St. Vrain State Park

St. Vrain State Park is a recreation area in Colorado's Weld County with 232 acres of water features and 604 acres of green space. Multiple ponds dot the landscape and form the centerpiece, with views of mountains in the distance.

The land was originally home to the Ute, Arapaho, and Cheyenne peoples before becoming part of the Louisiana Purchase from France to the United States. The recreation area opened in 1965 under the name of a local conservationist and later developed into a full state park.

The name comes from the St. Vrain Creek, named after Céran de Medill St. Vrain, a French trader who worked the region in the 1800s. Today visitors can see a landscape shaped by water and local people coming to fish and spend time outdoors.

The park is easy to navigate with marked pathways, and you can enjoy multiple activities without lengthy hikes if that is not your preference. Arriving early, especially on weekends, helps you find the best spots along the water before they fill up.

The ten separate ponds throughout the park are home to bald eagles and other large waterbirds that many visitors never expect to see while fishing. Spotting these birds becomes a surprising bonus for those who came mainly for other activities.

Location: Colorado

Inception: 1965

Website: https://cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/Parks/stvrain

GPS coordinates: 40.16780,-104.98400

Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:06