Lake Colorado City State Park
Things to Do
Activities include picnicking, camping, and lake swimming (unsupervised). Featuring more than five miles of shoreline, 500 acres of parkland provide numerous outdoor activities for lake swimmers, skiers, jet-skiers, campers, hikers and naturalists. The boat ramp is currently closed due to low water levels.
Equipment Rentals
The park rents kayaks. Paddles and life vests are provided.
Ranger Programs
Check the calendar for upcoming events or contact the park for special tours.
Area Attractions
Lake Champion is a popular attraction nearby on State Highway 208. Other areas of interest include the Heart of West Texas Museum, Heritage House, Ruddick Park and numerous antique stores. Events of interest include the annual 4th of July Fly-In; annual Boer Goat Cook-Off; annual St. Ann's Fall Festival; Railhead Arts and Crafts Weekend, the third weekend each March, July and November; annual bass tournament; annual golf tournament; Hunters Appreciation Banquet, held the opening weekend of hunting season; annual Cowboy Breakfast and Old-Timers Reunion; High Plains Junior Rodeo, Parade and Queen's Contest; and the annual Courthouse Lighting and Parade, which includes the Little Mr. and Ms. Merry Christmas contest.
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