Summer Paddle Series #8: Palmer Lake — Palmer Lake, Colorado

PALMER LAKE is a small, easily accessible lake with a great view of Ben Lomand Mountain. If you are looking for long-distances and isolation, this lake is not for you. A great lake for beginners and a fun spot for north Colorado Springs | Monument | Palmer Lake residents.
COST: FREE — no fees at this time.
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: 25 water surface acres. Non-motorized use only. No special equipment needed. Restroom building in parking lot. Elevation 7,297 feet above sea level.
DIRECTIONS: from Downtown Colorado Springs | 5.6 miles | 10 minute drive
• Take I-25 North onto exit 161
• Take a left (northwest) on Highway 105 for approximately 5 miles
• Go east at County Line Road to the park entrance
For more information:
Palmer Lake — Google Map Link
Palmer Lake Recreation Area — El Paso County
Palmer Lake 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.**
Originally published at kissnature.com on August 8, 2017.

