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Public Boating & Paddleboarding

Boating is CLOSED for the 2024 season! Thank you for great year!
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Public Boating and Paddle Boarding on Evergreen Lake

Visit Evergreen Lake for Boating and Paddle Boarding! EPRD allows personal watercraft boating and offers boating rentals on a first-come, first-serve basis. Large Groups intending to visit Evergreen Lake and parking at Evergreen Lake Park, such as area summer camps, school outings, and clubs are required to submit an EPRD Park Permit Application before visiting.

See Schedule/Hours tab below for detailed times and any changes due to special events and holidays. Weather may affect hours of operation, so always call the Boating Hotline (720-880-1391) before visiting.

See Schedule/Hours tab below for detailed times and any changes due to special events and holidays. Weather may affect hours of operation, so always call the Boating Hotline (720-880-1391) before visiting.

Rental Rates 
  • No reservations. Watercrafts are available on a first come, first serve basis
  • Dogs are allowed in water crafts, must be leashed

Watercraft Capacities

Type of BoatCapacity
CanoeUp to 3 People
Single Kayak1 Person
Double KayakUp to 2 People
Stand-Up Paddle board (SUP)1 Person
XL Stand-Up Paddle boardUp to 4 People
XXL Stand-Up Paddle boardUp to 7 People
Row BoatsUp to 3 People

Watercraft Rental Fees and Passes

Type of BoatTime PeriodFee
CanoePer Hour$40
Single Kayak Per Hour$25
Double Kayak Per Hour$40
Stand-Up Paddle board (SUP)Per Hour$25
XL Stand-Up Paddle boardPer Hour$50
XXL Stand-Up Paddle boardPer Hour$60
Personal Watercraft Day PassPer Day$10 Mon-Thu/ $15 Fri-Sun
Personal Watercraft Season PassAll Season$100
Row BoatPer Hour$40

Lifejackets/PFDs are included with watercraft rental fees. For users with their own personal watercraft, you must bring your own PFD or rent one for $10.

Personal Watercraft Info 
  • All personal watercrafts must check in at the washing station prior to launching.
  • Day pass or seasonal required
  • Daily pass fee:
    • $10/day Mon-Thu
    • $15/day Fri-Sun

2024 Boating Season Pass

  • Pass expires October 1, 2024 
  • Pass: $100:
    Register for Early Bird Pass 
  • Pass & Storage: $200:
    Register for Early Bird Pass & Storage
  • Valid during Evergreen Lake operational hours
  • 2024 boating season dates are weather dependent, no refunds
  • All season pass holders: 
    • Must pass ANS boat inspection.
    • Must have a life jacket on and buckled at all times.
    • Arrive and depart within operational boating hours.

Personal watercraft guidelines:

  • All boats must stay within boundaries set by lake staff and abide by all lake rules.
  • No trailered boat launching.
  • Gas-powered engines are not allowed; only electric trolling motors.
  • No sailboats
  • No pool inflatables (tubes, loungers, rafts, etc.)
  • No complex boats (pedal boats, closed hull, etc.)
  • Launch vessels from our washing station check-in area only (near Evergreen Lake Parking lot).
  • Life jackets are required to be on and buckled at alltimes. 
    • Please bring your own life jacket
    • Rentals available for $10 (Monday - Friday)
  • All personal watercrafts must launch and check in at the washing station area to have an ANS (Aquatic Nuisance Species) inspection, pay and receive a stamp.
  • No refunds.
Non-Profit Group Reservations 

Welcome! If you plan to visit Evergreen Lake for boating and are part of a non-profit group or organization, we ask that you please fill out the Non-Profit Group Rental Request Form so that we may better manage your boating experience at Evergreen Lake. 

 Non-Profit Group Rental Request Form

Forms may be filled out and returned via email to Caius Gevedon.  Thank you!

Large Group Reservations 

Large Groups intending to visit Evergreen Lake and parking at Evergreen Lake Park, such as area summer camps, school outings, and clubs are required to submit an EPRD Park Permit Application before visiting. 

Please contact Krista Emrich, Lake House Manager, via email or phone at 720-880-1016 in order to arrange a permitted visit for your next group outing.

 

 

Help keep the lake and park beautiful. Please don’t litter and pick up after your pets. Pets must be kept on leash. Due to wildfire concerns, no charcoal or gas grills are allowed in the park. Parking is limited at Evergreen Lake.

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