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Recreation Region: Sulphur Ranger District

Willow Creek Boating Site

Current Conditions
Grand County Water Information Network has reported visual presence of cyanobacteria, a plant-like organism that lives in water and can produce toxins that make people and animals sick, at Willow Creek Reservoir. There will be placements of caution signs in the area until further notice.

Willow Creek Boating Site is located in the Arapaho National Recreation Area on the Willow Creek Reservoir. The boating site is open to non-trailered, non-motorized boats.

 

General Information

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Day Use:
$5 per vehicle per day
$10 for three days
$15 for seven days
$30 annual pass

Parking in the Arapaho National Recreation Area requires a daily use fee. America the Beautiful Interagency Passes accepted.

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 40.14156

Longitude: -105.9468033

Directions

From Granby, take U.S. Highway 34 north for about six miles and turn west onto County Road 40 (Willow Creek Reservoir). Travel approximately three miles to the boat launch and campground entrance.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Vault toilet(s)

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

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Recreation Groups

colorful canoes on a lake with a pine covered mountain in the background

From camping to boating to hiking to fishing, there is something for everyone within the Arapaho National Recreation Area.

Last updated September 2, 2026