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Boyd Lake State Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 3,070 Google reviews · Running trail in Loveland, Colorado · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Boyd Lake State Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Placid lakeside park featuring boating, fishing & other water sports plus a campground & more.
What runners say about Boyd Lake State Park
“The bathroom was spacious and clean, the walks around the lake were peaceful, and most people around were friendly and pleasant.”
“Unfortunately, the lake level is very low, but it is still peaceful and beautiful.”
“The campground was good too, though all the sites didn't have shade.”
Nice spot for camping. The bathroom was spacious and clean, the walks around the lake were peaceful, and most people around were friendly and pleasant. Stayed for two nights and found the time to be quite relaxing. Would recommend for single folks, couples, or families. And if you have a boat you'll be more than set!
Very nice location for water activities. The campground was good too, though all the sites didn't have shade. Clean toilets and free showers, reviews indicating paid showers were probably old? Beautiful views of mountains right from the campground.
Excellent large modern pads in the new part with concrete pads and black top road. All new electrical outlets. Concrete walking and biking paths. Buy the annual pass. Edit: If you need sewer or water make sure you pick the right one.
The playground in the campground was awesome for the kids. Nice walking trails for the dogs. Sites in the older area are really close together. Recommend the newer campground if you want a little more space. The lake was low when we went in May.
Trail conditions & character
“Unfortunately, the lake level is very low, but it is still peaceful and beautiful.”
“The bathroom was spacious and clean, the walks around the lake were peaceful, and most people around were friendly and pleasant.”
“The campground was good too, though all the sites didn't have shade.”
“Excellent large modern pads in the new part with concrete pads and black top road.”
“Biking/walking trail which is right by the campground can be turned into a 22 mile loop if you wish.”
“Unfortunately, the lake level is very low, but it is still peaceful and beautiful.”
Plan your run at Boyd Lake State Park
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitecpw.state.co.us
- Phone(970) 669-1739
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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