What does it cost to visit Sylvan Lake State Park?

Entry to Sylvan Lake State Park: Daily vehicle pass $10-$15. Hours: Daily, 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Do you need a reservation or ticket to visit Sylvan Lake State Park?

No, day use at Sylvan Lake State Park does not need a reservation; pay the entry fee on arrival.

What facilities are at Sylvan Lake State Park?

RV dump station on site. Showers available. Flush restrooms.

Are dogs allowed at Sylvan Lake State Park?

Yes, dogs are allowed at Sylvan Lake State Park.

Can I swim at Sylvan Lake State Park?

Yes, Sylvan Lake is open to swimming at Sylvan Lake State Park.

Are there cabins at Sylvan Lake State Park?

Yes, Sylvan Lake State Park has cabins available.

State park

Sylvan Lake State Park

The park entrance is 3.6 miles from Fulford. 44 campsites. Day-use fee: Daily vehicle pass $10-$15. Hours: Daily, 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sylvan Lake State Park is a state park in Eagle County, Colorado.

Sylvan Lake State Park map

Sylvan Lake State Park boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.

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Fire restrictions

Agency fire restriction orders for this unit are not tracked here yet. Restrictions change with the season, so check the current orders before any campfire, stove or target shooting.

County and local burn bans may also apply on private, state, or county land nearby. On federal land, follow the land manager's order; off it, follow the strictest county or local rule that applies. When both touch your trip, obey both.

Common questions

: Sylvan Lake State Park has 44 developed campsites. Sites can be reserved in advance. Reservations via cpwshop.com or 1-800-244-5613, up to six months ahead (as of September 30, 2026). Stays are limited to 14 days in any 28-day period.
: Entry to Sylvan Lake State Park: Daily vehicle pass $10-$15. Hours: Daily, 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.
: No, day use at Sylvan Lake State Park does not need a reservation; pay the entry fee on arrival.
: Sylvan Lake State Park is 3.6 miles from Fulford.
: RV dump station on site. Showers available. Flush restrooms.
: Yes, dogs are allowed at Sylvan Lake State Park.
: Yes, Sylvan Lake is open to swimming at Sylvan Lake State Park.
: Yes, Sylvan Lake State Park has cabins available.

Before you go

Sylvan Lake State Park is 3.6 miles from Fulford.

Day use needs no reservation; pay the entry fee on arrival.

RV dump station on site
Showers available
Flush restrooms

Camping at Sylvan Lake State Park

Sylvan Lake State Park has 44 developed campsites. Sites can be reserved in advance. Reservations via cpwshop.com or 1-800-244-5613, up to six months ahead (as of September 30, 2026). Stays are limited to 14 days in any 28-day period.

Reserve a site with the park's booking system

What to see

State park Designation in agency park name
State park system unit Listed on the agency park identity roster

Swimming

Sylvan Lake

Fishing and water

Fishing inside the park boundary: Sylvan Lake fishing , with the stocking record and species on fishypedia.com.

Public lands next to Sylvan Lake State Park

National forestSylvan Lake State Park borders White River National Forest.
Wilderness areaHoly Cross Wilderness is 2.2 miles away, straight line between the two boundaries.

Measured between the units' boundaries as mapped in USGS PAD-US. Distances are straight line, not driving.

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