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Island Lake

One of the largest and most popular lakes on the Grand Mesa, Island Lake offers stunning scenery and great fishing. It's a perfect spot for small motorboats, canoes, and kayaks at an elevation of over 10,000 feet.

Grand Mesa / Colorado
AreaGrand MesaGrand Mesa
Coordinates39.03000, -107.97000Open in Maps for navigation
ActivityBoatingColorado water directory

Before you go

Useful details for planning.

Lodging

USFS campground and private lodge with cabins

Food & drink

Restaurant at the lodge

Rentals

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Hours

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Permits

Standard CO boat registration

Pets

Pets must be on leash.,ansInspection:No, due to wakeless restriction.,safetyRequirements:PFDs required.},safetyEtiquette:{hazards:Very high altitude (10,300 ft). Water is cold

Know before you arrive

Conditions and etiquette.

Health notes

Acclimatize properly

Pets

Pets must be on leash.,ansInspection:No, due to wakeless restriction.,safetyRequirements:PFDs required.},safetyEtiquette:{hazards:Very high altitude (10,300 ft). Water is cold