Rollins Reservoir

...close by Colfax and I- 80...

   

DESCRIPTION:

A forested foothill setting, close by Colfax and I-80, plus four privately owned campgrounds, including hot showers, stores, and personality, make this a popular reservoir.

Normal capacity 66,000 Acre Feet.

Elevation 2170’: Year-round opportunities, but some facilities seasonally operated beginning late spring through fall. Call ahead i the off-season.

DIRECTIONS:

To Rollins Reservoir

Exit right off I-80 at Colfax and follow Highway 174 north. Each campground has individual access roads off Highway 174. Call for directions.

See West Slope Map.

ACTIVITIES:

Fishing (Rating: Best)

Good from both boat and shore, catchable rainbows planted, resident Brown trout, 5-fish limit per species, warm water species common.

Boating - Motorized (Rating: Exceptional)

All craft permitted, popular for water skiing, jets, power boats; counter clockwise rotation; no wake zones near campgrounds; rentals available. Boat ramp at each campground.

Popular flat water paddling in inlets.

Camping (Rating: Exceptional)

There are a total of 282 sites, many with hookups, group camping, disposal stations; trailer/RV spaces and tent spaces available. Fees vary.
        Greenhorn Campground: northwest shore.
        Long Ravine: southeast shore
        Orchard Springs: southwest shore.
        Peninsula Resort: Peninsula accessed from north

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