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Day Paddle at the west end of Lake Pueblo
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Local Day Paddle
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This is an ACA event. Personal floatation device required while in the water. Hazards include motorboat traffic, wind and waves and COLD water. Dress for the water. Do not wear cotton. Please make sure your ACA membership and annual waiver are both current (bring a copy of your card).
About this event
Monday, 12 May 2025: Drive down and set up camp at Pueblo Lake State Park.
Tuesday, 13 May 2025: Break Camp; drive to the Swallows Access (the meet up point) and paddle the west end of the lake (where the Arkansas River comes in). The focus will be paddling and exploring the delta, looking at birds, etc. Expect only short breaks (assuming we can find a spot to peak and get out of the boats). Since this is an exploratory trip, we may not find a nice lunch spot, so have water and snacks handy.
Driving Directions for North Entrance: Take I-25 to Pueblo. Turn west on US Hwy 50 (Exit 101). Drive 7 miles to McCulloch Blvd. Turn south and go 4 miles to Nichols Road. Turn south and go 1 mile to the north park entrance.
Pueblo State Park
Special notes: CSWA https://cpw.state.co.us/swa-finder
(Colorado State Wildlife Area) means a fishing/hunting/recreation license/pass is required to paddle in the west end of the lake. These are around $11 for Seniors for an annual pass.
Daily State Park Fee: If you did not purchase a KCW (Keep Colorado Wild) stamp along with your vehicle registration, there will be a state parks faily fee.
Camping: $36 a night at the state park. Reservations required.
ACA Annual or event waiver required.
ACA Paper Adult Waiverhttps://americancanoe.org