Summer Paddle Series #3: Quail Lake — Colorado Springs, Colorado

QUAIL LAKE is a small, easily accessible lake with beautiful views. If you are looking for long-distances and isolation, this lake is not for you. A great lake for beginners and available every day for SUP adventures.


COST: $5 daily use pass or $50 annual permit — for non-motorized watercraft

Where to Purchase Non-Motorized Day Permit

• Sertich Ice Center: Mondays-Fridays; 8 AM-5 PM

• Permits also available at Prospect Lake during vendor’s hours of operation.

• Coming soon — non-motorized day permit kiosk at Quail Lake.


HOURS OF OPERATION: Everyday, from sunrise to sunset.

Colorado State Statutes — no person shall operate a personal watercraft between on half hour after sunset and one half hour before sunrise.



GOOD TO KNOW: 22 water surface acres. Non-motorized use only. No special equipment needed. Portable toilet in parking lot. Boat ramp is handicap accessible. Elevation 6,000 feet above sea level.


DIRECTIONS: from Downtown Colorado Springs | 5.6 miles | 10 minute drive

• Get on I-25 South from North Cascade Avenue and W Bijou Street

• Follow I-25 South to Lake Avenue. Take exit 138 from I-25 South

• Take Venetucci Boulevard to East Cheyenne Mountain Boulevard

• Quail Lake Park will be on your left


For more information:

Quail Lake Park — Google Map Link

Watercraft User Guide — City of Colorado Springs

Splash and Swim Guide — City of Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs Forecast — National Weather Service


Portions of this post were previously published in the book “SUP Colorado Springs”.

*I made point of using the right type of link so that Blue Peak Guides will get a credit if you end up buying the e-book. It is a nice and fully optional way to help out Blue Peak Guides, if you choose to do so.**

First Posted: http://kissnature.com/summer-paddle-series-3-quail-lake-colorado-springs-colorado


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