Dillon Reservoir
A high-altitude reservoir ringed by mountains, with a lakeside marina and cycle path. A great spot for summer boating, cycling and watching the sunset.
The reservoir was completed in 1963 to supply water to Denver. Its surface covers about 13 square km, and its shoreline is about 42 km long. It is surrounded by the Ten Mile Range and the Gore Range.
The Frisco and Dillon marinas rent sailboats, kayaks and paddleboards, and a cycle path runs around the lake. The water is extremely cold, and swimming is prohibited. Watch for strong winds, which can make boating unsafe.
It is about a 20-minute drive from town.
Opening hours
All day (pier about late May–Sep)
Nearby sights
- Sapphire Point Overlook
- Frisco Main Street
- Keystone Resort
- BreckConnect Gondola
- Breckenridge Main Street Historic District
- Barney Ford House Museum
- Breckenridge Ski Resort
- Country Boy Mine