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

Watercraft Capacities

Watercraft Rental Fees and Passes

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.

• 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

2025 Boating Season Pass

• 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.

Early Bird Pass

• Early Bird Pass on sale April 1 for $75
  Registraiton opens April 1
  • After April 30, passes increase to $100
• Pass expires October 1, 2024 
• No blackout days

Early Bird Pass & Storage

• Early Bird Pass & Storage on sale April 1 for $175
  Registration opens April 1
  • After April 30, passes increase to $200

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 all times. 
  • 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, transfers, or credits.

1. Can I make a reservation for a rental boat?
   • Nope! All rental boats are first come, first served. No reservations are available.
2. What are your hours of operation?
   • Hours are subject to weather conditions and change frequently. Please call the hotline- 720.880.1391 for updates throughout the day.
3. If I have my own boat, can I come at any time?
   • Nope! Personal watercrafts and rental boats are only allowed on Evergreen Lake during our hours of operation. All boats must pass an ANS inspection and be washed prior to launching in order to help keep the water clean and open for boating!
4. What is the parking situation?
   • Parking is open for all park goers and boaters. The parking lot fills quickly on the weekends and holidays, so a free shuttle is available from Stagecoach Park (3229 El Pinal Dr, Evergreen CO) for everyone! EPRD will close the lot and direct people to the shuttle once it is full for everyone’s safety.
5. Do I have to wear a life jacket?
   • Life jackets are required on all watercrafts, at all times. No exceptions.
6. Can I swim?
   • Swimming is not allowed at any point, no exceptions. Evergreen Lake is the drinking water source for the community, and we appreciate your help in keeping it clean. Pets are not allowed to swim either.
7. Will you have my boat available when I show up?
   • We have a large fleet of SUP boards, kayaks, canoes, etc. and it is rare that we run out! However, busier times like weekends and holidays may have a wait for certain boats.
8. What size life jackets do you have?
   • We have size baby up to Adult XXL.
9. Are pets allowed on rental boats?
   • Yes! Leashed pets are allowed. We do not rent life jackets for pets.
10. What amenities are available onsite?
    • Porta potties and drinking fountains are available to all boaters and park goers. We ask that you respect our facilities during your time here and pick up your trash.
11. Can I picnic in the park?
    • Yes! We have a limited number of picnic tables available at a first come, first served basis. No grills allowed. No tents or canopies allowed. Yard games are okay as long as they are not staked into the ground.
12. Can we come fish?
    • Evergreen Lake is a popular fishing location! Artificial bait and barbless hooks are allowed. No fishing off the boat docks and please watch for boaters!

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. No group reservations available on Saturdays, Sundays or major holidays.

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

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.