Headwaters is restricted to foot and horse travel only. It receives extensive
equestrian use. Other forms such as biking or motorized vehicles are
prohibited, providing a quiet and primitive recreation opportunity. The trail
network includes 28 miles of interconnecting trails over and across ridges and
creeks. Trails pass through Sagebrush Steppe, Aspen Groves and Forest, with
views overlooking the Colorado River Valley. For more information, please
contact the Kremmling Field Office.

<p>Headwaters is restricted to foot and horse travel only. It receives extensive equestrian use. Other forms such as biking or motorized vehicles are prohibited, providing a quiet and primitive recreation opportunity. The trail network includes 28 miles of interconnecting trails over and across ridges and creeks. Trails pass through Sagebrush Steppe, Aspen Groves and Forest, with views overlooking the Colorado River Valley. For more information, please contact the Kremmling Field Office.</p>

Bird's eye view of the park

Headwaters

Willow Creek, a tributary on the Colorado River near Granby, Colorado, is
diverted by Willow Creek Dam and Canal, features of the Colorado-Big Thompson
Project. Willow Creek Pumping Plant lifts the water 175 feet; it then flows by
gravity to Lake Granby.Recreation is managed for Reclamation by the Forest
Service. Developments include 1 campground with 35 campsites and 1 boat-launch
facility. Good access exists. Total water surface available for recreation is
approximately 300 surface acres. Primary recreational activities are fishing,
camping, and picnicking. Primary sport fish available are brown trout, rainbow
trout, and salmon. Facilities and campground are closed in winter because of
ice and snow. Current Reservoir Levels.

Willow Creek, a tributary on the Colorado River near Granby, Colorado, is diverted by <a href="http://www.usbr.gov/projects/Facility.jsp?fac_Name=Willow+Creek+Co+Dam" rel="nofollow">Willow Creek Dam</a> and Canal, features of the Colorado-Big Thompson Project.  Willow Creek Pumping Plant lifts the water 175 feet; it then flows by gravity to Lake Granby.Recreation is managed for Reclamation by the Forest Service. Developments include 1 campground with 35 campsites and 1 boat-launch facility. Good access exists. Total water surface available for recreation is approximately 300 surface acres. Primary recreational activities are fishing, camping, and picnicking. Primary sport fish available are brown trout, rainbow trout, and salmon. Facilities and campground are closed in winter because of ice and snow. <a href="http://www.usbr.gov/gp-bin/arcweb_wilresco.pl" rel="nofollow">Current Reservoir Levels</a>.

Willow Creek Reservoir

Granby Dam and Lake Granby, features of the Colorado-Big Thompson Project are
on the Colorado River near Granby, Colorado. Developments include 260
campsites and 3 boat-launch ramps. Total water surface available for
recreation is approximately 7,250 surface acres. Primary recreation activities
are power boating, fishing, and camping. Primary sport fish are rainbow trout,
mackinaw trout, and salmon. Facilities closed in winter due to ice and snow
conditions.

<a href="http://www.usbr.gov/dataweb/dams/co01656.htm" rel="nofollow">Granby Dam</a> and Lake Granby, features of the <a href="http://www.usbr.gov/dataweb/html/cbt.html" rel="nofollow">Colorado-Big Thompson Project</a> are on the Colorado River near Granby, Colorado.  Developments include 260 campsites and 3 boat-launch ramps. Total water surface available for recreation is approximately 7,250 surface acres. Primary recreation activities are power boating, fishing, and camping. Primary sport fish are rainbow trout, mackinaw trout, and salmon. Facilities closed in winter due to ice and snow conditions.

Lake Granby

Shadow Mountain Dam and Reservoir, Colorado-Big Thompson Project, are on the
Colorado River below its confluence with the Grand Lake outlet. Developments
include 1 campground with 80 campsites and 2 boat-launch ramps. Good access
exists. Total water surface available for recreation is approximately 1,346
surface acres and 8 miles of shoreline. Primary recreational activities are
camping, fishing, and power boating. Primary sport fish are bown trout,
rainbow trout, and salmon. Facilities closed in winter due to ice and snow
conditions. Current Reservoir Levels.

<a href="http://www.usbr.gov/dataweb/dams/co01666.htm" rel="nofollow">Shadow Mountain Dam</a> and Reservoir, <a href="http://www.usbr.gov/dataweb/html/cbt.html" rel="nofollow">Colorado-Big Thompson Project</a>, are on the Colorado River below its confluence with the Grand Lake outlet.  Developments include 1 campground with 80 campsites and 2 boat-launch ramps. Good access exists. Total water surface available for recreation is approximately 1,346 surface acres and 8 miles of shoreline. Primary recreational activities are camping, fishing, and power boating. Primary sport fish are bown trout, rainbow trout, and salmon. Facilities closed in winter due to ice and snow conditions. <a href="http://www.usbr.gov/gp-bin/arcweb_sharesco.pl" rel="nofollow">Current Reservoir Levels</a>.

Shadow Mountain Lake

The Strawberry area includes approximately 8 miles of Single-track, non-
motorized trails that are collectively known as the Phases. These Trails are
interconnected with 10.5 miles of roads, creating a stacked-loop network that
offers a variety of bicycle riding options. Bicycles and Motorized vehicles
are restricted to designated roads and trails only. Watch for signs indicating
allowable uses on specific routes. For more information, please contact the
Kremmling Field Office.

The Strawberry area includes approximately 8 miles of Single-track, non- motorized trails that are collectively known as the Phases. These Trails are interconnected with 10.5 miles of roads, creating a stacked-loop network that offers a variety of bicycle riding options. Bicycles and Motorized vehicles are restricted to designated roads and trails only. Watch for signs indicating allowable uses on specific routes. For more information, please contact the Kremmling Field Office.

Headwaters

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Willow Creek Reservoir

Lake Granby

Shadow Mountain Lake

Strawberry