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Barr Lake State Park in Brighton, Colorado

13401 Picadilly Road
Brighton, Colorado 80603
Phone: 720-520-1876
Email: dnr_barrlake.naturecenter@state.co.us
Sunday: 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Monday: 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Thursday: 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Friday: 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Saturday: 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Barr Lake State Park is part of the Colorado Parks and Wildlife System.  This 2,715-acre   park in Brighton, Colorado, offers a boardwalk, birding opportunities and wildlife viewing stations.  This state park is a 15-minute drive from the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge.

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Entering The Park

There is one entrance to enter the Park.

The annual affixed pass is $83.  This annual pass allows you access to all of the parks in the Colorado State Park System. There are pass options for veterans, individuals over 64 years old, and income-eligible individuals.  Visit the Official Colorado State Park Entrance Pass page to learn more. 

Barr Lake State Park is at 13401 Picadilly Road, Brighton, Colorado 80603.

From Denver:  Take I-76 northeast.  Take Exit 22 to Bromley Lane.  Go east to Piccadilly Road, then south to the park entrance.

From E-470: From E-470 exit 34, 120th Avenue.  Go east to Tower Road  Turn left onto Tower Road and follow pavement to Piccadilly Road.  Make a on Piccadilly.  Park entrance is about a mile on the left.

What You Can Do

Some of these activities may be seasonal, require an additional fee or have limitations and/or restrictions.  We recommend checking with the park for additional information, such as safety equipment, hours, locations within the park, and any potential hazards that may exist.

Facilities

Recreation

Barr Lake State Park Trails

The trail map is a great resource to learn the routes of the nine different trails.

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