Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS) Information 

An ANS outbreak at Evergreen Lake is a very real risk and we are asking the community to help us keep our drinking water clean and the lake open to boating and fishing! Please be sure to have your boat inspected at the ANS station BEFORE launching at Evergreen Lake. 

All boats in Evergreen Lake must have a valid day pass visable at all times. Anyone who launches without an inspection and day pass is subject to fines. 

If you have been at any body of water that has a postive outbreak of a Harmful Algae Bloom, please leave your personal watercraft at home and plan to rent!  You can check for blooms here: Colorado Toxic Algae Blooms

Private Boats/ANS

• Daily 8:00am-7:00pm 

Personal Watercraft Guidelines:

• All boats must stay within boundaries set by lake staff and abide by all lake rules.
• No trailered boat launching.
• Gas-powered engines are not allowed; only electric trolling motors.
• No sailboats
• No pool inflatables (tubes, loungers, rafts, etc.)
• No complex boats (pedal boats, closed hull, etc.)
• Launch vessels from our washing station check-in area only (near Evergreen Lake Parking lot).
• Life jackets are required to be on and buckled at all times. 
  • Please bring your own life jacket
  • Rentals available for $10 (Monday - Friday)
• All personal watercrafts must launch and check in at the washing station area to have an ANS (Aquatic Nuisance Species) inspection, pay and receive a wrist band.
• No refunds, transfers, or credits.

2025 Boating Season Pass

• Valid during Evergreen Lake operational hours ONLY
• 2025 boating season dates are weather dependent, no refunds
• All season pass holders: 
  • Must pass ANS boat inspection.
  • Must have a life jacket on and buckled at all times.
  • Arrive and depart within operational boating hours.
• $100/per pass. Passes are sold per vessel
• Pass expires October 1, 2025
• No blackout days

Register:
Register for 2025 Season Pass

2025 Season Pass & Storage- Capacity for the 2025 Season is FULL

• Early Bird Pass & Storage on sale April 1 for $175
  Registration opens April 1
  • After April 30, passes increase to $200
• Includes storage and season pass for one SUP board
  • At this time, we can only store SUP boards. No kayaks or canoes.

Register:
Register for Early Bird Pass & Storage

Personal watercraft guidelines:

• All boats must stay within boundaries set by lake staff and abide by all lake rules.
• No trailered boat launching.
• Gas-powered engines are not allowed; only electric trolling motors.
• No sailboats
• No pool inflatables (tubes, loungers, rafts, etc.)
• No complex boats (pedal boats, closed hull, etc.)
• Launch vessels from our washing station check-in area only (near Evergreen Lake Parking lot).
• Life jackets are required to be on and buckled at all times. 
  • Please bring your own life jacket
  • Rentals available for $10 (Monday - Friday)
• All personal watercrafts must launch and check in at the washing station area to have an ANS (Aquatic Nuisance Species) inspection, pay and receive a wrist band.
• No refunds, transfers, or credits.

1. What are your hours of operation?
   • Hours are subject to weather conditions and change frequently. Please call the hotline- 720.880.1391 for updates throughout the day.
2. If I have my own boat, can I come at any time?
   • Nope! Personal watercrafts and rental boats are only allowed on Evergreen Lake during our hours of operation. All boats must pass an ANS inspection and be washed prior to launching in order to help keep the water clean and open for boating!
3. What is the parking situation?
   • Parking is open for all park goers and boaters. The parking lot fills quickly on the weekends and holidays, so a free shuttle is available from Stagecoach Park (3229 El Pinal Dr, Evergreen CO) for everyone! EPRD will close the lot and direct people to the shuttle once it is full for everyone’s safety.
4. Do I have to wear a life jacket?
   • Life jackets are required on all watercrafts, at all times. No exceptions. We have rentals for anyone who does not have their own. 
5. Can I swim?
   • Swimming is not allowed at any point, no exceptions. Evergreen Lake is the drinking water source for the community, and we appreciate your help in keeping it clean. Pets are not allowed to swim either.
6. What size life jackets do you have?
   • We have size baby up to Adult XXL.
7. What amenities are available onsite?
   • Porta potties and drinking fountains are available to all boaters and park goers. We ask that you respect our facilities during your time here and pick up your trash.
8. Can I picnic in the park?
   • Yes! We have a limited number of picnic tables available at a first come, first served basis. No grills allowed. No tents or canopies allowed. Yard games are okay as long as they are not staked into the ground.
9. Can we come fish?
   • Evergreen Lake is a popular fishing location! Artificial bait and barbless hooks are allowed. No fishing off the boat docks and please watch for boaters. 

Parking is open for all park goers and boaters. The parking lot fills quickly on the weekends and holidays, so a free shuttle is available from Stagecoach Park (3229 El Pinal Dr, Evergreen CO) from 10am-5pm for everyone! EPRD will close the lot and direct people to the shuttle once it is full for everyone’s safety.