Another popular state park is set to close its boating ramp amid dry conditions.
According to Colorado Parks and Wildlife, the boat ramps at Barr Lake State Park near Brighton will close on Friday, July 10 at 9 p.m., set to remain closed throughout the rest of 2026. Low reservoir levels were cited as the reason for the closure, with this 1,950-acre reservoir fed by the South Platte river and water rights owned by the Farmers Reservoir and Irrigation Company to be used for irrigation purposes.
The park started the 2026 season with the reservoir near full capacity, though depleted snowpack and use by water rights holders have decreased the water level to a point that boats will not be able to launch. This closure comes significantly ahead of the norm, with boat ramps at Barr Lake State Park typically closing at some point during fall…