person (16 years and older), children under 16 are free. You can purchase parking pass in advance here.

Park Location

Crystal Creek reservoir is located at mile marker 6. Enter Pikes Peak highway and follow the road until you get to the Crystal Creek Reservoir gift shop. Follow the path to the right of the gift shop down past the bathrooms to our boats.

When Nature Calls…

Restrooms are conveniently located on the path past the Crystal reservoir gift shop, along the path behind the shop (because sometimes, nature calls before you hit the water!)

Didn’t Bring Lunch?

Head to the BBQ trailer at the gift shop parking lot!

Know Before You Go

  • Life jackets are required at all times
  • Dogs must stay on leash
  • No wadding or swimming (Crystal Creek Reservoir is a no touch reservoir)

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