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    Pueblo Reservoir

    Lake Pueblo State Park, Pueblo West, ColoradoLakeSwim at designated beach

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    Getting there

    Public swimming is permitted seasonally at Rock Canyon Swim Beach below Pueblo Dam.

    Water
    Lake
    Entry
    Daily vehicle pass: $10–$15; individual daily pass: $4.
    Swim hours
    Park daily, 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Rock Canyon Swim Beach is open from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
    Facilities
    Sand beach, grass picnic area, picnic tables, grills
    Lifeguard
    No lifeguards are on duty.
    Dogs
    Leashed dogs are permitted in the park; pets are not allowed inside Rock Canyon Swim Beach.
    Managed by
    Colorado Parks and Wildlife

    When you can swim

    Open to swimmersClosed to swimmers

    Getting there

    The park address is 640 Pueblo Reservoir Road, Pueblo, Colorado. Rock Canyon Swim Beach is below the dam.

    38.2586, -104.7392

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    Know before you go

    • Swim only at Rock Canyon Swim Beach.
    • Do not swim in the lake outside the designated beach.
    • Do not bring glass or pets into the swim beach.
    • Children under 12 must be supervised.

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    Questions about Pueblo Reservoir

    Can you swim at Pueblo Reservoir?

    Yes, but only at Rock Canyon Swim Beach below the dam. The beach is open from Memorial Day to Labor Day, with no lifeguard on duty.

    Does it cost anything to swim at Pueblo Reservoir?

    Daily vehicle pass: $10–$15; individual daily pass: $4.

    Are dogs allowed at Pueblo Reservoir?

    Leashed dogs are permitted in the park; pets are not allowed inside Rock Canyon Swim Beach.

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