Williams Fork Reservoir, body of water
Williams Fork Reservoir is a water storage body in Colorado surrounded by gentle hills and thick forests. The calm water stretches along approximately 15 miles of shoreline and provides space for boating, fishing, and camping in a wooded mountain landscape.
The dam was completed in 1959 and stands over 200 feet (60 meters) high. It stores water and generates electricity for western Colorado, making it an important infrastructure project that reshaped the river valley.
The reservoir is a place where local anglers gather to pursue trout and pike throughout the year. Water-based activities and shoreline walks shape how visitors experience the landscape, with calm waters encouraging both fishing and quiet reflection.
Two boat launch ramps provide water access: the east ramp for motorboats and the west for kayaks and small craft. Bring your own food and water since no supplies are sold on-site, and keep pets leashed at all times.
The water freezes over in winter, allowing ice fishing to occur when conditions are safe enough. Visitors can fish through the ice during colder months, though the thickness is not regularly monitored by authorities.
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