Boyd Lake State Park is a water-sports haven for northern Colorado. The lake lies at the western-most edge of the plains at the foot of snow-capped Long's Peak and the mountains of the Continental Divide.

Boyd Lake State Park has something for everyone boating, fishing, camping, picnicking, swimming, hiking, biking, and hunting.

All types of watercraft ski boats, fishing boats, jet skis, sailboats, canoes, use Boyd Lake's 1,700 surface-acres of water. Boyd Lake also has a sandy beach and a pavilion for swimmers. Boyd Lake State Park also has a modern campground with 140 paved pull-through sites that can accommodate vehicles up to 40 feet in length.

Boyd Lake, located in Loveland, Colorado was established as a state park in 1965. It covers an area of over 1,700 acres and includes the lake itself which is approximately three miles long.

The land for this recreational site was initially used by Native Americans before European settlers arrived. The Arapaho tribe specifically utilized it for hunting grounds due to its rich wildlife resources.

In the late 19th century, David Boyd purchased part of these lands from another settler named William Hays. In honor of his contribution towards developing irrigation systems around Larimer County where he resided with his family until death in 1904; locals decided to name both the reservoir and later on State Park after him.

Over time various facilities were added including camping sites (1972), picnic areas (1980s) along with boat ramps & marina services that have made it popular among outdoor enthusiasts today.

All Colorado State Parks have entrance fees. All vehicles are required to have an entrance pass and some parks have walk-in fees. Visit the Colorado Park Entrance Pass web page.

Boyd Lake State Park has a modern campground with 140 paved pull-through sites that can accommodate vehicles up to 40 feet in length.