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 Lakes & Reservoirs (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
