Boyd Lake

Located in Larimer County, Colorado

A Top-10 market for lake homes and land, Boyd Lake is a highly desirable area for lake-lovers to build their forever homes. Only 30 minutes south of Fort Collins and an hour and 30 minutes north of Denver, this 1,700-acre lake offers a retreat from city life without missing out on city amenities.

Fishing and Boating

This beautiful lake is perfect for the family that loves to spend the day on the water. No matter what your favorite water activity is, this lake can accommodate it with its multiple boat landings, and its variety of fish species like:

- Rainbow trout

- Channel catfish

- Striped bass

- Bluegill

- Catfish

- Perch

Waterskiing, wakeboarding, and other water sports are popular on this lake; just be sure to check the local boating ordinances before you hook up the speedboat and hit the road.

Natural Beauty and City Life

Other than lake activities, Boyd Lake State Park offers plenty of hiking trails and space for picnics and family games. Spend half the day enjoying the view from your boat on the lake, and then watch the sunset from the grassy shore.

There are also many opportunities for those who are looking for artistic outings, like Chapungu Sculpture Park at Centerra (18 minutes), the Benson Sculpture Park (11 minutes), and the Loveland Museum (13 minutes).

The nearby town of Loveland offers a variety of restaurants to tempt the most adventurous of palates. Vacationers recommend Bai Thong (11 minutes) for those who love Thai food, Riki’s Mexican Grill (9 minutes), or Lucille’s (26 minutes) for some incredible Cajun-Creole food that will have you thinking you bought a lake home in the marshes of Louisiana.

The nearest hotels for your visitors include Quality Inn & Suites Loveland (9 minutes), TownePlace Suites by Marriott Loveland Fort Collins, and Embassy Suites by Hilton Loveland Hotel Conference Center & Spa (17 minutes).

Airports and Hospitals

The nearest airports to Boyd Lake are the Northern Colorado Regional Airport (15 minutes) for private flights and the Denver International Airport (1 hour) for commercial flights.

The nearest hospital to help you with all of your medical needs is UCHealth Medical Center of the Rockies (16 minutes).

Plant Your Roots

Boyd Lake is surrounded by the unique and close-knit community of Loveland, known for its Valentine Remailing program, where they write and return valentines sent to them from all over the world. You will not want to miss the opportunity to be a part of this community either as a vacationer or as a permanent resident.