Drop a line in Lake Colorado City, a 1,618-acre impoundment of Morgan Creek. Anglers fish primarily for largemouth bass, channel catfish and sunfish. The park has a boat ramp and fishing pier. Call to check lake levels before your visit. You do not need a license to fish from shore or pier in a state park.

Purchase a Texas State Park Pass to enjoy free entry to more than 80 state parks for you and your guests for one year. You may bring pets to most state parks, but they cannot enter Texas State Park buildings.

Look for white-tailed deer, mallard ducks, raccoons, armadillos and ground squirrels. About 300 species of birds either pass through or nest in the park. Popular fish are perch, catfish and bass.

Whether you're a hiker, birder, kayaker or just want to relax in a campsite or cabin, Lake Colorado City State Park has what your heart desires. Hiking trails along the lake and wildlife around every corner make this place an outdoor enthusiast's paradise.

Boat ramps are available at Lake Colorado City State Park (325) 728-3931 and Cooper's Cove. Campgrounds at the state park are open March through November. Fees are charged for camping and boat launching at all points.

Dec 19, 2024 · AUSTIN— Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) today announced it has purchased Lake Colorado City State Park in Mitchell County. Prior to the purchase, TPWD leased the 500-acre park from Vistra and its predecessors for more than 50 years.

Lake Colorado City State Park is a 500-acre park southwest of Colorado City. TPWD signed a lease on the land in 1971 with a 25-year term and automatic one-year extensions thereafter. The park opened in 1972. The lake was built in 1949 on Morgan Creek, a …

Today, Lake Colorado City State Park provides a safe and diverse location for visitors to recreate on the West Texas Plains. Plants and wildlife benefit from the fluctu-ating water of the lake, while the grasslands and mes-quite forests are a home for many species. Texas Parks and Wildlife staff practice conservation to preserve the

Outdoor enthusiasts will tell you that Lake Colorado City State Park in West Texas is a great place for water recreation. Here, you can jump in for a swim, set sail for the afternoon or ski to your heart’s content. Come on in—the water’s fine! While you are here, make your self at home—pitch a tent, park an RV or relax in one of our ...

Guests must leave the park by 10 p.m. Quiet time from 10 p.m. – 6 a.m. • GRAY WATER AND BLACK WATER MUST BE DISCHARGED ONLY AT DUMP STATIONS. • Only one unit per site is permitted to hook up to utilities. • Pets must be kept on leash. Please pick up after them. • Gathering of firewood is prohibited.