Prewitt Reservoir State Wildlife Area
Reviewed Apr. 24, 2020

Beach Camping In Colorado

2,400 Acre shallow lake with beaches.

Boating: 2,431-acre lake open to wakeless boating. The lake is situated on 3.400 acres of wetlands.

Camping: There are no campgrounds, however, dispersed camping is permitted around most of the lake. Just look for pre-existing fire rings.

Fishing: Warm-water reservoir stocked with walleye, saugeye, rainbow and cuttbow trout. Other fill include bluegill, crappie and channel catfish.

Hiking: A dirt road wraps around most of the lake, offering something to follow.

Hunting: Waterfowl is the main draw, as well as pheasant, bobwhite quail and deer during appropriate seasons.

Amenities: Boat Ramp Picnic Areas Primitive Restrooms Hiking Trails.

Visitors age 19 through 64 must possess an Annual Jumbo SWA/Prewitt SWA access permit, or a valid hunting or fishing license.

There are no established campgrounds but you can see where the campsites have been created.

  • Review photo of Prewitt Reservoir State Wildlife Area by Laura H., April 24, 2020
  • Review photo of Prewitt Reservoir State Wildlife Area by Laura H., April 24, 2020
  • Review photo of Prewitt Reservoir State Wildlife Area by Laura H., April 24, 2020
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  • Review photo of Prewitt Reservoir State Wildlife Area by Laura H., April 24, 2020
  • Review photo of Prewitt Reservoir State Wildlife Area by Laura H., April 24, 2020